Swampy's (used to be Matt's) 1979 CB750L thread [Archive] - Dual Sport Riders of Louisiana Forums

mattc

04-05-2009, 09:31 PM

Worked on the tank some yesterday, some today. Sprayed the underside, just to feel like I got SOMETHING done.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4050344.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4050347.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4050345.jpg

I want to strip the paint off of the chrome fenders... does anyone have a good method of removal?? I'm thinking maybe "Aircraft Remover" stuff that comes in aerosol cans?

mcinfantry

04-05-2009, 09:41 PM

matt, need to use the sandblaster?

Redbird

04-05-2009, 09:59 PM

If all they did was paint over the chrome? Use "clearcoat peeler", it'll lift the paint right off the chrome and isn't as "harsh" as the stripper.

Matt, I have a low-rise black handlebar and a NOS set of cables/front brake line. I aquired them way back when I had my CB900F. The bars/cables are for a CB1100F.
You're welcome to them if you want them.

mattc

04-05-2009, 10:57 PM

Lee- I'll let you know if I do need to use it.

Redbird- I'll look into that, where can I find it?
I'd love to have the parts, I'll throw a couple bucks your way, or to the site if you prefer.

Redbird

04-05-2009, 11:15 PM

Autozone carries the peeler. I've used it to remove paint from chrome valve covers before with great results. And I used it to clean the green paint (and most of the underlying original black paint) from the spare 250 engine for my project bike. (posted here) (http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/forums/showpost.php?p=69658&postcount=20)

As for the parts... I don't need anything for them, they're just collecting dust over here. But if you'd like to make a donation to the site, I'm sure Juice would appreciate it:D

mattc

04-05-2009, 11:25 PM

Cool, I'll pick up some of the peeler soon.

You making it to the tech day/crawdad boil? I could pick the parts up then.

Redbird

04-05-2009, 11:46 PM

Yea, I'm about 95% sure I'll be there. I just have to double check with "the boss" to make sure I didn't get volunteered for something:rolleyes:

If by chance I don't go, I can drop the parts off with Juice so they'll be there waitin on ya;)

mattc

04-06-2009, 02:32 PM

I made some progress this morning.

The peeler worked great!

Before pics of the front fender can be seen on page1, here's during and after:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/fendermelt.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/fenderchrome.jpg

Got the tank primered, with one coat of paint. Here's with primer. If it looks rough, that's because it is ;) It's a rat bike after all!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/tankprimer.jpg

Dusty

04-06-2009, 04:56 PM

subscribed.

Fitty

04-06-2009, 08:33 PM

Cool. Can I ride it when you get it finished? :D

LAYNFRM

04-06-2009, 10:15 PM

it needs some wide whites. that would be freakin awsome. i wish they made whitewalls in SM sizes and/or compound

mattc

04-06-2009, 10:36 PM

Bill- you sure can!

Tyler- I've been looking for some, can't seem to find any in my size.

LAYNFRM

04-06-2009, 10:58 PM

look on denniskirk. they might have some.

Fitty

04-06-2009, 11:16 PM

Have I missed the background on this? Where did you get it? Have you started it?

mattc

04-06-2009, 11:48 PM

Since Bill requested, I'll provide you with some background info.

The PO, dubbed "Grit", is a friend of my dad's from the local bar. I worked with him cutting grass in the summers from age 11 to 16, and I always admired all of his old school bikes. He used to work on and help create custom bikes, mostly H-D's. If anyone knows Cayote's Motorcycle Specialties on Cloverland, well this guy worked with him when the shop was out of Cayote's house in North BR.

Anyway, we always talked bikes while riding from job to job, and one day, Grit asked if I wanted to ride his CB750. I said "Heck yes!" (as I didn't say the F word as much when I was 13) So I took the ol' girl up and down the block a few times screaming to redline in the first two gears! Scared the bejesus out of me!! I was so excited, it was a lot faster than my dad's (MY) XR400!

Needless to say, I was in love with this raspy sounding old bike. My dad would always tell me stories of his times on street bikes, before I was born, the best stories involved a '72 CB750 and a later model CB550. I always wanted this bike, and my dad thought about buying it a couple of times. After selling my miata, the time was right. My life is now complete (haha!) because I have this bike! It's been fun tinkering with it, but man, I just want to go ride it!

Hopefully I'll throw the tank on and gas it up tomorrow. Maybe it will pop off, if not some carb work is in order. It'll be all downhill from there.

Fitty

04-07-2009, 09:49 AM

Great story Matt! Thanks for sharing that.

BradyM

04-07-2009, 10:28 AM

Really cool Matt. I'm jealous. Old bikes are so cool.

scootertrash

04-07-2009, 11:44 AM

Those are cool bikes, my brother used to always have one of these. I put many a miles around the yard and the nieghborhood when I was younger on it. I would ride the hell out of that thing, comfortable and fun to ride... Shit yeah!

mattc

04-07-2009, 06:02 PM

Thanks guys. Here's today's progress report:

So, I filled the tank with gas, and the petcock leaks. Yay. Carbs are getting gas, but the engine is not, and the battery is VERY weak. :baby:

Parts needed so far:
Petcock
Battery

I decide to tear into the bike for real. Off comes the rear fender (gotta strip the paint still), under fender piece, battery and battery box, slide the airbox back, and now to the carbs. UGH! They were STUCK! But after enough twisting, prying, lubing, and pulling, I won! :1stplace:

Here's the bike all nekkid!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4070354.jpg

I pull the airbox out and find this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4070363.jpg

Huh? wtf I fish out the broken pieces, and find glue residue on them. Hmmm looks like I'll have to do a better patch job than the last guy, as this is a beater bike, and will not have a $180 airbox replaced!

On to the carbs!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4070364.jpg

:/

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4070366.jpg

:(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4070370.jpg

Well at least I know what I'm dealing with. Everything looks decent, with the exception of rubber parts. I ordered the rebuild kits. Thankfully, the accelerator pump works and squirts fuel, so that saved $30.

So far I'm up to $750 total for the bike. After it runs, I'll order some tires and fork seals, and hopefully that will be all it needs money wise.

I hope you guys are enjoying this thread. Here's a 79 f model on CL for an absurd amount of money http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/mcy/1104079125.html

derf

04-07-2009, 06:31 PM

You will either ride or truck that to the tech day, right?

mattc

04-07-2009, 08:25 PM

Hopefully I'll be riding it, and there will be no work needing to be done to it by that point. (Yeah, right!) :rotfl:

I plan to have it running and riding at the end of next week, at which point I'll order tires and fork seals.

I'd rather help people wrench on their junk than drag up my junk to work on.

Redbird

04-08-2009, 11:41 AM

Would you believe I still had the stock airbox from my 900F up until I moved into this house? Now that was about 10 years ago, but I sold the bike probably over 20 years ago.
I just knew that as soon as I got rid of it somebody would need it! :P

I went with four cone style filters on the 900. I think they look cooler than the stock box anyway;)

mattc

04-08-2009, 11:50 AM

Yea, I may go the route of pods, but then I'd have to re-jet and all. If I can get my hands on a set, I'll probably throw them on.

scootertrash

04-08-2009, 12:05 PM

Yea, I may go the route of pods, but then I'd have to re-jet and all. If I can get my hands on a set, I'll probably throw them on.

"Throw a kit on it!" :Tazer1:

I_FLY_LOW

04-08-2009, 06:11 PM

Awesome Matt!

subscribed!

mattc

04-18-2009, 11:46 PM

Alright, spent another day at mom's messing with it, and doing various projects for her.

Accomplished:
-split and re-assembled carbs with new rubber, cleaned some more
-"fixed" broken air box via soldering iron
-stripped paint off of rear fender
-installed new petcock in tank, no leaks, works correctly
-re-installed front fender
-(edit) installed SV650 front brake master cylinder, until I rebuild original

-installed new plastic roofing for awning over back door (shelter for the mutt)
-chopped down some unwanted branches
-tune up on mom's bicycle

all in all a pretty productive day

Pics:

repaired air box
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4180393.jpg

front fender- back to bling
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4180390.jpg

Mom was pic happy with the tree cutting
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4180401.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4180403.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4180402.jpg

Redbird

04-19-2009, 04:35 PM

Sweet.
If you hit the fenders with some #0000 steel wool it'll bring some shine back to them.

mattc

04-19-2009, 06:06 PM

I don't want no shine! But thanks anyway.. :)

Rode it for about 8 miles today! Tank still leaks in one spot, re-applying some JB and will repaint tomorrow. I'll post up a video clip of it running when I get home.

I left some nice black lines on the streets of BR:1stplace:

LAYNFRM

04-19-2009, 06:10 PM

what size rims are those? i bet no one on here has some gangster old tires for you, so you might have to actually buy a new set somewhere!?!?!? lol

mattc

04-19-2009, 06:19 PM

Haha, true. I'm going to order tires, fork seals, and an air filter next week. The rear is a 130/80/17, same as the DR and KLR, and the front is a 110/90/19, is that Strom size??

Fitty

04-19-2009, 06:24 PM

Strom front is 110/80-19. If that will fit you can put some TKC 80s on it. :D

LAYNFRM

04-19-2009, 06:42 PM

Strom front is 110/80-19. If that will fit you can put some TKC 80s on it. :D

sounds like we have a winner!

CB750Ladv

Redbird

04-19-2009, 06:48 PM

I don't want no shine!

OoooooooooKay then :D

mattc

04-19-2009, 09:17 PM

Strom front is 110/80-19. If that will fit you can put some TKC 80s on it. :D

Hell yea, but hell no on the TKC's... they are neither cheap nor long lasting!

mattc

04-19-2009, 09:29 PM

video

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/th_P4190407.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/?action=view&current=P4190407.flv)

Got everything bolted back on, good to go. Had to make another patch on the tank, so the JB is drying. Should be rolling good this week!

Fitty

04-19-2009, 09:54 PM

swmototires.com has Metzeler Lasertecs in your size for $245 a set shipped.

http://arizonamoto.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SWMT&Category_Code=ME33

If you can use a 130/90 instead of a 130/80 these Shinko 230 Tourmasters might be the "affordable" way to go. $160 a set shipped.

http://www.tireexpress.com/prod.cfm/cid/9001/pid/9360

Can you tell I'm bored?

Bike sounds good by the way.

mattc

04-19-2009, 10:13 PM

Thanks, Bill, but I have my eye on these babies:

http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=33_96_97

$84 per set plus shipping... hell yes!

LAYNFRM

04-19-2009, 10:30 PM

Thanks, Bill, but I have my eye on these babies:

http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=33_96_97

$84 per set plus shipping... hell yes!

i can't even get half a tire for that.

mattc

04-19-2009, 10:31 PM

i can't even get half a tire for that.

'Zactly!

Mom has these on her Rebel450, and I was railing the shit out of that thing last year... must be decent enough.

Fitty

04-19-2009, 11:03 PM

I should have known it'd be something with Cheng-Shin in the name. :D

Klantz

04-20-2009, 12:00 AM

Matt, throw a set of these (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/29/392/5281/ITEM/Shinko-505-Intermediate-Hard-Rear-Tire.aspx) on there!

mattc

04-20-2009, 12:27 AM

Hell, it's the right price, but I'm not sure about tread life...

Klantz

04-20-2009, 12:33 AM

Who needs tire life when you can DS a 750 cruiser!

BTW I'll have that rear duro in my truck tomorrow at school, I can drop it off when I'm done around 10.

mattc

04-20-2009, 06:55 AM

Who needs tire life when you can DS a 750 cruiser!

BTW I'll have that rear duro in my truck tomorrow at school, I can drop it off when I'm done around 10.

It's not a damned cruiser!! :fireangry:

Bring it by, man.

mattc

04-20-2009, 09:42 AM

Tinkered a bit this morning. Got the tail light/ brake light working correctly, and custom-restricted the pipes with pennies and some JB. I wonder if they will stay? The reason for this is that the jetting is stock with aftermarket pipes with a bunch of holes drilled in the back, and the motor would fall flat at about 7k RPM.

Here are some pics, all put together.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4200409.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4200416.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4200417.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4200418.jpg

Tell me what ya'll think about it. Good, bad, ugly, I'm all ears.

BradyM

04-20-2009, 09:52 AM

Tell me what ya'll think about it. Good, bad, ugly, I'm all ears.

I'm thinking that's a good looking CRUISER!!!

:wall:

Zutopong

04-20-2009, 09:58 AM

Old Skool baby, I love it.

I_FLY_LOW

04-20-2009, 10:54 AM

I vote "D" cool as hell!

LAYNFRM

04-20-2009, 01:54 PM

the pennies are a nice touch.

scooterhose

04-20-2009, 02:08 PM

Where do you want to go with it? Slowly restore it to pristine condition? Flip it for cash? Create some sort of custom, maybe knobbies and hard bags?

Tinkered a bit this morning. Got the tail light/ brake light working correctly, and custom-restricted the pipes with pennies and some JB. I wonder if they will stay? The reason for this is that the jetting is stock with aftermarket pipes with a bunch of holes drilled in the back, and the motor would fall flat at about 7k RPM.

Here are some pics, all put together.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4200409.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4200416.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4200417.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P4200418.jpg

Tell me what ya'll think about it. Good, bad, ugly, I'm all ears.

derf

04-20-2009, 02:12 PM

Tinkered a bit this morning. Got the tail light/ brake light working correctly, and custom-restricted the pipes with pennies and some JB. I wonder if they will stay? The reason for this is that the jetting is stock with aftermarket pipes with a bunch of holes drilled in the back, and the motor would fall flat at about 7k RPM.

Here are some pics, all put together.

Tell me what ya'll think about it. Good, bad, ugly, I'm all ears.

I like it. Has a classic look and looks practical.

Dusty

04-20-2009, 02:14 PM

Maybe Drag bars and a 4-1 old school Vance & Hines or kerker exhaust. That thing could be the "Joe Dirt" of the motorycle world. I like it!

Redbird

04-20-2009, 05:25 PM

Love it!

mattc

04-20-2009, 11:02 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the comment. I think what derf said hits the nail on the head "Has a classic look and looks practical" I just plan to ride it- a whole lot.

Issues after a day of riding it around:
-Still have a very very small leak from the gas tank. Will have to sand down, re-JB it and try again.
-Above 7k RPMs it dies out, I think it's wayyyy too lean. The pipes provide no real restriction, I think I'm going to 'modify' the old jets. This thing is LOUD (I really wish I had some stock or restrictive mufflers!)
-Has a few electrical gremlins, a lot of the wiring has been cut, replaced, and butt spliced back together. I have a feeling that this will be a find, fix, and repeat process. Good news is that the main wiring harness is in tact.

Fitty

04-20-2009, 11:56 PM

I like it. And it's definitely NOT a cruiser. It's a STANDARD!

I_FLY_LOW

04-21-2009, 08:38 AM

i like it. And it's definitely not a cruiser. It's a standard!

+1...

mattc

04-21-2009, 08:52 AM

I like it. And it's definitely NOT a cruiser. It's a STANDARD!

THANK YOU, Bill and Phil. Talk some sense into that guy Brady, will ya?? :Tazer1:

mattc

04-21-2009, 11:13 AM

Had a pretty good reality check this morning- Was rolling up to a red light and the bike died. Ok, it's still cold, push the button.... nothing. Pushed it up on the sidewalk and it acts like the key is off. I eventually jiggle enough wires to make it come back to life. Briskly rode back to Mom's carport, and I'll be tearing it all down Thursday to inspect all electricals and fix as necessary.

BradyM

04-21-2009, 11:19 AM

Electrical gremlins are the worst. I'm never 100% sure I get them all. There's always that chance in the back of my mind that its gonna bite me again. I deal with electrical stuff at work, PITA. Good Luck.

Redbird

04-21-2009, 05:45 PM

Yea, I HATE electrical gremlins too. Shifty little bastards!

And +1 on the "Standard". Anyone else remember calling them UJM's (Universal Japanese Motorcycles)?

allanj255

04-21-2009, 06:05 PM

Cool :1stplace:
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff268/allanj255/2badges08.jpg

mattc

04-21-2009, 10:10 PM

Cool :1stplace:
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff268/allanj255/2badges08.jpg

I love 'em! That's a cool site too. :bow2:

+1 to UJM's, not that I'm "old enough to remember" but I am in the know. :)

mattc

04-23-2009, 09:41 AM

Here is a list of all the parts I've bought to make this thing serviceable:
Installed:
Battery
Fuel petcock
4 carb rebuild kits
Front brake m/c rebuild kit (using SV650 m/c for now)

On order:
Tires and tubes
Ignition switch base
Fork oil seals
Spark plugs
Air filter
Oil filter

I think I'm going to need coils, as the bike cuts out after about 7k RPM, and it's kind of a known issue with these old bikes that the coils go bad when they get this old.

teethandnails

04-24-2009, 09:10 AM

I loves it. CB750 for teh win!

Redbird

04-24-2009, 08:54 PM

Here is a list of all the parts I've bought to make this thing serviceable...

Oddly enough, that's very close to the same shopping list for my DS7 :)

mattc

04-24-2009, 09:14 PM

Yea- those damn old things are money pits, huh?

I got a tip today from a customer to bring my tank to a radiator shop- they'll clean it with acid to remove all of the rust and coat it with something. He said it worked great for him. I'm about ready to give up on JB weld.

mattc

04-30-2009, 10:07 AM

Ok, still no real progress on the tank. The radiator shop wouldn't touch it due to the coating on the inside, plus he said it's just too bad to fix.

I ordered a tank from a K model bike from ebay a few minutes ago. $35. We'll hope it fits, it looks pretty decent.

mattc

04-30-2009, 04:22 PM

Installed the new tires and air filter just a few minutes ago.

Also, I figured out the problem was the main fuse- it had been replaced by a round style fuse with a plastic holder. The plastic had melted and caused a poor connection. Replaced it with a $3 part from Danger Zone.

See you fine folks tonight at Acme.

mattc

05-03-2009, 10:53 PM

Here's a much more original example of my bike:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=90174&stc=1&d=1162085522

mattc

05-09-2009, 08:05 PM

Here's what the tank was doing last Thursday... :fireangry:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/cbtankpiss.jpg

Redbird

05-10-2009, 12:37 AM

When is the "new" tank supposed to be delivered?

sk8rlee

05-10-2009, 12:40 AM

I think I'm going to need coils, as the bike cuts out after about 7k RPM, and it's kind of a known issue with these old bikes that the coils go bad when they get this old.

I had ignition problems with mine too but the guy fixing it (b/c I don't know shit about these things) said the coils were good but one of the CDI boxes was bad and had to be replaced, a $125 part, glad I only needed one. That, and a good cleaning of the carbs, and it runs like a champ now....or so he says, I haven't picked it up yet.

I love mine and the fact that so much of it is still original but I'm really diggin' the look you got going on, looks more "usable" than mine if ya know what I mean. Good luck with it and thanks for the tip on the electricals, I'm going to have to check that on mine as I seem to have a little gremlin pop up from time to time.

mattc

05-10-2009, 08:42 AM

Redbird- the new tank showed up last friday, and it was from an F model. Too long and narrow to use :nopity:

sk8rlee- my little gremlin had to do with a rigged main fuse, I rigged it a little better and haven't had a glitch since. I replaced the coils Friday, but since the tank is not useable I haven't been able to see if that fixed the high rpm problem. I adjusted the timing, though and that helped a lot. Let me know how your bike does when you get it back!

sk8rlee

05-10-2009, 09:34 AM

Ahhh, ok, mine was a running problem, it wouldn't start and IF it did it wouldn't stay running, 2 of the cylinders weren't firing, changed that box and its ok now, no rpm issues.

mattc

05-10-2009, 05:57 PM

Word.

When I get a useable tank, Redbird gets his 2-smoker streetable, and you get your back, we'll have to make a DSRL vintage ride.

Klantz

05-11-2009, 05:47 PM

Word.

When I get a useable tank, Redbird gets his 2-smoker streetable, and you get your back, we'll have to make a DSRL vintage ride.

can I be in too??? BTW Matt I would go to the RV shop and try that gas tank repair kit, for $12 it's worth a shot.

mattc

05-11-2009, 07:03 PM

can I be in too??? BTW Matt I would go to the RV shop and try that gas tank repair kit, for $12 it's worth a shot.

I think I'm going tomorrow. What's the name of the shop? The only issue is that there are about 50 small holes that will need to be fixed.

sk8rlee

05-12-2009, 11:09 AM

Word.

When I get a useable tank, Redbird gets his 2-smoker streetable, and you get your back, we'll have to make a DSRL vintage ride.

Vintage ride sounds good to me. I picked up the bike Sunday night, took it for a ride today and.......hooooly crap......only rode for about 20 miles, just to make sure it ran right but what a ride!!!!! Still need to get the registration back, left it with him in case he need to test ride and forgot to get it when I picked up the bike. Get something going on a weekend and I'm all for it.

Klantz

05-12-2009, 08:02 PM

I think I'm going tomorrow. What's the name of the shop? The only issue is that there are about 50 small holes that will need to be fixed.

The shop is called the RV shop it's on choctaw near my house. I'm sure that other shops have it as well. The patch would be big enough to cover a bunch of small holes no problem, just cut up the fiberglass and use the resin as directed. If you have any questions, call.

mattc

05-12-2009, 10:03 PM

The shop is called the RV shop it's on choctaw near my house. I'm sure that other shops have it as well. The patch would be big enough to cover a bunch of small holes no problem, just cut up the fiberglass and use the resin as directed. If you have any questions, call.

That sounds like the ticket. Thanks man, maybe I can get this thing back on the road soon after the NC trip.

sk8rlee- I'll be up for a good Saturday ride later this summer after I get the tank issue sorted out.

Klantz

06-10-2009, 06:24 PM

Coffee12

mattc

06-10-2009, 09:39 PM

New tank arrived at Rad's today. Will pick it up in the morning, and ride to work if I have enough time to put it on. If this tank works, she'll be done.

mattc

06-11-2009, 10:45 AM

New tank is from a K model, not an L like the guy in Illinois claimed. It is also in much worse shape than claimed. The real problem is, my petcock does not fit the K tank. Trying to work something out between me, Rad's, and the seller at the moment. Good to know that the K tank will fit my bike, however.. What a clusterfuck.....

I_FLY_LOW

06-11-2009, 10:51 AM

damn man, can a brotha get a break??
Hope you can get something worked out!

mattc

06-15-2009, 11:52 AM

Ok, "new" tank is on. Rad's hooked me up with a new petcock that works with this tank. Going for a spin to fill it all the way up with gas. I'd like to say that although Rad's doesn't have the best reputation about some things, Phil and Robert have been very helpful throughout this whole ordeal.

Redbird

06-15-2009, 03:23 PM

Fresh Pics?

mattc

06-27-2009, 12:43 PM

No fresh pics... however she is firing on all cylinders all the way to redline now. It was a wiring problem between the pick up coils and the spark units. Now for a nice test ride.

Pictures will be coming soon, however it is now uglier due to a brown tank.

Fitty

06-27-2009, 01:23 PM

she is firing on all cylinders all the way to redline now.
Good news.

Klantz

06-27-2009, 05:43 PM

schweet!

mattc

07-05-2009, 09:13 AM

Sorry for the delay in pictures... I hadn't touched my camera since May. Here are a few of the Classic Bitch 750 this morning.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P7050021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P7050022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P7050027.jpg

Fitty

07-05-2009, 12:12 PM

Lookin' good. So, did you get new mufflers? I don't see any pennies on there. :D

mattc

07-05-2009, 06:40 PM

Thanks! Yea That's an exhaust from an F model. It took a bit of "persuasion" to fit, but the bike is nice and quiet now.

LAYNFRM

07-05-2009, 09:09 PM

looks good. are you planning on doing a rear fender delete? that thing is HUGE

Fitty

07-05-2009, 09:13 PM

looks good. are you planning on doing a rear fender delete? that thing is HUGE
NOOOOOOOOOOO! Fender stays!

Save-the-Manatee

07-05-2009, 10:05 PM

Nice job. I had a early 80's CB back in my hay-day.

mattc

07-05-2009, 10:11 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOO! Fender stays!

Word! Fender stays, it's what makes the bike!

Thanks, Manatee.

She sure is smooooth with the new chain! Saw 120 this morning... but shhhhh don't tell anyone.

mattc

08-04-2009, 01:43 PM

Well, on returning from Texas, she started spewing oil from the shift shaft seal.

Got the part in, and fixed it this morning. The old seal had apparently returned to its rock hard, right out of the earth, carbon form.WTF It had almost zero properties of rubber anymore...

She started right up after sitting for about 4 weeks! I'm impressed. :1stplace:

jallen

08-12-2009, 11:06 PM

:1stplace: This thread rocks! Of course I am biased- Just last month I got this little baby:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3743114174_0c3800c54e.jpg

More here at this set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonhide/sets/72157621867755046/

I paid just $1,000 for this. The previous owner got it last Jan. 2008 and has all receipts from a bike shop amounting to about $1,800 to get the bike perfect... I guess he needed fast cash and I came along..... Wiggle

It runs PERFECT... I feel a little guilty now reading all your hard work you put into your awesome bike... I just paid cash, and rode it home (well, my brother did... I was a noob, this is my first street bike! 100 mile ride!), and have put in about 800 miles on it in just a month...

You OWN your bike though.. It has your blood and sweat all over it... I will own my bike though, soon.. I have plans for it. No worries, I'm not gonna chop it.. just make it even better! :)

From your RR- what saddle bags do you have on yours? I'm looking to replace my buttugly home-made rack and luggage.

sk8rlee

08-13-2009, 12:31 AM

jallen

08-13-2009, 09:33 AM

Haha, looks like our numbers are growing, pretty soon we'll have enough for a strictly CB750L ride.

Hell yeah! That sure would be something :)

Got her running good again and when I get home in a week I'll be picking her up with a new pair of shoes!! Finally reliable enough AND safe enough to ride!!

Kick Ass12

mattc

08-13-2009, 09:50 AM

jallen- The bags are Hondaline brand... My mom's friend gave them to me. They're waterproof, and work great, but I have no idea where to get them.

Good find BTW, I have way more than $1000 in mine, and it's not NEARLY as nice as yours!

scootertrash

08-13-2009, 10:08 AM

Matt, it's looking good! I like these older bikes, how many miles you put on yours so far Matt?

mattc

08-13-2009, 10:24 AM

A little over 3,000 since I've got it going. 2k of that was the Tejas trip.

scootertrash

08-13-2009, 10:36 AM

I remember by brothers 750, and that thing was comfortable to ride. I am getting the itch to find an old bike and restore it. Thanks Matt and Redbird! lol

mattc

08-13-2009, 11:36 AM

I remember by brothers 750, and that thing was comfortable to ride. I am getting the itch to find an old bike and restore it. Thanks Matt and Redbird! lol

I may have to off this one in the near future. It's a solid platform for a good restoration...

scootertrash

08-13-2009, 01:52 PM

I may have to off this one in the near future. It's a solid platform for a good restoration...

Keep me in mind if you do, hate to see you thin the herd but know how it can be at times.

sk8rlee

08-13-2009, 02:36 PM

I remember by brothers 750, and that thing was comfortable to ride. I am getting the itch to find an old bike and restore it. Thanks Matt and Redbird! lol

I have to agree with this statement, I haven't ridden mine as much as I've ridden the Wee but the CB is quite a bit more comfortable for me than the Wee.

jallen

08-13-2009, 07:03 PM

sk8rlee

08-13-2009, 08:05 PM

sk8rlee- I'm seriously curious about how you find the CB more comfortable? I have been thinking of getting a wee.. Never rode one. I'm 6'2" with 33 inch inseam @ 225 lbs.. I think with my weight pushing down the bike and my inseam, I could maybe flatfoot those things.. lol

Is the wee a bit too crouched up? I love my CB- the only thing I MAY want to change is a little more room for my legs.. the pegs lower, or the seat higher.. something. Otherwise it IS very comfortable!

Oh, there's definitely more "leg room" on the Wee, I'm 5'11"/6' with about 33" inseam, I can stand flat footed straddling the Wee and have an inch or so between the seat and my crotch and there's a greater distance between the seat and pegs so you knees aren't bent quite as much as on the CB. What makes the CB more comfortable for me is the seat itself and the posture I find myself in. On the Wee I almost feel like I'm reaching for the bars, either that or I'm slightly slouched over the tank, and I end up with sore shoulders and upper back if i ride too long. (side effects of my whiplash, I guess?) I know I can get risers or new bars or whatever but I'd hate to spend tons of money on one thing after another to find the right product or maybe not finding it at all. A lot of people don't seem to like the factory seat, they say it's not firm enough, but it's fine for me. After reading SEVERAL seat comparisons, the heavier guys seem to like the gel seat a lot more than the factory seat. I bought one and it didn't work for me, too stiff, like getting off the couch to sit on the floor, so I've come to the conclusion that it probably has something to do with my weight, I'm sitting at a feather-like 145lbs with no a** to speak of, so the CB seat being softer is more comfortable for me.

I'm sure I could come up with more comparisons if I keep writing long enough but I think I'll stop for now. If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

jallen

08-14-2009, 09:05 AM

I'm sure I could come up with more comparisons if I keep writing long enough but I think I'll stop for now. If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

This is a perfect summary, and tells me everything I wondered about :) Hard to beat a retro 70s plush couch with a modern plastic chair... :rotfl:

Thank you for the tidy write-up!

jallen

08-14-2009, 09:24 AM

BTW MattC- sorry for the hijack! Back to YOUR CB750L !!

mattc

08-14-2009, 08:38 PM

No problem... I find the CB seat and position pretty comfy. I put some shorter and more sporty bars on it (thanks Redbird!) and that gave me a little forward lean into the wind for highway speeds. The strangest thing for me is to have my legs spread so far apart. Most of my time has been on dirt bikes and sport v-twins, and this thing is twice as wide!

Redbird

08-15-2009, 10:09 AM

The strangest thing for me is to have my legs spread so far apart.

But I thought you were Catholic? :Tazer1:

BradyM

08-15-2009, 10:27 AM

But I thought you were Catholic? :Tazer1:

http://www.thescubasite.com/smile/animated/anim_17.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com) ROFL

mattc

08-15-2009, 08:59 PM

But I thought you were Catholic? :Tazer1:

Hahahaha.... Yes, however, I am not a FEMALE Catholic! :bananahump:Bobies

I_FLY_LOW

08-16-2009, 02:04 PM

that's what he meant, alter boy... lol j/k...

mattc

08-17-2009, 12:33 PM

It's for sale, if anyone is interested in an old beater!

mattc

08-18-2009, 10:52 PM

Well, not for sale anymore.... She has developed a nice racket from the valvetrain at idle. I'll be taking it apart to check out the problem, when I get some time. Freaking old junk! :fireangry:

mattc

11-19-2009, 01:25 PM

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8040
For sale!

Swampy

12-06-2009, 07:28 PM

Clubman bars and bar end mirrors installed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/4526cc71.jpg

also mocked up the solo seat (cardboard and tape)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/0315ae47.jpg

The thread lives on.

Swampy

12-09-2009, 11:02 PM

Did some bondoing this weekend.. I will try to get it finished out and slap a coat of paint on it before this weekend... I have a coat of paint and about 3 coats of clear on the side covers ... They look pretty good.. Im going with a kinda medium green...
Fixed the dents and filled in the divets where the Honda emblem used to be...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0282.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0283.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0284.jpg

This is the color on the side covers , before I put the clear on it... (I am debating adding some pearl to the clear when I do the final coat...)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0287.jpg

mattc

12-09-2009, 11:45 PM

Nice! Glad to see she's getting some lovin'!

Juice

12-10-2009, 08:19 AM

Looking good Carl!!!!!!

Swampy

12-10-2009, 08:23 AM

Thanks. I'll post a few more when I get the primer scuffed and a cost of paint on.

I'm not very good at body work but I'm kinda proud of how good I'm doing.
When I close my eyes and run my hand over the tank it's pretty smooth.

littlematt

12-10-2009, 02:27 PM

man, that thing is coming along nicely

I_FLY_LOW

12-10-2009, 04:20 PM

Juice, maybe you could pinch off Carl's recent posts, since his acquisition, and give him credit...
"Carl's 1979 CB750L thread" instead...
No biggie.. just sayin...

Fitty

12-10-2009, 08:11 PM

Lookin' good Swampy. Looking foward to more updates.

Swampy

12-10-2009, 09:11 PM

I am gonna work on it some more this weekend.. And Lance is coming to pick up the seat pan to start the fiberglass work.. Hoping to get all the body painting done before the end of the weekend and start on cleaning the engine up...

Also bought a set of spoke rims off of CB750 website , they should be here soon...

I am having alot of fun with this project...

bigtattoo79

12-10-2009, 09:37 PM

Swampy

12-10-2009, 10:11 PM

Yup.. Its a smidge over 4" wide.. It will fit just fine....

bigtattoo79

12-10-2009, 11:04 PM

Yup.. Its a smidge over 4" wide.. It will fit just fine....

Good deal.

Redbird

12-12-2009, 10:18 AM

I am having alot of fun with this project...

Cool12 Wiggle

The spokers are gonna look killer too :D

Sometime in the spring I'm going to try and put together a "Classic Bike Night" for bikes 20 years old and older. Probably once a month. I'll keep ya posted ;)

Swampy

12-12-2009, 10:47 AM

That would be awesome... I will certainly try to make it...

I am hoping to have the spokes before christmas...

Swampy

12-12-2009, 06:41 PM

I got the cam tensioner on the B cam to work properly today.. (replaced the bolt with a new allen head and put on a new o ring.. Cam chains are both tight now. But I have the valve cover off so I cant start it to see if the rattle is gone..

This is the tank with primer...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0305.jpg

The tank in the green I am going with..(for now)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0307.jpg

The cluch and stator cover Semi flat black
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0310.jpg

The lower forks are Semi Flat black as well..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0311.jpg

Also painted the starter cover and the Crank cover and the Valve cover with Semi Flat black.. But didnt get the picture...

Lance came by and picked up the seat pan to start the fiberglass work .. I am now shopping for Blinkers , I have to buy the brake light and license plate lights Fab up a license plate mount, Get the spokes mounted and Valve cover gasket , cover bolts and Tach gasket.... Ummmmm... This list is getting long... LOL..

I will get a picture with the tank installed and the engine put back together as soon as I get the valve cover gasket and other assorted gaskets in....

Swampy

12-13-2009, 07:52 PM

Changed my mind about color...
Decided on a royal blue with a heavy flake....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0319.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0324.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0325.jpg

Swampy

12-13-2009, 08:02 PM

One more so you can see the license plate better....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0326.jpg

mattc

12-13-2009, 11:04 PM

I do like the blue. I'm a dull color sort of guy, so I'd have never done it, but I'm glad you did!

bigtattoo79

12-13-2009, 11:24 PM

Looks damm good. You didnt stop this weekend did you?

Swampy

12-13-2009, 11:24 PM

I had it flat dark earth (green) but my daughter kept telling me she didnt like the camo bike... then I decided I didnt really want a camo bike either, So I let her pick out the color.. She picked 5 colors before there was one we both agreed on...

I am going to put a ralley flag stripe down the center of the tank...like this ...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/tankdecal.jpg

Swampy

12-13-2009, 11:27 PM

Looks damm good. You didnt stop this weekend did you?

Nah.. I dont let a little water stop me... LOL..

My garage was dry by morning.. I told my wife I am going to do something about the flooding... Maybe pour about 4" of concrete in there....
Then I would have a better floor and It would stop the water from coming in...

I_FLY_LOW

12-13-2009, 11:32 PM

I LIKE that! nice decision!

bigtattoo79

12-13-2009, 11:50 PM

Nah.. I dont let a little water stop me... LOL..

My garage was dry by morning.. I told my wife I am going to do something about the flooding... Maybe pour about 4" of concrete in there....
Then I would have a better floor and It would stop the water from coming in...

Dude I was about to call you for a boat to get back to hwy 90.

Swampy

12-14-2009, 12:07 AM

Its supposed to drop 6 more inches on us tommorow... It flooded my yard very bad yesterday.. And that was only about 4 inches....

Hopefully it wont rain....

allanj255

12-14-2009, 07:00 AM

Project looking great

Swampy

12-14-2009, 08:14 AM

allanj255

12-14-2009, 08:19 AM

Thanks bro. I was talking to my wife about bringing ir next time we go to England so I can drive it around. Maybe even ride it to Ace Cafe.

There are alot of cool roads in the Midlands if I can pull it off.
Your more than welcome to ride her up to Northumberland - thats where the secret roads are - just don't tell anyone :shady:

Swampy

12-14-2009, 08:24 AM

I'd love to. I really don't need to spend any more time with her family. That's not why I go on vacation. LOL

mattc

12-14-2009, 10:57 AM

Has the sound subdued since you fixed the stuff with the cam chains?

Swampy

12-14-2009, 11:37 AM

Haven't run it cause the Tank is off and the valve cover has been on my bench.

I have just been sitting the tank on for pics. I am wet sanding and buffing today and then I'll put it together and fire it up. My rims are on the way and I am deciding between a mac 4 into 1 and a Kerker 4into 1. Both are used from CB forum.

I plan on running it this week to see about the rattle. But the chains are nice and snug now.

Redbird

12-14-2009, 04:13 PM

I never cared for the look of the Mac Headers. Probably the megaphone muffler.

I had a Kerker on my 900F that I put the "competition baffle" in. That thing sounded evil... low growl at idle, but would just scream in the upper RPM's :D

The bike's looking good Swampy :respect:

2Evil4U

12-14-2009, 05:21 PM

Looking great. I do like the blue.

Swampy

12-14-2009, 07:45 PM

I am leaning more toward the Kerker...

Thanks... I decided that I am going to put one more coat of clear on it tomorrow evening...

Juice

12-14-2009, 08:24 PM

Awesome job Carl. I can't want to see it when its complete!!!!

bigtattoo79

12-14-2009, 08:27 PM

Any word on the pipe? I see you changed up the plate mount (looks good).

Swampy

12-14-2009, 08:33 PM

Matt... I put the valve cover on it and started it up... It seems to be gone.. I didnt let it run long cause its still leaking oil from the old valve cover gasket..

So I will put on a new valve cover gasket and run it for a while to make sure...

I am arranging shipping for the Kerker via Email right now...

Just for the record.. here is a picture of the Mac.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/6264m4c_20.jpg

And this is the Kerker...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/82BlueCB900003-1.jpg

Edit... Thanks Juice... I just read someplace that I am supposed to paint the second coat of clear within an hour or wait 48 hours... So .. I guess I will wet sand and prep tomorrow after work and put the last coat of clear on it Weds after work...

I have some clear that is mixed with blue and silver pearl that I am seriously thinking about using .. But there is so much color flop with the metal flake thats in it.. I may not bother...

Lance.. I bought a used Kerker from CB forum ...
I used the pieces that I showed you to make the License plate mount... I ran a wire for the license plate light..

And I took the shocks apart and painted the tube itself black and the spring red... I am trying to find red checkerboard stripe for the center of the tank and the rear cowl...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0331.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0332.jpg

Oh I welded the ends of the tube closed also...

Rocky

12-14-2009, 08:34 PM

Looking good Swamp man!

Redbird

12-14-2009, 09:20 PM

Hmmm, that's not the Kerker I was thinking of.
I still like it better than the Mac though.

The Kerker I had looked like this one...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/Ratfink13/0616071619.jpg

Swampy

12-14-2009, 09:28 PM

yeah.. That one looks really cool... This one sounds pretty sweet though...

This is with No baffle...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op_lvG_5lRs

mattc

12-14-2009, 09:53 PM

Redbird- that CB you posted is sweet!!!

I sure hope you got that noise knocked out Swampy.

Swampy

12-16-2009, 07:51 PM

Just a quick update....

When I got it....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/mattc522/P7050021.jpg

What it looks like now...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0326.jpg

I started taping it off today and drawing out the checkerboard pattern on the tank.. I decided I would paint it on instead of buying vinyl graphics... I am trying to do this as cheaply as possible...

At least til I buy tires... Im actually looking at Michelin Anakees
http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/images/anakee.jpg

I will post up some pics when I get the stencil completely worked out and the checker sections cut out...

By the way.. Here are pics of the shocks now that they are painted.. (I dont think I put this pic up yet..)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0331.jpg

ONE LOVE

12-19-2009, 04:24 PM

Nice job Mate! I love those old CB's

Swampy

12-20-2009, 09:59 PM

Thanks...

I Took the factory speedo/tach assembly off today and ordered one of these..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/mini_speedo-525x478.jpg

and I am thinking about taking the headlight off and replacing it with something like this..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/Dominatorblack.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/276286432.jpg

Have not made up my mind yet.. I am going to take off the headlight and see how they look.. If I dont like them I will put the headlight back on...

I think it will be cool to match my brake light.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/TL_GJ_023_2M_MAIN.jpg

But I will wait til I see the headlights to pass judgement....

Also.... I got the spoke rims in today.. But the rear is an 18 .. So that makes the Anakee's out of the question...

Now Im looking at .Duro HF 918's

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s257/nscb/bt39ss.jpg

2Dogs

12-20-2009, 10:25 PM

Info or clicky for speedo, please.

Swampy

12-20-2009, 11:15 PM

Its from Bikers Choice..

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=49%2D0291

Cycle Exchange also has one thats cool.. But no indicators.....

http://www.cyclexchange.net/Honda%20Page.htm

Redbird

12-21-2009, 05:02 PM

Just my .02
Keep the single round headlight.

I_FLY_LOW

12-22-2009, 03:23 PM

What about the buell dual headlight assembly?

Swampy

12-22-2009, 05:55 PM

I've been reading that the alternator ( stator) is not strong enough to power two headlights. I gotta figure that out.

2Evil4U

12-22-2009, 06:43 PM

Stock, the Buell lights only come on one at a time. Right for Low and Left for high. They're 55W each if that information helps any.

bigtattoo79

12-22-2009, 07:12 PM

I've been reading that the alternator ( stator) is not strong enough to power two headlights. I gotta figure that out.

Swamp I forgot to look for that buell healight I told you about sunday. I will get on it.

PS Your right I need to cut the top down lol.

Swampy

12-22-2009, 08:01 PM

Stock, the Buell lights only come on one at a time. Right for Low and Left for high. They're 55W each if that information helps any.

I did a little research and according to the guys at CB750c.com the alt won't power both for long. And I would want them both on.

That's just how I roll. Lol.

No sweat Lance it's in your hands.

Swampy

01-01-2010, 04:58 PM

Here is a pic of the new front Spoker.. .The rear tire will be here Monday.. Ill mount it up then..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0443.jpg

Oil pan and filter housing ... Hit with some hi temp black....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0442.jpg

Decided on a different speedo than the one I posted earlier...(It was backordered)
This one is a little smaller and didnt have the indicator lights.. So I drilled out the headlight housing and mounted some radio shak LED indicators in the headlight...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0441.jpg

And last but not least... I read around on the CB750 forum... And apparently loose starter clutch bolts make a pretty bad rattle noise that goes away above idle..(sound Familiar?)
So I pop off the stator cover and the bolts where so loose I could turn them by hand..
A few drops of locktite each and tighten them up.. I think I am good to go now...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0440.jpg

I also pulled the oil pan to make sure that the hydrolic tensioner was getting enough pressure.. It is clean now and pretty sure its working correctly...

I am pretty sure the rattle will be gone.. Ill let you know for sure as soon as Its finished and fired up....

derf

01-01-2010, 06:26 PM

I think I still have the Acerbis headlight MCInfantry gave me. I was going to give it to Manimal but he's selling his bike now.
You want it? I can go look for it.

I also have a small dual 4" headlight from some kind of Honda ATV that might work, if you want to try it.
Like this one:
http://i.ebayimg.com/17/!BiLoIFQB2k~$(KGrHqUOKkMEsn4YTfigBLNjD34,D!~~_12.J PG

Swampy

01-01-2010, 06:37 PM

Hell yeah.. Ill take it... Thats actually a good option... And now that I have the stator off Im thinking about doing some kind of upgrade.. (Checking to see if a Wing stator will fit..)

derf

01-01-2010, 06:41 PM

I have wire if you want to re-wind or wind up a better stator.

Swampy

01-01-2010, 07:04 PM

I dont know how to do that...

bigtattoo79

01-01-2010, 07:52 PM

I dont know how to do that...

Yea but it would be some cool shit to learn.

derf

01-01-2010, 07:55 PM

I dont know how to do that...

Some can be improved. Some it is easier just to replace.
It depends on what your original stator looks like.

bigtattoo79

01-01-2010, 09:23 PM

Some can be improved. Some it is easier just to replace.
It depends on what your original stator looks like.

Derf Have you done them before? If so how did you learn?

I dont know if I would just try it but it would be cool to know.

Redbird

01-02-2010, 09:48 AM

...mounted some radio shak LED indicators in the headlight...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0441.jpg

Hmmm, that looks familiar :D

The spoker looks awsome! Are the spokes black also?

derf

01-02-2010, 10:30 AM

Derf Have you done them before? If so how did you learn?

I dont know if I would just try it but it would be cool to know.

I did one. There are online guides for doing it.

Swampy

01-02-2010, 12:56 PM

Yes everything is black.. Hubs rim and spokes...

Lance (Big Tattoo) came over and we dry fitted the seat... It looks awesome.. I took a picture or two.. Ill post them up later...

Swampy

01-02-2010, 07:56 PM

not a very good picture.. .but It looks awesome in real life...

Thanks Lance....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0445.jpg

Giving some thought to this.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0439.jpg

OK... Im only teasing... im not puting that on my bike.....

2Dogs

01-02-2010, 08:35 PM

You are right that is not a very good shot of Lance's ass but Swampy if you like it in real life, I'm sure the rest of us won't come down on you for it.

bigtattoo79

01-02-2010, 08:38 PM

Leave my ass outta this. I WILL drop a few lbs in 2010 wait I told myself that in 2009 also.

2Dogs

01-02-2010, 08:49 PM

Leave my ass outta this. I WILL drop a few lbs in 2010 wait I told myself that in 2009 also.

Sorry. Swampy done has your ass involved.

Moderators, Please keep an a close watch on this thread. It may have to be moved to the Jungle.
It may soon be NSFW.

Redbird

01-03-2010, 11:07 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0445.jpg

The cafe seat looks pretty good. Can't wait to see it finished.

I spy a rear spoker in the background!

Swampy

01-03-2010, 11:25 AM

Good eye redbird... The rear tire should be here on Monday.. I will promptly mount it up and get it on the bike...
I ended up ordering a Duro because the rear spoker I found was an 18 and my options where kind of limited...

No sweat though cause the Duro is a nice looking tire...

Also the Kerker Exhaust I was looking at was in Canada.. Shipping is crazy from there..

So I found a Vance and Hines yesterday and payed for it last night.. I should be shipped tomorrow... LOL..
I got tired of waiting and just jumped....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/82BlueCB900parts3009.jpg

Juice

01-03-2010, 11:56 AM

How does on know that is Lance's ass?
You are right that is not a very good shot of Lance's ass but Swampy if you like it in real life, I'm sure the rest of us won't come down on you for it.

2Dogs

01-03-2010, 02:06 PM

How does on know that is Lance's ass?
Swampy said so. He took the pic.

Swampy

01-03-2010, 07:14 PM

Did I????? Me thinks he doth protest to much.....

LOL...

Swampy

01-07-2010, 07:55 PM

I got the new tires and rims on and pulled it out for another picture today..(Sorry I didnt get better pics.. It was raining and almost dark....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0468-1.jpg
Still waiting for exhaust and havent had time to finish up the wiring for the indicator lights..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0469.jpg
There is a guy on CB750.com that has shorter front forks for sale... I am contemplating buying them... They will go very well with the shorter rear shocks I found...
But I want to get the V&H pipes mounted first to make sure that I will have room to lower it without scraping the ground... LOL..
Not rushing you Lance... I still dont have the gasket for the side cover or the new valve cover bolt seals... Alos .. I have to go to the vinyl shop tomorrow to get the Checkered stripes made...

In case I have trouble ... Anyone know anyone that makes diecut vinyl stuff??

Edit... Also took off the center stand.. trying to shave off some weight...

I_FLY_LOW

01-07-2010, 08:01 PM

You can find some decal sheets at the hobby shop, (Hobby Hutt) iirc, that have a checkerboard pattern on them.
I think Monokote makes them.
They should be flexible to handle some compound curves.
They're used on R/C airplanes, but are fuelproof, and stick well.

Redbird

01-08-2010, 06:21 PM

The spokers look awsome! About the forks... do you have room to lower them in the triples? Or do the clubman bars get in the way?

Swampy

01-08-2010, 07:41 PM

I could lower them about 1/8" LOL.. No room at all...

Looking at a set of 78 CB750F forks.. They are supposedly 2" shorter...

Not sure yet... Still deciding...

Juice

01-08-2010, 07:46 PM

Looking good carl.
I got the new tires and rims on and pulled it out for another picture today..(Sorry I didnt get better pics.. It was raining and almost dark....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0468-1.jpg
Still waiting for exhaust and havent had time to finish up the wiring for the indicator lights..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0469.jpg
There is a guy on CB750.com that has shorter front forks for sale... I am contemplating buying them... They will go very well with the shorter rear shocks I found...
But I want to get the V&H pipes mounted first to make sure that I will have room to lower it without scraping the ground... LOL..
Not rushing you Lance... I still dont have the gasket for the side cover or the new valve cover bolt seals... Alos .. I have to go to the vinyl shop tomorrow to get the Checkered stripes made...

In case I have trouble ... Anyone know anyone that makes diecut vinyl stuff??

Edit... Also took off the center stand.. trying to shave off some weight...

Rocky

01-08-2010, 08:02 PM

+1 I do love the old school spokers!
The spokers look awsome! About the forks... do you have room to lower them in the triples? Or do the clubman bars get in the way?

Swampy

01-08-2010, 08:06 PM

bigtattoo79

01-08-2010, 08:17 PM

Thanks Juice.. I cant wait for the header to come in and the hear it running again...

Got some of the wiring done today.. But Its damn cold ... My 4 1000 watt shop lights heating system is not working that great...LOL..

Swampy I am gonna try real hard to get something done this weekend. The weather is kicking my ass bad. I will give you a call Sunday and give you an update.

Swampy

01-08-2010, 08:28 PM

Cool thanks bro...

DadRider

01-10-2010, 08:59 PM

Hey Swampy, it's Jeff from the south side of Harvey. The 7-fitty looks right with the real spoke rims on there.When you get the header on there, let us know, I want to come by and see how it's running. Been a long time since I heard the sound of a Kerker or JR on a 750.

Swampy

01-10-2010, 09:21 PM

Thanks Jeff... I will let you know as soon as I get that puppy in...

I gotta change my Sig picture to a spoke pic...

Swampy

01-10-2010, 09:31 PM

New pic from yesterday... Actually in focus..

(engine side cover still missing)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0483.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0480.jpg

Swampy

01-12-2010, 06:32 PM

Got the new Vance and Hines header in the other day...

I did a test fit and took a pic....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0498.jpg

Then I pulled them back off and painted them with HVT high-temp flat black..

baked it on.. (dont tell my wife... she hates it when I use the new oven..)

and then installed them..
Here you go...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/IMG_0499.jpg

Getting very close...

bigtattoo79

01-12-2010, 07:10 PM

How far off the ground are they? Can you drop the bike?

Swampy

01-12-2010, 07:35 PM

I dont know .. About 4 or so inches... I think I can lower it .. But not sure yet...

I might buy the front tubes from an older F model (they are shorter) and try them out... If its to low I can always put mine back on...

bigtattoo79

01-12-2010, 07:51 PM

Swampy

01-12-2010, 07:55 PM

LOL.. Yeah that was the plan...

Im also going to get some shock boots... I like the look of them..

http://archive.perfectduluthday.com/IMG_1194.jpg

bigtattoo79

01-12-2010, 07:59 PM

+1 on the boots.

2Evil4U

01-12-2010, 08:10 PM

Yanno, I thought it looked too high, but then seeing the red one with the fenders on and it works. Fenders and shock boots will work perfectly. I can't wait to see the finished product. (Even at this point, I can't believe that is the same bike Matt rode the 3-sisters on.)

gear maverick

01-12-2010, 11:58 PM

I have some boot covers at the store for like 20 bucks

Swampy

01-13-2010, 12:15 AM

Crap... I didnt know that.... Im coming to BR Monday, I want to talk to you about ordering a helmet for me.. Ill check them out when I come in..

mcinfantry

01-13-2010, 12:17 AM

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=AKH_R3APMS_G

Swampy

01-13-2010, 12:43 AM

Actually.. I need a new helmet for Mia...
She likes , The Icon Alliance Speed Freak..
http://www.durhamtownoutlet.com/images/Alliance_SpeedFreak_Pink.jpg
and the , HJC Arkanium
http://gpbikes.com/images/product_images/IS-16-ARKANIUM.jpg

But I am thinking about the Scorpion Crackhead or maybe the Skull bucket..

I really like the other Scorpion I had .. Vern nice helmet...

screwzer

01-13-2010, 08:52 AM

sweet project. i owned an 80 cb 750f back in the day strong motors stock. was a real beast after an 836 kit vance hines pipe and mukuni smooth bore carbs smoked 1000s all day skipping gears. the old 1,3,5 shift pattern. lol

Swampy

01-13-2010, 09:16 AM

Thanks. Yeah I had one when I was in high school and have wanted another ever since I sold it.

teethandnails

01-15-2010, 11:21 AM

I like the second helmet... low key :)

2Dogs

01-17-2010, 03:11 PM

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/sarah_benjies_cafe_racer.jpg

sk8rlee

01-18-2010, 02:18 AM

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/sarah_benjies_cafe_racer.jpg

I like that!!!! And the bike is nice too!!

Swampy, looks like it's coming along nicely. Can't wait to see the finished product.

bigtattoo79

01-24-2010, 11:45 AM

Sorry for the bad pics. Once its dry I can sand it and skim it I hope to only have to skim it twice.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k326/bigtattoo79/seatpan001.jpg
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k326/bigtattoo79/seatpan002.jpg
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k326/bigtattoo79/seatpan003.jpg

Juice

01-24-2010, 01:23 PM

Nice freaking Job Lance. That thing is going to look sick!!!

Swampy

01-24-2010, 02:31 PM

That's awesome Lance. Can't wait.

But take your time. I will wait.

bigtattoo79

01-24-2010, 02:38 PM

That's awesome Lance. Can't wait.

But take your time. I will wait.

I can take your damm hint "HURRY UP DAMMIT" LOL.
It needs to hurry up and dry so I can sand it. The skim coats go quick so once its 100% dry it wont take long.

Swampy

01-24-2010, 02:43 PM

Nah serious. No hurry.

bigtattoo79

01-25-2010, 06:37 PM

1st skim coat.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k326/bigtattoo79/carl001.jpg
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k326/bigtattoo79/carl002.jpg
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k326/bigtattoo79/carl003.jpg

Juice

01-25-2010, 08:50 PM

Freakin awesome, I can't wait to see the finished product.....
1st skim coat.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k326/bigtattoo79/carl001.jpg
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k326/bigtattoo79/carl002.jpg
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k326/bigtattoo79/carl003.jpg

Swampy

01-25-2010, 08:53 PM

Looks awesome Lance... Thanks bro..

2Dogs

01-26-2010, 04:11 PM

xxx

http://carefullyconsidered.com/imgs/mac-cycles/04.jpg

bigtattoo79

01-26-2010, 06:51 PM

Needs one more skim then block sand and get the lines straight. My damm hands are killing me lol.

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k326/bigtattoo79/theseat.jpg

Swampy

01-26-2010, 06:58 PM

Damn.. Bro that looks awesome...

bigtattoo79

01-26-2010, 07:03 PM

Damn.. Bro that looks awesome...

Damm carpal tunnel is killing me. I am not trying to hold you up buddy (I know I keep telling ya that I just feel bad).

Juice

01-26-2010, 07:04 PM

:1stplace:
Damn.. Bro that looks awesome...

Redbird

01-26-2010, 07:05 PM

That looks awesome!

Carl, looks like you'll be riding soon :D

Swampy

01-28-2010, 07:59 PM

Fired her up today... I am vey happy with how the Vance and HInes sound....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7hYhCphBEw

2Dogs

01-28-2010, 08:31 PM

Fired her up today... I am vey happy with how the Vance and HInes sound....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7hYhCphBEw

I wondered where my 550cord key ring fob went.

Swampy

01-28-2010, 08:37 PM

I made that... You want one????

I have about 5 ....

bigtattoo79

01-28-2010, 08:41 PM

I made that... You want one????

I have about 5 ....

And I asked you time and time for a pink keychain. Screw it I will just mail your seat to 2dogs and you can get it from him.

2Dogs

01-28-2010, 08:54 PM

I made that... You want one????

I have about 5 ....

Thanks but i make'em too. Handle wraps and all the good stuff. Preciate it thou bud.

Maybe we offer them up with an explaination as to why we use the cord and it's purposes for those that don't have the knowledge they should have.
Sell them to the less fortunate among us and the fee donated to the site.

2Dogs

01-28-2010, 08:57 PM

And I asked you time and time for a pink keychain. Screw it I will just mail your seat to 2dogs and you can get it from him.

I'll make you a green or black one Lance. I refuse to make one in pink.
Wait 550 cord doesn't come in pink.

Swampy

01-28-2010, 09:45 PM

And I asked you time and time for a pink keychain. Screw it I will just mail your seat to 2dogs and you can get it from him.

Ask and you shall receive... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/155104c3.jpg

Oh yeah.. it comes in Pink.. And red and I have some black and white reflective .. And the white on this one is glow in the dark..

bigtattoo79

01-28-2010, 10:03 PM

Ask and you shall receive... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/155104c3.jpg

Oh yeah.. it comes in Pink.. And red and I have some black and white reflective .. And the white on this one is glow in the dark..

The wife has been wanting another one so dont get rid of that one because I told the wife you made her one. Also I had one in green and black and lsot it can you or 2 dogs make one in green and black 2 tone?

Swampy

01-28-2010, 10:06 PM

Consider it done.

bigtattoo79

01-28-2010, 10:14 PM

Consider it done.

Thanks a lot.

2Dogs

01-28-2010, 10:23 PM

Ask and you shall receive... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/swampboy/155104c3.jpg

Oh yeah.. it comes in Pink.. And red and I have some black and white reflective .. And the white on this one is glow in the dark..

It's fake! What company would make macho cord in pink?

Shame on you Swampy for having anything other than OD, black, tan or some other muted color of paracord.

You are hererby repremaned.