ArBrnSnpr
Been Around the Block
Let me start by saying I've never had a build thread. Not because I've never built anything, but because I hate taking pictures of things, downloading them, and documenting what I'm doing. I don't mind sharing the process with others, I just hate the time it takes and when I'm motivated to get work done on a project I'm usually short on time.
That said I've always noticed how much great advice comes from build threads and god knows, I can use it. I'm hoping I didn't get myself in over my head here so I'm also hoping that this thread will give me something to look back at to stay organized and on track with my build as well as provide a place to compile all the answers to questions that come up.
With all that out of the way - the build will be a cafe styled 1981 CB750f Super Sport with 40k miles. It was a CL find and the price seemed right (seemed less and less right as I tear into the bike).
Yes, I know, I should have gotten a SOHC.
Positives:
37mm forks
dual front discs with dual piston calipers
rear disc
4-1 exhaust that I like
factory front fender has a pretty sturdy fork brace I can salvage
Negatives:
Hideous paint job
Carbs leaking fuel
Header leaking exhaust from #3, #4
Oil leaking onto header
fuel tank leaking (not at a seam or corner but on a flat area - ughhh)
Fork seals blown
missing 1 bolt from front engine mount
wont hold idle
battery is dead
turn signals wont flash
bald tires
cam chain noise at idle
needs rear shocks
filthy!
So with what seems to be a slightly unbalanced list I went to town taking it apart in an attempt to fix it all and then some.
For reasons mentioned above, I didn't think to take a picture of the bike until I had it home and was already getting started taking it apart. I did however snap this -
A closer look at the paint shows that there are purple skulls "ghosted" into the black paint!
More to come.
That said I've always noticed how much great advice comes from build threads and god knows, I can use it. I'm hoping I didn't get myself in over my head here so I'm also hoping that this thread will give me something to look back at to stay organized and on track with my build as well as provide a place to compile all the answers to questions that come up.
With all that out of the way - the build will be a cafe styled 1981 CB750f Super Sport with 40k miles. It was a CL find and the price seemed right (seemed less and less right as I tear into the bike).
Yes, I know, I should have gotten a SOHC.
Positives:
37mm forks
dual front discs with dual piston calipers
rear disc
4-1 exhaust that I like
factory front fender has a pretty sturdy fork brace I can salvage
Negatives:
Hideous paint job
Carbs leaking fuel
Header leaking exhaust from #3, #4
Oil leaking onto header
fuel tank leaking (not at a seam or corner but on a flat area - ughhh)
Fork seals blown
missing 1 bolt from front engine mount
wont hold idle
battery is dead
turn signals wont flash
bald tires
cam chain noise at idle
needs rear shocks
filthy!
So with what seems to be a slightly unbalanced list I went to town taking it apart in an attempt to fix it all and then some.
For reasons mentioned above, I didn't think to take a picture of the bike until I had it home and was already getting started taking it apart. I did however snap this -
A closer look at the paint shows that there are purple skulls "ghosted" into the black paint!
More to come.