Topic: cafehonda's cafe'd Honda

[cafehonda]

Submitted for your approval... one '73 cb750 K3.

[StevieMac]

WOW! Looks GREAT!  If possible, more pics please.

[mcpuffett]

nice lookin bike you have there  , but more pic's and from all angles  ,     mick.

[cafehonda]

New pic's coming soon. Since the photo it's gotten a second disk and new master off of a cbr900rr as well as Avon supervenom tyres.

[Short Round]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Uncle Ernie]

Is the belly pan for looks? How does it affect handling, if at all?

[angeldeville]

excellent job! very impressive!

[hondafreak]

very nicely done.  what upper fairring are you using?

[ProTeal55]

That bike is K I L L E R !
Like the looks - like the color - like everything about it.
A bike like that at a stoplight will scare crotchrocket riders

[mlinder]

I'd like photos of your fairing mount, as I plan on using a half fairing as well. Please post some detailed pictures of the mounting hardware.

[martini]

approval granted! Nice work, sweet ride. Looks awesome.

Where did you get that fairing?

[mlinder]

There are some great 1/2 fairings here:

http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/vintagefairingshalf.htm

I will be going with the RIC3, with the clear nose cone on there.

[martini]

mlinder - what are the cost on those, any idea?

[Gordon]

mlinder - what are the cost on those, any idea?

Click on the Prices link in the upper right.

[cafehonda]

Is the belly pan for looks? How does it affect handling, if at all?

The belly pin is for looks as well as directing air over the bottom case to aid in cooling. I haven't noticed any effect on handling even at 125 mph+.

[cafehonda]

I'd like photos of your fairing mount, as I plan on using a half fairing as well. Please post some detailed pictures of the mounting hardware.

I fabbed a custom mount out of fiberglass. Will try to post pictures, but I would weld a pipe onto the headstock and mount in the traditional way. The 'glass mount was so that I could put it back to stock but there is no chance of that now. I will be switching to a welded post in the future as the mount I fashioned is far too flexable and requires a stay mounted to the steering stem nut to keep the fairing from waving like a homecoming queen on parade.

[Klark Kent]

you really gotta warn people to put a piece of saran wrap on their keyboard or something.  now i am stuck with drool in between the keys.  thanks a lot.

crazy nice job on the bike
-KK

[StevieMac]

you really gotta warn people to put a piece of saran wrap on their keyboard or something.  now i am stuck with drool in between the keys.  thanks a lot.

crazy nice job on the bike
-KK

Yeah, no kidding.  I keep coming back to take another look....

[mlinder]

I'd like photos of your fairing mount, as I plan on using a half fairing as well. Please post some detailed pictures of the mounting hardware.

I fabbed a custom mount out of fiberglass. Will try to post pictures, but I would weld a pipe onto the headstock and mount in the traditional way. The 'glass mount was so that I could put it back to stock but there is no chance of that now. I will be switching to a welded post in the future as the mount I fashioned is far too flexable and requires a stay mounted to the steering stem nut to keep the fairing from waving like a homecoming queen on parade.

What do you think of clamps that cinch down on the frame, near the end of the bottom half fairings trailings? 

[Rhonda750F]

Man that bike is Dope and we're a bunch of fiends!
I like the belly pan.  When I was starting my build I seriously thought of getting one of those universal belly fairings to go along with a ducati style half fairing to give a street fighter look, but didn't follow through.  I probably should have. 
Is that a one off piece?

[cafehonda]

Man that bike is Dope and we're a bunch of fiends!
I like the belly pan.  When I was starting my build I seriously thought of getting one of those universal belly fairings to go along with a ducati style half fairing to give a street fighter look, but didn't follow through.  I probably should have. 
Is that a one off piece?

Yes it is. I also fabbed the tail section and a tail light bracket out of fiberglass. I use the styrofoam form method ('glass cloth over a form that has been coated to prevent a solvent reaction.) The fairing and front fender are both Airtech items for Ducati 900ss.

[cafehonda]

I'd like photos of your fairing mount, as I plan on using a half fairing as well. Please post some detailed pictures of the mounting hardware.

I fabbed a custom mount out of fiberglass. Will try to post pictures, but I would weld a pipe onto the headstock and mount in the traditional way. The 'glass mount was so that I could put it back to stock but there is no chance of that now. I will be switching to a welded post in the future as the mount I fashioned is far too flexable and requires a stay mounted to the steering stem nut to keep the fairing from waving like a homecoming queen on parade.

What do you think of clamps that cinch down on the frame, near the end of the bottom half fairings trailings? 

The best idea I've seen is the pipe welded to the headstock with a form fitting bracket inside the top of the fairing and a brace at the bottom that runs across the front of the frame downtubes. It adds weight, but you've got to consider the hundreds of pounds of force that the fairing can be subjected to at speed and during situations of buffeting.

[GoatBaSS]

All I can do is just smile. I am so conflicted I do not know what to say. Superb!?! Color me impressed in copper. That color is the bees knees!
You guys are killin' me. The last few bikes I have seen here are just slick.
I will be happy just to get mine running.

[mlinder]

I'd like photos of your fairing mount, as I plan on using a half fairing as well. Please post some detailed pictures of the mounting hardware.

I fabbed a custom mount out of fiberglass. Will try to post pictures, but I would weld a pipe onto the headstock and mount in the traditional way. The 'glass mount was so that I could put it back to stock but there is no chance of that now. I will be switching to a welded post in the future as the mount I fashioned is far too flexable and requires a stay mounted to the steering stem nut to keep the fairing from waving like a homecoming queen on parade.

What do you think of clamps that cinch down on the frame, near the end of the bottom half fairings trailings? 

The best idea I've seen is the pipe welded to the headstock with a form fitting bracket inside the top of the fairing and a brace at the bottom that runs across the front of the frame downtubes. It adds weight, but you've got to consider the hundreds of pounds of force that the fairing can be subjected to at speed and during situations of buffeting.

I need a 3d version of the 750 fram, so i can cad up a good brace.

[petercb750]

That bike has made me "swollen with emotion". 
Best I've seen - sensational.