New From Colorado

[Lou N]

New to the forum from Colorado. Just picked up a CB750 last night so I would have something to ride while I finish our Harley bobber project. I have always liked the cafe racer style, so I have plans in the works for this bike once the HD is done. In the meantime I'll keep looking here for ideas and asking questions. I'll see about posting a pic later today.

The bike is a 72' with 19K, mechanically it appears to be in good shape. Rode it home last night about 40 miles and it was surprisenly confortable. The four into one pipe is a bit sharp on the ears, might have to do something with that. Needs some cosmetic work and of course the standard cafe bits.

Later,
Lou

 

[Skyeye]

Lou,

Welcome! You'll find a lot of useful information here...there are several of us who have CB750's in the works.

Send pictures of your new ride!

Scott

 

[2slow]

Welcome.
I am in Colorado Springs. There are some other guys from CO around too.

 

[Lou N]

Thanks guys. I was originally looking for a Brit bike but I saw this forum and some of the nice CB cafe bikes and decided to go that route. I figured it might be easier to find parts and perhaps they would be a bit less expensive.

From what I read the 750 motors are very durable. This bike only has 19K so I'm hoping I can count on it running for a long time. The bike has some surface rust spots on the frame and needs a good cleaning, but I think it will be a good starting point. Eventually I plan to strip it all down and go frame up cleaning, polishing and replacing any parts that need it.

Is there a specific forum location for Honda questions, I have several.

2slow are there any bike gatherings down in the Springs?

Thanks,
Lou

 

[Skyeye]

Lou,

To get you started, here are a few sites that I visit frequently:

www.cb750cafe.com - This is Steve "Carpy" Carpenter's site. Steve makes and sells parts, takes questions and is an advocate of the CB750.

www.sohc4.net - Honda SOHC Owners Club, lots of information in the forum from CB owners of all persuasions; restoration, cafe, chopper, etc.

www.benjiescaferacer.com - Benjie's Cafe RAcers, higher end parts; tanks, exhaust, etc. Inspiring designs.

www.cyclexchange.net - Cycle X, performance upgrades for Honda CB750 motors, cafe and chopper parts.

I'm sure that other members will have their favorites to add as well.

Scott

 

[2slow]

Not much happening here for vintage Japanese or cafe . Lots of Harley guys. There is a British club that meets every month and does some rides. There were some great bikes here a few weeks ago for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Triumph 750's still dominate the vintage class. There was a really cool XS650 in the sidecar class. I usually check the Southwest Scooter News for shows, poker runs etc...

 

[Lou N]

Skyeye thanks for the links, there's a lot of info available which is really helpful. 2slow I think the vintage scene might be a little better here in Denver, but Harley's and stock bikes are the most popular.