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Scrambler or caferacer with sports bike tires?
« on: March 05, 2017, 12:14:55 PM »
Hi Guys I recently acquire a 1993 cb750 nighthawk in GREAT condition (other than carbs)

So I'm debating what style of bike I should build it into, love the scrambler look http://pin.it/rBJKwNk but I also love the cb750 modern-caferacer type http://pin.it/KJ22NGJ

Wanted to get your opinion on what people have experienced with since this will be my first cb750 ride/build, that is of course if money wasn't an issue... thinking more on the performance/handling aspect of the bike.

Here is her current state in my garage:

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Re: Scrambler or caferacer with sports bike tires?
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2017, 12:34:41 PM »
To me, CB750 bikes are a little heavy for a scrambler.  There are less aftermarket parts than the SOCH bikes, but the DOHC bikes are pretty easy to do something racer-styled. 

The 93 Nighthawk is more of a cruiser style frame.  You might need to do some re-working of the subframe.
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Re: Scrambler or caferacer with sports bike tires?
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2017, 12:48:39 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 05, 2017, 12:34:41 PM
To me, CB750 bikes are a little heavy for a scrambler.  There are less aftermarket parts than the SOCH bikes, but the DOHC bikes are pretty easy to do something racer-styled. 

The 93 Nighthawk is more of a cruiser style frame.  You might need to do some re-working of the subframe.

Good pointers! So If went with the modern-caferacer style I may look into implanting a Ducati mono-swingarm as well as GSXR front-end definitely more of work/$$$ but let's see If i get the greenlight from my olLady


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Re: Scrambler or caferacer with sports bike tires?
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2017, 10:09:17 PM »
I hope its a chaindrive bike
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Re: Scrambler or caferacer with sports bike tires?
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2017, 06:13:48 AM »
Chain for sure


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Re: Scrambler or caferacer with sports bike tires?
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2017, 07:04:42 AM »
Great bike. I went ~4700 miles cross country two summers ago on my 91' CB750. I was running dual sport tires and it surprisingly handled decent given the circumstances. With that being said, I'd personally go scrambler with something like that.
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Re: Scrambler or caferacer with sports bike tires?
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2017, 07:29:48 AM »
Quote from: GV1390 on March 06, 2017, 07:04:42 AM
Great bike. I went ~4700 miles cross country two summers ago on my 91' CB750. I was running dual sport tires and it surprisingly handled decent given the circumstances. With that being said, I'd personally go scrambler with something like that.

That is good to know... do you recall what tires you had?


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Re: Scrambler or caferacer with sports bike tires?
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2017, 07:39:30 AM »
Quote from: ilichr on March 06, 2017, 07:29:48 AM
Quote from: GV1390 on March 06, 2017, 07:04:42 AM
Great bike. I went ~4700 miles cross country two summers ago on my 91' CB750. I was running dual sport tires and it surprisingly handled decent given the circumstances. With that being said, I'd personally go scrambler with something like that.

That is good to know... do you recall what tires you had?


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Believe it or not I ran Shinko 705's. Great tire for $60 a piece! Rear tire was still at 60-70% of remaining meat upon completion. Here's a couple pictures for your reference:




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Re: Scrambler or caferacer with sports bike tires?
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2017, 07:43:22 AM »
Impressive! Love the look and all...


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Scrambler or caferacer with sports bike tires?
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2017, 11:37:37 PM »
Hey guys! Thought I'd post an update on my 1993 CB750 (78 tank)








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