Author Topic: 78 750F Chopper/Digger (Read 78665 times)

Stev-o · « **Reply #225 on:** July 09, 2013, 05:58:13 PM »

She's a cutie, Digger. Love that age of kids, young and innocent.

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #226 on:** July 12, 2013, 06:59:04 AM »

In between the continuing molding process, I also shaved unused brackets off the top tree and soda blasted it. Looks a lot cleaner in my opinion.

Syscrush · « **Reply #227 on:** July 12, 2013, 07:04:22 AM »

That's not a matter of opinion, it's a factual statement.

Looks awesome!

Stev-o · « **Reply #228 on:** July 12, 2013, 09:56:02 PM »

Quote from: Syscrush on July 12, 2013, 07:04:22 AM

That's not a matter of opinion, it's a factual statement.

Looks awesome!

+1

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #229 on:** July 16, 2013, 06:38:11 AM »

Phase one of the molding process is done. Z-Grip has been used as filler. Next up is Piranha Putty to smooth things further, but first here's a photo update:

DustyRags · « **Reply #230 on:** July 16, 2013, 09:50:37 AM »

Ooh, digging the crotch shot!

Seriously, though, that's some nice work!

Stev-o · « **Reply #231 on:** July 17, 2013, 03:32:37 PM »

Agreed, great work Piranna!

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #232 on:** July 18, 2013, 09:22:09 AM »

Scored this finned breather cover off eBay! This guy is making a limited run of them, I guess. I don't know how many he's making, but they are on eBay right now. In my opinion, they are very high quality and worth the price if you want a finned cover.

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #233 on:** July 25, 2013, 10:48:48 PM »

The molding is done.

I don't ever want to sand anything again in my life.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #234 on:** July 26, 2013, 12:43:26 AM »

Quote from: SOHC Digger on July 18, 2013, 09:22:09 AM

Scored this finned breather cover off eBay! This guy is making a limited run of them, I guess. I don't know how many he's making, but they are on eBay right now. In my opinion, they are very high quality and worth the price if you want a finned cover.

Link..?

lwahples · « **Reply #235 on:** July 26, 2013, 03:36:34 AM »

Frame is really looking good! What are you using for a front end?

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #236 on:** July 26, 2013, 05:11:05 AM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on July 26, 2013, 12:43:26 AM

Quote from: SOHC Digger on July 18, 2013, 09:22:09 AM
Scored this finned breather cover off eBay! This guy is making a limited run of them, I guess. I don't know how many he's making, but they are on eBay right now. In my opinion, they are very high quality and worth the price if you want a finned cover.

Link..?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/69-78-CB750-SOHC-CUSTOM-FINNED-CYLINDER-HEAD-BREATHER-COVER-CHOPPER-BOBBER-BRAT-/151086960225?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACB750&hash=item232d7c0e61&vxp=mtr

Quote from: lwahples on July 26, 2013, 03:36:34 AM

Frame is really looking good! What are you using for a front end?

Using the stock front end. I have a girder that I was considering, but I'm gonna save that for another project.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #237 on:** July 26, 2013, 04:03:37 PM »

Thank you sir....

Stev-o · « **Reply #238 on:** July 29, 2013, 07:55:08 PM »

Wow, $120 for that breather cover? Kinda pricey.

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #239 on:** July 30, 2013, 03:28:40 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on July 29, 2013, 07:55:08 PM

Wow, $120 for that breather cover? Kinda pricey.

I admit it's steep, but I haven't seen better ones go for less.

apetersonboy · « **Reply #240 on:** July 30, 2013, 08:40:20 PM »

Any progress on the frame??

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #241 on:** July 30, 2013, 10:43:21 PM »

Quote from: apetersonboy on July 30, 2013, 08:40:20 PM

Any progress on the frame??

Just got done with the first coat of primer now!

Next time remind me to wear my respirator

Two cans of spray paint for one coat of primer. I'm gonna need a lot more primer, paint, and clear-coat than I thought.

DustyRags · « **Reply #242 on:** July 31, 2013, 09:08:02 AM »

Frames eat paint, yo. First of all they're round, so there's always another angle, and second they're all narrow, so you overspray like crazy.

But yay! Progress!

HonderCB · « **Reply #243 on:** July 31, 2013, 02:06:36 PM »

that frame is going to look killer when painted. thing will flow so smooth like a you-know-what in a you-know-what (insert your own dirty joke)

MiGhost · « **Reply #244 on:** July 31, 2013, 11:59:24 PM »

I am about in lust over that frame. Now that is truly a labor of love!
Great work on the bike. You've nailed that period feel perfectly.

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #245 on:** August 01, 2013, 04:45:05 AM »

Quote from: HonderCB on July 31, 2013, 02:06:36 PM

that frame is going to look killer when painted. thing will flow so smooth like a you-know-what in a you-know-what (insert your own dirty joke)

Quote from: MiGhost on July 31, 2013, 11:59:24 PM

I am about in lust over that frame. Now that is truly a labor of love!
Great work on the bike. You've nailed that period feel perfectly.

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement! Can't wait to show it off here when it's all done!

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #246 on:** August 02, 2013, 10:34:44 PM »

Done sanding the first coat of primer. Have I mentioned how sick I am of sanding?

Should be one more coat of primer this weekend and then on to paint.