« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: 78 750k Tank,Superbike Bars, Seat --Pics  (Read 2334 times)

0 Members and 3 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline Bill K

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 109
  • 78 750k
78 750k Tank,Superbike Bars, Seat --Pics
« on: February 21, 2009, 09:27:52 am »
Opinions on the tank ? A friend tried to talk me out of the stripe.
 The bikes finally coming together. Lots of new stuff. Not going to bore you w/ details. Still need side covers, gauge faces, mirrors, and lights. Really on the fence with the mirrors. Think I'll go w/ bar end. By the way, how big of a job are the gauge faces to replace ?   Thanks !



Logged

Offline rachet

  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 415
  • '77 CB750 F2
Re: 78 750k Tank,Superbike Bars, Seat --Pics
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2009, 10:38:04 am »
I like the stripe.  But the question is do YOU like it?

Bar-end Mirrors would look Swwweeeeet on that bike... again, just my opinion.

Rachet~
Logged
But I need Tacos!  I need them or I will explode!

Offline 78CB750CAFE

  • I'm not really an
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 960
  • Ride, wrench, repeat.
    • Drewfus Nation, my podcast, bicycle collection, blog etc
Re: 78 750k Tank,Superbike Bars, Seat --Pics
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2009, 12:52:25 pm »
+1 on stripe
+++1 on do what YOU like, she is yours after all

coming along nicely ;0

Logged
"I believe in the bodies, I believe in the blood, I believe in salt around the rim of the glass because it makes us thirsty, and when we drink, then we all fall in love"
-212 Margarita by The Hold Steady
Build thread:http://forums.sohc

Offline Alan F.

  • We remember the Night Rider, and we know who you are.
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 7,334
Re: 78 750k Tank,Superbike Bars, Seat --Pics
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2009, 02:15:37 pm »
Yeah, that stripe is great.  Have you ever seen pinstripe tape along the edge of the stripe?  It might be a thought to consider, plus it's temporary if you don't like it.

Very nice job from what I can see, have you been at it long?
Logged

Offline Bill K

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 109
  • 78 750k
Re: 78 750k Tank,Superbike Bars, Seat --Pics
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2009, 04:59:19 pm »
 I thought the stripe came out great ! I love it . I wish I could take credit for the paint job, but i can't. A friend with 25 plus years body experience offered to paint it cheap, so there ya go! We talked about a pinstripe, not sure yet. Kinda like it as is. Got a new lock for the lid, 32$ from Honda !  Its all in the details right ? Could'nt see the old beat up lock in that fresh tank.
Logged

Offline KB02

  • Take it easy there, Sonny, I'm an
  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 3,760
Re: 78 750k Tank,Superbike Bars, Seat --Pics
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2009, 06:57:03 am »
I like the stripe. It came out really well. Looks good.
Logged
1978 CB750K Project
2000 Ducati ST2
...and a pedal bike

Join the AMA today!!

My project thread Part I: K8 Project "Parts Bike"
My project thread Part II: Finishing (yeah, right) touches on Project "Parts Bike"

Offline 78CB750CAFE

  • I'm not really an
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 960
  • Ride, wrench, repeat.
    • Drewfus Nation, my podcast, bicycle collection, blog etc
Re: 78 750k Tank,Superbike Bars, Seat --Pics
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2009, 07:21:45 am »
Quote from: Bill K on February 21, 2009, 04:59:19 pm
Got a new lock for the lid, 32$ from Honda !  Its all in the details right ? Couldn't see the old beat up lock in that fresh tank.


If your old lock is les then cosmetically perfect, but in tact and didn't rattle like heck I might be willing to take it off your hands cheap.

Also... where is New Market? I am a NYer and clueless to VA geography still. I am in Centreville, Fairfax county.
Logged
"I believe in the bodies, I believe in the blood, I believe in salt around the rim of the glass because it makes us thirsty, and when we drink, then we all fall in love"
-212 Margarita by The Hold Steady
Build thread:http://forums.sohc

BuffaloK3

  • Guest
Re: 78 750k Tank,Superbike Bars, Seat --Pics
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2009, 10:50:16 am »
How are the bars?  I personnaly dont want clubman's, back cant seems to handle that for longer rides, and yours seem to be a good compromise compared to the stockers.

Do you remember the dimensions on those?
Logged

Offline A Grove

  • Some people call me a
  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 300
Re: 78 750k Tank,Superbike Bars, Seat --Pics
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2009, 06:25:07 pm »
I really like that tank!! The paint looks great. 
Logged

Offline Bill K

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 109
  • 78 750k
Re: 78 750k Tank,Superbike Bars, Seat --Pics
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2009, 06:30:27 pm »
 Thanks for the compliments.  :)  Really love this bike. The bars are just your standard $20.00 superbike bars. They are very comfortable. Ya get that sportbike feel, without breaking your back. Took a little time and patience rerouting the stock cables, but it worked out fine. Need to get new grips and mirrors, just not sure which ones yet. 750 Cafe, we can definitely work something out on that lock. I'll get a pic. I'm in the Shenadoah Valley about 15 min. N. of Harrisonburg. 1 1/2 hr. or so from you.
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »