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Hello everyone! I just joined the site after I purchased my 1981 CB750. I really wanted a CB750 because of how well it's set up from the get go to be transformed into a stripped out cafe racer. I like the fact that it has a narrow frame for more tank options, it's chain drive, which again, gives you more options and it's got those old school spoke wheels! It's hard to believe I only bought it for $500 but here it is! I really like the stock paint job and decals. It has a few scratchs but I think it will clean up nice with some rubbing compound. It originally had an horrendous "windjammer fairing" that I removed as soon as possible which is why it's not in the pictures lol. I have big plans to turn this bike into a café racer! Any and all comments are appreciated and I'd love to answer any questions! Stay tuned for more! One more thing.. I've seen a lot of threads ruined by "debates", or to put it better, "arguments". So please just leave your $0.02 and don't try to change anyones mind.
I did a little detailing on the chrome with some steel wool and the tail fender cleaned up really nice! But the big news is that the bars I ordered came in and I got those on! They look really great especially compared to the old cruiser style bars that were on there. Since the bars are considerably shorter than the old ones I'll have to figure out a way to reroute the cables or shorten them. Can someone give me some advice on either way to go about that? Thanks!
I was also able to reuse the headlight and bucket from the "windjammer" and it fit on the new headlight mount! Sweet! It doesn't look too bad for now and it works! But I think I'll get a cheap aftermarket one in the future.
You started with the exact same bike that I did, right down to the factory paint. Good choice.
Here is mine after the first round of work on it, I stripped it down to the frame, repainted the frame and rebuilt the top end of the motor and shaved some weight off it, and assorted other minor modifications. I then rode it solo from central Florida to New York City in 5 days. The picture was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway in N.C. on that trip.
There are some mods you can do to make it more reliable. Change the starter clutch to an R6 starter clutch, a shifter mod, drop in some 900f or C cams to squeeze a little more power. A clutch mod for smoother shifting. Get some cbr600 f2/f3 ignition coils. Procom igniters if you need them and an updated charging system. Hit me up if you're interested in knowing more.
I've seen a lot of threads ruined by "debates", or to put it better, "arguments". So please just leave your $0.02 and don't try to change anyones mind.
Another easy and cheap fix for better reliability and a hair more power (at least more consistent power) is to install an ignition coil relay. In stock trim, the ignition coils get power from a wee, dinky little wire that comes from the kill switch. Installing a relay allows you to run power directly from the battery and uses the kill switch to turn the relay on/off. Far more efficient use of power. You'll notice easier cold start performance and smother idle.
Here's a good link with all the info:
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