Author Topic: Seriously, did you build this bike? (Read 1774 times)

Radam · « **on:** March 29, 2011, 06:07:20 AM »

I bought my bike, 1978 cb750F, in November after I got hit by a truck on my old bike. One of my friends drove me to the guys house to pick it up and I put all the paperwork in the car with him. Just last weekend he gave me the papers. The guy I got the bike from didn't know anything about bikes. I don't think he even rode it much. The person that he got the bike from apparently knew a lot about bikes. So, after reading through the paperwork provided by the guy who built the bike I found some really good info. My bike is not the normal 750. It's got the Cycle X 836 kit! It also has 530 x-ring o-ring chain and sprockets 17/48 teeth, Dyna S ignition with hot coils and wires, heavy duty clutch, webcam 63a cam, new Honda carb boots..... The list goes on and on. I love it! It was also Dyno tested to get the right jets on. 75hp and 50 torque, 10.5-1 compression. So, I just thought that maybe the guy who built this bike would be on this forum. All I know about the guy is that he was in KS(Hays I think). I would just like to say thank you to the person who built my beautiful bike! If you're anywhere near I'd gladly buy you a beer and talk about other things that may have been done to the bike, and see what other bikes you may be working on. I also thought it would be nice to share a good PO story on here because I'm not sure if I've found one yet. Thank you mystery mechanic!
Here are some pics of the bike

boatsdickson · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2011, 06:21:45 AM »

Wow man good find. A good price too i hope.?

Radam · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2011, 06:36:29 AM »

Yeah, I got it for $2000 and it came with a parts bike that I sold for $300. I don't mind saying that on here because I don't ever plan on selling it.

74cb750 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2011, 06:43:13 AM »

Someone spent a lot of time putting this together.
Looks good.

Coyote13 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2011, 08:08:11 AM »

Lucky duck! That's a beauty right there my friend

Radam · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2011, 08:26:06 AM »

Thanks guys. I was looking for a project cb750 when this one just fell in my lap. The guy was asking quite a bit more, but I did learn something from my tight wad dad.

Next, I need to learn how to keep my wife from being jealous of my bike.

apex_seeking · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2011, 01:06:19 PM »

Quote from: Radam on March 29, 2011, 08:26:06 AM

Thanks guys. I was looking for a project cb750 when this one just fell in my lap. The guy was asking quite a bit more, but I did learn something from my tight wad dad. Next, I need to learn how to keep my wife from being jealous of my bike.

If you find a way, let me in on the secret. I could use a little less of the crusty looks being shot at my old girl when she sits in the drive way.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2011, 01:34:38 PM »

Welllll. Guilty as charged, I built your bike. I will pm you my address for the shipment of beer. Thanks

Radam · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2011, 02:05:06 PM »

Ha ha! I already brought you beer.

bikerbart · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2011, 03:59:36 PM »

great find,nice bike,all done and ready for you to enjoy.cool.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2011, 06:09:42 PM »

Beautiful example of an SOHC, congrats on the find!!!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:04:08 AM »

Nice looking bike Radam, apart from needing a lick of paint on the headers it looks sound.
The only thing that bothers me is the carbs, they look to be pointing down at the rear, or is it just me?

Sam.

Radam · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2011, 05:17:57 AM »

Hopefully I'll get time to paint the headers this weekend. I've taken the carbs off and put them back on since those pics were taken, so maybe they look straighter now. I never noticed that though.

bill440cars · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2011, 09:59:00 PM »

Hey, Cool that YOU got that bike and even COOLER that Roach Carver built it. Now THAT is AWESOME!!!!!!!

Roach Carver · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2011, 10:42:32 AM »

Bill i was just kidding about building his bike. He knew i was screwing with him. If i had built it i would never sell it.

bill440cars · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2011, 09:32:38 PM »

Quote from: Roach Carver on April 02, 2011, 10:42:32 AM

Bill i was just kidding about building his bike. He knew i was screwing with him. If i had built it i would never sell it.

Might know, JUST when I thought things were coming together! I KNEW you had done some stuff, so wouldn't have doubted it, if you'd just have kept quiet.

LOL Well, anyway, That's one on me!

Radam · « **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2011, 06:46:42 PM »

I painted the headers and did an oil change yesterday. Here is a pic of it now. I took the case savers off (I think they look too bulky), put new shocks on, and painted the headers since the pics that I posted when I started this thread.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2011, 07:04:03 PM »

header looks way better

faux fiddy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2011, 02:23:58 AM »

It's quite handsome.

wixil · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:58:56 AM »

Header looks great. Such a sweet bike, man.

noahspop · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2011, 02:46:13 PM »

What shockes did you use?

Radam · « **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2011, 03:14:21 PM »

I went with the Cycle X $75 pair. Everyone said that they're pretty rigid, but for that price I had to. They aren't that bad for me. I'm 200lbs and have them on the softest setting. They are pretty stiff, but I'm happy with what I got for $75.

Greggo · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2011, 04:13:25 PM »

Nice f'n bike, man.

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