Topic: 1972 CB750K2 (start from scratch) project. Cases back together

[Davez134]

Mike contacted me today about my head, said exhaust guide/valve clearance is loose, but intake side is good. Said that seats look ok too. Also he said by the look of the intake ports and the backs of intake valves that it appears I'm not afraid to twist the throttle . I agree.

[Davez134]

Getting a few things done while I'm waiting to get my cylinder head back. Got my cylinders cleaned up and honed.

And put the engine back in the frame.

Then spent some time out in the garage finishing up my stair rails (been dragging this out)



Need to get this bike back together, it was 61 degrees today!


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[calj737]

Nice, Dave! What are you doing for a finial on the section behind the pool table? And for your final finish?

My son has been treating some of his metal-made furniture with "Flood Penetrol" that basically dries clear and glossy while sealing the bare metal. He used some pickled tubing for table base and then some ScotchBrites to smooth it out beforehand. Came out rather nicely.

[evanphi]

Nice Rick in the last pic! What strings?

[Medyo Bastos]

Getting a few things done while I'm waiting to get my cylinder head back. Got my cylinders cleaned up and honed.

And put the engine back in the frame.

Then spent some time out in the garage finishing up my stair rails (been dragging this out)



Need to get this bike back together, it was 61 degrees today!


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You build all your bikes upstairs?


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[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Nice job on the rails, Dave. 

I'll be out in your neck of the woods in a few weeks -- unfortunately, without a bike.

[budman]

Nice Rickenbacker with DR Neons...and a Shecter?

[Davez134]

Nice, Dave! What are you doing for a finial on the section behind the pool table? And for your final finish?

My son has been treating some of his metal-made furniture with "Flood Penetrol" that basically dries clear and glossy while sealing the bare metal. He used some pickled tubing for table base and then some ScotchBrites to smooth it out beforehand. Came out rather nicely.

I have one more section of the wooden rails to replace with metal, then I'm done. My wife (the designer) wants a satin black finish on them. Taking them to get powder coated next week.

[Davez134]

Nice Rick in the last pic! What strings?

DR neons. Put them on for one show, and liked the sound so I kept them.

[Davez134]

You build all your bikes upstairs?


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Heck no, I had a hard enough time getting that rail up there, let alone getting a bike down!

[Davez134]

Nice job on the rails, Dave. 

I'll be out in your neck of the woods in a few weeks -- unfortunately, without a bike.

Where abouts in Vegas are you going?

[Davez134]

Nice Rickenbacker with DR Neons...and a Shecter?

Yep, plus a few more. I have a problem...



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[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Nice Rick in the last pic! What strings?

DR neons. Put them on for one show, and liked the sound so I kept them.

Is it a neon coating over the metal string?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Nice job on the rails, Dave. 

I'll be out in your neck of the woods in a few weeks -- unfortunately, without a bike.

Where abouts in Vegas are you going?

The better half has a trade show -- she's in the rag trade.  We are flying in/out and staying at the Cosmo.

[Davez134]

Yeah, strings I believe are nickel, coated with the color. (Very durable so far)

[budman]

Yep, plus a few more. I have a problem...



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Me too.  It's called G.A.S.

Les Paul, MusicMan StingRay, P-Bass, Jazz Bass (not Fender?) and a Modulus?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Yep, plus a few more. I have a problem...


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Nice collections.  Strategically placed out of reach of the little one -- for now.

[Davez134]

Bud: Jazz style is a Sire (Marcus Miller) brand. I love it. The last one on the right is a Peavey G-bass with graphite neck. I just had a custom pick guard made for it. Now that you mention it, I can see it kinda looks like a Modulus though.

Don: Yeah, nothing is safe on the floor anymore! Hit me up if you head out away from the strip.

[evanphi]

Yep, plus a few more. I have a problem...



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Holy moly! nice collection. I just ordered a new set of flatwounds for my Carvin 6-string. It is my go-to bass.

Mine are also mounted to the wall out of reach of the kids. Until they grow taller and/or get a hold of drumsticks.

[budman]

Bud: Jazz style is a Sire (Marcus Miller) brand. I love it. The last one on the right is a Peavey G-bass with graphite neck. I just had a custom pick guard made for it. Now that you mention it, I can see it kinda looks like a Modulus though.

I thought the headstock didn't look like Modulus, but the body sure looks like the old Flea model or what they call the Funk bass now.  Is the Les Paul an Epiphone?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Our fellow sohc4.net member cheftuskey and his six-string bass.

[Davez134]

Nice! Quite a few bass players here!.👍

Budman, Les Paul is an epiphone. I bought it for my wife to learn. I can't play guitar very well. I've been playing bass for 20 years, but never got into regular guitar though.

[budman]

Nice! Quite a few bass players here!.

Budman, Les Paul is an epiphone. I bought it for my wife to learn. I can't play guitar very well. I've been playing bass for 20 years, but never got into regular guitar though.

I'm not much of a guitar player either.  I built custom basses for 10 years.  I quit building a few years back.  My website is still up.
www.lecomptebass.com
Been contemplating getting back into it.  Maybe next year.

[evanphi]

Nice! Quite a few bass players here!.

Budman, Les Paul is an epiphone. I bought it for my wife to learn. I can't play guitar very well. I've been playing bass for 20 years, but never got into regular guitar though.

I'm not much of a guitar player either.  I built custom basses for 10 years.  I quit building a few years back.  My website is still up.
www.lecomptebass.com
Been contemplating getting back into it.  Maybe next year.

Some beautiful pieces.

And add me to the "playing bass for so long but can't play guitar" club.

[palepainter]

Love the builds.  I read through all your links last eve.  It is also great to see more musicians on the board.    I am still at it myself.  I am presently recording my second album.  My band plays one or two weekends a month.  That is enough for me at 52.  Something about music, motorcycles and muscle cars that just go well together.    Keep it up!  Following along.