Author Topic: Let's see some before and after photos of everyone's pride 'n' joy (Read 20368 times)

WarwickE36 · « **on:** September 13, 2011, 02:08:37 PM »

I am not sure if this has been done before but here goes. I was thinking it would be cool to see some before and after photos of everyone ride(s).

I'll start ...

Here's the day I first layed eyes on her ... it was love at first sight...

And like any fine diamond in the rough .. she caused me pain, money, and lots and lots of time. I consider her a constant work in progress...

but as she sits today she looks like this.

I can't wait to see the before/after photos of all the fine machines here. Cheers to everyone with bloody knuckles and empty wallets.

Elan · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2011, 02:22:53 PM »

oh ok

before, in the sellers drivway...

after...

dave500 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2011, 02:33:46 PM »

a pair of nice transformations,the worst part is getting weathered cases presentable.

WarwickE36 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2011, 02:36:05 PM »

Dave, you need to post some pictures.... I'm pretty sure you have some great stuff hiding up your sleeve. or under the bed. or in the back yard. somewhere, lets see it.

toytuff · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2011, 02:45:24 PM »

First picture is purchase date. Second picture taken today.

Almost finished.

tt

(updated 09/16/11)

dave500 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2011, 02:48:07 PM »

this is my keeper when i got it home,all there just a basket case,i already had a rebuilt 500 to use so i gained a spare,the tank was still nearly full from 91,this is about five years ago.

same day having a fiddle and semi mock up.

here it is in its first guise,running and registered but not painted,i rode it like this for a couple of years,street cred.

here it is now,550 engine,the rebuilt 500 went into another build i sold,its been painted for a couple of years now.

WarwickE36 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2011, 02:53:30 PM »

Very clean dave. Soichiro Honda would be very pleased with all these fine build for sure. Keep these posts coming.

dave500 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2011, 02:54:53 PM »

here was a quick build,i did have lots of missing parts to find on this one

this got the 500 motor.

i never took any pictures of the one in the background in my avatar,that ended up with a four to two pipe and was maroon,i never had it painted it looked ok paint wise,just was filthy inside and out,enough of mine,someone elses turn!

WarwickE36 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2011, 03:30:13 PM »

Haha sweet muffler.

stidds · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2011, 03:31:17 PM »

Here is mine as she was about 6 months ago...

As she is now, a few finishing touches left to do...

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2011, 04:05:37 PM »

Here's my most recent project (you didn't say SOHC4!!):

BEFORE:

AFTER:

SHAMELESS AWWW PHOTO!

dave500 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2011, 04:28:45 PM »

you dont see many side cars(oufits) here,your a rare breed,they are on the left hand of the bike here also.

Magpie · « **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2011, 05:04:34 PM »

Started with a bare frame given to me by a friend, no papers of course. Another friend told me about an engine under a workbench for 30+ years, got it for $100. Bought a fellow's "junk" for $200, bought more stuff from here and Honda, lots of hours and here it is. Cliff.

dave500 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 13, 2011, 06:08:07 PM »

did your wife know you used the good coffee table to perch the frame on?great result there!

illrational · « **Reply #14 on:** September 13, 2011, 06:28:25 PM »

Stidds i like your style....what rearsets and pipe are you running if you dont mind me asking

Bluto · « **Reply #15 on:** September 13, 2011, 06:31:54 PM »

Here she is in the basement after 25 years.................

And now..............................I've put more miles on her since resurection than I did back in the day

rockvegas400 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 13, 2011, 07:25:51 PM »

Here's my toy. Took a while, but the fun factor in finally being on the road made it all worth it.

anotherCB · « **Reply #17 on:** September 13, 2011, 07:26:54 PM »

K7 ran when I got her in March. Almost done, maybe a custom oil tank???

rklystron · « **Reply #18 on:** September 13, 2011, 07:31:45 PM »

Well...Here is a link to a video that shows my 1977 CB750 F2 restoration that I believe was freeze dried and staked to the desert floor to die. A worse condition motorcycle that was not in a wreck, I believe would be hard to find. She is now a beauty IMHO and loves to run hard and fast. She is now my +1 bike.
1977 Honda CB750 F2 Rebuild

WarwickE36 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 13, 2011, 07:37:15 PM »

INTENSE video! Thanks for the share. Any time you want to come video me bombing the streets please do!

Mayor08 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 13, 2011, 07:41:09 PM »

Great idea for a topic!

A little background it's a 1975 CB750 K5 The day I brought it home

I had it on the road for about 2 months before I was hit by a Lexus

And the nearly finished product...

lucky · « **Reply #21 on:** September 13, 2011, 10:08:49 PM »

Quote from: rklystron on September 13, 2011, 07:31:45 PM

Well...Here is a link to a video that shows my 1977 CB750 F2 restoration that I believe was freeze dried and staked to the desert floor to die. A worse condition motorcycle that was not in a wreck, I believe would be hard to find. She is now a beauty IMHO and loves to run hard and fast. She is now my +1 bike.
1977 Honda CB750 F2 Rebuild

Quote from: rklystron on September 13, 2011, 07:31:45 PM

Well...Here is a link to a video that shows my 1977 CB750 F2 restoration that I believe was freeze dried and staked to the desert floor to die. A worse condition motorcycle that was not in a wreck, I believe would be hard to find. She is now a beauty IMHO and loves to run hard and fast. She is now my +1 bike.
1977 Honda CB750 F2 Rebuild

Just order a new harness for a 1976 model. does not matter what yours is. All those plastic connectors are not that way from battery acid. They are that way from old age and sunlight. Like I said just get a brand new harness.

luap · « **Reply #22 on:** September 13, 2011, 10:56:21 PM »

before http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/luap_dr/?action=view&current=DSC00556-1.jpg
after http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/luap_dr/?action=view&current=DSC01436.jpg
but shes someone elses now

stidds · « **Reply #23 on:** September 14, 2011, 12:47:00 AM »

Quote from: illrational on September 13, 2011, 06:28:25 PM

Stidds i like your style....what rearsets and pipe are you running if you dont mind me asking

Illrational, the rearsets are items I picked up from ebay UK, I can send you a link to the seller if you want me to (pm me). The pipes are a custom set I made up myself, 2 of the down pipes are standard CB550K and two are from a CB650, the collector is from a CB650 and the silencers are universal tulip silencers. I wanted the balanced look of a twin 2 into 1 system instead of a 4 into 1.

dave500 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 14, 2011, 01:29:21 AM »

do you have to drop a pipe or both to remove the oil filter?

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Author Topic: Let's see some before and after photos of everyone's pride 'n' joy (Read 20368 times)