Author Topic: Smokin' Jack CB750F Build, update and pics 11/27/11 (Read 26266 times)

hapakev · « **on:** August 29, 2010, 11:04:25 PM »

I got this project, non running/80% complete, for $420 and a bottle of Gentleman Jack. I cleaned the carbs and got it running, but it smoked like a big dog so I pulled the engine.

And already got a Babe to pose with it.

Before I remembered the side covers.

Couple of interesting things:
I scrapped the 78F motor for a 73 K motor, courtesy of Ricky Racer
Installed the Cycle X offset sprocket to line up the chain
Did a 530 chain conversion
1975 CB750F Carbs (75 spare motor waiting for the "love")
Carb rubbers from Ebay-that guy in Germany making knock-offs (kenosha_kid)
PowerArc Ignition, from Cycle X

Thats a MAC header that I lost the can for, and made a baffle with rolled up perforated metal and a custom endcap.

The seat is a 75-76F pan that I chopped up. I cut off the part that flips up after the brace, narrowed the whole seat, then welded a tunnel onto the end. I cut the end of the tunnel and welded it up to resemble an older stock seat, but with a nice bump. (forgot to take pics during,

)

This incarnation was just to get it running again. I have a cb550 rear fender I may be re-installing. I have a GL1000 front end/wheel and 75F rear wheel I am planning to install. I also have a 75F motor I will be going through. I have a Gordon Frame kit on order - with Hednut, and I will be painting everything as well. I am also going to try installing all the engine bolts, swingarm bolt and pegs from the 75F to get rid of the aluminum rearsets from the 78F. I may install some F4i rearsets I have laying around, we'll see.

Updates to come soon.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:23:37 AM »

Kevin,

Looks great man, bike too!

hapakev · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2010, 07:06:54 AM »

Thanks Jerry

captaincrash80 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2010, 07:20:31 AM »

Awesome pics man, they both look like fun projects. On of them will jsut take a bit longer than the other

HedNut · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2010, 07:34:35 AM »

Alright man!! Cheers to that! Lookin' good... and hey! I like your seat..is that a recovered oem pan or is it a custom fab?? I have to eventually make a 2-upper so the wife can jump on too....and I like yours!

Cheers!

hapakev · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2010, 08:39:29 AM »

I added the write-up, Thanks for reminding me Hednut!!

hapakev · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2010, 08:40:27 AM »

Cap'n, they are both a work in progress, but like you said, I think the bike will be done a whole lot sooner. I hope.

HedNut · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2010, 09:54:11 AM »

COOL! Thanks Kev! I'll attempt doing something with my ol' seat pan too! Great stuff!!!
Soooooo jealous you're driving yours!! ahah Cheers!

KB02 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2010, 05:08:03 AM »

Quote from: hapakev on August 29, 2010, 11:04:25 PM

And already got a Babe to pose with it.

Sweet looking Babe, too.

hapakev · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2010, 11:37:10 AM »

Thanks KB02.

Flying J · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2010, 12:25:57 PM »

Nice job. I hated the aluminum monstrosities as well.

Stev-o · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2010, 06:50:02 PM »

OK, I'll admit admit it: I clicked to see the hot babe! Oh well, cute baby!! And nice bike, too.

hapakev · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2010, 09:32:55 PM »

Thanks man, you're the first one to admit it.

lordmoonpie · « **Reply #13 on:** September 01, 2010, 01:10:12 AM »

Awwww! Cute, very cute indeed.....and the bike's pretty good too. Well done Kevin on both counts

hapakev · « **Reply #14 on:** September 01, 2010, 06:30:01 AM »

Thanks FFJMoore, Thanks LordMoonPie.

hapakev · « **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2011, 09:07:36 PM »

So the Boss was nice enough to let me spend my bonus on my project, got the wife's approval too

Just ordered some fork seals & caliper rebuilds for my GL1000 front end; Cycle X gaskets and seals for my 75F motor; New Grips and Master Cylinder from Randakk over at NGWClub.com, so needless to say some work will be commencing soon. With Pics!!

FunJimmy · « **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2011, 09:24:18 PM »

Great lure in your title.

The babe’s a sweetheart, and the bike looks really nice.
Nice work.

Cheers
FJ

hapakev · « **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2011, 12:20:04 PM »

Thanks Jimmy, I put a lot of hard work into both

The bike will be getting a makeover real soon, just waiting for parts to start arriving. I have a Gordon frame kit (from hednut) to install, my GL front end and spoke wheels. I think it will transform the look of the bike. Still deciding on how to mount some rearsets, need to make a custom mount for my F4i parts I have laying around. And I really want to redesign the rear end, tail light and seat area to something more permanent and stylish.

DanielB · « **Reply #18 on:** January 06, 2011, 01:20:07 PM »

Lookin' good!

Stev-o · « **Reply #19 on:** January 06, 2011, 04:41:53 PM »

How's the Babe?!?

hapakev · « **Reply #20 on:** January 07, 2011, 01:12:59 PM »

Shes Great! 8 months and growing like a weed. Its hard to keep up now that shes crawling all over the place. It's gonna be a Great year!

Thanks for asking Steve-o

tweakin · « **Reply #21 on:** January 07, 2011, 03:26:14 PM »

What a great pic. Excellent work on both. I have two little girls, 6 and 3, Enjoy every minute.

Stev-o · « **Reply #22 on:** January 07, 2011, 07:57:11 PM »

I miss that age, our daughter is a teenager now.

tweakin · « **Reply #23 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:25:01 AM »

That comment scares me Steve. I can't imagine the day when my daughters are teenagers.

Quote from: Industrious Stev-o on January 07, 2011, 07:57:11 PM

I miss that age, our daughter is a teenager now.

Stev-o · « **Reply #24 on:** January 08, 2011, 07:54:19 AM »

Quote from: tweakin on January 08, 2011, 06:25:01 AM

That comment scares me Steve. I can't imagine the day when my daughters are teenagers.

Quote from: Industrious Stev-o on January 07, 2011, 07:57:11 PM
I miss that age, our daughter is a teenager now.

Be afraid, be very afraid! No, not really. The trick is to keep them busy so they can't get in trouble. And keep the boys away! [the boys are afraid of me!] Our daughter gets nearly all A's and is a good athlete in soccer & track.
I was a bad boy so I know what to look for!
Good luck.

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Author Topic: Smokin' Jack CB750F Build, update and pics 11/27/11 (Read 26266 times)