Darkness 78 CB750

[Hutch08]

Hello everyone, first timer here. Been a follower of DTT for the past year and have to admit I got the fever now. Cafe fever. Never was into motorcycles before but have always wanted a mechanical/paint project. Figured why not learn and have fun with everything on a bike project. I wasn't sure of what bike to start with but was drawn to the CB series and only want to do this once and the right way so I opted for the 750. I found one luckily close by and at the price range I had available. Picked her up about a month ago and she starts and rides fine which is a great start.

 

[Hutch08]

The guages and clubman bar

 

[Hutch08]

Spaghetti wires

 

[DohcBikes]

she starts and rides fine which is a great start.

Ok so lets not go backwards then.

Where'd the front fender go?

Why'd you wrap the pipes?

Whatcha doin with the wiring?

 

[Hutch08]

Stripped her down and removed the paint on the tank to see what i had to work with

 

[Hutch08]

Slight dent on the left side

 

[DohcBikes]

Hands over my eyes now, peeking through two fingers to see whats next

 

[Hutch08]

The planning phase, sit back and drink a few and design away

 

[DohcBikes]

The sign on the back wall says it all!

I know just what it needs

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=69294.0

 

[Hutch08]

Grinded the tabs off the side to prep for a lead filler. The tank lock had a piece chipped off that I tried to restore to round(pics later)

 

[Hutch08]

Chopped the rear section. The hoop is next for install with a few tweaks to fit the DCC 1" round up-swept

 

[Hutch08]

Grinding the unwanted tabs and getting the frame to look its best

 

[DohcBikes]

Damn. Poor thing doesn't stand a chance. Another one gone.

 

[Hutch08]

DohcBikes, the fender was removed by the previous owner along with alot of the stock parts. It looks like he tried to start a build but didnt have the space to do it. The pipes were also wrapped by him and it was the first piece to go. Actually had to remove the pipes to roll the bike into the truck for transport on the purchase day. The wiring was tagged/documented for future information or reference, the harness is off the bike right now and hope to do a new custom harness. The seat and clubman bars are for sale as they are not going back on

Where'd the front fender go?

Why'd you wrap the pipes?

Whatcha doin with the wiring?

 

[firebane]

Damn. Poor thing doesn't stand a chance. Another one gone.

Its ok not all of us hack up these bikes and some of us actually try to semi-restore them like myself lol.

 

[Hutch08]

Lol sorry if it hurts to look. Im guessing your a resto guy?

Damn. Poor thing doesn't stand a chance. Another one gone.

 

[Hutch08]

Epoxy trick worked, looks like it should now nice and round

 

[CafeMack]

Looks like a great starter for a project, any ideas on the theme or direction you are going with?

I'm a Ford/Mustang guy too, by the way. Got any hot rods you've built?

 

[Hutch08]

The theme or inspiration is the Clockwork 22 750. I fell in love with this bike and is the reason I was strict on looking for a 78. A lot of people don't like the tank on them but I like it's unique style and the sleek fuel door look

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[Hutch08]

Glad to see another mustang fan. Haven't built anything, just a lot of modifications. Big fan of black if you didn't notice lol

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