My CB750 Cafe will rise again!!! (Engine in and shiney stuff!! Lots of pics)

[MBS]

I don't know if anyone is still following my build. Its a tad slow going so each time I update I get the warning to start a new thread rather then post to the old one. If anyone wants to see the previous progress made on this build here is the link to the original thread:

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=11131.0

Moving on.

Ok so the engine is in! I wrapped my wires with some of the braided material and sealed my side cover gaskets. Allen bolts have been polished and the cylinders are painted with the copper VHT used on the front fender and headlight. I swapped out my polished top triple tree clamp with another polished and shaved one purchased on this site in the stuff your selling section. I also took my fuel tank and master cylinder to a professional polisher call Metal Works North in Beacon Falls, CT. Tom does a great job and super fast too! Show quality like a mirror.

I polished my seat pan and some other tid bits myself and my friend Kyle helped me install the motor. This thing is looking awesome IMO. Still lots to do but the further I get the more motivated I am.

Here are some pics

Frame prep

Engine prep

Pic of the new top tree

New foot peg rubbers - trick with these is to boil them first and then they slip on easy squeezy

 

[Robert Paulson]

thanks for the tip on boiling the foot pegs, it did the trick

 

[MBS]

No problem! Every little bit helps right?

 

[Flugtechnik]

Glad to see you are back at it. She is looking good.

 

[MBS]

Glad to see you are back at it. She is looking good.

Thanks! I am feeling like its coming along better than the first - er, second time I rebuilt her. This is hopefully the last time. I have other projects in waiting to waste time and money on! I am looking froward to showing it off at some local shows when its done, think it might turn a few heads.

 

[MBS]

Ok minor update, some more progress has been made. The master cylinder/ front brake has been rebuilt, bled and works like buttah. I wrapped and installed the speedo cable and finished the seat. I modified the hinge position and made a custom latch so the seat opens. The seat insert pan and cushion are attached to the aluminum pan with pop rivets through the under side. I used rubber tank grommets mounted at the latch location on the frame and under the seat near the tank as stoppers. Installed a CB650 battery box also. The oil tank is in the process of getting paint and will soon be installed. I removed the shock lowers I had on there originally and decided I like it better.

 

[MBS]

Re: My CB750 Cafe has risen like the rising sun!!

Well had some time off and was able to finish the bike with only a couple minor tweaks to do. ;D Still need a better fron tire and I will re-lace the front wheel soon with new spokes. Horn needs to be wired too along with the led license plat light when I get the registration done. I changed out the rear sprocket for a new nylon one, new chain etc. Running the TT drag headers for now - sounds fierce! 8)

 

[MBS]

Re: My CB750 Cafe will rise again!!! FIRST TEST RIDE

http://s514.photobucket.com/albums/t345/wmelliottjr/?action=view&current=100_9536.mp4

http://s514.photobucket.com/albums/t345/wmelliottjr/?action=view&current=100_9537.mp4

http://s514.photobucket.com/albums/t345/wmelliottjr/?action=view&current=100_9538.mp4

 

[MBS]

Can anyone tell me if the video I uploaded works? I can't play them from the links because it requires a plug in that is not supported on my mac. If anyone knows of a better way to upload video please let me know.