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hello everyone, I'm new to the forum.
I just purchased my friend's CB750 that needs some TLC and a cafe revamp.
Not much of a motorcycle mechanic but i do have an understanding of how to fix and build things.
cheers everyone!
 
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I've been a member a few weeks but haven't gotten around to posting (I've been too busy reading). These forums are fantastic and I've already learned a bunch from some of the people on here. I just sold the first cafe I built (79 gs550) and I realized I can't stay away (i loved that bike, but couldn't afford food and books), so I'm picking up a cb550 this week.

Thanks fer havin me!
 
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new to teh scene but have been looking at cafe racers for years. Now im gonna try and build one myself, with a monoshock rear :)
 
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Newton's Second said:
I've been a member a few weeks but haven't gotten around to posting (I've been too busy reading). These forums are fantastic and I've already learned a bunch from some of the people on here. I just sold the first cafe I built (79 gs550) and I realized I can't stay away (i loved that bike, but couldn't afford food and books), so I'm picking up a cb550 this week.

Thanks fer havin me!
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Newton, do you have any pictures of the 79 GS550 you did? I have a 78 that I will be doing work on this winter. Any inspiration would be great, I have seen a a few GS's on this forum already.

James
 
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DTT old timer from back before DTT was DTT. At the time, there was only DRJ, Leon and another asian guy ha!. We had an MSN group back then. I cant believe how much this place has grown in the few years.

Just checking in for the roll call.

Nice to be back.
 
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Newton, do you have any pictures of the 79 GS550 you did? I have a 78 that I will be doing work on this winter. Any inspiration would be great, I have seen a a few GS's on this forum already.

James
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Sorry fer the late reply! I only have a few pictures, but man was that a fun little rig. The deal with the cb550 fell through, so I'm back in the market!



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Can't go wrong with clubmans and a cafe seat. Looks good! Just don't know why you wrapped the cans usually it's the pipes that are wrapped.
 
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Newagerocker said:
Can't go wrong with clubmans and a cafe seat. Looks good! Just don't know why you wrapped the cans usually it's the pipes that are wrapped.
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I can safely void myself of responsibility for that... the previous owner had them wrapped when I bought it, and I was afraid to see the condition of the cans if I peeled the wrap off. Being a college kid eager to ride and on a tight budget, I left it. Believe me, there were plenty of other things the owner did to the bike that were horror-show worthy
 
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Black Bar-B-Q grill paint will cover up a multitude of sins and won't unravel. ;D
 
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That GS must be the L model? When stock it's more of a Jap cruiser? I have an 'E' model from the same year, the lines are different - seems like the tank is smaller on the E. Good job with the bike! It's great to see another GS here.
 
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Hi DTT Members. New Here, Live in NYC and own both a 67 triumph and 71 sportster bobber. just got myself both a 71 cb350 and a 77 cb750k i hope to both turn into cafe racers over the next few months. these builds would be my first personal builds so i am super super excited!!!
 

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Ebay has some good deals in regards to seats. Check your local bike shop for handlebars. Rearsets, they can be a bit spendy. You can check out this link: http://www.cb750cafe.com/parts.php
The guy is local to Cali and builds parts specific to the CB 750.
Then, just check the forums and look at pictures and builds for ideas.
 
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Hey!! I live in Southeast Pa. and I am building my second CB450 Cafe racer.I also just bought a very nice Triumph TR6R Tiger 650
 
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hey,
thanks for letting me join im in arkansas and i find tons of bikes here. i need a great site for information and suggestions on the restoration and modifying of these bikes. the following are dome of my current bikes
1960 HONDA BABY DREAM 150cc paid- a small bottle of george dickle whiskey
1971 cb175 supersport 2117 miles on it paid $200
1971 cb350 supersport 31122 miles on it this bike was in pieces in boxes and i got her started and drovee her down the road yesterday but i have pobs with her $100
1975 yamaha tx500 not an xt but a tx only here in america 1 year beforeproduction was stopped engine is in the machine shop right now this is a complete bike 962 miles on her i got her FREE
1980 yamaha 400 speacial II 12631 miles on her has a bad cycinder PAID $100
1980 handa goldwing interstate 1100 59784 miles on her GOT HER FREE
1981 honda 650 nighthawk 12124 miles on her i got her for free
1982 YAMAHA MAX 750 GOT THIS ONE RUNNING CONDITION $250
1982 viago 920 r started a bobber project got her for free
1984 kawi kz1100 LTD got her for FREE
2006 suzuki M109R 7121 MILES SHE WAS A REPO paid 7562 plus tax in 2007
i love bikes..
 
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hey guys, i've a 77 cb400f that i picked up last year, this winter i'm going to be turning it into a cafe-ish bike for my commute to work. my first bike, first build project! it should be fun. any advice/tips would be appreciated.
 
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whats up. my name's erik & im from youngstown, ohio. ive been creeping around on here for a few months now since i bought a bike about 4 months ago. i found a cb360 that cost me less than some of my bar tabs so i couldnt pass it up. did some searching online and stumbled across this site. gotta say im very impressed and inspired with alot of the builds on here. although i have put some basketcase dirtbikes back together, this will be my first street bike build. whenever i get building i'll start a thread cuz im sure i'll need alot of your help.
 
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Welcome to DTT. Theres some good folks up your way. when the weather gets better we have some get togethers not too far from you (in PA) that some members from your area ride down for. You should check it out.
 
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