Hello All,
New to the forum and the café scene. Just brought home an 81 CB750C yesterday. I have plans to convert to café/brat style, mostly cosmetic upgrades along with the standard tune up parts and any necessary repairs. I have been reading a lot about the different models and realize that I may have given myself more of a challenge going with the "C" model. Either way its in the garage now and I'm going to make it work for me.
Currently my to do list is as follows:
-Disassembly and deep inspection of components and hardware
-Remove, disassemble, & clean carbs
-Tighten cam chain (has THE knock)
-New plugs
-New consumables (filters etc.)
-Replace front brake pads (some pulsing at higher speeds) if that doesn't correct issue I'll move to replacing the rotors
-Build custom seat/fender
-Aftermarket tail light, head light, and turn signals
-Drag bars, grips, and eventually gauges.
... and I'm sure there are things I forgot but as the work progresses this list will grow
(PO recently changed oil, filter, starter and solenoid) I'll change the oil and filter eventually but for now its good
I am having a hard time locating a carb rebuild kit. I would like to get the randakks but for my model its sold out. The only others I have found so far are for the "K" models. Are these compatible as long as they are for the same-ish year and DOHC?
I appreciate the information that you all have put out there and look forward to this build. I will post pics throughout the process which may take time as funds are available so be patient. I am attaching a pic of my bike the day I picked it up and my inspiration Thanks
New to the forum and the café scene. Just brought home an 81 CB750C yesterday. I have plans to convert to café/brat style, mostly cosmetic upgrades along with the standard tune up parts and any necessary repairs. I have been reading a lot about the different models and realize that I may have given myself more of a challenge going with the "C" model. Either way its in the garage now and I'm going to make it work for me.
Currently my to do list is as follows:
-Disassembly and deep inspection of components and hardware
-Remove, disassemble, & clean carbs
-Tighten cam chain (has THE knock)
-New plugs
-New consumables (filters etc.)
-Replace front brake pads (some pulsing at higher speeds) if that doesn't correct issue I'll move to replacing the rotors
-Build custom seat/fender
-Aftermarket tail light, head light, and turn signals
-Drag bars, grips, and eventually gauges.
... and I'm sure there are things I forgot but as the work progresses this list will grow
(PO recently changed oil, filter, starter and solenoid) I'll change the oil and filter eventually but for now its good
I am having a hard time locating a carb rebuild kit. I would like to get the randakks but for my model its sold out. The only others I have found so far are for the "K" models. Are these compatible as long as they are for the same-ish year and DOHC?
I appreciate the information that you all have put out there and look forward to this build. I will post pics throughout the process which may take time as funds are available so be patient. I am attaching a pic of my bike the day I picked it up and my inspiration Thanks