Hi all. I figured I'd start this thread to document the transformation of my new-to-me 1980 CB750C. I managed to pick it up from my brother for a box of AR15 parts. When we first started talking about the deal, I was gung-ho for a cafe build, but the more I think about it (from a practicality standpoint), I don't think that's the route I'm going anymore.
Here's how she looked when I first started going over it:
Battery box and top of swingarm are pretty cruddy. Almost like the battery boiled over at some point. And go figure, no right side cover. Seriously, where the hell do they all go?
Shy of 20,000 miles. My '05 Suzuki C50 is at 18,500. It's like this CB is just getting broken in!
The tank is a little banged up, but overall it's not too bad. The inside of the tank looks immaculate.
Issues identified so far:
No clutch cable
No battery
Front brake lever is broken and pulls all the way to the grip
Key doesn't turn the lock cylinder
Based on the crud on the backside of both forks, I imagine the fork seals are shot
Chain adjustment is maxed out and the chain is still sagging, so I'm guessing a new chain (and sprockets?) is in order
On the upside - aside from a little bit of surface rust, the bike is very clean. Also, I have yet to come across a single spliced wire!
Here's how she looked when I first started going over it:
Battery box and top of swingarm are pretty cruddy. Almost like the battery boiled over at some point. And go figure, no right side cover. Seriously, where the hell do they all go?
Shy of 20,000 miles. My '05 Suzuki C50 is at 18,500. It's like this CB is just getting broken in!
The tank is a little banged up, but overall it's not too bad. The inside of the tank looks immaculate.
Issues identified so far:
No clutch cable
No battery
Front brake lever is broken and pulls all the way to the grip
Key doesn't turn the lock cylinder
Based on the crud on the backside of both forks, I imagine the fork seals are shot
Chain adjustment is maxed out and the chain is still sagging, so I'm guessing a new chain (and sprockets?) is in order
On the upside - aside from a little bit of surface rust, the bike is very clean. Also, I have yet to come across a single spliced wire!