Originally Posted by Turbo Punk (Post 477526)

I may be picking up this Honda CB750 Cafe project tomorrow.

Originally Posted by V8Transporter (Post 477622)

Hey Triple B! I must have finally cleaned my glasses and can finally see through the X. :blink:Your bike looks sweet. That tank a one-off?:clapping:

Originally Posted by max16v (Post 477620)

Kick ass! Let us know how it goes. Looks like I'm picking it up tomorrow. He wanted to fix a couple things before I took it.

What year is it? It's a '78.

I like anything '76 and older - the single OHC bikes as parts are an abundance and they are easy to work on/fix/tinker/modify...etc.

I still have my '73 CB cafe bike that I'll probably be selling after my Enfield is registered. If you need any help with CB specific stuff I can definitely help you out. I'll probably be needing a lot of help but I plan on going slow and taking my time.

My .02 - keep it old school, simple, clean. There are really cool bikes made by Benji and Carpy, but way to flashy for my blood. Simple is the way I plan on going. Nothing expensive here.

The forks are 35mm and clip ons can be found for around $50 bucks on ebay. I'm kind of leaning towards "Clubman" bars.

Strip the bike of blinkers and screw the electric start...those are for pussies. :funny: Why do you need an electric start for something that has a kick start?:Idunno: :wink:

A word of advice with the electrical: get a set of coils from a super sport (79 and up) I could have sworn he said this was a supersport. I believe it's an "F" model, we checked the vin tag? That's why it came with the mag wheels and double disc brakes up front. that have replaceable plug wires/ends and give a super HOT spark every time. They have a different ohm resistance and will wear the points faster but points are an easy adjustment!
Always, not matter the cost, get Honda factory points, condensors...etc . I've spent loads on electrical parts that don't ever work, even though they are Japanese (Daiitchi...etc) Thanks for the info. :smile::thumbsup:

If you want to go with spoke wheels, try lacing them to 18" as the CB is a super tall bike. I have 19" and no short person dare attempt sitting on it without the chance of falling over. I'm going to keep the mags for now. I may eventually paint them black unless I can score some nice spoked ones later. I want to keep this as low budget as possible.

Shit, this was more like my .04!

I'm thinking of changing the tank as well. I really don't care for the one that's on there. I've found a fw on ebay that I like but need to find out if they will fit. Is there anything I should look for or take into consideration?

One major question... Is the oil filter cover held on with a bolt or a stud? The previous owner to the guy I'm getting it from welded the nut on. don't know why? Looks like I'll have to do some carefull grinding and then some Quality repair.

Recent-ish pic of my CB. Nice friggin bike!!:bow:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...g?t=1283028731

Originally Posted by fungus (Post 477890)

Uh oh, is the starter integrated into something else? (Like the generator/alternator on ACVW's; it's the pully/bearing assembly for the fan.) I was planning to bypass it, but I thought it was just an external starter motor I could hog out a blockoff plate for...

Tried searching for a starter delete kit, but I couldn't find one.

Originally Posted by max16v (Post 477927)

Damn. I got it wrong. Cycle X sells a new charging system ($449) that eliminates the starter with a plug and a seal. I'm sure if you wanted to eliminate the starter, give them a call to see if it can be done easily and reliably with the block off parts for the starter that they already have.

Originally Posted by ThrasherBill (Post 478142)

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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2..._3299994_n.jpg

Originally Posted by max16v (Post 478234)

I've always wanted to get rid of my starter cause 1) I kick and 2) like you said, it's HEAVY.

Not sure what you mean by an oil tank as CBs have one off the side of the bike under the cover. The battery would need relocating , which would be better closer to the ground for center-of-gravity purposes.

Cycle X mentions "block off plates" and seals when taking out the starter. I might have to pull off the stator cover and see whats happening behind it. When removing the starter, the wiring and magnetic starter switch can be removed as well! Less weight and less spaghetti.

Originally Posted by max16v (Post 477620)

I still have my '73 CB cafe bike that I'll probably be selling after my Enfield is registered...........