Author Topic: 1978 CB750F - Metric Mayhem" (Read 62968 times)

JAG · « **Reply #125 on:** January 12, 2011, 09:09:43 PM »

Quote from: scroggins5000 on January 25, 2010, 03:12:41 PM

On another subject: I've seen some Cafe builds that begin with a bike that has nothing wrong with it in the first place, and I don't get that. I really like the cafe look, but if it is a classic that is full stock, and in nice working order, then why not keep it that way?
That's why I went with a beater, because no matter what you do, it will end up looking better than it did... Hopefully! Haha.
Does that bug anyone else? Maybe I'm in the minority here.

I couldn't agree with you more!

JAG · « **Reply #126 on:** January 12, 2011, 09:15:58 PM »

Quote from: lunchandmurder on March 14, 2010, 07:46:51 AM

Quote from: ffjmoore on January 25, 2010, 04:50:47 PM
I understand the idea. most times the guys who change a bike to a cafe do it reasonably well. The ones that usally drive me nuts are the guys who want the "bobber" look so they toss the stock seat bolt on some retarded springer seat and drop the rear end with struts. Then chop the rear fender and bolt on the closest trailer light you have lying around.

Like this. sorry if this is your bike not my taste.

Oh and obviously you must paint it flat black.

and trust me us bobber guys feel the same way about every person on here building stupid cafe racers, and they all look the same too. just let people enjoy what they enjoy and ride man. no need to be rude about it.

This is not a bobber... A bobber is a bike who has springs underneath the seat and is hard-tailed.. Making the only suspension being that under your butt, not that crap where you cut up a frame a little bit slap a piece of leather on it and keep the rear shocks.

Sorry I came in late, I love the build, keep up the good work.. The cosmetics is the best part; Where you can truly make it your own.

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #127 on:** January 13, 2011, 10:18:47 AM »

The gas tank, emblems, front fairing, side covers, and rear fender have all been painted. They look great! I got my friend Mat who works at a shop to get me a great deal. He was going to do it himself, but due to a deadline I wanted it done by, the project got passed off. The color I ended up going with is what Ford calls Metallic Shadow Gray. At first I wanted to use Ducati Titanium, but I didn't want to pay for expensive PPG paint, so I went for something I liked that was kind of similar. I don't have pics of the tins yet. I was busy at the time, when I got them (at my wedding).

I've been sitting on some other photos for a while now, and I actually need to take some new ones. Sorry, I'll try to post some eye candy real soon.

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #128 on:** February 08, 2011, 12:44:19 PM »

Still working out some bugs with the transmission before the cases go together. I know almost all '77 and '78 CB750F parts are the same, but I wasn't sure about the transmission. Does anyone know if the transmission/ gear ratios are the same on these bikes? I found a good used transmission from a 77 CB750F to use for my '78, but I wanted to double check.

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #129 on:** February 08, 2011, 01:10:44 PM »

Going by Bikebandits parts fiche the part numbers for the transmission parts match between the 77F & 78F schematics, so I guess I found the answer.

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #130 on:** February 09, 2011, 08:43:59 PM »

Transmission is on the way! Found one in great condition on eBay for $60...

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #131 on:** February 09, 2011, 09:38:31 PM »

Photos!

Close up so you can see the metal flake

These are the tank badges I had 3D printed in plastic.

New pistons from Dynoman vs. the old stock pistons.

After all of the head work had been completed.

Anti-Johnny · « **Reply #132 on:** February 09, 2011, 09:47:24 PM »

very nice!

are those tank badges? I'd like something like that for mine.

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #133 on:** February 09, 2011, 09:53:28 PM »

Quote from: Anti-Johnny on February 09, 2011, 09:47:24 PM

very nice!

are those tank badges? I'd like something like that for mine.

Yeah, they are. I had them printed in white plastic due to price, but they offer other materials as well. They charge by the cubic centimeter, and these were about $30 a piece. They have more texture than I expected, but can be sanded. They have been painted to match the tank, but I don't have pics of that yet.

Here's where I got them printed. www.shapeways.com

Zaipai · « **Reply #134 on:** February 10, 2011, 05:17:14 AM »

I love that red powder coating.. Good call. Can't wait to see the rims finished!

.: Scott :.

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #135 on:** February 10, 2011, 09:10:28 AM »

Quote from: Zaipai on February 10, 2011, 05:17:14 AM

I love that red powder coating.. Good call. Can't wait to see the rims finished!

.: Scott :.

Rims you say? Here you go. Painted black with a polished lip. The little Honda plastic badges are red to match the frame.
Sorry in advance for the poor photo quality on some of the photos...

Painted:

Mounted:

Close up of the rim badges.

Rubber:

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #136 on:** February 10, 2011, 09:17:56 AM »

Here is some artwork I did for my friend buddy Aaron who is helping me on the bike. I went for an Ed Roth kind of look on the style. He hopes to open a shop called Metric Mayhem, so that's where I came up with the name for this bike. The tank badges logo is actually the logo I created for him. Hopefully we will get some window stickers made up soon.

BruceDeuce · « **Reply #137 on:** February 10, 2011, 10:37:48 AM »

Its looking great!

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #138 on:** February 10, 2011, 10:51:55 AM »

Quote from: BruceDeuce on February 10, 2011, 10:37:48 AM

Its looking great!

Thanks Bruce!

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #139 on:** February 11, 2011, 08:37:46 AM »

More photos.

This was pretty boogered up, and had to be repaired. It won't be perfect, but after its painted black who cares.

Needed to be JB welded on the inside just in case.

Old paint removed, and ready to be painted.

Lots of black paint and powder coating:

New speedo and tach with built in LED cluster. Originally wanted white faces, but it wasn't available in the tach at the time.

I got a free viper fairing, but the windscreen was all scuffed up. I used a headlight restoration kit, but I got better results with buffing/polishing compound and Meguiars scratch X 2.0 to bring back the shine. The fairing has been painted to match the tins.

Zaipai · « **Reply #140 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:23:42 PM »

Looking great man! That fairing looks brand new..

.: Scott :.

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #141 on:** February 11, 2011, 09:01:51 PM »

Quote from: Zaipai on February 11, 2011, 04:23:42 PM

Looking great man! That fairing looks brand new..

.: Scott :.

Thanks. That windscreen took a lot of elbow grease to get all the scratches and most of swirl marks out. I used 600 grit on the deep scratches and then used 2000 wet on the entire windscreen. I tried using a headlight restore kit to finish it, but it still left swirl marks everywhere. The Meguiars scratch x 2.0 worked very well though. I'd recommend it to someone.

MoMo · « **Reply #142 on:** February 12, 2011, 05:14:47 AM »

Just picked up your thread and read through it-very nice , looking forward to seeing the complete project. Really like the metalflake frame...Larry

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #143 on:** February 15, 2011, 01:21:42 PM »

Quote from: photolar on February 12, 2011, 05:14:47 AM

Just picked up your thread and read through it-very nice , looking forward to seeing the complete project. Really like the metalflake frame...Larry

Thanks Larry. I was really glad I chose to have it redone in the powder coat. I liked the color of the enamel paint, but it seemed to chip fairly easily.

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #144 on:** February 15, 2011, 01:34:55 PM »

I will be going with K&N oval style pod filters on the bike. I'm hoping that these will work really well with the added cc's and yoshi style exhaust.

The oil pump is in great condition, but will be getting new o-rings.

Here is a photo of the donor transmission.

I also picked up a steering damper off ebay. It is 6 step adjustable, and I hope it works well.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #145 on:** February 15, 2011, 01:59:47 PM »

Its a pity that you didn't see Tintops new "antipod" filter, they use the stock velocity stacks mated to a new filter and are far better than pods....

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=79491.75

Scroll down and have a look......

Mick

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #146 on:** February 15, 2011, 02:21:17 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 15, 2011, 01:59:47 PM

Its a pity that you didn't see Tintops new "antipod" filter, they use the stock velocity stacks mated to a new filter and are far better than pods....

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=79491.75

Scroll down and have a look......

Mick

I know Mick! I just read that whole thread earlier this week, and it made me wish I had waited on buying a set of filters... At least the K&N's are much cheaper, so that makes me feel better.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #147 on:** February 15, 2011, 02:29:08 PM »

Never mind, since being on this site i have changed my mind so often with the parts some guys are now making i have enough bits for at least 2 other bikes.....

Mick

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #148 on:** February 16, 2011, 10:59:58 AM »

I know exactly what you mean. Reading this forum is dangerous...

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #149 on:** March 30, 2011, 04:09:36 PM »

After almost four years, off and on, this build will be completed in a month or so, hopefully. In a couple of weeks we are going to get try and get it started for the first time. I think the only parts I have left to purchase is a couple of master cylinder rebuilt kits. Just about everything else is ready to go and be put together. I will be taking lots of photos and some video.

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Author Topic: 1978 CB750F - Metric Mayhem" (Read 62968 times)