3rd Shift Toys

[RabbitSkull]

I've wanted to start a bike project for the past few years, but my '82 xs650 really was a bit much for me to tackle. It only had 150 miles on it, but had been sitting outside since '83 without a seat and in our fine NW Ohio weather. I gave up on the dream and decided to give the bike to a friend with an identical project to use it for spare parts. I guess no good deed goes unnoticed... This spring I found a 1980 CB750 for just under $1000 and a 1972 CB450 for $200.

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I only made a few changes to the CB750 so far. I really wanted to keep one in riding condition while I work on the other. I see a lot more potential in the 450 so I wanted to tackle it first. I have a small machine shop and hope to make some big changes to it in the next few weeks.

 

[triumphrider74]

Sounds like a good plan. The 74' has tons of potential. It should make a nice cafe. Welcome to the site.

 

[RabbitSkull]

Thanks triumphrider74, This is my first go at bike restoration, and custom work for myself. I have fabricated parts for other people in my shop before, but I've never designed a whole project before. I have all the tools ill need, now I just have to start playing.

 

[BigBSBusa]

A couple of great projects! Welcome.

 

[VonYinzer]

Welcome to DTT!!!!

 

[Drewski]

Cool projects! 8)

Above all, have fun! ;D

 

[teddpage]

AWESOME! another 450! seems to be a lot of these popping up lately....and a buddy of mine said they're becoming more scarce b.c alof of peeps are racing them..HA! what does he know. Cant wait to see progress pix on these and see what route you go.

 

[newguyj]

Team Honda!!!