Author Topic: CB750 40 Special (finally done) (Read 37047 times)

mrrch · « **Reply #25 on:** July 29, 2010, 05:53:25 PM »

I just ordered these from Joker Machine.
Gives your fork boots something to clamp to instead of the stock headlight ears.
$54.95

mrrch · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2010, 06:06:05 AM »

I got my new brake pistons back from my machinist friend who had to make a pocket for the brake pad to sit in.

I got the pistons from www.mototorcycle-parts-finder.co.uk

mrrch · « **Reply #27 on:** August 04, 2010, 07:02:21 AM »

These were waiting for me at lunch yesterday.
Thanks Scott.

This showed up this morning.

This was too easy.
Bare frame with motor on it's side, took 5 minutes.

Swingarm & triple clamps should be on by this afternoon.

mrrch · « **Reply #28 on:** August 04, 2010, 01:23:09 PM »

Hey, it's starting to resemble a motorcycle again.

mrrch · « **Reply #29 on:** August 06, 2010, 12:00:27 PM »

More progress

I may pull the shoes and paint them orange as well.

Should there be a bolt here (I don't see it in any parts diagrams)?

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 06, 2010, 12:26:14 PM »

Quote from: mrrch on May 28, 2010, 01:25:09 PM

How difficult would it be to install dual disc's up front?
I have another rotor & caliper, looks like the stock hub will accept the second rotor. I was thinking of going with a digital guage set son the speedo drive would not be an issue. Will the stock master cylinder handle a second caliper?
77 CB750K

The '77 & '78 CB750F have a dual front disk set up. You could use a master cylinder off one of those.

EDIT: Nevermind this, I just saw that you have gotten one of those. Kudos.

HondaNorway · « **Reply #31 on:** August 07, 2010, 06:01:51 AM »

Quote from: mrrch on August 06, 2010, 12:00:27 PM

Should there be a bolt here (I don't see it in any parts diagrams)?

For some reason, there should not be a bolt there.

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 07, 2010, 02:09:08 PM »

Yeah, no bolt there on mine either.

mrrch · « **Reply #33 on:** August 17, 2010, 06:18:50 AM »

wannabridin · « **Reply #34 on:** August 17, 2010, 06:59:47 AM »

great looking build!! can't wait to see it all come together, what color did you powdercoat the frame? that looks VERY red!

mrrch · « **Reply #35 on:** August 17, 2010, 07:55:54 AM »

I decided to paint for now (powder coat later when everything is finalized)
The paint is Duplicolour Engine enamel Chevy (Honda

) orange.
Waiting for a front wheel spacer from the machine shop so I can get the front wheel on this afternoon.
Exhaust,brakes(hoses showed up yesterday),front fender will go on shortly after.
Tank will head to the welder tomorrow I hope.

mrrch · « **Reply #36 on:** August 17, 2010, 01:44:47 PM »

None of the guys in the shop wanted to push me around

Sorry for the fuzzy pic, camera is acting up.
Better ones tomorrow with another camera.

mrrch · « **Reply #37 on:** August 18, 2010, 11:08:03 AM »

I think it's looking pretty sweet so far.

mrrch · « **Reply #38 on:** August 26, 2010, 09:10:44 AM »

Slow progress lately (now it's down to the tedious things)
Tank is welded up with the new filler neck and is currently getting relined, engine is oil tight and full of oil,electrical is being sorted out(lots of shortening),longer shocks are on order,controls are mounted,brakes are installed(not bled/waiting for speed bleeders),started work on a new battery box to fit my gel battery.
I'll try to post some more pics later today.

tweakin · « **Reply #39 on:** August 26, 2010, 04:12:19 PM »

Looking good mrrch! I am really diggin the orange frame.

mrrch · « **Reply #40 on:** August 30, 2010, 10:54:06 AM »

Tank is ready for body work now (filler door & new filler neck welded)

I have power & a custom choke cable bracket.
Electrical is getting completed (shortened ALOT of wiring due to the clubman bars.

Rdlbs · « **Reply #41 on:** August 30, 2010, 03:20:34 PM »

What a great looking build!

DannyBhoy · « **Reply #42 on:** September 02, 2010, 04:04:15 AM »

Great Job. I love what you are doing with this build. Can't wait to see the finished bike, maybe in person as I'm near Hamilton.
Dosen't it start snowing in Sept that far north?

mrrch · « **Reply #43 on:** September 02, 2010, 05:37:32 AM »

Snow in September! Thunder Bay is not that far north. Last year we got snow in early December and it was mostly gone by the end of January. You southern Ontario folk had way more snow last year

HedNut · « **Reply #44 on:** September 02, 2010, 10:01:57 AM »

WOW! SLICK BIKE MAN! Killer idea with the gold engine head section!! And...I'm loving all the details and detailed work! You're rockin' this one hard! Gonna be a sick bike! Cheers!

wannabridin · « **Reply #45 on:** September 02, 2010, 11:01:06 AM »

hey! you took my idea for welding up the tank lid and putting in a better cap! i'm going to do this with carpy's gas cap!!

nice gauges BTW, i never thought i'd like the look of those KOSO gauges on the old bike, but that looks nice!

is it just me or does the bike sit at kind of a rake? it looks like the front forks a bit too long??

mrrch · « **Reply #46 on:** September 02, 2010, 02:06:58 PM »

I have 79 upper tubes that are 1/2 inch longer and the rear shocks are shorter than stock (but I do have longer shocks on the way/CB1100 shocks are just over 14 inches)
I'll drop the forks flush with the top clamp and hopefully with the new shocks it will sit more level.
I found a similiar cap to Carpy's on ebay for about half the price but it is aluminium instead of stainless (seller is boatpartsman)

PS

I HAD IT FIRED UP AT LUNCH TODAY

Quite throaty with only the head pipe.
I'll try to post a video tomorrow with sound.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #47 on:** September 02, 2010, 05:52:14 PM »

Alright mrrch, let's hear it buddy.

HedNut · « **Reply #48 on:** September 03, 2010, 06:41:36 AM »

Hey A Fellow Ontarian! Didn't even realize at first! COOOL... I'd love to trip up to T-bay some day sooner than later...almost a 12hr ride...The Highway is beautiful most of the way thru...and I can practice up my moose n' bear dodging skills! ahah

Love the gauge too!

The_Crippler · « **Reply #49 on:** September 03, 2010, 08:35:11 AM »

Bike is very, very drool-worthy.

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