TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
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Slice
Been Around the Block
Re: The South Seattle Cafe project- 1978 CB750F
Haha... BWJ - Thats the first time I have heard of Crayola Shop - I like the colour scheme you came up with, however black and orange also reminds me of halloween a bit.
-Slice
Haha... BWJ - Thats the first time I have heard of Crayola Shop - I like the colour scheme you came up with, however black and orange also reminds me of halloween a bit.
-Slice
BWJ said:Ok tweakin talked me into it..... here is some ideas for paint.
This is the color I want. Toxic Orange Pearl
With gloss black racing stripes
And I want a badge decal buried under clear. I have this set but don't know if its what I am going with
couple more ideas from the Crayola!
Midcoastcustoms
"Live life like the captain of a sinking ship"
Re: The South Seattle Cafe project- 1978 CB750F
Check out the color ionized bronze metallic that they put on Acura suvs. Think it would go good with the black engine and paint scheme you have planned. Plus your work is incredible can't wait to see this bike when its done.
Check out the color ionized bronze metallic that they put on Acura suvs. Think it would go good with the black engine and paint scheme you have planned. Plus your work is incredible can't wait to see this bike when its done.
bluesmoke69
Been Around the Block
Re: The South Seattle Cafe project- 1978 CB750F
Supper nice build, hope I can find some time between school and work to get some time in on my 750F!!
Supper nice build, hope I can find some time between school and work to get some time in on my 750F!!
bikeboy
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: The South Seattle Cafe project- 1978 CB750F
You don't need to convince me about the orange (hint: see me avatar
), however, I've gone for a charcoal grey rather than black because I find the contrast a little too stark. Have you thought about a satin finish for the black paint? That could look cool, and be less jarring.
I love watching a great engine rebuild, and the rest of the project looks terrific as well. Great work fella.
cheers
ian
BWJ said:
You don't need to convince me about the orange (hint: see me avatar
), however, I've gone for a charcoal grey rather than black because I find the contrast a little too stark. Have you thought about a satin finish for the black paint? That could look cool, and be less jarring.I love watching a great engine rebuild, and the rest of the project looks terrific as well. Great work fella.
cheers
ian
Re: The South Seattle Cafe project- 1978 CB750F
More update from my build. I finally got around to testing my electrical out. After a few small issues everything is working PERFECT. Pretty stoked that I have that wrapped up. I prefer turning wrenches to wiring diagrams.
My tank, tail section, and side covers are in Spokane with Larry at Meticulous Paint and he has began the transformation. I will post some pics of the progress as he emails me pics. So far my experience with Larry has been top notch. He responds to email VERY quick and has been great at keeping me in the loop with progress and pictures. He is really patient with my hundreds of email asking for his opinions and suggestions.
My head and jugs just got back from Cycle X. I just need to paint them up and I will be ready for the install. I am pretty happy with the results and quality of the work. I have had great service from Cycle X and dealing with Jake and Ken has been great. Ken has really gone out of his way to HOOK me up and I am greatfull for that. I am waiting on my Webcam 63A and adjustable cam sprocket and I should be done waiting and saving up for engine parts! Thanks goodness for that. This engine has drained my pockets.
Cycle X F2 heavy duty springs, valves, retainers... the works!
More update from my build. I finally got around to testing my electrical out. After a few small issues everything is working PERFECT. Pretty stoked that I have that wrapped up. I prefer turning wrenches to wiring diagrams.
My tank, tail section, and side covers are in Spokane with Larry at Meticulous Paint and he has began the transformation. I will post some pics of the progress as he emails me pics. So far my experience with Larry has been top notch. He responds to email VERY quick and has been great at keeping me in the loop with progress and pictures. He is really patient with my hundreds of email asking for his opinions and suggestions.
My head and jugs just got back from Cycle X. I just need to paint them up and I will be ready for the install. I am pretty happy with the results and quality of the work. I have had great service from Cycle X and dealing with Jake and Ken has been great. Ken has really gone out of his way to HOOK me up and I am greatfull for that. I am waiting on my Webcam 63A and adjustable cam sprocket and I should be done waiting and saving up for engine parts! Thanks goodness for that. This engine has drained my pockets.
Cycle X F2 heavy duty springs, valves, retainers... the works!
