Author Topic: 10 is not enough, another sohc added. WITH A BROKEN CASE (Read 5050 times)

MoMo · « **on:** April 07, 2011, 06:04:27 AM »

Just picked up a 1974 Honda CB750 70's cruiser. Bike runs, albeit poorly, and shifts, may need some clutch work. Less than 20k and supposedly had the top and lower ends rebuilt. Check all the chrome additions: gauge covers, headlight shell, footpegs, case savers, luggage rack and sissy bar, ribbed engine covers, dual exhaust and horns:D

. That fancy seat is a custom covered Corbin-how 70's is that design stitched in

. But best of all are the wheels, I debated with myself for almost a half hour on whether to buy or not but the wheels tipped the balance and I pulled the trigger.

Plan is to make it a totally retro 1970 cruiser. I have a trunk that will be mounted to the rack. Also have a Vetter SS fairing that I may mount if I can find a bracket for the 750. The Vetter at one time was mounted to one of the 400 fours I own

. First step will be full tune and service followed by an extensive test ride. Then major clean up and hopefully ride it in the Relay.

theofam · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2011, 08:46:40 AM »

That sissy bar alone would have brought out my checkbook!

Hope it makes the Relay!

greenjeans · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2011, 12:31:39 PM »

That seat is just glorious.

VRodPete · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2011, 12:41:25 PM »

Dennis Hopper would be proud... nice find!

MoMo · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2011, 04:42:48 AM »

Thanks for the compliments. Work will be on hold until I finish the 400 four I am working on. I will be looking for a bracket for a Vetter SS fairing for a 750 and leather saddle bags-preferably red and a set of replacement covers from this site....and bell bottoms, denim jacket and platform shoes

......and hair

...Larry

ekpent · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2011, 09:51:47 AM »

I have a Vetter bracket or two but not sure if its for a "ss" fairing.Post up a pic of it or E-mail me if you want and maybe swap some mounting meaurements etc. Eric

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2011, 02:50:22 PM »

I pulled an SS Vetter off of my 1977 CB750F. Contact me if interested. Cool looking bike.

MoMo · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2011, 03:52:00 PM »

Well I got the bike running well enough to test ride. Cleaned the carbs I got from a forum member, rebuilt brake mc and caliper, tune up and went down the street. 1st to 2nd shift fine, 2nd to 3rd rough, 3rd to 4th rough and 4th to 5th even rougher. Pulled the linkage cover hoping it was shift drum linkage and found this

MoMo · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2011, 06:47:01 AM »

Any theories as to cause? Mine is whoever put the cases together did not have the spline lined up and caused the case to break. Engine is still together

Do not know if I want to repair or part out, right now I have 1000 invested with purchase, title and carbs.

Syscrush · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2011, 08:11:11 AM »

Are those wheels Lesters or Yamaha OEM units?

MoMo · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2011, 07:21:29 PM »

Quote from: Syscrush on May 27, 2011, 08:11:11 AM

Are those wheels Lesters or Yamaha OEM units?

Lesters to the best of my knowledge. If they were Yamaha there would be a logo somewhere. However, it does not say Lester anywhere but they look like every Lester wheel I've seen, which aren't all that many...Larry

Syscrush · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2011, 08:35:48 PM »

I don't know any of the logo details of those Yammy wheels, but I think you're right - the spokes on the RD/XS wheels flare out at the hub, and your wheels don't:

MoMo · « **Reply #12 on:** May 28, 2011, 05:01:20 AM »

Syscrush, yout wheel is very different than my wheel. I am not sure though if mine are Lester-I did a very little bit of research on Google image and saw Lester stamped in most of the wheels. My faulty memory vaguely remembers Yamaha stamping there logo on most everything. Thanks for the input...Larry

Syscrush · « **Reply #13 on:** May 28, 2011, 10:08:26 AM »

Quote from: photolar on May 28, 2011, 05:01:20 AM

Syscrush, yout wheel is very different than my wheel. I am not sure though if mine are Lester-I did a very little bit of research on Google image and saw Lester stamped in most of the wheels. My faulty memory vaguely remembers Yamaha stamping there logo on most everything. Thanks for the input...Larry

For the record, that wheel isn't mine - just a pic of an XS/RD wheel I dug up online.

I think I'm going to get hooked up with some Morris alu wheels.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #14 on:** May 28, 2011, 11:31:59 AM »

Quote from: photolar on May 22, 2011, 03:52:00 PM

Well I got the bike running well enough to test ride. Cleaned the carbs I got from a forum member, rebuilt brake mc and caliper, tune up and went down the street. 1st to 2nd shift fine, 2nd to 3rd rough, 3rd to 4th rough and 4th to 5th even rougher. Pulled the linkage cover hoping it was shift drum linkage and found this

That is indeed an odd breakage. Does that lip serve to retain the bearing?

MoMo · « **Reply #15 on:** May 28, 2011, 04:58:43 PM »

I have never seen that breakage and by looking at the parts fiche it seems there is a locating clip in that bearing. PO told me the trans had been rebuilt-so my deduction is the mechanic did not have the bearing retainer clip lined up, squished the cases down and the movement of the shaft during the little bit of driving I did caused the case to split. And who knows what other damage.

Very disheartening as I probably spent too much for the bike at 900 if the trans needs to rebuilt again, as well as the cases repaired if possible. Oh well, only way to find out is take apart, but that will have to wait as I have two of my three 400 fours to finish....Larry

Stev-o · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:23:20 AM »

Well, let's update this thread....

Larry sold the bike to Matt, (McWilliams) they changed out the motor. Matt never gets around to it, loses interest in 750's and sells it to me!

I had it shipped to Texas and now it sits in the back of the Batcave awaiting a restore.

Don't know whatever happen to that seat?!

70CB750 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:26:16 AM »

Some bikes just get around, LOL.

Stev-o · « **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:34:58 AM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on July 15, 2015, 05:26:16 AM

Some bikes just get around, LOL.

Yes, they do! But I am committed to getting this one back on the road, just not anytime soon.

ekpent · « **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:48:01 AM »

Kawasaki made or used some Lester knock offs also. Did you find any type of logo on them yet Steve ?
Your bat cave is filling up quickly during your recent buying binge- good for you !!

Stev-o · « **Reply #20 on:** July 15, 2015, 06:33:50 AM »

Quote from: ekpent on July 15, 2015, 05:48:01 AM

Kawasaki made or used some Lester knock offs also. Did you find any type of logo on them yet Steve ?
Your bat cave is filling up quickly during your recent buying binge- good for you !!

Have not looked for the logos yet, Eric, it's covered up way in the back of the 'cave. I plan to bring it home in 2 weeks and pull the wheels, they are being sold off to cover shipping of the bike [Matt's suggestion]. Actually, that money will go towards the H2 motor rebuild!

The [small] Batcave is stuffed with SOHC and the H2 basket case, the last '74 CB550 I bought I had to stash elsewhere.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #21 on:** July 15, 2015, 06:35:05 AM »

Quote from: ekpent on July 15, 2015, 05:48:01 AM

Kawasaki made or used some Lester knock offs also. Did you find any type of logo on them yet Steve ?
Your bat cave is filling up quickly during your recent buying binge- good for you !!

Kawasaki used Enkei wheels.

Stev-o · « **Reply #22 on:** July 15, 2015, 07:48:33 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on July 15, 2015, 06:35:05 AM

Quote from: ekpent on July 15, 2015, 05:48:01 AM
Kawasaki made or used some Lester knock offs also. Did you find any type of logo on them yet Steve ?
Your bat cave is filling up quickly during your recent buying binge- good for you !!

Kawasaki used Enkei wheels.

So did Honda, had them on my S2000 but changed them out for 18's...

754 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 15, 2015, 10:07:54 AM »

Well, I seriously. Doubt if they were Yamaha that the drum brake sprocket carrier and Honda speedo drive wood fit so well..
It's easy just look for the. Weld on the front wheel Lester is one of the few welded wheels..

Stev-o · « **Reply #24 on:** July 15, 2015, 02:12:56 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on July 15, 2015, 05:48:01 AM

Did you find any type of logo on them yet Steve ?

Well you guys had me wondering, not that I think Larry or Matt would try to deceive me! [But never believe a PO!]

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Author Topic: 10 is not enough, another sohc added. WITH A BROKEN CASE (Read 5050 times)