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Offline maksuttt

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One year and a half later... Update: Aluminum oil tank
« on: May 07, 2006, 11:03:12 AM »
I bought this project bike (1975 750F) in November 2004. I had been in Canada just a month at this moment... I wanted to finish the project in winter time, but i didn't:) I repainted frame; changed exhaust, tires, handlebar, battery, rebuilt brakes; started to assemble... but decided to powdercoat a frame and repaint a rusty tank... So, again bike was disassembled, powdercoated, polished, rewired with new connectors (all soldered), seat shortened and recovered with natural leather (upholstery job done by myself). Hydraulic clutch mounted because I used extra plate clutch set and heavy duty springs. New headlight is on, dash lights from K mode, small tach, K model ignition lock, Dyna S ignition, VFR coils, 1980 CB throttle section. Also, new shocks, chain, Pods...
Yesterday I had a FIRST ride:) I have never ridden it before:) Runs good:) Still needs some work, but almost complete:)
So, next will be wheels relacing, rearsets installing (set is almost done), engine rebuild in winter time, a lot of things...
I want to say THANK YOU, because without SOHC4 I could have much more troubles:)
More pictures coming soon...




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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2006, 11:52:35 AM »
Looking good.....   If you are missing your points cover, I have a nice shiny one for sale  ;-)  make me an offer if you need it
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2006, 12:07:25 PM »
Quote from: mbrock307 on May 07, 2006, 11:52:35 AM
If you are missing your points cover, I have a nice shiny one for sale  ;-)  make me an offer if you need it
Thanks, i have it. Thanks again:)
Does anybody have a left side cover for sale?
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2006, 12:13:43 PM »
now that I like ;D ;) 8)
oh yea ...as far as time...welcome...It took me 2 years with mine and I don't think I.m finished ;D :D
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2006, 02:27:30 PM »

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Thanks, i have it. Thanks again:)
Does anybody have a left side cover for sale?
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which one?
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2006, 02:55:05 PM »
Quote from: Daves_76_SS on May 07, 2006, 02:27:30 PM
which one?

Oops, sorry... Left side (electrical) plastic cover in any condition.
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2006, 04:24:52 PM »
Quote from: maksuttt on May 07, 2006, 02:55:05 PM
Quote from: Daves_76_SS on May 07, 2006, 02:27:30 PM
which one?

Oops, sorry... Left side (electrical) plastic cover in any condition.

too bad one off of a 77 550 wont fit....i have one of those
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2006, 05:08:45 PM »
Nice ride!  Hydraulic clutch?  Havent' seen that mod before!  How'd you do it?  "Inquiring minds want to know."
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2006, 03:50:14 AM »
Quote from: Ricky_Racer on May 07, 2006, 05:08:45 PM
Nice ride!  Hydraulic clutch?  Havent' seen that mod before!  How'd you do it?  "Inquiring minds want to know."
Nothing difficult... MC from Kawa ZX9, SC from Honda (not sure, which model:). Mounting plate - "made in garage". I decided to leave stock clutch mechanism, just put a special nut on it for adjustment. Left hand said "THANKS!"
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2006, 05:34:01 AM »


                                From the look of your bike, I'd say the time was well worth it. Great looking ride.
                     Can't wait to see more pictures. Like that hydraulic clutch. Keep up the good work. 
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2006, 06:56:06 AM »
Congrats on being the owner of a bad-ass bike !
Def. like the way it looks, and I am sure it is a blast to ride..

Sweet  ;D
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2006, 12:04:20 PM »
Thank you for your replays, guys. More pics coming soon.
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2006, 12:54:09 PM »
This is where I show my ignorance.  What's the deal with those pipes?  I can't make it out in the photo....but are they wrapped with something?  Please explain.
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2006, 12:59:49 PM »
Quote from: ayrhen on May 08, 2006, 12:54:09 PM
What's the deal with those pipes? I can't make it out in the photo....but are they wrapped with something? Please explain.

Check this out---->http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=9371.0
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2006, 03:14:12 PM »
Quote from: ProTeal55 on May 08, 2006, 12:59:49 PM
Quote from: ayrhen on May 08, 2006, 12:54:09 PM
What's the deal with those pipes? I can't make it out in the photo....but are they wrapped with something? Please explain.

Check this out---->http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=9371.0

2ProTeal55: Thank you for link. It explains it all...

2ayrhen: Exhaust (MAC, as i remember) was freshly painted flat black when i bought it. But I like how wrapped pipe looks. That's it.

Just want to ad a picture "before"
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2006, 07:49:28 AM »
Can you tell me how you did the seat?
That's a REALLY cool bike! I think my '78F would look great like that... if I can find the time :o
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #16 on: May 09, 2006, 03:53:04 PM »
Quote from: ChefJoe on May 09, 2006, 07:49:28 AM
Can you tell me how you did the seat?
That's a REALLY cool bike! I think my '78F would look great like that... if I can find the time :o

I will find couple picks... They can help better, then description...
I cut 5 cm stripe from seat pan, when welded two pieces together. Foam job described on this board so many times... I did the same. Cover made on industrial sewing machine when i worked as armored car upholsterer. Now i bought sewing machine for home, so can make another one;)
I like vinyl more then leather, but at this time i had a good piece of black "cow skin"...
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2006, 05:55:08 PM »
If it can help... I didn't find old ones, so made several new.
First - you can see welded seat pan. Primed... Will paint next time:)

Next are electric side, clutch, rear set.
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« Reply #18 on: May 10, 2006, 11:20:34 AM »
Great! Thank you...
How hard was it to tuck the tail light in? It looks MUCH better that way.
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #19 on: May 10, 2006, 12:10:19 PM »
Not too difficult: piece of aluminum, grinder and 3 hours of work:) Piece ow cardboard helps to make it right;)
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #20 on: May 14, 2006, 02:09:35 PM »
Installed left mirror. Don't like how it looks on bar ends (don't want to make holes in gripes), so decided to modify a mounting.
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #21 on: May 15, 2006, 01:26:24 AM »
M8 you must be super proud of that bike, and i really really really love that hydraulic clutch set up, you should do a 'how too' alot of ppl would be interested i bet... again  congrats on the bike...peace
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« Reply #22 on: May 15, 2006, 02:49:26 AM »
I second the how to!
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Re: One year and a half later...
« Reply #23 on: May 15, 2006, 03:51:43 AM »
Ok. I will do it.
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                   Thanks for that, I was going to 3rd it. Oh well, I'll 3rd it anyway.

                          Looking forward to the clutch thing, looks interesting.

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