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J.Webster Designs - CB750 - Customer Build project: "Hitch"
« on: January 07, 2016, 10:39:41 AM »
Hey fellas,

Some of you may know me, most have probably never heard of me. I have been a long time member of SOHC4 and this is where it all started for me. I haven't been all that active as life has been pretty busy for me since I was an active member. But I would consider SOHC4 "Home" and I would like to get back into the community the way that I used to be.

For those of you that don't know me. I am Justin. I started my company J.Webster Designs in 2012 and have been growing it steadily since. I designs and manufacture aftermarket goodies for motorcycles and I currently specialize in the vintage Hondas. I will be growing my product line and branching out to universal fit and other brand specific parts. If you want to check out some of the stuff that I make, check out my website at:

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I tend to get excited when I post build threads and want to document everything that I am doing. But I tend to burn myself out trying to share everything that I am doing. So I am committing myself to posting pictures and information once I get to the final assembly stages so that I can let you all see what I am up to.

SO. Without talking much more...

This is a customers bike that I am building for him. The customer came to me and asked to have a bike built that he has been wanting to own for quite some time. He wanted a customized CB750 of his dreams. He gave me a few guidelines, but left much of the creative aspect and design up to me. Obviously being a business owner, I have financial constraints that I must abide by which puts the axe to some of the things that I would like to do personally.

In picking a "project name" for a build, I ask my customers to name their projects. After all, It is their bike... I ask them to really think about it and not make a brash decision on a name. In this instance, my customer thought long and hard about it and eventually came to the realization of the name "Hitch." I will not go into the detail of why my customer chose this name as I am not posting this build thread on his behalf. But suffice it to say, it is a nod to a person that helped him with an important realization in his life. It means something to him and that is what matters.


So, Meet project "Hitch"

I was tasked to build this bike start to finish. He did not have a CB750, So I was tasked to find one for him to even get this project rolling. I found this 1978 CB750K in Illinois. It was a runner and relatively clean. The previous owner had made a few personal changes to it himself, but ultimately I chose it because it was mostly unmolested.









I immediately started tearing all of the stock items that would not be used off and chopping up the parts that would be modified.

I cut things, welded things, bent things and generally made things better.

First thing I did was ditch the original '78 K tank in favor of an earlier model.





And because I can not leave well enough alone... I made up some mounting tabs and welded them to the tank for turn signal mounts.













Here is the lower triple tree that I filled and smoothed.







I then made and added a pedestal to the lower triple to attach the pedestal mount Bates style headlight to the triple tree for a clean look that would flow well.





I also shaved the upper triple tree as I will be using clip ons instead of a riser mounted set of bars.





I then made a mount for the Motogadget "Tiny" speedo.





I modified the battery tray on the electrical side to house all of the new electrical goodies. This bike will be running a one piece Reg/Rec unit as well as a full Motogadget line up.







I then made the decision on the tail lights and made some threaded plugs and welded them to the ends of the frame tubes so that they would flow seamlessly into the frame.







Before: (excuse the bondo and fitment of the tail. I was making the mould for the fiberglass tail at that time.)





After:


 


I de-tabbed the entire frame and shaved the swingarm.





I then fiberglassed up a tail section for the bike and after a bunch of hours and work... I arrived at the final look and feel of the bike.















At this stage, The bike was ready for paint, powder coating and Polishing.

The Paint and powder colors were decided upon and the deed was done...


All of the shiny parts laying comfortably inside.





Of course, when you get paint and powder coat back, you cant help but do a "mock up" to see how it is all coming together.





So after getting extremely excited about how it is all coming together, it was time to start ACTUALLY putting it together...

And this is where we stand today...





There are obviously things that I have not covered. I will try to showcase the other modifications that have made their way on to the bike. But this at least gets the build thread rolling and on it's way.
« Last Edit: January 07, 2016, 12:03:36 PM by J.Webster Designs »
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Re: J.Webster Designs - CB750 - Customer Build project: "Hitch"
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2016, 12:23:24 PM »
Very nice looking ride so far. Not so much was done to change it to a full custom, but the changes are tasteful and useful. Any room in the budget for a one-off top triple clamp?? Hint, hint, see my sig. If I'm overstepping, I apologize, but since you don't have any triples on your site, I thought it would be cool. Either way, very nice work.
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Re: J.Webster Designs - CB750 - Customer Build project: "Hitch"
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2016, 12:37:27 PM »
Slik,

You are correct. It is not a "crazy all billet aluminum" build. Or a custom frame.

That's not what the customer wanted, and its not what i wanted to build either.

There are definitely things that I would have liked to do. But alas if a customers budget doesn't allow it. You can't do it. Try as you may to convince them to spend the extra money.

In the end. This will be a tasteful custom that anyone would be happy to jump onto.

There are a few hard part items that are in development that will go on this bike after it is completed and delivered.

It will also recieve my valve tappet covers, oil pressure gauge adapter, and tach plug.

Unfortunately,  no. The isn't any room for a custom clamp. If there was... you'd see one on there.
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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2016, 12:59:39 PM »
Very cool. I have my eye on your tappet covers and plug for mine. I can't put my finger on it, but the design has an awesome retro vibe to me and stands out from anything else I have seen.
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Re: J.Webster Designs - CB750 - Customer Build project: "Hitch"
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2016, 01:07:13 PM »
Slik,

Thank you for the kind words. You have NO IDEA how long it took for me to arrive at that design. I wanted to produce something that anyone would be happy to run on their bike no matter what "style" or "look" they were going for. They utilize the same profile as the stock units so they blend in well with the motor with some touches here and there to dress them up.

These old bikes have classy lines and sometimes adding something to them that is too "modern" really messes up those classy timeless lines.

I hope that people continue to enjoy my products. Because I sure do like making them for people.
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Re: J.Webster Designs - CB750 - Customer Build project: "Hitch"
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2016, 02:45:40 PM »
Great work as usual Justin, I'm in for the ride... ;)
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« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2016, 03:29:08 PM »
Cheers Mick! Hope your holidays were great and your year has jumped off on a good foot.
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« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2016, 03:37:12 PM »
Cheers Mick! Hope your holidays were great and your year has jumped off on a good foot.

Same to you mate... ;)
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« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2016, 04:52:16 PM »
Very tasteful, Justin!
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Re: J.Webster Designs - CB750 - Customer Build project: "Hitch"
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2016, 06:05:41 PM »
Thanks Don!
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« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2016, 08:44:53 AM »
A quick before and after.

Because, who doesn't like before and after pictures?

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« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2016, 10:10:21 AM »
Here is the final finish on that modified lower triple with the pedestal mount.

I also added some tapered stem bearings from All Balls Racing.

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« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2016, 11:22:12 AM »
I'll let Justin reveal the finished product; I did see the pics from his Facebook page and the bike is a testament to his ability.
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« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2016, 11:27:51 AM »
Ok I changed my mind...
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« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2016, 12:12:10 PM »
Hahaha. Thanks James. I'm on the road right now. But I will get some pictures up soon!

I told you guys im a slacker at keeping build threads going...

You guys gotta keep me on my toes and remind me to post!...
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« Reply #15 on: April 24, 2016, 07:33:40 PM »
 Look'n Good Man, LOOK'N GOOD...!  ;D

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« Reply #16 on: April 25, 2016, 07:15:22 AM »
Very nice. I am interested in seeing how you do your motogadget line up. Also what other components are you going to use.

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« Reply #17 on: June 01, 2016, 05:07:13 PM »
So being the slacker that I am... Here are some updates!

The bike is 90% done. I am down to the little knick-knack stuff like brake adjustments, swing arm greasing, Carburetor tuning, etc...

I recently attended the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show with the bike in Austin, TX and it will be getting a proper photo shoot when it is 100% complete prior to delivery to our customer. It has been a blast building this bike.

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« Reply #18 on: June 01, 2016, 05:09:30 PM »
And!.......

The first start Video!

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« Reply #19 on: June 01, 2016, 05:14:28 PM »
Nice, clean 750, JW.  Congratulations on showing at the HB Show in Austin. 

No EFI on this one?
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« Reply #20 on: June 01, 2016, 05:34:33 PM »
Thanks!

No EFI on this one. I have yet to perfect the system and the customer wanted to have a bike that didn't feel "modernized".

So I went with a classic clean build for him and he couldn't be happier!
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« Reply #21 on: June 01, 2016, 08:18:13 PM »
Look amazing!  I may need to pick up some tappet covers soon =)
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« Reply #22 on: June 01, 2016, 10:18:56 PM »
Inspiring craftsmanship,  wonderful design.
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« Reply #23 on: June 02, 2016, 08:31:49 AM »
I love the colors you went with for paint.
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« Reply #24 on: June 02, 2016, 08:41:39 AM »
 Got a bit of a SoCal vibe to it. Dig it!

Thinking your going to want a fork brace on that beast though.