Author Topic: Spiider's '73 CB750 - "The Baby Elephant" (Read 41192 times)

Spiider · « **Reply #50 on:** March 25, 2011, 06:41:32 PM »

Thanks! She's coming along nicely.

I did some metal work on the spare triple this week when I had a few hours.
I cut off the bar risers with a hacksaw, then ground off the remaining raised metal with my bench grinder.
Then I took a 220grit 5inch disc on a foam backed pad/mandrel in my drill and went to town.
Once I was done it was sanded and then wire wheeled to give it that matte finish.
I think it turned out pretty good for "free" basically...as if anything comes free or easy with these bikes.

I'm going to try some button head screws or hex head screws in the threaded holes left over instead of the usual drilling them out and filing them out into a shape. I think that some simple hex head screws in aluminium would match the fork tube nuts and the stem nut nicely.

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #51 on:** March 27, 2011, 10:44:46 PM »

Why not use something like these led holders and use the holes for your turn and warning lights?

http://cgi.ebay.com/50-pcs-5mm-Chrome-Metal-LED-Bezel-Holder-Panel-Display-/390301092876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5adfc20c0c

Spiider · « **Reply #52 on:** March 28, 2011, 05:12:11 PM »

Yeah you're right! Those holes are M8, I'll look around for some M8 threaded led holders.
Get the right color led for each function and I'm all set. Tidy up the wiring underneath and run it into the bucket!

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #53 on:** March 29, 2011, 12:40:49 AM »

See I knew there was a reason you guys kept me around

If you look at my build spider look closely between my gauges and you'll see the one I use for my cheesy talking alarm light lol.

Spiider · « **Reply #54 on:** April 11, 2011, 05:15:46 PM »

An update....my seat came in from hondaclassic31!

Other than being a tad wider than expected, I'm very happy with the quality.
Nice stitching, thick material and a nice even look to it.

The seat pan was in excellent condition and painted nice.

The seat rubbers are installed underneath already and fit the frame perfectly.

I have no seat hinges but I will work out something to mount it with P clamps.

Next up, a bobbed rear fender, Davis Silver is sending me a new gas cap and lock kit and Motion Pro is making me up custom short cables for the controls. The clutch cable alone is 5 inch shorter with the Tarrozi clipons!

Lastly to sort out will be carbs, exhaust and paint!

Since MotoGP says he won't ship to Canada anymore I'll definitely go with a Carpy exhaust system.
I'm thinking to get it raw and send it for Hotjet coating inside and out.

CR29's are my preference for carbs but I will try to make the stock PD42's work first, I have two complete sets and one set is now super clean and rebuilt.

I will also fit the body work better and send out all 4 pieces for paint soon.

DanielB · « **Reply #55 on:** April 12, 2011, 01:26:04 PM »

I love the paint scheme, great job.

Spiider · « **Reply #56 on:** May 11, 2011, 05:52:42 PM »

Been a while since my last update....and there has been lots of shopping and work on the go I've just been too busy to update my thread.

Ordered/Installed:
New Gauges faces from Lecram
New side covers from here
Gauge Bracket (Thanks Architect!)
Lots of seat mount hardware
An awesome find in a motorcycle junk yard of a 1974 seat lock plate with key!
Tool tray (junk yard find as well)
Carpy 4/1 exhaust, powder coated black (he isn't doing silver anymore apparently)
Carpy Bobbed rear fender
Old style fat grips
Dime City Black Powdercoated Small Round Tail light
Fuel Line in 5.5mm and 3.5mm diameter

Once it is all here and installed I will semi disassemble the bike (again) for painting of the tank, side covers and rear fender.

I may just do a test run and tune if possible before sending the parts out for paint.

Free Booter · « **Reply #57 on:** May 17, 2011, 05:41:04 PM »

Been watchin' yer build...nice details.

Spiider · « **Reply #58 on:** May 20, 2011, 05:55:48 PM »

^^^Thanks!

Here's an updated pic of the tail. I just installed the brake light tonight, its from Dime City Cycles...powder coated black gloss and matches my headlight bucket perfectly. The fender is a Carpy "bobbed" fender, it is made of fibreglass but very very strong and well constructed. I'm really surprised with how good it actually is for the price.

This install is semi-permanent, I only have to disassemble once more for paint and then it will be put back together for good.

You can see the new side covers fitted as well, I went with slotted ones...I'm not sure why but I liked them best.

Just waiting for my Carpy 4/1 exhaust, should be along in a couple more weeks!
Also, need to sort out the carbs...hopefully I can use the stock ones I rebuilt.
If not I will source some cr's...

DannyBhoy · « **Reply #59 on:** May 21, 2011, 05:25:39 AM »

Hello Spiider, If you have any other issues with ' no shipping to Canada' , use the service in Queenston NY that I use. Its called Orion. 210 south 8th st. Its very handy. anything you send it only $5.
Great build. love to come be and see it. Are you going to the CVMG bike show/swap in Paris?

Spiider · « **Reply #60 on:** May 21, 2011, 02:58:08 PM »

Thanks for the tip about shipping.

Do they forward to you? or do you need to pop over and pick it up?

Not sure if I'll make it to the show...I think I'm away that weekend.

Hopefully the bike will be ride-able by then though.

joe29 · « **Reply #61 on:** June 17, 2011, 10:47:19 AM »

Great job on the build Spiider. That bike is looking awesome!

Any chance you have pics of the rearsets from a lower angle? I want to get these rearsets but I don't know if I have enough room to mount these with my custom 4-to-4 exhaust.

Spiider · « **Reply #62 on:** June 19, 2011, 11:02:12 AM »

I'll grab some new pics today and get them up this evening.

One word of caution with these, buy the folding version. I'm going to have to spend another $100 for making them mistake of getting the fixed ones....the right hand one interfere's with the kickstart.

It's either that or take the kick off and cap it. But, I don't know where to get a cap that fits the spline of the kick start either.

It's the small problems that are an annoyance.

I also mounted my new gauges onto one of Architect's stainless polished gauge brackets.
I am ordering all new control cables in "stock -5 inches" length to make it look right. I'll get some pics of that up tonight as well, they are looking really good.

Now I have to wire up all the indicator lights...working on that this weekend.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #63 on:** June 19, 2011, 05:09:13 PM »

Quote

It's either that or take the kick off and cap it. But, I don't know where to get a cap that fits the spline of the kick start either.

Hi Spiider , try Cycle X or Joker machine for the kit start block off plug mate.....

http://www.jokermachine.com/itemcafe2004.asp?ItemID=664&CategoryID=85&Placeholder=
http://www.cyclexchange.net/Honda%20Cafe-Motor%20Dress%20Up.htm

Looks like cycle x use the joker machine plug..

Spiider · « **Reply #64 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:06:22 PM »

Thanks for the tip on the cap.

I've spent so much time on Joker's website you wouldn't have thought I could miss that!

Some pics of the controls, mounted in a slightly modified "Architect" bracket.

And the requested pics of the rear sets from a lower angle.

Free Booter · « **Reply #65 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:54:05 PM »

OMG! These are precisely the images I needed to give me a better perspective/viewing angle on the placement of those rear-sets and where the Exhaust will sit....Been trying to figure out which exhaust I can use that will still give me good clearance for the rear-sets.
For now...I think I will just let you continue being my unsuspecting guinea-pig and see what you do pipes.
Additionally, it further solidifies the idea of using them. I really like the look of them and how they turned out. Great build and keep going!
Much will I learn from your trials....your successes and your failures...MUWHAHAHAHAH!

MUWHAHAHAHH!HHAH!HAH!HAHH!H!HH

Spiider · « **Reply #66 on:** June 21, 2011, 06:27:37 AM »

The rear sets are a no brainer IMO, they look great, work great...just the fact I ordered the non-folding version is the only problem.
I'm just going to cap the kick start and the way I drive, short trips around town etc. I shouldn't have any problem with a dead battery hopefully.

I really love the gauge bracket from Architect. It tucked those gauges in so nice and tight to the top of the triple. I'm very happy with that aspect of the build.

I also spent the last week cutting and shortening the harness and control wiring where it goes into the headlight bucket so there is less bulk in there.

Next I will connect up all the indicator lights etc and close it up again.

I still have to get my covers out for paint, and I'm waiting for Carpy regarding my pipes....7 weeks so far.

makemann · « **Reply #67 on:** June 21, 2011, 07:56:30 AM »

Quote from: Spiider on June 21, 2011, 06:27:37 AM

The rear sets are a no brainer IMO, they look great, work great...just the fact I ordered the non-folding version is the only problem.
I'm just going to cap the kick start and the way I drive, short trips around town etc. I shouldn't have any problem with a dead battery hopefully.

I'm following your build closely. Looks great! I bought the Tarrozi folding rear sets for my '76 CB750K. I removed the rear passenger peg mounting triangle, and after seeing your photos of the rear sets install, I'm freaking out, because it looks like you need the triangle to mount them???

Did you use them?

Thanks!

joe29 · « **Reply #68 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:49:31 AM »

Really nice work there Spiider! That top triple clamp really came out clean. Are you still planning on using the Joker top triple?

Also, thanks for posting the pics of the rearsets. It looks like I'll have clearance issues with the clamp bolt on the rear brake actuator. I think I'll order them anyway and try to come up with a solution. Maybe I could just flip the rod around so that the clamp bolt is on the right side?

joe29 · « **Reply #69 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:12:03 AM »

Quote from: makemann on June 21, 2011, 07:56:30 AM

I'm following your build closely. Looks great! I bought the Tarrozi folding rear sets for my '76 CB750K. I removed the rear passenger peg mounting triangle, and after seeing your photos of the rear sets install, I'm freaking out, because it looks like you need the triangle to mount them???

Did you use them?

Thanks!

Hate to burst your bubble but you will need the passenger peg triangle to mount the tarozzi rearsets. At minimum, you'll need a portion (2"-3") of the horizontal bar to mount the rearsets. You might be able to weld this small piece back on.

brycegp · « **Reply #70 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:50:26 AM »

Quote from: Spiider on March 25, 2011, 06:41:32 PM

I'm going to try some button head screws or hex head screws in the threaded holes left over instead of the usual drilling them out and filing them out into a shape. I think that some simple hex head screws in aluminium would match the fork tube nuts and the stem nut nicely.

Nice build! I shaved my triple also...but instead of putting screws or something in the holes, I had a welder put a bead into the holes then shaved them down to match the rest of the piece.

I've seen them done with the Socket Caps to fill the holes and that looks good too...

Spiider · « **Reply #71 on:** June 21, 2011, 01:55:50 PM »

Thanks guys!

I measured and you need 4" or more of the bottom tube in the rear peg triangle.

You could flip that bracket around but it won't hit the stop due to the offset of the other little arm that is on there.
If you don't mind modding it a bit or cutting up a stock brake arm you could make it work.

Joker Machine recently sent me an email that they had a triple "in stock" if I wanted it but I'm going to stay stock.
At this point I'd rather put the $500 into finishing it up to be road worthy.

I'm almost there, the exhaust is the largest item right now.
Carpy updated me and has said it's going to be a bit more time, it has to go out for powder paint still.

In the meantime I'll work on the myriad of little stuff that needs completion.

makemann · « **Reply #72 on:** June 21, 2011, 02:07:44 PM »

Quote from: Spiider on June 21, 2011, 01:55:50 PM

I measured and you need 4" or more of the bottom tube in the rear peg triangle.

You could flip that bracket around but it won't hit the stop due to the offset of the other little arm that is on there.
If you don't mind modding it a bit or cutting up a stock brake arm you could make it work.

Thanks for measuring. You know, as I was making the final grinds while cleaning up the chopped off triangle, I thought, "Hmmm, I wonder if I need this for the rearsets that are being shipped to me now. Nah...." Oh well, back to welding!

Spiider · « **Reply #73 on:** June 21, 2011, 07:28:19 PM »

I believe they were made by Tarozzi to be 4 inches or ~100mm, the dimension was too perfect to be a coincidence.

The brackets fit the frame like a glove, so you may want to fit it all up and then tack the tube in place in order to get it aligned right.

It would still look great with 4 inches of tube there with the end capped or squeezed closed and ground down smooth.

Spiider · « **Reply #74 on:** August 14, 2011, 04:35:49 PM »

Updates...used carbs from "GnarlyCharlie"
Custom Speedo, Tach and Push/Pull cables (-5 inch from MotionPro)
Steel Dragon airbox with UNI filter.

Update to follow when my Lossa Exhaust arrives, they said it should have shipped Monday...we'll see.

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Author Topic: Spiider's '73 CB750 - "The Baby Elephant" (Read 41192 times)