Author Topic: Seeley CB750 Honda Registry (Read 71031 times)

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #25 on:** December 19, 2014, 02:34:22 PM »

Quote from: jaguar on December 19, 2014, 03:38:24 AM

There are two different sized Seeley tanks, no?

Yes, 5.5 gallon and 4.5 gallon, I think the 5.5 looks more balanced {better shape} than the 4.5

scottly · « **Reply #26 on:** December 19, 2014, 04:38:57 PM »

Doh!!! I just realized they are referring to imperial gallons! 4.5 x1.2= 5.4 US gallons.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #27 on:** December 19, 2014, 11:52:34 PM »

Quote from: scottly on December 19, 2014, 04:38:57 PM

Doh!!! I just realized they are referring to imperial gallons! 4.5 x1.2= 5.4 US gallons.

Ok Scott, now in "DOH" land...

Which one do you have now....?

jaguar · « **Reply #28 on:** December 20, 2014, 08:48:42 AM »

Someone got a picture of both?
Unsure how to tell the difference.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #29 on:** December 20, 2014, 01:49:47 PM »

Quote from: jaguar on December 20, 2014, 08:48:42 AM

Someone got a picture of both?
Unsure how to tell the difference.

The smaller tank looks a bit more boxier due to being shorter but same dimensions at the front..

jaguar · « **Reply #30 on:** December 20, 2014, 03:42:57 PM »

Another note.

Does anyone know what happened to the documentation from when these bikes were built?
Would love to be able to get more information about the history of mine. I am sure other owners would like the same.

Dont really know where to start.

scottly · « **Reply #31 on:** December 20, 2014, 04:42:51 PM »

I first read about the 2 different size tanks on Axl's Seeley page 15 years ago, and always wondered why my two-seater tank held over 5 gallons??

Looking at the pics in the original registry, the tanks from 506-532 appear to be the same, although 506 looks shorter. Compare the distance from the rear of the tank to the junction in the frame tubes.
The tanks from 553 on have a faceted front, and may be wider at the top?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #32 on:** December 20, 2014, 08:24:20 PM »

So you have the 4.5 Scott....

You bloody Americans have to fiddle with everything, see the trouble it causes....

jaguar · « **Reply #33 on:** January 04, 2015, 01:57:11 PM »

Quote from: jaguar on December 20, 2014, 03:42:57 PM

Another note.

Does anyone know what happened to the documentation from when these bikes were built?
Would love to be able to get more information about the history of mine. I am sure other owners would like the same.

Dont really know where to start.

Anyone?

Swoop · « **Reply #34 on:** January 05, 2015, 12:48:33 PM »

You could always try contacting him directly.
Steve

jaguar · « **Reply #35 on:** January 05, 2015, 01:49:59 PM »

Honestly don't know where to find him.
Im sure with some interneting he can be found though

01Thomas · « **Reply #36 on:** January 07, 2015, 01:41:31 AM »

Subscribed.
My Seeley is currently undergoing refurbishment and shortly I'll start a rebuild thread.

01Thomas · « **Reply #37 on:** January 12, 2015, 01:25:41 PM »

Many year ago I had a decent correspondence session going with Axl Griesman, founder of the www.satanicmechanic.de website, and I sent him a number of articles pertaining to the Seeley Hondas. He in turn gave me access to the library where he stored all this data.

Unfortunately he is no longer with us but his website is still up; I presume a family member is maintaining it?

Anyway, earlier this evening I tried the link he gave me then and that too still works! All that info is all still there - not just on the Seeleys but also on all the other specialist frame builders out there.

I have tried finding this data through the regular website links, on the left of the page, to no avail.

I have immediately downloaded everything there is on the Seeley Hondas. I'm doing this for posterity for who knows how much longer this site will be maintained? I don't feel particularly guilty about intllectual property issues because much of it comes from me; I can recognise my handwriting on the date and source annotations at the bottom of some of the pages and in many cases I still have the original hardcopy.
Over the next few days I will also copy everything that Axl collected on the other specialist frame builders. We can then collectively decide how best to preserve this material.
I have also sent an email to Axl's email address to see if there is some kind of response.

regards
Thomas

Swoop · « **Reply #38 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:48:15 AM »

Howdy
Thought that I would post up a pic of 503.....long way to go.....some things will probably change....but you get the idea.

Steve

jaguar · « **Reply #39 on:** February 06, 2015, 10:07:58 AM »

Very cool, whats the history on it?

Swoop · « **Reply #40 on:** February 06, 2015, 12:04:44 PM »

No history....like yours....bought it on ebay years ago (frame tank and seat)

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #41 on:** February 06, 2015, 03:47:31 PM »

Quote from: Swoop on February 06, 2015, 07:48:15 AM

Howdy
Thought that I would post up a pic of 503.....long way to go.....some things will probably change....but you get the idea.

Steve

Looking good Swoop

scottly · « **Reply #42 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:27:56 PM »

Steve, I just noticed your ignition switch mount is brazed to the frame. Mine is clamped on.

jaguar · « **Reply #43 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:05:53 PM »

Interesting, mine doesn't have either!

Swoop · « **Reply #44 on:** February 07, 2015, 03:40:33 AM »

Good eye Scottly. I wonder if there are any other differences?

In all honesty....I think that I would prefer it like yours. It does get in the way when removing the top end and barrels. This being the 3rd one made....I assume they realized this and made the change somewhere between 503 and 519.
You can still do the deed...it just takes some finnicky moves.

Jag....yours probably had one but it was removed for racing.

I have the center stand lugs ...but one has been partially cut....I assume for exhaust clearance....it could be repaired, but I decided that I prefer not to have one. I use a block jack instead.

My sidestand lug was slightly bent....I was able to straighten it. This appears to be a weak spot on the Seeley frames.

Steve

scottly · « **Reply #45 on:** February 07, 2015, 06:11:35 PM »

Steve, you asked on another thread if I had drawings of my custom rear-set mounts. Would you like me to trace the stock Seeley mounting plates?

jaguar · « **Reply #46 on:** February 07, 2015, 06:35:26 PM »

Quote from: scottly on February 07, 2015, 06:11:35 PM

Steve, you asked on another thread if I had drawings of my custom rear-set mounts. Would you like me to trace the stock Seeley mounting plates?

I might be able to use them for mine.
I am missing them

Swoop · « **Reply #47 on:** February 08, 2015, 02:30:18 AM »

Quote from: scottly on February 07, 2015, 06:11:35 PM

Steve, you asked on another thread if I had drawings of my custom rear-set mounts. Would you like me to trace the stock Seeley mounting plates?

That would be great.....I also need to fab up the three motor mount plates, but that should be easy enough to just measuring up the holes.

Steve

scottly · « **Reply #48 on:** February 08, 2015, 05:30:09 PM »

Here ya go, guys:

jaguar · « **Reply #49 on:** February 08, 2015, 05:50:41 PM »

This weekend I can do the same for the rear motor mounts if needed.
I could use the front.

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