New Guy In Michigan

[wholypantalones]

Hello all,

just picked up a 1975 CB750 Super Sport last month for a winter project and I've started tearing it apart. I've ridden and owned bikes all my life. Here's the rusty bucket of bolts on the day I brought it home and a few other toys I've tinkered with over the years.

01 Suzuki TL1000R

1999 Saab 9-5

 

[Koestum]

a 75 750 with rear disc brake, cool! Nice find, looks like it's missing a few things but nothing major

 

[surffly]

The early Fs are great
Best colors too.


Whats the plan with it?

 

[VonYinzer]

Welcome to DTT.

 

[wholypantalones]

Yep, it's missing the side covers and the tail section but it's got that amazing seat! Luckily the tank has no dents but it has been coated and there's a bit of rust. 13k on the clock and it runs except for the gummy carbs.

The plans are to strip it to the frame, clean it up, rebuild the carbs and go cafe racer. I've got a few ideas, but we'll see if I can make them pan out.

 

[surffly]

Why strip it first?

 

[wholypantalones]

37 years of rust, leaky engine, 1.5 inches of caked on dirt-grease and bad bearings with caramelized grease that need to be replaced.

The previous owner had never heard of maintenance.

 

[SilkySmooth750]

I see that grinder creeping into the frame picture at the bottom! Welcome to the site!

 

[yorkie350]

Hi mate kool lookin project bike dont look too bad wot ya gonna do style wise doin my first project honda 350f '72 half way thru turning to a cafe racer got a TL1000R 2000 model love it to bits big ole thumper dont get to open it up much here in UK gotta wait till the TT comes round again good luck with ya project will stay tuned

 

[Habanero52]

Awesome job with the lower fork! Did you do it yourself? If what did you use?

 

[wholypantalones]

Awesome job with the lower fork! Did you do it yourself? If what did you use?

180 grit, 400 grit, 1500 grit then metal polish and much elbow grease.

 

[wholypantalones]

I see that grinder creeping into the frame picture at the bottom! Welcome to the site!

Good eye! Had to get rid of those helmet holders and seat mount