Author Topic: A CR750 Build (Read 68247 times)

lordmoonpie · « **Reply #75 on:** January 15, 2013, 02:15:10 PM »

I dunno Eric but you clearly need to work on your chat up lines!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #76 on:** January 15, 2013, 02:21:00 PM »

Quote from: lordmoonpie on January 15, 2013, 02:15:10 PM

I dunno Eric but you clearly need to work on your chat up lines!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #77 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:29:26 PM »

I know the pub you are in but I'm not sure who the guy in the Yamaha shirt is.

Sam.

H2Eric · « **Reply #78 on:** January 16, 2013, 08:33:28 AM »

Quote from: lordmoonpie on January 15, 2013, 02:15:10 PM

I dunno Eric but you clearly need to work on your chat up lines!

Ho ho, it is to laugh, but I guess I should have known better. Anyway the gentleman on the left in the pic above is none other than Daniel Mercier (Daytona70). Spiffing chap.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #79 on:** January 16, 2013, 08:50:02 AM »

we would never have figured.

Sam.

H2Eric · « **Reply #80 on:** March 20, 2013, 04:43:16 AM »

Time to revive this thread again, it's not dead only hibernating through the winter. Its been a long cold winter and it's not over yet judging by the snow outside, so progress has been (very) slow. However, I finally got the exhaust pipes sorted - had a few problems with brackets and had to have a small piece welded in so the brackets would reach the foot rest hanger and exhaust pipes clear the frame. This can be seen in one of the pics below. Pipe No. 1 was the worst as that also touched the front down tube on the frame as well. Plenty of heat, an old fork tube stuffed into the header and some brute force cured that one. It must be said though that the pipe only needed a very minor tweak to get the necessary clearance.
So here are the latest pics for your perusal.

Still a few things to do. The ignition is only a temporary affair. The chain adjusters are to be replaced with replica items - a bit like the Kawasaki Z900 items with three holes in them and then there is the Monza fuel cap to replace. When that last item is done (still waiting for a replica CR750 version to be made) I can get the bike it painted.

Cheers
Eric

cobra · « **Reply #81 on:** March 20, 2013, 04:49:05 AM »

looking very nice Eric, looks the bee's knees.

bwaller · « **Reply #82 on:** March 20, 2013, 07:22:23 AM »

That's a good looker Eric.

It always scares the hell out of me with that mag side exposed, it doesn't take much of a no-no to make a big boo-boo.

Don't mind me...it's a good looker Eric!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #83 on:** March 20, 2013, 08:11:49 AM »

and then there is the Monza fuel cap to replace. When that last item is done (still waiting for a replica CR750 version to be made)

Who is doing this Eric ?

Sam.

Jim F · « **Reply #84 on:** March 20, 2013, 11:00:52 AM »

Quote from: H2Eric on March 20, 2013, 04:43:16 AM

Time to revive this thread again, it's not dead only hibernating through the winter. Its been a long cold winter and it's not over yet judging by the snow outside, so progress has been (very) slow. However, I finally got the exhaust pipes sorted - had a few problems with brackets and had to have a small piece welded in so the brackets would reach the foot rest hanger and exhaust pipes clear the frame. This can be seen in one of the pics below. Pipe No. 1 was the worst as that also touched the front down tube on the frame as well. Plenty of heat, an old fork tube stuffed into the header and some brute force cured that one. It must be said though that the pipe only needed a very minor tweak to get the necessary clearance.
So here are the latest pics for your perusal.4

Hi Eric
what tires are on that build?
Jim

Still a few things to do. The ignition is only a temporary affair. The chain adjusters are to be replaced with replica items - a bit like the Kawasaki Z900 items with three holes in them and then there is the Monza fuel cap to replace. When that last item is done (still waiting for a replica CR750 version to be made) I can get the bike it painted.

Cheers
Eric

H2Eric · « **Reply #85 on:** March 20, 2013, 12:42:45 PM »

Hi Jim

Tyres are;
front Dunlop KR124A 3.50 / 3.25 x 18
rear Dunlop KR164 3.75 / 5.00 x 18

Regards
Eric

H2Eric · « **Reply #86 on:** March 20, 2013, 12:47:28 PM »

Quote from: Sam Green Racing on March 20, 2013, 08:11:49 AM

and then there is the Monza fuel cap to replace. When that last item is done (still waiting for a replica CR750 version to be made)

Who is doing this Eric ?

Sam.

Sam

Paul McGhie has his fingers in that particular pie. I don't know who the actual manufacturer is as Paul keeps that kind of info strictly to himself. Can't blame him really as he is trying to sell CR replica parts.

Cheers
Eric

turboguzzi · « **Reply #87 on:** March 21, 2013, 06:21:06 AM »

very nice work eric!

i think the CNC'd left cover looks too modern (could be simply blasted to make it look older

), but other than that, a joy to the eyes.

TG

MRieck · « **Reply #88 on:** March 21, 2013, 11:08:34 AM »

What are you going to do with all the extra time on your hands Eric when it is finished??

Looks great.

Gregorymoto · « **Reply #89 on:** March 21, 2013, 08:24:32 PM »

I would do very naughty thing to your bike.

H2Eric · « **Reply #90 on:** March 22, 2013, 08:28:07 AM »

Quote from: MRieck on March 21, 2013, 11:08:34 AM

What are you going to do with all the extra time on your hands Eric when it is finished?? Looks great.

That is the million dollar question, but are these things ever finished? I'm sure something will turn up. There is K9 to finish off as well. I'm just starting to get the paperwork sorted out to get a licence plate for it. You would think that the government would make it nice an easy so they could steal yet more money from you, but no. There is only the wiring to do now on that bike, but I'm leaving that to the professionals to check all the electrical components and replace the wiring loom, all of which are at least 35 years old.

lordmoonpie · « **Reply #91 on:** March 22, 2013, 12:28:56 PM »

How old are the KR124/KR164s Eric? As far as I'm aware the KR164 hasn't been made for a couple of years now and both were replaced last year by the KR145 in three different compounds. Just saying so you take care when running the bike for the first time. The old KR164 I had went like a block of wood within 12 months, they don't last well. The KR145s seem a lot better...

H2Eric · « **Reply #92 on:** March 22, 2013, 03:45:17 PM »

Quote from: lordmoonpie on March 22, 2013, 12:28:56 PM

How old are the KR124/KR164s Eric? As far as I'm aware the KR164 hasn't been made for a couple of years now and both were replaced last year by the KR145 in three different compounds. Just saying so you take care when running the bike for the first time. The old KR164 I had went like a block of wood within 12 months, they don't last well. The KR145s seem a lot better...

What ho Simon
You're spot on ol' bean, the tyres are at least 2 years old and they're not as soft as when I got them. The cold weather doesn't help either and I hadn't figured on the plot taking as long as it has. Thanks for the tip on the KR145s, chances are though with the current rate of progress by the time the bike is ready Mr. Dunlop will have developed something else.

Toodle pip
Eric

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #93 on:** March 23, 2013, 05:52:12 PM »

You have a very nice ambition to build envious bikes for this audience. I especially like the alloy tank.........too bad you have to paint it

Most of what I know about the CR750s has been gleaned from builders like you and others on this site. One question.......will there be a steering stabilizer (dampener) on the left? If so, I may have a period-correct spare........taken from a CL77. No guarantee that it will actually work........but it will look good

H2Eric · « **Reply #94 on:** March 24, 2013, 03:43:55 AM »

Quote from: Old Scrambler on March 23, 2013, 05:52:12 PM

You have a very nice ambition to build envious bikes for this audience. I especially like the alloy tank.........too bad you have to paint it

Most of what I know about the CR750s has been gleaned from builders like you and others on this site. One question.......will there be a steering stabilizer (dampener) on the left? If so, I may have a period-correct spare........taken from a CL77. No guarantee that it will actually work........but it will look good

Hi Dennis
That's a mighty fine offer of a steering damper and it's people like yourself that make this site the pleasurable experience that it is.
However, I do have a steering damper for the bike like the one you refer to

They appear to be hard to find in good working condition (2 on eBay right now). The one I have, although bought as NOS, it was still a bit jerky in operation. I've had it refurbished and it's much better, not up to modern standards, but it does look the part.

Thanks
Eric

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #95 on:** March 24, 2013, 07:26:39 AM »

Great Dampener

Now you have again raised the bar

I'll keep watching from across the pond

freedomgli · « **Reply #96 on:** June 23, 2013, 06:32:55 PM »

Sweet build.

I have a question about the windscreen. On some bikes I see the windscreen mounted on the outside of the fairing. On others, I see the windscreen mounted on the inside of the fairing. Which way is the most authentic for a CR750 replica?

MarkCR750 · « **Reply #97 on:** March 04, 2014, 12:25:28 PM »

Quote from: freedomgli on June 23, 2013, 06:32:55 PM

Sweet build.

I have a question about the windscreen. On some bikes I see the windscreen mounted on the outside of the fairing. On others, I see the windscreen mounted on the inside of the fairing. Which way is the most authentic for a CR750 replica?

Looks like the inside to me F, not the clearest of photographs though.

K_Kalynuik · « **Reply #98 on:** March 07, 2014, 10:51:47 AM »

I really love this CR Replica build. Im jealous, makes me want to sell all my toys just to build a replica CR750 as well. Good job sir! Great attention to detail.

Carco · « **Reply #99 on:** March 07, 2014, 11:00:35 AM »

Here a pic of the mounted screen:

Carco

www.tr4-rally.com/cr750-parts.html

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