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Re: The South Seattle CB750 F3 project - FORKS + REARSETS = DONE

Mister, you can winn any contest with this bike, its just ... i dont eaven know the words to discribe my admiration :O
 
Re: The South Seattle CB750 F3 project - FORKS + REARSETS = DONE

kind words indeed, thank you.
 
Re: The South Seattle CB750 F3 project - FORKS + REARSETS = DONE

wow! just found this thread. incredible work, just incredible. :D
 
Re: The South Seattle CB750 F3 project - FORKS + REARSETS = DONE

What year GL1000 front ends work on the CB750F? I have a line on a 1977 GL1000 but not sure if the front end will work on my 78 CB750F SS.
 
Re: The South Seattle CB750 F3 project - FORKS + REARSETS = DONE

i love your work, such attention to detail is commendable and its definately in show condition!
 
Re: The South Seattle CB750 F3 project - FORKS + REARSETS = DONE

Very nice build! I keep meaning to ask you, what wheels and hubs did you use to convert to spokes but still run the 77-78F calipers and discs?

Thanks!
 
TAO CB750 F3

The front end is from a 75 GL1000. The rear hub is from a 75 CB750F. I thinks it's the easiest way to convert to spokes and keep dual discs. Pretty much bolt on.
 
Re: TAO CB750 F3

Do you have any more pictures or information about your seat? I'm currently working on making my upholstry pan, which looks a lot like yours and I can't decide how I want to do it.

Thanks
 
Re: TAO CB750 F3

What do you want to know? Happy to answer any questions you might have.
 
Re: TAO CB750 F3

Did you have it done by a shop, or did you do it yourself?

If done by a shop, did you just give them your aluminum plate and they did everything else?

How did the fabric get attached to the plate?

How is it attached to the rest of the seat?

Thanks!
 
Re: TAO CB750 F3

DoTheTodd said:
Did you have it done by a shop, or did you do it yourself?
The seat cowl is from Carpy. I made the aluminum seat pan myself. I sent the cowl and the pan to Ginger at New Church Motorcycles and she did the rest.

If done by a shop, did you just give them your aluminum plate and they did everything else?
answered above

How did the fabric get attached to the plate?
she used some sort of industrial adhesive. It worked good!

How is it attached to the rest of the seat?
The seat pan is attached to the cowl with the blind fasteners called Hi-lok fasteners. They are "blind" fasteners. You can tighten them down by using an Allen wrench inserted into the end of the bolt and a wrench to tighten the nut. Hope this helps!
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Thanks!
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Re: TAO CB750 F3

That's exactly what I needed to know, thanks a lot. I've never seen "blind fasteners" before, those are perfect for this application.
 
TAO CB750 F3

If you use some blind fasteners make sure the hole you install them in is a nice tight fit to hold them in place.
 
Re: TAO CB750 F3

Also, if you don't mind, how much did it cost to have the seat done? I know that markets will be different, but I don't even know what to start thinking would be reasonable. The only upholstery work I've had done was for a bench seat in a 56 Ford truck, so I'm assuming that costs more than this seat will. At least I'm hoping, haha
 
Re: TAO CB750 F3

I forgot to ask, have you had any issues with the glue on the pan coming unstuck? It seems like a hot day might seperate that fabric from the metal.
 
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