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Truly a master piece! i don't know how i missed it.
CRD are my inspiration too, but i still have a long way to go.
May i ask how did you cleaned the engine outside and ot it so "new" looking? did you took it apart completely?
and what paint did you use on it?
Truly a master piece! i don't know how i missed it.
CRD are my inspiration too, but i still have a long way to go.
May i ask how did you cleaned the engine outside and ot it so "new" looking? did you took it apart completely?
and what paint did you use on it?
As I had the engine running for a while before starting the build, I only intended on refreshing the top end, so I didn't want to split the crankcases. I made blanking plates for the exhaust ports and bungs for the inlet ports, also sealed both crankcase breathers. As it is too large to fit in my blasting cabinet I blasted it outside on tarp sheet over a wall of 3 pallets to minimize the dust blowing everywhere, luckily theres no one else close by to me.
I used Techcote case paint on the crankcases and barrels, but I wont recommend it as it wipes off when petrol comes into contact with it. I wanted to use PJ1 but we cant get over here anymore. The outer covers are powder coated a fine flat black.
The bike was originally an F model. I had to convert the swingarm to take a drum braked KZ/KA rear wheel The 1st DOHC K's came with spokes but later with comstars. I believe the CX's also had 18" drum braked comstars.
You said you used a Shorai battery, did you use the recommended one (LFX14L5-BS12)? I haven't measured anything, but I'm wondering if that battery fits in the slot under the tank you used.
I'm using your bike as my inspiration, thanks for all the amazing pictures!
I used the L2 format rather than the suggested L5 its the same battery in a smaller package. If you are using a F bike there is not enough room under the tank so you might have to drop the battery a bit lower. If its a K series you should be ok. Mine was and F and I used a K tank and moved the tank mount.
Thank you for the quick reply. I do have an F tank. I thought fit might be an issue, so I was thinking about raising the back on the tank half an inch or so. I haven't measured yet, so I might have to make more changes but I'm hoping that would allow enough room for the battery/electronics.
Nice work - really tastefully done. Did you end up cutting down your front forks or did you get enough rise out of the hagons/shock risers? How are those shock risers working out for you?
Nice work - really tastefully done. Did you end up cutting down your front forks or did you get enough rise out of the hagons/shock risers? How are those shock risers working out for you?
They are not stock to my frame as mine is a modified 1980 CB750FA, The footrests are from a 1979 or 80 CB750KA or Z the one with Comstars. I think the first KZ you got in the USA had wire wheels and different footpegs than what we got in the UK and Europe.
The USA & Canada got these that fit direct to the frame
Thanks bananas,
Bar risers are friom a CB550 if I remember correctly just had to shape top clamp a little. The fuse box is under the front of the seat. There are more photo's here that show it http://www.flickr.com/photos/bwfc59/
Notlob, how's that shorai battery treating you? I've read these cb750's have charging issues, so I was wondering if the smaller (at least in size) battery was giving you any issues.
Notlob, how's that shorai battery treating you? I've read these cb750's have charging issues, so I was wondering if the smaller (at least in size) battery was giving you any issues.
I dont have the bike now I sold it to fund my current project. Whilst I had it it gave me no trouble at all. The weakness of the charging system on the CB is the rotor and field coil, mostly the rotor breaking down which results in less rather more voltage.
Great looking bike. I need to really read through this thread. I just picked up a 79 cb750 limited edition and I've been looking at CRD bikes for inspiration. You nailed it! Hope I can pick up some good pointers from you.
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