Author Topic: This is my first CB750F (Read 14448 times)

Johnny340 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 10, 2017, 07:59:58 PM »

Got the oil tank finished today. Still need to polish the stainless steel and make mounting tabs.

calj737 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 10, 2017, 08:05:35 PM »

That looks really good!

If you heat that up with propane, you can hit with a loose knot stainless brush in your grinder and polish it clean. Use a stainless toothbrush and hit your welds immmediately after welding and they come clean so much easier (when hot). Follow up with a ScothBrite disc, and she'll be mirrored up in no time!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #27 on:** March 10, 2017, 10:15:12 PM »

Hey that looks pretty good. You might want to think about installing a sight glass to be able to check the oil level without having to open the tank.

Medyo Bastos · « **Reply #28 on:** March 11, 2017, 09:46:19 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on February 16, 2017, 03:01:13 PM

I should add: sometime during mock up things look out of place. So you can ignore my comments about what looks right... It's hard to know what's in everyone's mind when they're building a bike and I've fallen victim to offering an opinion that's irrelevant.

Just bust out that bike and get it on the road!

that is a really good point. build it the way that you want, and ride it with your head up high! good work young skywalker!

Johnny340 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 12, 2017, 05:12:59 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on March 10, 2017, 08:05:35 PM

If you heat that up with propane, you can hit with a loose knot stainless brush in your grinder and polish it clean. Use a stainless toothbrush and hit your welds immmediately after welding and they come clean so much easier (when hot). Follow up with a ScothBrite disc, and she'll be mirrored up in no time!

I'll try that, thank you!

I welded on the rearset mounts..Some adjustment and linkage sorting still to do. Still just mocking things up to see how they fit before I strip it right down and powdercoat the frame and a lot of parts.

Johnny340 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 18, 2017, 02:47:19 PM »

Making some progress on the engine.. (836 Wiseco with CX-3 Cam)

Johnny340 · « **Reply #31 on:** November 17, 2017, 04:37:28 PM »

Quote from: Johnny340 on October 18, 2017, 02:47:19 PM

Making some progress on the engine.. (836 Wiseco with CX-3 Cam)

Got the frame kit in.
Now trying to figure out how to mount that seat pan. Originally I was thinking about covering the whole thing in leather but am considering just a seat pad in leather and painting the sides and cowl. Does ABS plastic paint up ok?

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Johnny340 · « **Reply #32 on:** December 04, 2017, 09:47:58 PM »

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[/quote]Seat pan mounts, battery box, and Stainless electrical box done.

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #33 on:** December 05, 2017, 09:39:35 AM »

I thing that will work, but the placement of the seat mounts will force you to snake wiring, etc. underneath. Obviously, make sure to not place connectors underneath the cross-member/mount so that you don't have any access issues for repair/maintenance.

Johnny340 · « **Reply #34 on:** December 05, 2017, 02:50:56 PM »

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on December 05, 2017, 09:39:35 AM

I thing that will work, but the placement of the seat mounts will force you to snake wiring, etc. underneath. Obviously, make sure to not place connectors underneath the cross-member/mount so that you don't have any access issues for repair/maintenance.

Good advice. Thanks. The Motogadget should fit perfectly and be accessible in that larger opening towards the rear of the E-box.

Godffery · « **Reply #35 on:** December 06, 2017, 12:03:33 AM »

Personally, I'm not having a problem with the use of a round tube on the 750 swingarm. I think trying to use the larger box tubing from another 750 swingarm would have been "Way Over, Overkill".

G~

Johnny340 · « **Reply #36 on:** December 06, 2017, 11:02:22 AM »

This is my last mockup before paint and powder coating. Satin Black frame and something black and silver for the tank and cowl. My question is, what about the rear brake stay arm? Black may be too many black bars back there so I was thinking silver stay arm and all calipers?? Ideas?

Godffery · « **Reply #37 on:** December 06, 2017, 02:48:47 PM »

Your front end is silver so I would say Silver swingarm, Black brake brake stay & calipers.

Johnny340 · « **Reply #38 on:** December 06, 2017, 03:12:45 PM »

Quote from: Godffery on December 06, 2017, 02:48:47 PM

Your front end is silver so I would say Silver swingarm, Black brake brake stay & calipers.

I hadn't considered that but it makes sense! I usually see the swingarm the same colour as the frame..
The only other thing to consider could be an accent colour somewhere. The 'Honda' tank badge is gold and so is the chain and fittings for the oil tank sight gauge (good suggestion Cafe Racer Fan) but all of that could be changed. Would a slight accent on the calipers break up the black a bit?

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 10, 2017, 10:15:12 PM

You might want to think about installing a sight glass to be able to check the oil level without having to open the tank.

Godffery · « **Reply #39 on:** December 06, 2017, 08:01:49 PM »

I could see the calipers gold.
You could also have the hardware plated gold zinc for a nice accent.
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Parts+and+service/Performance+motor+build/WH-118.JPG.html

Johnny340 · « **Reply #40 on:** December 06, 2017, 08:49:40 PM »

Quote from: Godffery on December 06, 2017, 08:01:49 PM

I could see the calipers gold.
You could also have the hardware plated gold zinc for a nice accent.
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Parts+and+service/Performance+motor+build/WH-118.JPG.html

That gold zinc looks wicked! What engine is that?

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Godffery · « **Reply #41 on:** December 07, 2017, 01:31:59 AM »

That's a CB550 motor I built a few years ago.

Johnny340 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 07, 2018, 05:30:53 PM »

The foot pegs were going to be too low so I moved them up. The old top mount for the rear sets is now the bottom mount.
Finished the licence plate mount, regulator/rectifier mount studs on rear of battery box, and squared off the rear hoop for LED light bar.

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fireman1073 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 09, 2018, 07:28:43 AM »

Johnny nice work, i have a 75 750f in that red as a future project

it currently has comstars and dual front caliper set from a 79f

right now i am doing a 75 750k

Steve

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #44 on:** January 11, 2018, 02:39:09 PM »

The ABS should paint fine, but you need to use an adhesion promoter for plastic parts.

Johnny340 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 13, 2018, 09:28:07 AM »

ABS painted fine with adhesion promoter and flex agent.
Coming along..

calj737 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 13, 2018, 09:36:19 AM »

Dude! That is bada$$!

Johnny340 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 13, 2018, 09:44:25 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on February 13, 2018, 09:36:19 AM

Dude! That is bada$$!

Thanks Cal! It's starting to take shape. Wiring soon..

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 10, 2017, 10:15:12 PM

Hey that looks pretty good. You might want to think about installing a sight glass to be able to check the oil level without having to open the tank.

Thanks for that suggestion! See pic.

Godffery · « **Reply #48 on:** February 13, 2018, 10:25:43 AM »

Are you actually putting flaming sculls on this beautiful bike or are you just messing with us to see what the reaction would be?

slikwilli420 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 13, 2018, 10:28:29 AM »

Quote from: Johnny340 on February 13, 2018, 09:28:07 AM

ABS painted fine with adhesion promoter and flex agent.
Coming along..

Bad ass! Is that a wrap or hydro dip?

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Author Topic: This is my first CB750F (Read 14448 times)