Alright, I had purchased this bike over 2 years ago and finally got around (and had some extra cash) to get this project rolling.
I bought the bike for $250 off another student here at school. It was non running at the time but I didn't care, I wanted my 750.
Here's a pic of when I bought it.
I later read up on the 750's and found out I had an F2 engine which was the "lemons" of the 750 lineup with their notorious valve guide problems.
I decided it would be cheaper to just buy a running engine instead of rebuilding. So, I was fortunate to stumble across a spare K5 engine 3 hours away from home. Had good compression so I picked it up.
Cleaned the carbs (left are dirty, right are clean)
I was able to get the engine running before I began cleaning it up.
Video
Had the frame, swingarm, battery box, etc. powdercoated gloss black.
Picked up some shorty shocks since I'm a short kinda guy
I'm still in the process of cleaning the engine from 30 years of road grime and leaked oil.
I'm having all the hardware replated since most of it was losing it's original luster. Should be back in a few days so I can install the engine.
Redoing the entire brake system. Rebuilding the calipers, purchased an aftermarket front master cylinder, looking for a rear rebuild kit, and replacing all the hoses with a Hel S/S set.
I purchased a set of needle bearings off of McMaster-Carr. According to the specs and my measurements, the bearings will fit into the swingarm but the swingarm shaft will need lathed on the ends (just a little under 0.25mm). So, if this all goes well, I should have a needle bearing swingarm for only $25. I'll keep posted on that.
I hope to be riding it in a few more weeks ;D
I bought the bike for $250 off another student here at school. It was non running at the time but I didn't care, I wanted my 750.
Here's a pic of when I bought it.
I later read up on the 750's and found out I had an F2 engine which was the "lemons" of the 750 lineup with their notorious valve guide problems.
I decided it would be cheaper to just buy a running engine instead of rebuilding. So, I was fortunate to stumble across a spare K5 engine 3 hours away from home. Had good compression so I picked it up.
Cleaned the carbs (left are dirty, right are clean)
I was able to get the engine running before I began cleaning it up.
Video
Had the frame, swingarm, battery box, etc. powdercoated gloss black.
Picked up some shorty shocks since I'm a short kinda guy
I'm still in the process of cleaning the engine from 30 years of road grime and leaked oil.
I'm having all the hardware replated since most of it was losing it's original luster. Should be back in a few days so I can install the engine.
Redoing the entire brake system. Rebuilding the calipers, purchased an aftermarket front master cylinder, looking for a rear rebuild kit, and replacing all the hoses with a Hel S/S set.
I purchased a set of needle bearings off of McMaster-Carr. According to the specs and my measurements, the bearings will fit into the swingarm but the swingarm shaft will need lathed on the ends (just a little under 0.25mm). So, if this all goes well, I should have a needle bearing swingarm for only $25. I'll keep posted on that.
I hope to be riding it in a few more weeks ;D