750mors
Been Around the Block
I've been meaning to start this build thread for a while as a way of keeping track of my progress and also sharing what little knowledge and experience I have with the DTT community.
After researching Cafe Racers for many years I finally had the approval from my wife to take over half of our garage. So I chose my machine of choice - a CB750 and began scanning the classified. I was able to pick up a 1982 CB750F for the right price which was running but had a top end knock and even still had some registration left so I was able to ride it home.
Here's how she looked when I brought her home
Fast forward 11 months:
I was of two minds as to how I would approach the build. I could either do piece by piece and keep it rideable or go all out. I began by taking off a few bits and pieces that weren't necessary for my style of build and that turned into a complete strip down. Before I knew it I was down to a frame and engine cases.
Here's the mandatory "cafe mock up" pic
Then continuing the strip
Engine was in surprisingly good condition
With the exception of the crank bearings, as you car see - through to the bronze
Then stripped the paint off the tank and cut the side panel tabs off
After researching Cafe Racers for many years I finally had the approval from my wife to take over half of our garage. So I chose my machine of choice - a CB750 and began scanning the classified. I was able to pick up a 1982 CB750F for the right price which was running but had a top end knock and even still had some registration left so I was able to ride it home.
Here's how she looked when I brought her home
Fast forward 11 months:
I was of two minds as to how I would approach the build. I could either do piece by piece and keep it rideable or go all out. I began by taking off a few bits and pieces that weren't necessary for my style of build and that turned into a complete strip down. Before I knew it I was down to a frame and engine cases.
Here's the mandatory "cafe mock up" pic
Then continuing the strip
Engine was in surprisingly good condition
With the exception of the crank bearings, as you car see - through to the bronze
Then stripped the paint off the tank and cut the side panel tabs off