'71 CB 750, first bike, first build.

[OGsmakdade]

points are gone. the PO replaced it with an electronic setup.

installed my new horn.

went to see my buddy today, took a picture.

starting to work the bugs out of this bike, and getting used to riding.

 

[OGsmakdade]

the previous owner of my bike sent me a text this past weekend. He found some parts that he wanted to give me so I went to see him. had a set of used pipes, the rear shock adjustment tool, and a turn signal switch with a busted housing.

new (to me) pipes

painting the pipes

installed

and this arrived today.

I took the guts from the "new" turn signal switch and installed them in my existing housing. turn signal switch is nice and crisp now!

 

[gearhead231]

Very nice work, ill be watching this one.

 

[OGsmakdade]

thanks!

waiting for my rear turn signals to arrive and I'll have a updated look for the rear of the bike

 

[vbtravisd]

Looking good man...

 

[OGsmakdade]

thanks a lot.

I'll try to take a picture of the pipes during the day. quite a bit louder to say the least, but I like them. somebody actually talked to me at a stop light for the first time today while I was on the bike. Pretty cool feeling to hear someone speak who appreciates my "classic honda"

 

[OGsmakdade]

finally took a few minutes to work on my tail light mount. cut a piece of solid 1/2" aluminum rod to fit between the rear frame rails, using factory holes that were meant to bolt down the fender. I don't have to modify the frame to change the look of the bike, which I like.
I ground a flat spot in the center of the rod, drilled and tapped for the tail light bolts. I also drilled and tapped the ends of the rod for the frame mounting bolts.

I also purchased a NOS vintage fork brace. Hopefully this will prevent twisting of the fork lowers when I remove the front fender.

hope to get them installed on the next warmish ffree day I have.

 

[cxman]

what kind of shape is your old exhaust in send me a pm i would like to buy it

 

[ford40]

Any updates on this, I'm interested in how that taillight will look.

 

[OGsmakdade]

for the last time...... I'm not selling any OEM parts taken off of this bike, please stop asking.


No progress due to cold weather.

 

[Union Jack]

Nice!!
Where did you get the seat from?

 

[OGsmakdade]

thanks.
got the seat foam and cover on ebay. wrapped the OEM seat pan with it. It had been previously done with a terrible 70's era seat cover.

 

[OGsmakdade]

not much has been done to the bike since I installed the drag pipes, just enjoyed riding her for a bit.

this 4th of july, I rode the bike and lost the front tire. I held the bike up, and we made it safely to the side of the road.

that night I ordered some parts.
Michelin pilot active front and rear tires
new tubes
new tube protectors
ebc front brake pads and rear shoes
a variety of tire changing tools


I will be filling the tubes with nitrogen once installed, and I plan on painting the wheels satin black while I have them off of the bike. the spokes are rusty and the rims themselves are damaged from people changing tires over the years.

I'll source some DID rims and spokes to have some originals on hand in case I get tired of the black.


pics to come soon!

 

[OGsmakdade]

I realized I have to take the chain off to remove the rear tire. I'll be buying tools and supplies to remove and re-install the chain.


tire changing tools

tires and tubes

brakes

 

[xb33bsa]

you don't need to break the chain to remove the wheel

 

[OGsmakdade]

I guess I have some more research and reading to do. I am still a bike newb (having owned this for less than a year) and I'm learning as I go.



thanks

 

[surffly]

Good idea to change the sprockets and chain.

 

[xb33bsa]

yep great time to put on a 520 kit if yers is wallerd out

 

[coyote13]

Just saw someone posting 520 kits on the forum about an hour ago too....

 

[OGsmakdade]

thanks for the advice fellas.

I'll look into new sprockets and a chain. I wasn't sure what to look for, but I'll use your advice.