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Offline Mayor08

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #200 on: March 09, 2011, 10:57:26 am »
Um...no pressure Chris!!
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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #201 on: March 09, 2011, 11:33:03 am »
As you know, Free Booter nominated your bike for BOTM.  How almost there are you?  Is it complete enough for BOTM?  We can always wait a month or two to re-nominate if needed.  tintop did that for about three months before he accepted.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #202 on: March 09, 2011, 12:51:42 pm »
As you know, Free Booter nominated your bike for BOTM.  How almost there are you?  Is it complete enough for BOTM?  We can always wait a month or two to re-nominate if needed.  tintop did that for about three months before he accepted.

Awesome!  I'm humbled to be in such fantastic company  ;D

Tipper - I should be 100% within the next week or 10 days.  The weather is pushing me to get her knocked out so I can enjoy it!



Just nominated your 750 for Bike of the Month so hurrry up and get it rolling again.

Thank you, my friend!!  As if I wasn't motivated before, now I need to work double time.  No worries - I can't wait to get her back on the road.  She'll always be my favorite (just don't tell my other project's  ;) )
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my '75 CB750 cafe build photo documentary:  looking for the Lone Stars is like playing Where's Waldo -- enjoy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157615892537535/

CB350 twin, rigid meat grinder:
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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #203 on: March 09, 2011, 01:43:50 pm »
Get her up and running, and get that wrist healed up.

Best of luck!

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #204 on: March 09, 2011, 03:50:22 pm »
I might be interested in a couple of those oil tanks sir.

Good to know!  If and when I get some fabbed up, I'll post 'em up here for the taking.  I'd like to so a few as a trial run to see if I can get this idea to work just the way I'd like. 

Does anyone in Houston have a CB750 with all the stock brackets and widgets still attached?  I could use a good look at that to know where I'd have to negotiate around existing "stuff".  ;D

Well, you could always refer to that pic of the frame diagram someone posted up...Or I could send you some pics?









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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #205 on: March 09, 2011, 04:01:20 pm »
Well...Maybe one of you guys postin' all the nice comments should second the Nomination and get the Ball rollin' eh?

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« Reply #206 on: March 10, 2011, 03:49:52 pm »
Great suggestion!!  That will work as a surrogate until a real-life model can be found.  I ditched all my brackets and widgets, so mocking it up on mine will only get me so much.





I might be interested in a couple of those oil tanks sir.

Good to know!  If and when I get some fabbed up, I'll post 'em up here for the taking.  I'd like to so a few as a trial run to see if I can get this idea to work just the way I'd like. 

Does anyone in Houston have a CB750 with all the stock brackets and widgets still attached?  I could use a good look at that to know where I'd have to negotiate around existing "stuff".  ;D

Well, you could always refer to that pic of the frame diagram someone posted up...Or I could send you some pics?









Rider no. 83 on the 2013 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour
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my '75 CB750 cafe build photo documentary:  looking for the Lone Stars is like playing Where's Waldo -- enjoy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157615892537535/

CB350 twin, rigid meat grinder:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157627005176764/

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #207 on: March 31, 2011, 07:33:36 am »
Alrighty . . . .  finally some progress updates.  I've been working hard to get all my ducks in a row for some upcoming events.  The Texas leg of the SOHC/4 World Tour comes through my area next month and this coming weekend is the Rockers vs Mods Dallas meet that I'm heading north to attend.

So, here goes . . . . .


Shaved tank badge recesses and a few dings needed some attention.




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Yep.  It's back. 





I've missed my old girl.  It'll be nice to have her back in action.  Some general maintenance items and she should be good to go.  And just in time for the Texas leg of the SOHC/4 rally!





Same paint as before, but this time with real-deal automotive clear coat - 4 coats.  Some wet sanding, polishing, buffing, waxing and presto! 





With the better clear coat, this tank has a good bit more shine than the last one.

Rider no. 83 on the 2013 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour
Rider no. 228 on the 2012 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour
Rider no. 70 on the 2011 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour

my '75 CB750 cafe build photo documentary:  looking for the Lone Stars is like playing Where's Waldo -- enjoy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157615892537535/

CB350 twin, rigid meat grinder:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157627005176764/

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #208 on: March 31, 2011, 07:36:13 am »
And heading off for a test ride.




By the way, does anyone have a spare front fender they don't need?  ;D
Rider no. 83 on the 2013 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour
Rider no. 228 on the 2012 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour
Rider no. 70 on the 2011 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour

my '75 CB750 cafe build photo documentary:  looking for the Lone Stars is like playing Where's Waldo -- enjoy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157615892537535/

CB350 twin, rigid meat grinder:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157627005176764/

Blip Workshop
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http://www.facebook.com/blipworkshop

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #209 on: March 31, 2011, 08:43:53 am »
Nice!

I think you just made Free Booters day too!  8)
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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« Reply #210 on: March 31, 2011, 10:39:07 am »
Great to see you up and running!

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1966 Black Bomber
1966 CA77 Dream
1967 Superhawk
1970 CB750K0
1972 CL350
1972 CB450/500 Custom
1972 CB500K1
1975 CB550F
1976 CB400F
1975 CB750 Future Restoration
1976 CB750K6
1976 CB750F
1976 GL1000


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1990 BMW K1
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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #211 on: March 31, 2011, 10:46:42 am »
The tank looks great. I'm glad this bike is back on the road again. Great work!

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #212 on: March 31, 2011, 01:35:11 pm »
Great to see you back on the road!  Love the bike...

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #213 on: March 31, 2011, 02:58:41 pm »
And heading off for a test ride.




By the way, does anyone have a spare front fender they don't need?  ;D

Pic says it all, great to see you and the bike back on the road.
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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #214 on: March 31, 2011, 05:13:01 pm »
And heading off for a test ride.




By the way, does anyone have a spare front fender they don't need?  ;D
It is good to see you and the bike back on the road. Have a great time!

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #215 on: March 31, 2011, 05:18:26 pm »
Epic bike.  So stoked to have one of my favorites back on the road!
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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #216 on: March 31, 2011, 06:22:25 pm »
And heading off for a test ride.




By the way, does anyone have a spare front fender they don't need?  ;D

Pic says it all, great to see you and the bike back on the road.

I have a '76 cb750k front fender....I will PM

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #217 on: April 01, 2011, 09:31:59 am »


I have a '76 cb750k front fender....I will PM

Thanks!  I PM'd you back.  Let's work something out!
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my '75 CB750 cafe build photo documentary:  looking for the Lone Stars is like playing Where's Waldo -- enjoy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157615892537535/

CB350 twin, rigid meat grinder:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157627005176764/

Blip Workshop
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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #218 on: April 01, 2011, 06:10:33 pm »
What's you got sitting the background...I see a rear tire....

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #219 on: April 03, 2011, 01:38:46 am »
Looks low... I smell a chopper mayhaps?  btw that's all rattle can on the tank?  Looks awesome.
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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #220 on: April 05, 2011, 08:49:21 am »
The bike in the background is a 1983-is Magna.  I'm guiding a friend through hard-tailing it.  It's shaft drive, so it's a little "different" to figure out.  Pretty much your typical rat bike with a rattle-can flat black tank.  But now that my 750 is back in action, I can finally start on one of my CB350 twins . . . .

Looks low... I smell a chopper mayhaps?  btw that's all rattle can on the tank?  Looks awesome.

You got it!  My paint is all rattle can.  With the proper prep and care with each step (wetsanding, etc) it comes out nice.  And the good clear coat will keep it safe from gas, unlike my previous tank.  I used a rattle can clear coat on it, and the first time gas spilled on it, it instantly attacked the clear.  There really is no replacement for good 2-part clear.
Rider no. 83 on the 2013 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour
Rider no. 228 on the 2012 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour
Rider no. 70 on the 2011 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour

my '75 CB750 cafe build photo documentary:  looking for the Lone Stars is like playing Where's Waldo -- enjoy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157615892537535/

CB350 twin, rigid meat grinder:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157627005176764/

Blip Workshop
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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #221 on: April 05, 2011, 10:34:36 pm »
Wow Arch just looked through your flicker buildup I had forgot how much work went into this bike.  Glad you and it are back with us.  How nasty was the aircraft stripper and what did you use to catch the crap left over?
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« Reply #222 on: April 06, 2011, 02:06:23 pm »
looks like the fender should be there friday!

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« Reply #223 on: April 07, 2011, 06:31:45 am »
Awesome!!!  Thanks a million, buddy!  I'll get your bracket in the mail this week.  I just need to shoot paint, and I'll let you know when it ships.

looks like the fender should be there friday!



That Aircraft Remover is some serious stuff!  I haven't found gloves yet that it won't eventually eat through.  This time, I even tried the super-thick, elbow-long, heavy-duty latex gloves with the flocked (fluffy) interior.  Yep, it ate through those.  I guess the key is to avoid touching the stuff if at all possible.  Regular latex and nitrile gloves don't stand a chance.  Inevidibly, a speck of it gets on your skin and burns like mad, too.  It smells pretty strong, too.  You have to keep it in a metal or glass container, as it would simply eat through a plastic one. 

Once it starts to break down the paint, it just becomes this goo.  If you leave it sitting, say overnight, the solvent in it evaporates out and you end up with dry, broken-down paint.  It did eat the polyurethane clear coat off my work bench after soaking through the cardboard I laid down.  Crazy stuff, indeed, but it works like nothing else.  And I highly recommend the liquid stuff in the can.  I tried the spray-can version and it was too weak.   

Wow Arch just looked through your flicker buildup I had forgot how much work went into this bike.  Glad you and it are back with us.  How nasty was the aircraft stripper and what did you use to catch the crap left over?
Rider no. 83 on the 2013 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour
Rider no. 228 on the 2012 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour
Rider no. 70 on the 2011 SOHC/4 Honda World Tour

my '75 CB750 cafe build photo documentary:  looking for the Lone Stars is like playing Where's Waldo -- enjoy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157615892537535/

CB350 twin, rigid meat grinder:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34828040@N05/sets/72157627005176764/

Blip Workshop
http://www.blipworkshop.com
http://www.facebook.com/blipworkshop

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Re: 1975 CB750 K5 cafe build - first bike, first build - almost there!
« Reply #224 on: April 07, 2011, 12:48:07 pm »
no problem sir! im happy things worked out!