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Offline Old fart in training

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'78 cb750 k build "home at last"
« on: November 24, 2016, 02:54:28 PM »
Here are the shots of my CB as it arrived in the driveway Wednesday.  After the holidays , it will become build priority 1. Love the looks of it, but not sure if i want to do a resto mod, or cafe style. Just recently started looking at "street tracker" style builds. Might be a little easier on a very sketchy lower back and neck!!!
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Re: '78 cb750 k build "home at last"
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2016, 08:55:33 PM »
If you have significant spinal issues, a cafe is not the best option.  A restomod standard or a street tracker are good options.  For now, why not put "style" on the back burner and get the bike mechanically tip top.  Give yourself time during that process to consider your options.
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Re: '78 cb750 k build "home at last"
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2016, 05:31:16 AM »
 Good advice for sure. My first priority is to make sure I have a solid drivetrain to work with, and then move to the design stage.  Need to do some research on this site for tips and tricks on my teardown aand what to look for while doing so.  ;D
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Re: '78 cb750 k build "home at last"
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2016, 06:43:14 AM »
...first tip on teardown...Dont tear it down!   Much better to assess what you have with the bike clean and assembled.
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