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1982 XV750 Chain drive model. Basically a TR1/XV920(chain drive) with the 750 engine. The front end will be a 2004 R6.

Cheers! My swap is R6 to XV750, has been done loads of times, so should fit.

I am just about to start a cafe build. I want to swap out the wheels and tyres, currently they are 120/90/16 rear and 3.58-19 front. I don't have the bike yet, as awaiting delivery, so took those figures from the net. My question is, how will I know what I decide to swap to will be a good...

So far it's looking good. Was the fork swap direct, as in old one out, new one bolts straight in, or did you have to do some machining/replace bearings? Lots of people seem to do this swap but seem a little secretive about the details, for some reason. I will be starting my own build soon and...

I live in Melbourne so was reading about this in Tank Moto Magazine just this morning, great article, interesting life story so far and your Dad sounds very cool. I just got my first Ducati(an 848 Corse SE) 9 months ago, so I'm digging the Ducati connection. I have some questions. Why did you...

Thanks for that. Much appreciated.

It really is a nicely put together bike. I'm guessing somewhere in Europe, judging by the plate. Not been able to find anything else about it though.

Thanks. How about the seat hump? Do you reckon it's fibreglass or aluminium? I'm thinking probably aluminium.

Does anyone have any links to resources where I can learn about tyre and wheel sizing and effects on handling? Also maybe some practical stuff about swapping out wheels. I'm thinking something similar to the stickies on engines, carbs and electrics in the sub-forums here. I have searched google...

Is this a standard CB750 tank? I tried to find some details online but came up blank. http://www.motographite.com/2011/09/honda-cb-750-lucky-eight.html