Author Topic: '71 CB750 Stocker 2 Rocker Cafe build now with VIDEO (Read 36433 times)

ksmith0034 · « **Reply #75 on:** February 25, 2011, 11:01:51 AM »

The new master cylinder from David Silver Spares in now installed and pushing fluid. It looks WAY better than the original that was on here!

ksmith0034 · « **Reply #76 on:** April 09, 2011, 04:52:28 PM »

I bought chrome gauge covers from Charles Place for $61 shipped.
http://www.charlies-place.com/PAGES/Store/store_gauge_covers.html
They are now installed on my 550 gauges which are mounted on my CB750. They are a perfect fit and a breeze to install. The clamp replaces the ring that you have to pry off in order to open the gauges up, so that made it even easier! There is a hole on the side of one presumably for the trip reset. I just turned it until the hole was on the bottom. No one will ever see it. I applied overlays to the faces while I had them apart.

bgfootball67 · « **Reply #77 on:** October 02, 2011, 05:43:21 PM »

Any progress?

Free Booter · « **Reply #78 on:** October 02, 2011, 05:57:30 PM »

Quote from: ksmith0034 on November 01, 2010, 05:40:27 PM

Here is the video of the first start. I am STOKED!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEXsw22GUIU

Damn...good thing you decided to open the garage or they woulda found you blue faced and unconscious!
Way to go.. Can't wait to start mine up! been almost a year since I started it the day I bought it.

ksmith0034 · « **Reply #79 on:** October 02, 2011, 06:01:09 PM »

Quote from: bgfootball67 on October 02, 2011, 05:43:21 PM

Any progress?

Ed, I'm kinda stuck with this weird binding in the carb set. It feels like one of the slides(?) is sticking, but it isn't consistent. So that's what's got me stumped. I rebuilt the carbs and had them running, but they just don't snap back like they should...
Any ideas?

Rookster · « **Reply #80 on:** October 02, 2011, 07:35:30 PM »

Yeah...........and your not gonna like it. That sticking is probably exactly that. You are running a fiberglass tank and what you get when they start to dissolve is gas that becomes sticky like glue when it evaporates. I bet your slides, carbs, intake valves, and intake tract are all sticky to the touch. The good news is its really easy to clean. Any carb cleaner will take it right off. The bad news is your tank is dissolving and needs to be re-sealed. Pull the air box off and open the throttle then feel inside the carb bores with your finger to see if they are sticky. This is an ongoing problem with fiberglass tanks. You will have to pull the carbs and completely dissassemble them to clean out all the residue.
Scott

ksmith0034 · « **Reply #81 on:** October 13, 2011, 05:09:43 AM »

It's an original Dunstall that was lined but never used by the original owner (can't remember what he used, but it wasn't kreem). I really hope that isn't the case. No one is making aluminum Dunstall tanks so this is all I have!

ksmith0034 · « **Reply #82 on:** February 24, 2013, 02:47:23 PM »

*** LATEST UPDATE ***
I am now in the market for an alloy fuel tank to replace my fiberglass Dunstall that is clogging my carbs. I was looking at the alloy CR tank from Roc City Cafe, but he is not taking any new orders at the moment. The search continues...

Tews19 · « **Reply #83 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:56:06 PM »

Read your thread! Nice build. Would you by chance have the original side covers and tank? If so, possibly sell them? PM me if you do and are interested in selling. Thanks

Viktor.J · « **Reply #84 on:** March 19, 2013, 04:34:38 AM »

Quote from: ksmith0034 on February 24, 2013, 02:47:23 PM

*** LATEST UPDATE ***
I am now in the market for an alloy fuel tank to replace my fiberglass Dunstall that is clogging my carbs. I was looking at the alloy CR tank from Roc City Cafe, but he is not taking any new orders at the moment. The search continues...

A Cr tank is really nice

Nice progress by the way, Whats your plan regarding colors, color scheme etc ?

ksmith0034 · « **Reply #85 on:** March 19, 2013, 05:45:44 AM »

Sorry, all the yummy parts have already been sold.
As for color scheme, I'm going with gloss black and chrome. Maybe some pin stripping, not sure yet. The first thing is finding an alloy tank in the CR style!

ksmith0034 · « **Reply #86 on:** December 05, 2013, 07:32:10 AM »

I just got my alloy tank from Singh at Singh Saddleries in India. It cost me about $540 shipped, and it came with 2 petcocks and the aircraft style cap (although I will probably get different petcocks - maybe Pingel).
Singh was very good about taking my pictures and measurements and creating the tank I envisioned. He sent me pictures of the build along the way, and made a few tweaks per my recommendations.
Here is a cell phone picture of the tank and seat just sitting on the bike. I'll take some better pictures this weekend, but I need to figure out a way to trim or recess the bolt on my upper triple so it doesn't hit the tank.

ksmith0034 · « **Reply #87 on:** May 02, 2016, 07:12:57 AM »

After 10 years this bike is finally finished!!! I will update the list of what has been done later, but for now here is a quick teaser of what she looks like.

ksmith0034 · « **Reply #88 on:** May 02, 2016, 07:14:25 AM »

Here is the video of the first time this bike has been ridden since 1973! It was AWESOME!!!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #89 on:** May 02, 2016, 08:27:27 AM »

Very nice. I hope you are having fun putting in some miles!

Rookster · « **Reply #90 on:** May 05, 2016, 01:35:55 AM »

The bike looks great. I really like the paint. Have fun with it.

Scott

tweakin · « **Reply #91 on:** May 05, 2016, 05:11:21 AM »

Looks really nice. Well done.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #92 on:** May 05, 2016, 09:06:46 AM »

Given the lower height of the clubmans and their angle, you might want to think about rearsets. Alternatively, you could get adjustable Condor clubmans (see my 550 build) that will flatten out some of the bar angle. As is, with the stock pegs, that will be a tad uncomfortable on long rides. Just $0.02.

ksmith0034 · « **Reply #93 on:** May 12, 2016, 07:34:47 AM »

I hear you - it's not the most comfortable ride around! But I designed it to have a specific look, not for ergonomics. I remember my dad (RIP) telling me about his hot rodding days in the 50's when they would modify their cars by removing excess weight and adding hand-made custom whatever to make it go faster and look cool. This is an homage to him.
I'll just be taking shorter rides I suppose.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #94 on:** May 12, 2016, 09:03:02 AM »

Quote from: ksmith0034 on May 12, 2016, 07:34:47 AM

I hear you - it's not the most comfortable ride around! But I designed it to have a specific look, not for ergonomics. I remember my dad (RIP) telling me about his hot rodding days in the 50's when they would modify their cars by removing excess weight and adding hand-made custom whatever to make it go faster and look cool. This is an homage to him.
I'll just be taking shorter rides I suppose.

I hear what you're saying about aesthetics. With the Tommaselli Condor (adjustable) Clubmans (http://guzzino.com/tococlba.html), you can get the look and still have comfort. They list for about $150 but you can get them cheaper if you shop around the web. You still get the Clubman café look, you just get comfort and better control too. You can adjust the angle of bars to make them extremely sharp (and uncomfortable) to flat.

Rearsets are not only period correct, they will make long rides MUCH more tolerable.

Anyway, just trying to help with my $0.02! Carry on!

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Author Topic: '71 CB750 Stocker 2 Rocker Cafe build ** now with VIDEO ** (Read 36433 times)

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