Hey all,
I'd like to say that I'm now a proud owner of a 78' 750f supersport. It is my first bike and I am excited to have such a cool and classic bike! But my plans are to cafe the bike. I had a couple questions as far as how to go along with the process. She is running, has the top end oil leak through the headers. Any quick fixes or things to worry about? Also the airbox/plastic is super old and doesn't seem to fit right. At high temps does this cause the bike to idle weird? Anyone have experience with this? I was thinking of putting the pods on, but I read briefly that they are no good? I will read through that thread, but for now anyone got a quick answer?
Since the bike is relatively old, but running, should i be checking up on any things? The PO said all the fluids have been changed. Any mechanical things I should think about or go over?
As far as the cafe look goes, all I am really concerned about right now is the body and the ugly seat currently on the bike. I love the look of the speed hump on the tail. Anyone know what will be needed to fit a seat? I've been on roccitycafe.com and those look great. Is there a writeup or maybe even a DIY for cafe seats? I saw the aluminum writeup, but are there any others?? Any info would be appreciated.
Lastly, I am a pretty small rider, 5'4", 155 lbs. the bike doesn't seem to big but are there any steps i can do to maybe get the bike lower to the ground? I have a hookup at Racetech suspension, would that be the first step? Swap out forks?
I have yet to look through all the forum. And I know some answers will probably be hidden in the threads, But I have gone through the whole 37 pages "F" thread, some nice looking bikes that I am drawing inspiration from! If you could please get me started and answer my questions specifically pertaining to me that would be great. Cheers from Cali.
I'd like to say that I'm now a proud owner of a 78' 750f supersport. It is my first bike and I am excited to have such a cool and classic bike! But my plans are to cafe the bike. I had a couple questions as far as how to go along with the process. She is running, has the top end oil leak through the headers. Any quick fixes or things to worry about? Also the airbox/plastic is super old and doesn't seem to fit right. At high temps does this cause the bike to idle weird? Anyone have experience with this? I was thinking of putting the pods on, but I read briefly that they are no good? I will read through that thread, but for now anyone got a quick answer?
Since the bike is relatively old, but running, should i be checking up on any things? The PO said all the fluids have been changed. Any mechanical things I should think about or go over?
As far as the cafe look goes, all I am really concerned about right now is the body and the ugly seat currently on the bike. I love the look of the speed hump on the tail. Anyone know what will be needed to fit a seat? I've been on roccitycafe.com and those look great. Is there a writeup or maybe even a DIY for cafe seats? I saw the aluminum writeup, but are there any others?? Any info would be appreciated.
Lastly, I am a pretty small rider, 5'4", 155 lbs. the bike doesn't seem to big but are there any steps i can do to maybe get the bike lower to the ground? I have a hookup at Racetech suspension, would that be the first step? Swap out forks?
I have yet to look through all the forum. And I know some answers will probably be hidden in the threads, But I have gone through the whole 37 pages "F" thread, some nice looking bikes that I am drawing inspiration from! If you could please get me started and answer my questions specifically pertaining to me that would be great. Cheers from Cali.