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Don

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New Project
« on: September 11, 2005, 12:49:46 PM »
First I would like to thank those who have posted before.  I have and am learning a lot about my new project.  For many years I have wanted to take a 750 Four and build it into a bike that is unique to me, with the pipes I wanted, the seat I prefer and all the little touches that makes a bike personal to the owner.  I finally got the opportunity and found a 75 cb750 F in good mechanical shape, but in need of some cosmetic touches and cleanup.  I picked her up for what I think was a good price, $650.00 and am almost at the same amount for supplies and parts to get her the way I want her.  I still have a ways to go.  So far I have painted the tank twice, since it didn't suit me the first time, pulled and cleaned the pipes and am waiting on a variety of internet ordered parts.  Presently looking for a local company to re-cover the seat  Seems like everytime I look on here I come up with another idea of things to do to this machine.  So far it has been a great learning experience for both me and my son who has already laid claim to her when he is ready to start riding, although his ideas are sometimes different than mine.  I look forward to getting this bike together, but somehow I get the idea that this will always be a "work in progress" in one way or another.   Again, thanks for all the good info here, it is appreciated.

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Re: New Project
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2005, 12:57:16 PM »
What did you use to paint the tank? As for paint and applicator.

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Re: New Project
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2005, 01:24:27 PM »
welcome...I am glad you are spending time with your son on this project...just keep in mind that a Cb750 is not a good starter bike...it is to heavy and to tall...with brakes that are ill suited for a bike of this amount of weight...In my Humble opinion.

What year is you bike?...it looks like you did a good job on the tank.

Don

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Re: New Project
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2005, 01:41:31 PM »
The picture in the profile is the "before" picture, I will post the end result when it is done.  I repainted her with a Paint similar to the "Wineberry" of my old and beloved V-65.  The paint changes color somewhat depending on how the light hits it.  I painted her using a spayer and a booth I built in the garage, which can be taken down and stored for later use.  I also added some custom graphics to the tank to reflect my Marine Corps service.

As far as my son goes, I know that this will not be his first bike.  He is 14 and goes a whopping 120 soaking wet, with a full belly and heavy boots on.  I know that IF he takes the MSF course, when the time is right, he and I will be building another bike for him.  One that fits his personality, and his ability.  It is a great father/son project and he is learning all about how to put tools away and to wipe them off when you are done.  Plus he has learned his way around the tool section at Sears as well.

Funny thing was when the first attempt at painting the tank didn't turn out to suit me, he thought it was "awsome" ( his words) .  He couldn't see the spots that I could.  He learned that if you are doing a project, you need to take pride in it and get it the way YOU want it.  He got to watch dad do 2 days of prep work, just to strip the paint and re-do the prep work all over again.

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Re: New Project
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2005, 02:02:28 AM »
Don.  Post pictures ("before", "during" and "after") in the Gallery as they will quickly sink down this forum!

Good luck with the project - wish we could get reasonable 750s here for $650 (£360 wow!) - I'd have a garage full!

Wait a minute; I've already got a garage full...

You know, of course that one will not be enough. Since there are two of you, you will need (at least) one each.
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Re: New Project
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2005, 06:17:56 AM »
don,good luck on your project and semper fi.
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