First Build - CB750

sheerstatic

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Did an introduction in February, bike was on hold for a while (got married, moved, etc), and now I am back at it. I'm going for a minimal, light looking bike with a brat style 2 up seat. I bought 2 donors, one was a 73 rolling chassis, the other was a chopped up 76 ss, but with a solid engine, carbs, and tank with under 12k on it. Here's where I started. I wasn't very good at taking before pics...
 

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Tank finished.. I left the raised middle bare metal with just clear on it, the sides are metallic light blue. I cut the 'logo' out of re-stickable vinyl.
 

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De-tabbed the frame, had a rear hoop and metal plate welded on to the back. Cut 2" out of and raised passenger peg mounts. Made seat pan out of sheet metal. Used rubber around edge of pan and cut yoga mat foam for bottom layers. Drilled holes into seat pan and frame(5), to use wing nuts on the underside.
 

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Sorry guys, not sure why my pics are posting upside down. They are right side up on my computer. Anyway, bought a cx500 bar clamp to house the start button (it will be powdered black). Bought bars and levers from dime city, posh switch for turn signals and horn.
 

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Yeah sorry! They are right side up on tapatalk and my MacBook, only flipped in browser?!

Bought 5 3/4 headlight from dime city. Mocked it up to see how it looked (minus forks).

Started polishing the engine and cosmetically freshening things.




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More cosmetic refresh


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Bought a cheapie powder coating setup from harbor freight. Coated these shock risers to learn on. I am going to use them with the rear shocks I have instead of buying new longer ones. Made my own oven out of an old metal file cabinet. Worked surprisingly well.

Also salvaged a rear hydraulic brake switch and remote reservoir to use on the front disc so I can hide them and not have on the bars/tree.


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Polishing my engine. Frame and other misc parts are at sandblasting. Bought new led signals, a tail light, and mirrors.


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Chopped fenders with angle grinder, smoothed and evened edges with grinding wheel and flap disc. Polished/cleaned both sides with wire wheel, rubbed down with acetone, ready for powder.


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BTW, they should make cologne that smells like warm metal shavings. I am delicious right now, nearly getting turned on (ok not nearly, definitely).
 
Yeah, here you go.

tail light - ebay. not the same seller, but the same light. Comes in chrome or black (different auctions): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Classic-Round-Tail-Light-Black-2-New-Retro-CafeRacer-/301000110939?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item461501335b

head light - dime city - 5 3/4 bates bottom mount - http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-retro-satin-black-mini-bates-headlight-68-8021.html

LED turn signals - amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UI1TWC/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The turn signals are tiny. I was looking for the smallest I could find. each one is about the length of a quarter.
 
Bar clamp with start button is done. Also some more goodies arrived.


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Fenders done. Also, my wife bought me a new lid and bubble shield for my birthday. Seat dropped off at upholsterer! Excited about that one.


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sheerstatic said:
Fenders done. Also, my wife bought me a new lid and bubble shield for my birthday. Seat dropped off at upholsterer! Excited about that one.


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I like the flip up adapter for the helmet shield. Any idea where she got it from?
 
We'll see how the flip-up adapter holds up. It has mixed reviews on Amazon. The shield looks very good and clear, with no distortion. Won't be able to test it out for a while, it's 32 and snowing here, and my bike is in 137 pieces.
 
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