Good look'n project.

 

 

my god Kevin I cant wait to see this when its done

 

should be one fine ride! it will be making a dallas trip once completed.

old shock refurb with a wire brush and polisher.




a little wiring.

 

electrical...and this is a cut system! no blinkers, horn and new regulator to help clean things up.

 

not a bike fan, but you sir, deserve a nice cold one for all this fabulous work!

 

 

opinions on tires...current ones are Avons which has a new style tread. currently i am leaning towards putting 4" coker firestones on the front and rear. i think it would better match the style of the bike. if i had a gsxr front end and reservoir rear shocks the Avons might look better.

example:




currently:

 

more wiring.

 

Distored, excellent restoration/modification. I never knew a CB750 had a raised center tube for the stem structural support.

 

The Coker tires would probably work better with the bike.

 

that's what i'm thinking. then just paint the letters white.

 

THE DAY HAS COMETH!
i did not film the first few kicks and the official first start. this saved you from seeing me dance around the garage like a little boy that just got the best xmas gift ever when she fired up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phfHt...ature=youtu.be

 

Nice!

I don't know anything about motorcycle, but enjoyed the progress updates. Amazing work paid off

 

Is it running on all 4? Sounds like it's not. Just curious.

 

Wow...amazing thread...you are my hero. I wish I was that deep into knowing about this stuff.

 

you need to shave you fuckin hippy

 

Turned over on first kick!!

 

i have spark on all 4 and had equal temps across the pipes. before the rebuild i was dropping cylinder 1 and the pipe would stay cold. everything appears to be good so far after checking out the plugs.



not quite but it was under 10.

 

4 months ago it was this.

 

picked up my seat today. have it all mounted and installed. now i am just waiting on my painter to see when i can get into the shop.

 

did the project scope end up getting way bigger than originally anticipated and planned? Or did you envision such a large scale rebuild?

Also, IMO I like the tires you currently have on it very much. I think the blend between old and new is very complimentary.

 

my plan was to do this the entire time. i haven't strayed off my original plan.

there were a few unplanned purchases like new coils, misc gaskets and a few other items that i didn't plan on spending money on but did.

i am very stoked to get this one wrapped up and find my next project. if you have or know of a nice twin (cb360....etc) please let me know.

 

I would love to see what you could do with an NT650:



(mine)

 

that would be tough with that huge aluminum frame but could be done.


tuned carbs and rejetted for horns.


finished up this afternoon, engine was dead cold and only took one turn of the starter button and she fired up. just makes ya smile. now for my damn painter!

 

congrats!

 

new tires mounted today and picked up a few painted parts.

 

:whateverotheremoticonsareav ailabletoconveymyjealousy/desire:

Oh, and

 

 

went out on the first ride today, a whopping 30 miles. engine ran great and had plenty of pull. my little shorai battery crapped on me at the gas station so i might have a drainage issue or just lost charge from sitting so long and no trickle charger on it. 2 moto sheriffs gave me a jump and i headed back to the house, but not before shooting the shit for an hour. his first words when he walked up was how much for the bike?

mods vs rockers is coming up in 2 weeks and i will be ready for that show. plan on riding this week with all the nice weather to get more break-in miles logged in. then we will venture out further and open her up.

photo shoot should happen this week and i'll post detailed shots and such. hell even i can't wait!!

quick picture before i took off today of it warming up.


i picked up my next project last month. popped up for a killer price so i jumped. i originally wanted an RD400 or RD350 but i could pass on this little 250DS7. the plan is to go back all original since the bike is already in such great shape. I still want to find a cut up 350 or 400 that i wouldn't mind modifying. AND key new Azine thread.

 

Looks very nice sitting in the sunlight. I bet it shines very nicely when the sun hits it directly.

Yeah, first runs are always a little worrisome. You are aware of every little sound and sensation, and through your mind you're trying to envision all the parts you put back together and what they're doing.

 

no lies there and if you ever put that C clip back in the piston that flew across the garage 6 months ago. luckily everything went smooth.

i ordered a shorai charger since they recommend using their specific charger for these small lithium batteries.

 

I need to get one of those chargers. Mine is dead after sitting for a few months.

 

took runner up BEST CAFE at Mods vs Rockers this past weekend. below is the bike that won best cafe. How? i have no clue as the guy just purchased the bike. from the attention the bike received at the show i had peoples' choice hands down.


logged in about 100 miles this past weekend. developed a minor exhaust leak on the head/pipe connection on sunday and a small oil pan leak from a loose screw. all in all, no bad.

now for my final pictures.

 

well done Kevin..........well done!!!

 

Moto Porn

That's a bullshit call. You should have taken first. Judges must have been typical bimmer douches. I would create a poster board next to the bike to show the build process. So much more interesting.

 

<- fully engorged.

 

omg... so clean...

 

that looks really really nice. Bullshit call on judges part, but you'll get them next time.

 

Your CB750 cafe looks awesome!!

I also cannot believe that BMW R took first place
You should have won