Author Topic: What do these covers, well , cover ?? (Read 8829 times)

ProTeal55 · « **on:** March 09, 2006, 03:55:53 PM »

Yo,

I bought these finned covers for my 1972 CB750k2 from a guy about two weeks ago.

I thought (was told) I was getting a points cover, which is what I really wanted. The seller said (via email) , that he would throw in another cover with the "points" for free, so I sent him the cash.

Just 5min ago I grabbed the covers to take them out to the garage to paint them black , and the holes on the smaller "points" cover looked kinda odd to me. Not being able to look at my bike (in storage still) , I checked a pic of my motor, and sure as hell the points cover on MY bike only has two mounting holes, not three

And I am still not sure what the bigger cover fits, if anything..

Anyone know, from these pics, what these covers SHOULD fit ? They are of real good quality, and atleast I can sell them if i know what they are actually made for...

scondon · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2006, 04:05:34 PM »

The cover with three holes is probably for the stator housing or clutch. Stator cover is around 4.75", clutch cover around 5.5".

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2006, 04:37:23 PM »

This is the style I have for a clutch cover.
It is in my garage getting a "Few" coats of paint.

Here's a thought. Is the bigger cover I have, with the two holes , the points cover ?
See this ebay auction ----> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHOPPER-CB-750-CB750-SOHC-CHROMED-FINNED-POINTS-COVER_W0QQitemZ4618435442QQcategoryZ35591QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Looks to be the same as I have, and just checked to see , and it is almost the exact size of the clutch cover I have.

I always thought the points cover was smaller than the clutch.
Kinda hard to tell without having the bike in front of me to look.....
?

mrbreeze · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2006, 06:50:59 PM »

The top pics are the stator cover (3 holes) The other pics (2 holes) are the points cover. When you put the stator cover on,you take out the 3 screws and put the cover on over where it says Honda. You will have to get slightly longer screws. I went to Home Depot and got allen head screws.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2006, 07:00:02 PM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on March 09, 2006, 06:50:59 PM

The top pics are the stator cover (3 holes) When you put the stator cover on,you take out the 3 screws and put the cover on over where it says Honda. You will have to get slightly longer screws.

Thanks for the clearification. Wouldn't you remove the cover that says "HONDA" and replace it with the finned cover ?
Is it susposed to go on-top of the factory cover ? Have any pics of your setup so I can check it out

Quote from: mrbreeze on March 09, 2006, 06:50:59 PM

The other pics (2 holes) are the points cover.

I (with the help of CBJunkie) Figured out the larger of the two is indeed the points cover. It is in my garage with
the clutch cover getting painted as I type...

scondon · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2006, 07:19:55 PM »

Quote from: ProTeal55 on March 09, 2006, 07:00:02 PM

Quote from: mrbreeze on March 09, 2006, 06:50:59 PM
The top pics are the stator cover (3 holes) When you put the stator cover on,you take out the 3 screws and put the cover on over where it says Honda. You will have to get slightly longer screws.
Thanks for the clearification. Wouldn't you remove the cover that says "HONDA" and replace it with the finned cover ?
Is it susposed to go on-top of the factory cover ? Have any pics of your setup so I can check it out

The three bolts hold the magnet inside the alternator cover, the circle with "Honda" is part of the alternator cover and is not removable. As Breeze says, it goes on top.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2006, 07:40:23 PM »

Gotcha !
If the three bolts hold on the magnet, I would assume that if all three are removed at the same time
the magnet will fall inside the cover ?

mrbreeze · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2006, 07:43:33 PM »

No it wont fall.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2006, 07:47:00 PM »

10-4
MRBREEZE---->Have any pics of this cover installed I could see ?

Lee · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2006, 07:51:07 PM »

Here's a 400/4 but the same covers.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2006, 07:51:26 PM »

Hey Pro Teal,If you go into my gallery,you will see the first 2 pics... The right side and the other side. You can see all of the covers mounted. Don't think I have seen them painted black yet. Sounds cool. Put up some pics when ya' got em on. By the way,hows the 21 inch front wheel coming along? Thats what I really want to see.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2006, 08:22:13 PM »

Quote from: Lee on March 09, 2006, 07:51:07 PM

Here's a 400/4 but the same covers.

Thanks for the pics, that motor looks killer !

Quote from: mrbreeze on March 09, 2006, 07:51:26 PM

Don't think I have seen them painted black yet. Sounds cool. Put up some pics when ya' got em on. By the way,hows the 21 inch front wheel coming along? Thats what I really want to see.

I am painting the covers the same low gloss enamel paint that most everything else on the bike is getting painted with.
I plan to sand the top of the fins, so they will be bare alum. aginst the black background. Should look pretty sweet.

As far as the 21'' front wheel project goes, no status pics to show as of yet. The setup is at Dragman's house in Indiana, getting some loose ends taken care of. Should have entire front end, from 21'' wheel , dual calipers with cross-drilled rotors, polished lower legs, and internally lowered springs by the end of the month. Then all I need to do is mount my master cylinder I got off a Buell, get the right brakelines, and the front of the bike will be done...

bill440cars · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2006, 05:21:41 AM »

ProTeal,
I know I'm not the only one waiting to see your bike's completion but, I am just wondering
how you're holding up not being able to ride it and all. I hope you have a backup bike to kind of keep
you pacified.

Keep up the good work, like the other guys, I'm wanting to the the results.
Later on, Bill

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2006, 10:17:08 AM »

Quote from: bill440cars on March 10, 2006, 05:21:41 AM

I know I'm not the only one waiting to see your bike's completion but, I am just wondering
how you're holding up not being able to ride it and all. I hope you have a backup bike to kind of keep you pacified. Keep up the good work, like the other guys, I'm wanting to the the results.

This Honda is the only bike I have at the momment. I did have a HD Roadking, but sold it not too long ago becasue I was bored with it, and never rode it.
Plus, I have the 55 to drive around - enjoy the weather , when the bike is down. I have a good plan of attack on the bike, to keep the downtime as short as possibile. Like I am building the entire front-end so I can remove the stock - and replace with the new in one whole shot.

Dragman836 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2006, 10:51:46 AM »

I got your rotors drilled and will be sending pics.The spacer is in line at the lathe will be done soon
Dennis

dusterdude · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2006, 11:35:27 AM »

dennis,if you feel you should answer on the forum do so,but if not pm me.how much do you charge to drill rotors.

cd811 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2006, 04:01:49 PM »

maybe it's just me...but there something wrong with putting a cover on a cover

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2006, 04:05:54 PM »

Quote from: cd811 on March 10, 2006, 04:01:49 PM

maybe it's just me...but there something wrong with putting a cover on a cover

Thats kinda how I took it , untill I saw some pics of the cover on the stock piece.

cd811 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2006, 04:42:28 PM »

oh yea.. I agree...they do look cool..ought to hold heat well

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2006, 04:50:52 PM »

Quote from: cd811 on March 10, 2006, 04:42:28 PM

ought to hold heat well

Adding a cover will not effect anything...

3/10/06
Here is how the covers look , after a few coats of low gloss paint, and some sanding.
I need to do some more sanding of the fins, but you can get the overall idea..
They look kinda "rough around the edges" so to speak , but so does my bike

cd811 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2006, 05:10:09 PM »

they sure look good!!!!!!!!

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2006, 09:48:36 PM »

Quote from: cd811 on March 10, 2006, 05:10:09 PM

they sure look good!!!!!!!!

Thanks - I think they look pretty sweet for the time/effort.....

Quote from: Dragman836 on March 10, 2006, 10:51:46 AM

I got your rotors drilled and will be sending pics.

Here is a quick pic of DRAGMAN's handywork. He did this in his basement, and it turned out great !
I can't stress enough how much help he has been in my project, his knowledge, ability, parts inventory, etc...

I can't wait to have these babies mounted to my new front end...

cd811 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2006, 10:24:30 AM »

I would like some plain chrome covers...no can find...that don't say honda on them...chrome not polished alum

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2006, 11:25:02 AM »

Quote from: cd811 on March 12, 2006, 10:24:30 AM

I would like some plain chrome covers...no can find...that don't say Honda on them...chrome not polished alum

If you want to spend the $$$ , I am sure you could have a machine shop turn you out some
custom covers, then just have them chromed.
OR
Get ahold of DRAGMAN and see what his basement-o-parts has for ya.....

cd811 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 12, 2006, 12:01:59 PM »

yea but no

..more money than I want to spend..hopng to find something laying around in someones shop

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