Author Topic: Alessandra! (Read 6805 times)

GStarIndustries · « **on:** March 04, 2010, 05:17:44 PM »

So...

I just posted my first thread and I think my first thread should have been about my bike rather then asking about gas tanks

Well let me introduce you all to Alessandra. She is my 1979 Honda CB750F Super Sport. I bought her last year from the orignal owner with
very low miles for a killer deal. Over the past year I have just been riding her and getting her running spot on!

My future plans are to build a twin turbo or single turbo setup, single sided swing-arm, electronic HYDROGEN fuel injection, more or less a ground up build with the goal of taking her out to bonneville and attempt to get her to go 200MPH.

Pictures of her when I started stripping paint and a Carpy bars

Durning construction

After tank and tail paint. Honda Championship White!

Benjis carbon fiber rear seat and pan... ( Very disappointed with quality, weight, and fitment

)

I have quite a few parts on order and I will definitely be updating as this build comes along.

Peace!

Gary
GStar Industries

traveler · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2010, 08:43:38 PM »

1979??? I thought '79 was a DOHC bike.....

~Joe

greasy j · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2010, 10:24:06 PM »

Quote from: traveler on March 04, 2010, 08:43:38 PM

1979??? I thought '79 was a DOHC bike.....

~Joe

maybe it's a 78? you're right, 79 is dohc.

KB02 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2010, 04:42:03 AM »

Yup, certainly not a '79. Good ole black engined 77-78 F.

Planning for 200 mph, huh? I will certainly be watching this build. Looking good so far.

Toxic · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2010, 04:47:59 AM »

Those are some rather lofty goals, I think we all will be very excited by your progress.

Bamboozler · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2010, 08:35:48 AM »

Thinkin' its a 78 too, can just make out the orange decal on the black and orange 78F. Good luck with the project, good progress thus far. I really enjoy watching a boosted project. Seems you're loving up the bike, have fun with the build!

Edited to add, could be a maroon/red and orange decal original too.

Quartza · « **Reply #6 on:** March 07, 2010, 04:53:55 PM »

I was just curious about what you didn't like about the quality and fitment of the seat?

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2010, 09:30:04 PM »

Thanks a lot for all of the positive feedback thusfar! I very much appreciate it

To me they are very good and I believe achievable goals. I will always shoot for the stars!

Definitely keep your eye on this bike and this build, I promise it will be a good one.

I have a real fetish for Carbon Fiber as you will see as this build goes on, and I was just expecting
more for the price as far as weigh goes. Benji gave me a killer deal and helped me out a lot and I
would definitely refer people to him, but im going more for Form and Function and weight to me is
key.

Thanks again and Im going to try and log my progress more because I would like to keep this thread
as a journal and portfolio, so please keep it clean and positive.

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2010, 09:31:02 PM »

P.S. Thanks a ton for helping me Know the exact year!

1978 it is HAHA

traveler · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2010, 03:40:25 AM »

You wanna REALLY save weight?

1. Get rid of the front fender
2. Get rid of all the blinkers
3. Switch to a A123 battery from www.orientexpress.com, and get rid of that heavy "brick" battery
4. get an aluminum oil tank

That will be the major weight loss you can achieve.

~Joe

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2010, 03:47:35 PM »

Hey there guys!

Im looking at getting some sweet wire wheels for my Bike. Where is the best place to look for front and rear
set for my girl?

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2010, 03:56:57 PM »

I have been getting quite a few visits from the delivery

Going to build a GP Style Pipe

Random Pic of my tail

Tank and Tail pic

This is one Idea I had for my brake light/taillight

Doing some carb refurbishing

Mmmmm. Can't wait to ride

Wiring just about complete

fastbroshi · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2010, 02:44:53 AM »

That's a pretty cool exhaust, did you weld it up? Looks like you chromed it afterwards too. Definitely looks like the Leo Vince pipe.

traveler · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2010, 04:54:56 AM »

Looks good!

My opinion...toss the blinkers and move and get rid of the dual horns.

~Joe

HedNut · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2010, 04:57:06 AM »

cOOL! Lovin' the build! Looks great

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2010, 03:15:01 PM »

UPDATE!

The exhaust and some carbon fiber work is being
done right now. Exhaust should be done tomorrow.
Then off the the plater to have the header nickel
plated.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2010, 08:02:54 PM »

Quote

My future plans are to build a twin turbo or single turbo setup, single sided swing-arm, electronic HYDROGEN fuel injection, more or less a ground up build with the goal of taking her out to bonneville and attempt to get her to go 200MPH.

I think I missed that the first time around, are you serious? You're gonna need an awesome sidecar for that Stephen Hawking! Not saying you can't do it, go for it, but how do you even begin to approach that? A reinforced tunnel and seat to protect your nads from explosions would be my first bet.

Speaking of seats, that carbon one is sweet.

KB02 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:18:21 AM »

it's all in the gearing.

traveler · « **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2010, 10:50:20 AM »

Well, I'll be watching this one!

~Joe

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #19 on:** April 14, 2010, 09:49:55 AM »

Just got her back and we're one step closer to completion.

Im really liking the look of the exhaust! Adds a sporty and modern look I think.

Just a few more things to do before she's ready for the summer.

P.S.
Can anyone point me in the right direction for a new throttle assembly and cables?
Mine feel like they have binding in them! Es no bueno! Im looking for something in
the racing category. And one last question. Does anyone know if there is a company
out there that makes a nice rear set kit for my bike? I have been looking and searching
with no luck! I guess no one like the rear disk set-up.

Thanks a ton for all the help and positive comments!

GStar

KB02 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 15, 2010, 04:37:10 AM »

Raask makes rearsets for the 77/78 F models.

traveler · « **Reply #21 on:** April 15, 2010, 04:45:49 AM »

+1

Google Omar's Rearsets.

If too pricy for you....then you can always weld on some custom made brackets and install modern sportbike rearsets.

I have RAASK....quality is pretty good.

~Joe

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #22 on:** April 15, 2010, 04:11:25 PM »

Thanks so much guys!

Caaveman82 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 15, 2010, 05:19:26 PM »

http://www.buchananspokes.net/

Good place for spoked wheels.

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2010, 07:55:19 PM »

Hey Hey!!

A few updates...

I was able to finish my engine wiring harness, tear down the front end, send headlight bucket and oil color cover in for carbon copies, install new clip-ons, take in upper factory tree for CNCing, Ceramic coat headers.

Waiting on my new cables to get here and trying to still find some nice rear sets (this has been a pain and im really just thinking of making some Carbon Fiber rear sets). Trying to find to find some wires and widen the rear a bit. Thinking of getting the rotors drilled. Trying to find new sprockets and a nice gold chain. Carbon Fiber front engine mount. Brembo front brake master cylinder. RC51 rear master cylinder. Nice air filters. Oil lines.

And here are some pictures.

Koshin · « **Reply #25 on:** April 25, 2010, 07:58:01 PM »

your bike is awesome. Where exactly did you get that muffler? It looks like one of Tsukigi's newest one. I like it. I would like to have the same one on the one Im building instead of the Kerker.

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #26 on:** April 26, 2010, 09:51:57 AM »

Hey thanks buddy! It was actually a chinese muffler I bought from ebay. We welded it on to see how it looks and I really liked it so I will probably be making a full exhaust soon to sell...

Thanks again for the kind words.

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #27 on:** April 26, 2010, 02:38:02 PM »

here are some more with the exhaust now fitted.

This is the main reason I'm not happy with the seat

Fitment is very poor and the hardware looks like
something my little nephews made.

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #28 on:** May 10, 2010, 02:22:27 PM »

Hey everyone!!!

I was able to get a few more things done this weekend and only a few more to do before we get to play!!!

Installed a set of Carpy's stainless oil lines, not the best pic...

Finished my tag holder and rear light set up. the outside three LEDs are turn signals and the inner LEDs are
brake and run lights

easy removal for track days...

Got the top triple tree back from the machinist.

First stage of paint stripping

Recoated the header pipes with ceramic paint.

traveler · « **Reply #29 on:** May 10, 2010, 03:31:05 PM »

Looks nice!

Is that seat a BCR seat? I'd have to talk to Benji about that.....that is unacceptable to me......I'm pretty forgiving and work around most things, but that is going to require pie cutting the shell to straighten out and paint the seat pan area black to hide the cut and patch.....

~Joe

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #30 on:** May 10, 2010, 03:49:05 PM »

That would be a great idea if it were not made of Carbon Fiber!!!
Benji gave me a great deal on this seat and the frame loop so I
wont complain to much, but I would not have paid even the discounted
price if I had the choice again. and its a temporary piece anywho

nobody · « **Reply #31 on:** May 20, 2010, 09:20:27 AM »

Man, I really like that exhaust. How does it sound? Can you upload a sound clip?

Care to tell us where you bought that end piece for it? I'd love to weld one of those on mine if/when I eventually start building it up.

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #32 on:** May 21, 2010, 09:30:52 AM »

Well she's just about ready for the season!!
Just waiting on a few items to get back from
the Carbon Fiber guy and shes ready to rock!

Thought I would post a few pics of where she
sits now!

Enjoy.

Sittin pretty

Waiting for my headlight bucket to get finished and the Carbon Fiber shop.

Waiting for air filters and Velocity stacks

All exposed and Minimalistic... Just like I like it!

Little back end action

You should hear how she sounds!!!

Another 3/4

She runs really well!! I can't to ride this summer I have been waiting so long!
Still looking for a few parts so if you have any suggestions or can lead me in
the right direction I will be in your debt!

Sprocket set for good low end torque. GOLD CHAIN!!
Nicer grips, Wire wheels for disk brakes, rear sets!!!

nobody · « **Reply #33 on:** May 21, 2010, 10:36:34 AM »

No sound clip? I'm on the edge of my seat here! I'd still love to know where one would obtain that exhaust tip.

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #34 on:** May 21, 2010, 12:45:07 PM »

Sorry man my internet connection is to slow to download a sound clip although I did make one

My shop made the exhaust and we're in the process of building an entire header with this style of exit.
I will try again to download the start up vid.

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #35 on:** May 22, 2010, 04:42:55 PM »

SHE'S READY!!!

I took my bike out for the first time in about a year!!! and she feels better then ever!
There are a few items that still need to be worked out, but other then the few final
items I do believe I will achieve my goal of having stage one finished by June!!
Thanks for all the help and support!!!

This is going to be a good summer!!! I gotta feelin!!!

GStarIndustries · « **Reply #36 on:** May 23, 2010, 03:51:23 PM »

Got Her out on the first long distance test ride today and
it went flawlessly! Never felt better! Very good power but
I think with a good re-jetting and tuning she could be
POTENT! I will definitely be needing to do something about
the brakes. I will be putting together an upgraded front end
kit and some very nice brakes to go along with it.

I also went ahead and built a new gauge holder and
removed the factory dummy light cluster.

News:

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