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Offline Flick

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« on: August 14, 2011, 11:15:22 AM »
Hey yall I live in the panhandle of texas and have a 1971 cb750. I'm here for advice, I am trying to turn my bike into a cafe racer. Along the way i plan to rebuild the front forks, Engine? and whatever else it needs. Hopefully stop it from leaking so much oil...
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Re: Texas Guy
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2011, 12:00:46 PM »
Depending on what shape your bike is....you may wanna reconsider hacking it up. KO-K2 are getting harder and harder to come by and are commanding lots more money than newer bikes. If your bike has certain parts that came stock with it....you could probably sell it and buy 2 or 3 newer ones to hack up.Don't get me wrong...I'm not tryin' to tell you what to do.....it's your bike .....do with it as you like. Just sayin'....
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Re: Texas Guy
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2011, 01:35:01 PM »
He has a nice looking bike.  Shiny too!  It would be a shame to cut it up.

I can see a mild cafe'ish style to it but it would need to be able to go back to stock.
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I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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Re: Texas Guy
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2011, 02:05:51 PM »
Howdy!   Welcome!  :)

It's your bike, you can do anything you want with it but remember it will always be worth more in the end if it can be returned to stock.  ;)
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Re: Texas Guy
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2011, 04:54:53 PM »
Yup, what I said with a twist.
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Re: Texas Guy
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2011, 07:49:35 PM »
Welcome! We have a member in or near Lubbock: jcarthel (Justin). He is one of the relay heroes... ;D
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Re: Texas Guy
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2011, 07:52:21 PM »
I appreciate all the tips guys... I need to replace my front fork seals bad either way, and had a couple of questions. Will i just need to order seals and oil? is there just one seal per side for a total of two, or is there two per side and ill need four? Is there a good online store yall know of i can purchase this from along with front fork rubber boots? Thanks
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Re: Texas Guy
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2011, 07:53:36 PM »
ok cool i'll have to hit him up
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Re: Texas Guy
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2011, 04:01:59 AM »
Quote from: Flick on August 14, 2011, 11:15:22 AM
Hey yall I live in the panhandle of texas

We won't hold that against you...

Welcome aboard!
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Projects:
"Evolution": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=100352.0
"P.O. Debacle": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,126692.msg1441661.html#msg1441661
F2/F3 O-rings: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113672.msg1300721#msg1300721
Cam Tower Studs: https://www.mcmaster.com/#93210a017/=t19sgp
Clean up that nasty harness: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=137351.msg1549191#msg1549191
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,148188.msg1688494.html#msg1688494
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,139544.msg1579364.html#msg1579364
                                          
Charging system diagnosis: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=1012.msg8345#msg8345
Get the manuals: http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb750k/
The Dragon: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.msg1571675#msg1571675
Headlight Switch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113986.msg1283236#msg1283236
Branden's leak free top end thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107040.0
Engine Lifting Made Easy: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,58210.msg1684742.html#msg1684742
                                      http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1675840.html#msg1675840
Static and Dynamic Timing: http://www.hondachopper.com/garage/carb_info/timing/timing1.html
Airbox Gasket Replacement: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,114485.msg1290000.html#msg1290000
"Café" : http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,84697.msg953814.html#msg953814
PD Carb Choke Linkage: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1669248.html#msg1669248
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,110931.msg1248354.html#msg1248354
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,48858.msg515204.html#msg515204
Follow up on your damn posts: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144305.msg1791605.html#msg1791605
Taiwanese Cam Chain Tensioners:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,155043.msg1774841.html#msg1774841
Gumtwo Seat Cover: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,164440.msg1897366.html#msg1897366
Primary Drive: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,166063.msg1919278.html#msg1919278
Tank Latch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,165975.msg1919495.html#msg1919495
Shorten your forks: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-shorten-forks-td4042465.html DO NOT CUT THE SPRINGS!
Clutch How To: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-change-and-adjust-a-clutch-SOHC-td4040391.html
Late model K7/K8/F2/F3 front sprocket cover removal: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,178428.msg2072279.html#msg2072279
630 to 530 conversion: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180710.msg2094423.html#msg2094423

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Re: Texas Guy
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2011, 07:13:31 PM »
HAHA... ok thanks!
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Re: Texas Guy
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2011, 01:32:02 PM »
Quote from: Flick on August 14, 2011, 07:52:21 PM
I appreciate all the tips guys... I need to replace my front fork seals bad either way, and had a couple of questions. Will i just need to order seals and oil? is there just one seal per side for a total of two, or is there two per side and ill need four? Is there a good online store yall know of i can purchase this from along with front fork rubber boots? Thanks

Check the "Good Sellers" thread for links to recommended parts suppliers. One seal per side for a total of two. You will want to replace the copper crush washer under the fork drain bolt too (one per fork).
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Projects:
"Evolution": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=100352.0
"P.O. Debacle": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,126692.msg1441661.html#msg1441661
F2/F3 O-rings: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113672.msg1300721#msg1300721
Cam Tower Studs: https://www.mcmaster.com/#93210a017/=t19sgp
Clean up that nasty harness: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=137351.msg1549191#msg1549191
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,148188.msg1688494.html#msg1688494
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,139544.msg1579364.html#msg1579364
                                          
Charging system diagnosis: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=1012.msg8345#msg8345
Get the manuals: http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb750k/
The Dragon: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.msg1571675#msg1571675
Headlight Switch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113986.msg1283236#msg1283236
Branden's leak free top end thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107040.0
Engine Lifting Made Easy: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,58210.msg1684742.html#msg1684742
                                      http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1675840.html#msg1675840
Static and Dynamic Timing: http://www.hondachopper.com/garage/carb_info/timing/timing1.html
Airbox Gasket Replacement: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,114485.msg1290000.html#msg1290000
"Café" : http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,84697.msg953814.html#msg953814
PD Carb Choke Linkage: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1669248.html#msg1669248
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,110931.msg1248354.html#msg1248354
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,48858.msg515204.html#msg515204
Follow up on your damn posts: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144305.msg1791605.html#msg1791605
Taiwanese Cam Chain Tensioners:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,155043.msg1774841.html#msg1774841
Gumtwo Seat Cover: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,164440.msg1897366.html#msg1897366
Primary Drive: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,166063.msg1919278.html#msg1919278
Tank Latch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,165975.msg1919495.html#msg1919495
Shorten your forks: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-shorten-forks-td4042465.html DO NOT CUT THE SPRINGS!
Clutch How To: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-change-and-adjust-a-clutch-SOHC-td4040391.html
Late model K7/K8/F2/F3 front sprocket cover removal: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,178428.msg2072279.html#msg2072279
630 to 530 conversion: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180710.msg2094423.html#msg2094423

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