Around summer 2012 I started to get interested in the new wave of custom motorcycles. The sort of stuff you see on Bike EXIF. I spent many hours looking at what other people had done. I considered many options. I mulled over buying an old bike and bringing it up to date with tasteful modifications. But I eventually ruled that out because if I had a nice, original, old bike I would feel like it was sacrilege to chop it up or do anything other than a full, original restoration. I bid on one or two part-finished projects on eBay where the sacrilege had already happened but where I could make my own mark on it, making it my own. But I didn't win those.
So I started looking for newer retro-style bikes that would have better performance, braking and handling than the older stuff but still have potential to create something interesting with a definite retro vibe.
So, fast-forward to May 2013. I bought a non-running 1996 CB750 with light accident damage for £600. It had been standing unused in a garage for the best part of a year. I wanted a cheap bike that I could take an angle grinder to and not worry if I fucked something up and this fitted the bill perfectly. My aim is to do something interesting for as little money as possible. So that means I'm not planning to replace things like the exhaust. It's to see what I can do on a budget.
This is it when I got it home.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/IMG_2674_zpsde6ad28a.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/IMG_2674_zpsde6ad28a.jpg.html)
I've not really done anything to change its appearance yet, apart from cutting off that rack which was rusted in place and replacing the pink indicators. I jump started it off my flatmate's car battery to get it running and then I replaced the worn-out battery a couple of days later, blowing the main fuse in the process. The terminals in the new battery were the opposite way around to the one I took out. I replaced that, then straightened the fork in the yokes (the previous owner thought they were fucked but they were just twisted), replaced the indicators (two didn't work) and put it through its MOT.
I then replaced a leaking oil feed pipe which was a pain in the arse to do. Even the carbs had to come off. That took me 10 hours.
The brakes were binding a bit so I started overhauling the calipers just before Xmas. When I got the pistons out they were so flaky I decided to replace them too but the company I ordered the new ones from sent me three of the correct type and one wrong one. When the correct replacement arrived it was too late for me to finish the job. So the calipers are currently in my kitchen in London while I'm in Northern Ireland for Christmas.
Anyway, I was bored yesterday (did I mention I'm in Northern Ireland?) so thought I'd do a bit of Photoshopping. This is the before and after of what I would like to do to it. My base bike is scruffier. I intend it to make a feature of that. The tank will be sanded to bare metal and lacquered, keeping the dents visible. The paint is flaky in a few places. I'm thinking of calling her "Tina" because she has a definite patina. :rofl:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/Honda-CB750F2-SevenFifty-orig-800-600_zpsc3d67e80.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/Honda-CB750F2-SevenFifty-orig-800-600_zpsc3d67e80.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/Honda-CB750F2-SevenFifty-shopped-800-600_zps86756fa9.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/Honda-CB750F2-SevenFifty-shopped-800-600_zps86756fa9.jpg.html)
I'm not doing clip-ons because my back won't allow it. I've got some Renthal low bars waiting to go on, that's as low as I dare. I've already got the tail light, I'm planning to chop down and recover the original seat with stretchy, tan vinyl and respray a couple of bits black. I'm still trying to find the perfect rear mudguard but when I get that, I'm ready to start the cosmetics.
Partly, this thread is so that you lot can nag me when I haven't done anything for a while! :rofl:
Good stuff...look forward to seeing progress when you return from holiday.
Yes, yes and thrice yes I say!!!!!
Make it so, keep us informed or incur my wrath.
Looking forward to this...
Quote from: Lord Danoir the first on December 25, 2013, 03:09:52 AM
Yes, yes and thrice yes I say!!!!!
Make it so, keep us informed or incur my wrath.
I'm with this guy :moto: :moto: :moto:
Quote from: Jarse on December 25, 2013, 06:51:26 PM
Quote from: Lord Danoir the first on December 25, 2013, 03:09:52 AM
Yes, yes and thrice yes I say!!!!!
Make it so, keep us informed or incur my wrath.
I'm with this guy :moto: :moto: :moto:
Thirded.
What you waiting for ? Let the angle grinder see the bike. :evil: :moto:
Get it done!
Getting rid of the airbox for individual pod filters gives a long way for the look, but at the expense of practicality I imagine.
Yeah, that's something I'd love to do at a later date. It would open up the triangle under the seat. I gather I'd need to increase the jets a couple of sizes to level out the fuelling, and relocate the battery and fuses either to a box in front of the swing arm or to underneath the fuel tank. But it would have to be replaced with a small, lithium one to fit there.
One thing at a time. :)
Well, I've made a start. :)
Stripped off the rear plastics and cut off the rear mudguard, removing the rear light at the same time.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/9E56C83C-B0FC-4E8C-9B63-F1400E837953_zpsxlbaeuww.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/9E56C83C-B0FC-4E8C-9B63-F1400E837953_zpsxlbaeuww.jpg.html)
Got the hacksaw out and cut off some of the subframe. No turning back now... :icon_pale: Would have liked to take a little more off the length but there's a cross-member there with the seat latch mechanism. So removing that would mean I need another way of keeping the seat on. Also, I would have lost a lot of strength in the subframe.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/4372AE63-3F23-402D-A18C-5F91A1F75E8B_zpsmujetmkv.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/4372AE63-3F23-402D-A18C-5F91A1F75E8B_zpsmujetmkv.jpg.html)
That's about as far as I got. I stuck the seat back on and I reckon it looks better already.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/AED0F3FD-0EE7-4B98-8332-021AF9FFAB8D_zpse1nvpv2a.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/AED0F3FD-0EE7-4B98-8332-021AF9FFAB8D_zpse1nvpv2a.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/1388CAEA-25CA-44B2-A8BB-6FFD149F0783_zpspoeu9tqm.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/1388CAEA-25CA-44B2-A8BB-6FFD149F0783_zpspoeu9tqm.jpg.html)
The subframe has surface rust in quite a few places so I'll have to wire brush that off and spray it. I have some lugs to remove while I'm at it. And it could do with a wash. :embarrassed:
I offered the new mudguard up to it to see how it looked. I need to trim back more of the undertray plastic so I can get it in a better position, fix it in place, see where I can squeeze in the relocated electrics and hook up the new rear light and indicators (not sure where the indicators will go yet) and shove on the numberplate to get it legal again.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/8674AB51-C8D8-45EE-B8F7-C8BEA827AA35_zpsikz7b1gw.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/8674AB51-C8D8-45EE-B8F7-C8BEA827AA35_zpsikz7b1gw.jpg.html)
Then I'll shorten, reshape and recover the seat. I'm thinking of shortening the subframe further and putting on a rear loop, like this.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/CAFE-RACER-SEAT-FRAME-LOOP-TUBE-HONDA-CB500-CB550-CB750-XS750-XS850-GS550-/00/s/NzIwWDk2MA==/z/ncAAAOxyA4ZRJ-~Z/$(KGrHqZHJEcFEihKVW0oBRJ-+ZRzC!~~60_12.JPG) (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAFE-RACER-SEAT-FRAME-LOOP-TUBE-HONDA-CB500-CB550-CB750-XS750-XS850-GS550-/181330741613?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2a3827896d)
I think it's going to be an evolutionary process as I try different things a bit at a time and see what I like.
Oh, and I already got the brake calipers reconditioned and stuck on some braided hoses.
Very liberating that you can just evolve the bike rather than have a set agenda...the biggest part being that you enjoy the process. ;) :moto:
How about making a hugger, and putting the number plate on one side of the swingarm?
The bobbed look is good but I think I'd get fed up of a wet arse on anything but bone dry roads.
Looks better already. Good work.
Quote from: David W on February 22, 2014, 07:01:43 PM
How about making a hugger, and putting the number plate on one side of the swingarm?
The bobbed look is good but I think I'd get fed up of a wet arse on anything but bone dry roads.
I can't stand the one-sided number plate thing. It looks like the person who built the bike couldn't figure out how to attach a numberplate and just stuck it wherever they could. I'd rather put it on a GS1200 spray guard.
(http://www.motorcycleinfo.co.uk/resources/6795/assets/images/FAQs/Fender/hugger_crud_catcher.jpg)
I like the look of bobbers when they're stationary but think folk look like twats riding them. But maybe it's just the hipsters I've seen on them in East London that put me off. :huh:
Did some spraying today.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/247AA2D9-893F-4E96-8E76-48E720AAECC5_zpscwjicxck.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/247AA2D9-893F-4E96-8E76-48E720AAECC5_zpscwjicxck.jpg.html)
And a fine masking job too. :moto:
:thumbright: 8)
Was just wheeling it back to the bike bay and forgot the sidestand was down when dropping the front wheel off the kerb. So it pitched the bike off to the side. The side that was away from me. Bike went over and I landed on top of it, bashing the side of my jaw off a bollard in the process. Embarrassing! :icon_blackeye: :rofl:
No damage to the bike, by the way.
Quote from: Raydial on February 23, 2014, 10:09:09 PM
Was just wheeling it back to the bike bay and forgot the sidestand was down when dropping the front wheel off the kerb. So it pitched the bike off to the side. The side that was away from me. Bike went over and I landed on top of it, bashing the side of my jaw off a bollard in the process. Embarrassing! :icon_blackeye: :rofl:
No damage to the bike, by the way.
lol. Did anybody film it
Thankfully not!! :rofl:
Had a similar experience of being on the wrong side of my cb750f1 except I had more of an audience. :oops:
Does that make it 'prat fall' style now? ;-)
Just tried to eat something and my jaw's quite achy! What a numpty! :rofl:
I shouldn't laugh...but... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Get some round indicators and put them in the holes in the subframe where you've sawn it off.
Yeah, I'd been thinking about that already. Not sure. It would solve a couple of problems - where to put the indicators and what to do with the open ends of the subframe. But I think I prefer more traditional sticky-out indicators and a rear hoop. But if I go for a rear hoop, I'm going to have to build a custom seat rather than adapting the existing one...
I've discovered have bruises on both my knees. A sore one on one side that's invisible, and a dark brown/purple one on the other knee that doesn't hurt at all. Weird. :tard:
Loop welded on today.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/5F736C04-3D9F-4B59-A47C-65A3412571AD_zpslkrul9ab.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/5F736C04-3D9F-4B59-A47C-65A3412571AD_zpslkrul9ab.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/1554DB8A-986D-4162-BB24-A658CDFCF3CF_zpsxfpbbmsx.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/1554DB8A-986D-4162-BB24-A658CDFCF3CF_zpsxfpbbmsx.jpg.html)
Looks good that. Did you do the welding?
Nah, Jimmy at Kinglake Motorcycles, a wee bike garage up the road, did it.
Looking good Ray, been watching this thread. Love things like this, bit of tinkering and the like.
With regards to the muppet moment, I did the same last year with the MV...... changing the oil, you have to flip the sidestand up to get at the sump bolt.
20 minutes later I had forgotten it wasnt down when I took it off the paddock stand.... I had the foresight to take the fairings off though.
So yesterday, after getting the loop fitted, I filed down the weld, and ground and filed off some other lugs to tidy it all up. Then I sprayed it.
I gave it another coat of frame paint today and fitted the mudguard. I fabricated the brackets for it out of a pair of ice tongs from the pound shop. :laughing7:
Then it started raining... :(
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/9BF650BD-E29E-49C6-A9E0-8BA4824275F7_zpseppnjz8y.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/9BF650BD-E29E-49C6-A9E0-8BA4824275F7_zpseppnjz8y.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/ECF0327B-5E2A-40AD-959B-BE7E5A1622BC_zpszvvhrmrn.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/ECF0327B-5E2A-40AD-959B-BE7E5A1622BC_zpszvvhrmrn.jpg.html)
The mudguard doesn't look straight in this picture. I'll have to take a look at that to see if it's actually squint or if it's just a trick of the light. I thought it was straight when I fitted it.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/34C9309A-3794-4BC2-99AE-6594E8DB7A80_zpslxafyazz.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/34C9309A-3794-4BC2-99AE-6594E8DB7A80_zpslxafyazz.jpg.html)
I think I might have enough room above the mudguard for a shallow tray for the electrics. :dontknow:
And I remembered to lift the side stand when wheeling it back to the parking bay this time! :rofl:
Ice tongs needed for a very cool bike ;-)
Quote from: DaveH on March 02, 2014, 06:42:06 PM
Ice tongs needed for a very cool bike ;-)
:rofl:
My tasks for next weekend are to hook up the lights, finding somewhere to locate the fuses and other electronics in the process. Then I have to build a seat. So, not much! :laughing7:
I hope it doesn't rain! :toothy2:
Can I suggest something...just a thought...how about...*drum roll*...
give it a wash... :moto:
Quote from: Alzo on March 02, 2014, 08:35:53 PM
Can I suggest something...just a thought...how about...*drum roll*...
give it a wash... :moto:
:lol:
Not a belly pan then? ;-)
Surely you know by now that I don't wash bikes... :tongue:
What are your plans for the front end? The upside down radial forks on that maroon one on Facebook look lovely.
Quote from: MOz on March 02, 2014, 09:19:13 PM
What are your plans for the front end? The upside down radial forks on that maroon one on Facebook look lovely.
Don't they? That bike's gorgeous! I'd love to. :cool:
Classified Moto do a triple tree conversion but it's a bit pricey for me at $485 plus shipping. At least for now. Further down the line I might do it. I don't have the technical know-how to do it myself.
http://classifiedmoto.bigcartel.com/product/classified-moto-triple-tree-swap
Otherwise, I have some Renthal low bars waiting to go on, with brown gum grips. I'll get smaller mirrors, maybe bar-end mounted. And I'm planning to put on a speedo headlight (http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/headlight-bucket.php).
I'm thinking of going for this speedo/tacho (http://www.acewell.co.uk/Acewell%20Speedometers/ACE-2xxx/ACE-2856.htm?action=full&id=18). It's not the prettiest but the headlight bucket only has space for one dial and I don't want to give up a rev counter.
There, that'll do...
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/5C503506-35F8-4C62-811F-096E9BFA1B10_zpssxxpnvni.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/5C503506-35F8-4C62-811F-096E9BFA1B10_zpssxxpnvni.jpg.html)
Quote from: Raydial on March 13, 2014, 03:39:28 PM
There, that'll do...
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/5C503506-35F8-4C62-811F-096E9BFA1B10_zpssxxpnvni.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/5C503506-35F8-4C62-811F-096E9BFA1B10_zpssxxpnvni.jpg.html)
:rofl:
World's Fastest Ironing Board?
A couple of weeks ago, I made the base for the seat and added the rear light that you can see in the photo above and a number plate hanger. This was it before I added the second bracket and glued the various bits together.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/F704E071-4F0C-40C1-AB00-FF3E12644BE0_zps7eykiwv3.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/F704E071-4F0C-40C1-AB00-FF3E12644BE0_zps7eykiwv3.jpg.html)
Today, I added the indicators.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/A0540ABB-4268-4057-9ECD-E56CE455850E_zpsjcilsgob.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/A0540ABB-4268-4057-9ECD-E56CE455850E_zpsjcilsgob.jpg.html)
And then I added the foam to the seat base. It was looking a lot thicker than I expected.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/2A89BE5F-D8D2-47E7-8A9C-C39F680AFB33_zpsuwkprjni.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/2A89BE5F-D8D2-47E7-8A9C-C39F680AFB33_zpsuwkprjni.jpg.html)
The next step, of course, was to cover the seat and then add the number plate. I'm using the original seat latch to secure the seat in place at the back. So I can reach behind an indicator, pull the latch and get easy access to the fuses under the seat. I went slightly smaller than standard with the number plate. Hopefully, I won't get any hassle for it. With the slimmed down rear end even 8" x 6" looks big.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/CD676C3A-CC40-4041-BD4C-1E8FF95A55AD_zpshq7c5ns5.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/CD676C3A-CC40-4041-BD4C-1E8FF95A55AD_zpshq7c5ns5.jpg.html)
I'm not happy with the seat. There's too much of a gap between the seat and the tank, the foam's too soft and it's too tall, although I'm getting used to the height a bit. I'll contact a couple of pro seat builders to see what they can do, and for how much.
Then I gave her a wash just to please Alzo. ;)
I took her out for a short shake-down run and it all seems to be good for tomorrow's Boxhill rideout. She looks a bit Mad Max-esque from this angle. :rofl:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/0E4E2AE5-A19A-451A-9375-2FBF66BC9B91_zpscbmeovkb.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/0E4E2AE5-A19A-451A-9375-2FBF66BC9B91_zpscbmeovkb.jpg.html)
I didn't put the side pods back on because they wouldn't look right with this seat, I think. And one of them needs a repair. I might put oval number boards on until I get pod filters.
Speaking of filters, I replaced the air filter and there was some oil in the airbox. So that, along with smoky running at high revs makes me think the piston rings are shot. Ah, well. A rebuild may be on the cards... :undecided:
Tony Archer is your man for seats.
Great work though Ray.
:cool: :thumbleft: :moto:
Regardless of finish and snagging points along the way you're certainly on the right track Ray..... i really like it!
good work..
just a tin of matt black paint needed to finish it off.. :laugh:
Wash 'n' Go
Where did you get the rear indicators?
Quote from: Phil_8 on March 24, 2014, 03:05:11 PM
Where did you get the rear indicators?
M & P.
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/567281/Bodywork/Indicators/Spider
Thank you very much. I may sneak a set of them onto my bike
Is this any use? Just popped up on my Facebook feed.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seats/185895991461084
Cheers, David. I've just sent them a message. :thumbleft:
I've just left 'Tina' in with Hertfordshire Superbikes for a full engine rebuild and some other jobs. This has just blown any notion of a budget...
Tina...is that because you're gonna Turner around?
Quote from: Alzo on March 29, 2014, 07:12:11 PM
Tina...is that because you're gonna Turner around?
groan
I am super excited about how your bike is going to turn out! I have the exact same CB750 here in Australia and am just starting work on it. Items are hard to find so I think I'll be getting some stuff from the UK. I'll have to show you the work. Did you rebuild you brakes yourself or get someone else to do it?
Yeah, it'd be great to see what you do with yours. Why don't you start a thread here? :)
I started doing the calipers myself then I got stuck. Or to be more specific, a couple of pistons got stuck because it seems I didn't have the fluid seal grooves absolutely, 100% spotless and the new seals got pinched when I put the pistons back in. So I sent them to a company in North England called Powerhouse Automotive.
Any update, as I never got round to enquiring at the weekend there?
Not yet. The engine guy's got that at the minute but struggling to find the relevant parts. Haven't had an update in a few days. So I reckon it's at least another couple of weeks.
Sounded special from wots u said on Friday nite, looking fwd to seeing:-)
Quote from: Tucker Hauser on April 28, 2014, 10:40:24 PM
Sounded special from wots u said on Friday nite, looking fwd to seeing:-)
You were being groomed.
Just spoke to them this morning. The latest estimate is 4 weeks. So I'll update then. :moto:
4 weeks!! i would go stir crazy after 4 days without me bike
but i suppose just in time for summer proper :cool:
Yeah, I'm craving my bike at the minute with good weather and a tube strike. Got one spare? ;)
need pictures!!!!!
I don't have any! I haven't seen the bike in weeks. I know it's in a thousand pieces at the moment, though.
But I can say, it appears nobody does a big bore/high-compression kit for this bike... :(
Quoteneed pictures!!!!!
+1!!
I keep seeing new posts on this thread and coming away disappointed!!
Ray saw this and thought of you http://thebikeshed.cc/2014/03/19/bsmc-iii-2014/
Quote from: tucola on May 01, 2014, 11:42:27 AM
Quoteneed pictures!!!!!
+1!!
I keep seeing new posts on this thread and coming away disappointed!!
+1!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Coxy on May 22, 2014, 01:15:12 PM
Quote from: tucola on May 01, 2014, 11:42:27 AM
Quoteneed pictures!!!!!
+1!!
I keep seeing new posts on this thread and coming away disappointed!!
+1!!!!!!!!!!
+11!!!!111!!!ONE!!!!
(http://nichieihonyakusha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/comic-book-guy.jpg)
Worst. Lack of progress. Ever.
Quote from: Dom1 on May 22, 2014, 02:43:41 PM
(http://nichieihonyakusha.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/comic-book-guy.jpg)
Worst. Lack of progress. Ever.
thank god you have a short memory
I was only thinking about your Jaaag the other day.
Good call....what happened to the Jaaag?... :grin:
Bringing it back to me me me for a moment... ;)
This arrived the other day.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/3F8BD78E-8819-4328-A013-410BFC1489D5_zpseifjpopn.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/3F8BD78E-8819-4328-A013-410BFC1489D5_zpseifjpopn.jpg.html)
Looking forward to it getting attached to the bike Ray... :azn:
Quote from: Jonesy on May 22, 2014, 10:02:44 AM
Ray saw this and thought of you http://thebikeshed.cc/2014/03/19/bsmc-iii-2014/
did you see i wrote this before the onslaught of piss taking about lack of progress - thought you may be interested.
Quote from: Glennmac7 on May 23, 2014, 02:04:02 AM
Good call....what happened to the Jaaag?... :grin:
****Mini hijack****
Having failed to bodge it in time for my wedding, I decided to put it on ice until my house is finished, which should be this year.
So, it's currently on axle stands in my garage looking a bit sorry for itself.
as you were.
Quote from: Jonesy on May 23, 2014, 07:02:17 AM
Quote from: Jonesy on May 22, 2014, 10:02:44 AM
Ray saw this and thought of you http://thebikeshed.cc/2014/03/19/bsmc-iii-2014/
did you see i wrote this before the onslaught of piss taking about lack of progress - thought you may be interested.
No, I didn't spot that comment. Thanks for sharing. I bought my ticket a couple of months ago, though! :azn: Anybody else going? There are supposed to be nearly 100 new wave, brat and café racer custom bikes there. :afro:
I really wanted to go to that, but unfortunately the wife's away so I've got the kids to look after...
you mean you're taking your kids to a biker meet? what a great day out with dad that is! you really are great.... ;)
Quote from: Lord Danoir the first on May 23, 2014, 08:16:02 AM
Quote from: Glennmac7 on May 23, 2014, 02:04:02 AM
Good call....what happened to the Jaaag?... :grin:
****Mini hijack****
Having failed to bodge it in time for my wedding, I decided to put it on ice until my house is finished, which should be this year.
So, it's currently on axle stands in my garage looking a bit sorry for itself.
as you were.
Thanks for that...lol :cool:
Quote from: Raydial on May 23, 2014, 12:34:39 PM
Quote from: Jonesy on May 23, 2014, 07:02:17 AM
Quote from: Jonesy on May 22, 2014, 10:02:44 AM
Ray saw this and thought of you http://thebikeshed.cc/2014/03/19/bsmc-iii-2014/
did you see i wrote this before the onslaught of piss taking about lack of progress - thought you may be interested.
No, I didn't spot that comment. Thanks for sharing. I bought my ticket a couple of months ago, though! :azn: Anybody else going? There are supposed to be nearly 100 new wave, brat and café racer custom bikes there. :afro:
How was it?
Quote from: Millhouse on May 23, 2014, 06:11:10 PM
you mean you're taking your kids to a biker meet? what a great day out with dad that is! you really are great.... ;)
I tried, but Marwell Zoo won out...
Which was fine. Really enjoyed it actually...
And kids had a blast.
The "merry cats" (meercats) were probably the favorite.
Quote from: Coxy on May 27, 2014, 11:06:34 AM
Quote from: Raydial on May 23, 2014, 12:34:39 PM
Quote from: Jonesy on May 23, 2014, 07:02:17 AM
Quote from: Jonesy on May 22, 2014, 10:02:44 AM
Ray saw this and thought of you http://thebikeshed.cc/2014/03/19/bsmc-iii-2014/
did you see i wrote this before the onslaught of piss taking about lack of progress - thought you may be interested.
No, I didn't spot that comment. Thanks for sharing. I bought my ticket a couple of months ago, though! :azn: Anybody else going? There are supposed to be nearly 100 new wave, brat and café racer custom bikes there. :afro:
How was it?
Really good. There were lots of cool bikes. My favourite was this 1955 Matchless with a 2001 KTM520 engine in it. It was almost all built from bits bought on eBay. Old school looks but with a fast engine and decent brakes! :moto: Wouldn't be much use in the twisties, though! :rofl:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/BSMC%20III/4CB57F01-82F5-49C5-89A6-CD72C5678CF3_zpsryn2jcyl.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/BSMC%20III/4CB57F01-82F5-49C5-89A6-CD72C5678CF3_zpsryn2jcyl.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/BSMC%20III/01F58A8F-6780-4DE3-8102-568B40F463A1_zpsletf20ge.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/BSMC%20III/01F58A8F-6780-4DE3-8102-568B40F463A1_zpsletf20ge.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/BSMC%20III/82290A6F-5C9E-48DC-8BC9-E5179B9A6C10_zpsxv8gfnv7.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/BSMC%20III/82290A6F-5C9E-48DC-8BC9-E5179B9A6C10_zpsxv8gfnv7.jpg.html)
I like his paddock stand.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/BSMC%20III/FFCF7E4B-B688-48E2-939E-411091C732CF_zpsfqdkuhke.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/BSMC%20III/FFCF7E4B-B688-48E2-939E-411091C732CF_zpsfqdkuhke.jpg.html)
I also spoke with deBolex about a triple tree conversion. They've done that to the same model of CB750 as mine. I'd need to buy an R1 front end. Or I could use the R6 which is slightly shorter. Something to consider...
(http://thebikeshed.cc/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/De-Bolex-Mk-III-A-700x477.jpg) (http://thebikeshed.cc/2014/05/12/de-bolex-mk-3/)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/BSMC%20III/D53B59D1-E944-43DB-839E-5003CB3337B2_zps9kdrvrkf.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/BSMC%20III/D53B59D1-E944-43DB-839E-5003CB3337B2_zps9kdrvrkf.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/BSMC%20III/A3D3147F-7C3D-4BEA-BD47-4C6E13740A32_zpsx4wxr5wq.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/BSMC%20III/A3D3147F-7C3D-4BEA-BD47-4C6E13740A32_zpsx4wxr5wq.jpg.html)
I spoke with my mechanic today. The engine is still with the builders who are taking their time with it. They had to build a special jig to get the barrels out. I'm worrying how much that's going to cost me!
The engine should come back next week, then the frame guys will bolt the block in, jig it up, and cut out and replace the rusted bit behind the oil cooler. Then it'll go to the powder coaters...
All sounding good Ray...loving the theme.
im sure it will all be worth the price....
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on May 28, 2014, 08:14:52 AM
im sure it will all be worth the price....
No it won't! ;) I'm hoping I fall in love with it, though! :rofl:
Quote from: Raydial on May 28, 2014, 08:19:21 AM
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on May 28, 2014, 08:14:52 AM
im sure it will all be worth the price....
No it won't! ;) I'm hoping I fall in love with it, though! :rofl:
well that's the next best thing would be a shame if you get it all together look at the thing and think mmmmmm don't like it....
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on May 28, 2014, 08:21:01 AM
Quote from: Raydial on May 28, 2014, 08:19:21 AM
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on May 28, 2014, 08:14:52 AM
im sure it will all be worth the price....
No it won't! ;) I'm hoping I fall in love with it, though! :rofl:
well that's the next best thing would be a shame if you get it all together look at the thing and think mmmmmm don't like it....
Exactly! :shocked:
fingers crossed mate
That Matchless looks great, and lots of fun, I bet it's loud as fuck!
Come on, we need an update and more pics!
I haven't actually set eyes on it myself in three months!
Summers here man!!!!!!!!
4 weeks from 29 April was 27 May and then the engine was still a week away from coming back.
It can't be long now surely.
I went out to see the guys at Hertfordshire Superbikes today. There's progress although they still couldn't get the barrels off the crank case. They're sourcing replacement barrels cos it's got to the big hammer stage now. So the engine's still not had anything done to it (the place that was meant to be doing the engine work had it for a month and a half before giving up).
They've replaced the frame's rusted-through cross member. It was behind the oil cooler. The frame's ready to go off for powder coating now so I picked the colour I want.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/6DCD8F64-81A2-4DC7-AD0D-6F86878CF241_zpsdw8p3qho.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/6DCD8F64-81A2-4DC7-AD0D-6F86878CF241_zpsdw8p3qho.jpg.html)
They've also sanded back the tank as requested. There are some bits where they couldn't get it all off so it'll get bead blasted this week. Then José will clearcoat it along with the alloy front mudguard I bought (which I need to take along to them next weekend).
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/8277C8FE-4057-4AD4-9C01-A6732E3DD496_zps0wzt2lmh.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/8277C8FE-4057-4AD4-9C01-A6732E3DD496_zps0wzt2lmh.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/498030B2-0893-4ACE-8FD6-BB1069E3C0A8_zpssrwrulas.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/498030B2-0893-4ACE-8FD6-BB1069E3C0A8_zpssrwrulas.jpg.html)
slowly but surely
Kick ass and get these Dudes moving. ;)
To be fair to Hertfordshire Superbikes, they were hamstrung by the engine place that held onto the engine for so long. The frame guy wouldn't replace the cross member without the engine in place in case it ended up springing out of shape when he removed the bad bit. Progress should be quicker now and they've got another engine place lined up to do the rebuild. They've got less work on, apparently.
I'm messing Ray...as long as you're satisfied then that's all that matters...the end result is where they will be judged.
you will love it when its all done until you look at all the receipts and and go "IT COST ME HOW MUCH!!!!"
In my head, I'm thinking £4k.
is that including the bike?
No.
:sucks air through teeth:
If it gets the bike you want then the cost is acceptable. People plough money in to worse things.
True. The value is dependent on how much you want a thing - My flatmate spent £3k on a handbag!
Quote from: Raydial on July 07, 2014, 07:16:33 AM
True. The value is dependent on how much you want a thing - My flatmate spent £3k on a handbag!
Did he...hmmmmm
Haha! Yes she did.
price is not important if it gets you what you want only down side is if its finished and you say you don't like it..... which ive done once or twice
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on July 07, 2014, 08:51:15 AM
price is not important if it gets you what you want only down side is if its finished and you say you don't like it..... which ive done once or twice
most recently with the pending arrival of a daughter!! ;-)
haha
I went back out to Potters Bar today and dropped off a bunch of bits and paid for the first third of the work. Ouchy!
bet that hurt your pocket!
Yeah, to the tune of £1293.26... :-/
Quote from: Raydial on July 12, 2014, 08:44:03 PM
Yeah, to the tune of £1293.26... :-/
ouch ouch ouch.......
Any more updates on this?
I might be able to give you a bit of an update on Friday.
I can say, though, that I had to order a new swing arm from Japan cos when mine was bead blasted it was too badly rusted to use. It had more holes than Swiss cheese. The new one won't arrive till the middle of November. So there's no rush for the other work to be done. :undecided:
I admire your patience!
Quote from: Jonesy on October 02, 2014, 08:12:15 AM
I admire your patience!
+1.
I'm sure it will be worth it. I'm finding doing my wee tweeks to the Scrambler really exciting so the wait for you must be hard.
Jarse - Got any update pics of yours?
Ray, I now shall call you St Ray
Coxy, I should have my bolt on's done over the weekend so will post up after they are all done.
I'm trying hard to get prices from Norman Hyde for some performance upgrades but they are slow at responding.
Hax was very kind in transporting back an awesome leather seat, Pazzo's, chrome low profile mirrors and a new set of shocks from British Customs in the States which I ordered and had delivered to his hotel and he took them back in his Business Class luggage, saving import duty.
I've had to modify the front brake reservior mount to fit the mirrors and British Customs have been really helpful and interested in how I did this.
Quote from: Coxy on October 02, 2014, 09:46:23 AM
Jarse - Got any update pics of yours?
Ray, I now shall call you St Ray
I'm meditating daily. Seriously, I am.
Don't you find you get a bit cranky when you haven't ridden for a while? I've not been out on a bike since the April rideout. :shocked:
This is what's been done so far.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/2014-10-02_1048_zpse1af37c4.png) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/2014-10-02_1048_zpse1af37c4.png.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/2014-10-02_1047_zps81d2fc5d.png) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/2014-10-02_1047_zps81d2fc5d.png.html)
That'll be a new bike then.
Quote from: Raydial on October 02, 2014, 10:42:24 AM
Don't you find you get a bit cranky when you haven't ridden for a while? I've not been out on a bike since the April rideout. :shocked:
I did, the crankiness has long since passed, it will be a long while before I am back riding again.
Original items when this is finished:
Most of the frame
Crank case
Fuel tank
Yokes and fork lowers
Wheels
Loom/electrics
Carbs/airbox
Brake calipers
Quote from: Raydial on October 02, 2014, 11:24:00 AM
Original items when this is finished:
Loom/electrics
I know it's a Honda but I hope this does not prove problematic.
Expensive to replace though on top of an already mounting bill.
Why would keeping the loom be a problem...? :icon_scratch:
Loom probably ok but ageing electrics can be problomatic.
Quote from: Raydial on October 02, 2014, 10:53:33 AM
This is what's been done so far.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/2014-10-02_1048_zpse1af37c4.png) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/2014-10-02_1048_zpse1af37c4.png.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/2014-10-02_1047_zps81d2fc5d.png) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/2014-10-02_1047_zps81d2fc5d.png.html)
Quote from: Raydial on December 24, 2013, 08:29:44 PM
I wanted a cheap bike that I could take an angle grinder to and not worry if I fucked something up and this fitted the bill perfectly. My aim is to do something interesting for as little money as possible. So that means I'm not planning to replace things like the exhaust. It's to see what I can do on a budget.
:rofl:
;)
Yeah, yeah, I was hoping everyone had forgotten about that! :rofl:
Yeah, that plan went out the window about three thousand pounds ago. :confused5:
Can't wait to see how it turns out though, I must admit!!
Quote from: tucola on October 02, 2014, 01:45:29 PM
Can't wait to see how it turns out though, I must admit!!
+1 :afro: :moto:
Hurry up ;)
I better be fucking fantastic after all this Raymond!
Quote from: Coxy on October 03, 2014, 09:34:33 AM
I better be fucking fantastic after all this Raymond!
you already are fantastic Cockles......... and Rayoir dicking around with his motorcycle will not change that fact.
Quote from: Lord Danoir the first on October 03, 2014, 10:04:21 AM
Quote from: Coxy on October 03, 2014, 09:34:33 AM
I better be fucking fantastic after all this Raymond!
you already are fantastic Cockles......... and Rayoir dicking around with his motorcycle will not change that fact.
Ooops, what a cunt of a typo that was!!!
Freudian farking typo!
Fact remains, Cockles rockles
GROUP HUG MUTHAFACKAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gayers
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(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/7AEF2C5B-0630-46B5-B201-3DD9601328FB_zpswbpqec2j.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/7AEF2C5B-0630-46B5-B201-3DD9601328FB_zpswbpqec2j.jpg.html)
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(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/EE2158E5-338F-448D-948B-EC110AA45600_zpsioitc75r.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/EE2158E5-338F-448D-948B-EC110AA45600_zpsioitc75r.jpg.html)
Shiny bits!! :afro: :moto:
Will it be ready for Xmas?
Quote from: Alzo on October 06, 2014, 07:48:26 PM
Will it be ready for Xmas?
No. I'm waiting for a new swing arm to come from Honda Japan in mid-November which will then need to be powder coated.
Sorry, I know it's your project to do with as you see fit but ..... Brown?
Wait and see...
I am sure it will be great and I am a philistine.
Just reminds me of the build in Performance Bikes I was really looking forward to seeing the end product and he went and stuck an oil cooler where the headlight should be, ruining it.
When everything's assembled, and with the black of the engine, the brown will be much less obvious.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/E0D00B3A-EE80-430A-A482-E89F465D9CB3_zpsszktnsc9.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/E0D00B3A-EE80-430A-A482-E89F465D9CB3_zpsszktnsc9.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/AE8D430F-7EA7-466A-A5D2-09C11F8BF940_zpsblewffin.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/AE8D430F-7EA7-466A-A5D2-09C11F8BF940_zpsblewffin.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/AE8A6542-EA95-4572-9C06-65B039E458DF_zpshoxq4d2d.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/AE8A6542-EA95-4572-9C06-65B039E458DF_zpshoxq4d2d.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/F175498F-07D4-4A4B-A5AC-3FB444864AC9_zpsztqlor7v.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/F175498F-07D4-4A4B-A5AC-3FB444864AC9_zpsztqlor7v.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/A00D5B1F-C31E-4812-94C8-6A3C3F5EE40C_zpszbaikbqn.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/A00D5B1F-C31E-4812-94C8-6A3C3F5EE40C_zpszbaikbqn.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/11FCC83F-45DE-400B-BDDB-002D8D664EA7_zpsyh5eum0s.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/11FCC83F-45DE-400B-BDDB-002D8D664EA7_zpsyh5eum0s.jpg.html)
now THAT.... my boy.... is going to look reet
Quote from: Lord Danoir the first on October 07, 2014, 09:57:10 AM
now THAT.... my boy.... is going to look reet
+1 :moto: :moto: :moto:
s'alright I spose
;-)
What the hell is that in the background of this pic??
Quote from: Raydial on October 06, 2014, 04:51:47 PM
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48 cylinder Kawasaki apparently
http://hertfordshiresuperbikes.com/48cyl.shtml (http://hertfordshiresuperbikes.com/48cyl.shtml)
Getting excited now!! :laughing9:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/10348591_655484897883200_3491798840449149594_n_zps152311e8.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/10348591_655484897883200_3491798840449149594_n_zps152311e8.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/10685411_655484877883202_1593514816886990568_n_zps1862a3ed.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/10685411_655484877883202_1593514816886990568_n_zps1862a3ed.jpg.html)(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/10501607_655484934549863_8876651974807773195_n_zpsaf834f27.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/10501607_655484934549863_8876651974807773195_n_zpsaf834f27.jpg.html)
Don't worry, the seat will be replaced with a professionally-made one.
now that I like!!
you still going with the worn/distressed look ray?
or has that changed now you are getting lots of nice shiny bits
Is the front mudguard getting chopped...I know it's only sat on the tyre...but does look long.
Yeah, it will. :)
Excited for you...looks like a winner already. :moto:
Quote from: komp on October 08, 2014, 04:07:49 PM
you still going with the worn/distressed look ray?
or has that changed now you are getting lots of nice shiny bits
The tank will be pretty-much as you see it. Most other bits will be shiny and new.
nice
so will be riding up to scotland with me next year then? ;)
Depends on how comfy the seat is. :rofl:
Are the wheels brown too? Or is it just the light?
Quote from: Dom1 on October 08, 2014, 05:40:25 PM
Are the wheels brown too?
They are. Could have maybe gone with a combo of black and brown...
It's coming along nicely Ray. :afro: Is that the swingarm they will be using or are you still waiting for a parcel from Japan ?
Quote from: GRUMPY on October 08, 2014, 07:24:53 PM
It's coming along nicely Ray. :afro: Is that the swingarm they will be using or are you still waiting for a parcel from Japan ?
That's a temporary one until the Japanese one arrives. It has the wrong set up for the rear brake but it lets the garage turn it into a rolling chassis.
I like the tank, will it be getting some old school Honda decal painted on it?
I think I'll just leave it plain.
Schweet.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/83097937-10DB-4AE5-A802-0AC9E74BD1AD_zpscvike6f2.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/83097937-10DB-4AE5-A802-0AC9E74BD1AD_zpscvike6f2.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/113F498B-052B-4DC8-B09E-AAB439BCAB3D_zpsmmnez8bq.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/113F498B-052B-4DC8-B09E-AAB439BCAB3D_zpsmmnez8bq.jpg.html)
Progress... :azn:
Looking good Ray. It's a long road but I'm sure it will be worth it :moto:
Coming along nicely. Will the bloke have it finished before he retires ?
Quote from: GRUMPY on October 24, 2014, 04:02:27 PM
Coming along nicely. Will the bloke have it finished before he retires ?
Hopefully before Ray retires. :azn:
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(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/DB32D009-D43C-40A4-A4A2-F2E9D7B08FBA_zps0dzjwmka.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/DB32D009-D43C-40A4-A4A2-F2E9D7B08FBA_zps0dzjwmka.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/626277CE-480A-44F8-B3D5-DD3BDE678DBA_zpsmebldw6z.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/626277CE-480A-44F8-B3D5-DD3BDE678DBA_zpsmebldw6z.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/E0E6E54D-5659-474C-B664-7CCAB7FCF273_zpstjtkp8af.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/E0E6E54D-5659-474C-B664-7CCAB7FCF273_zpstjtkp8af.jpg.html)
:thumbsup: :clock:
looks spot on that! :cool:
actually looking like a bike again
:cool:
:undecided: I'm not sure... sorry need to see it finished :police:
Patience is a virtue, glasshoppa.
How much for the LC behind?
Yours is coming on a treat Raymundo!
It's not on their website so I guess it was just in for some work.
Got a link to their site Ray please.
http://hertfordshiresuperbikes.com/
Looking forward to the finished product...an ultimately hearing YOU are happy with the outcome.
At this rate I'm going to have to sell it to pay for the work! :-S
Sunday pubbing...oh and Monday to Saturday has to stop...
Never! :rofl:
:cool: :moto:
Got a few more pics from the garage today.
Some bits have been getting cleaned up ready for reassembly.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/P1100714_zpse049e0ca.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/P1100714_zpse049e0ca.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/P1100721_zps27dd1b4e.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/P1100721_zps27dd1b4e.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/P1100720_zps2e19b0d7.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/P1100720_zps2e19b0d7.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/P1100719_zps21da9c66.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/P1100719_zps21da9c66.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/P1100718_zps5a544694.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/P1100718_zps5a544694.jpg.html)
Looks like I'm going to need a new footrest hanger.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/P1100717_zpsa241ef3f.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/P1100717_zpsa241ef3f.jpg.html)
I didn't like the way they'd welded plates onto the existing headlight bracket. It was rough, bulky-looking and ugly. So I bought a new one for £26 delivered and I think it looks much better now.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/E0E6E54D-5659-474C-B664-7CCAB7FCF273_zpstjtkp8af.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/E0E6E54D-5659-474C-B664-7CCAB7FCF273_zpstjtkp8af.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/P1100716_zpsda71d5f4.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/P1100716_zpsda71d5f4.jpg.html)
My swing arm should arrive within the week. :)
I have to pick an end can now, though. Any suggestions for something fairly small and subtle (and not too expensive)?
not having an end can so its just downpipes is small, subtle (looking) and not expensive at all
Err... I should have specified it's got to be LEGAL too! More or less. ;-)
Wrenchmonkees supertrapp(?) would suit it to a tee
get mark at mhp to make you something...
looking good :) I had some custom made end cans made by these guys for my sp1
http://www.nrpexhausts.co.uk/
not too pricey and looked cool :)
S'happinin?????
Tick followed Tock followed Tick. :happy1:
Where did you get the headlight from?
I spoke to them at the end of last week. They said they were aiming to get it off the ramp this week. I might go out to see it tomorrow.
The headlight's from Carpy's Cafe Racers in the US.
http://www.cb750cafe.com/products-page/lighting-electrical-gauges/universal-headlight-with-speedo/
any pics of it as it stands?
No, the most recent pics I have are already on this thread.
BOOO!
At first glance, it doesn't look a lot different but it's slowly getting there. The engine's complete, the clutch is replaced, the resprayed oil cooler and new hoses are on, the loom is mostly reinstalled, the new swing arm is on, the brakes are attached properly, the switch gear is there, the carbs have been overhauled and are waiting to go on etc. (http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/IMG_20141213_115851_zpshemctxfo.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/IMG_20141213_115851_zpshemctxfo.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/IMG_20141213_120618_zpskswtxmyf.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/IMG_20141213_120618_zpskswtxmyf.jpg.html)(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/IMG_20141213_120628_zps8zhxh7ws.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/IMG_20141213_120628_zps8zhxh7ws.jpg.html)(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/IMG_20141213_113913_zpscopcdcs4.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/IMG_20141213_113913_zpscopcdcs4.jpg.html)
Fuckin' love it!
Certainly starting to look like a bike...you pleased with how it's going?
Well, I should have had it back six months ago and for half the cost but right now I'm just eager to get it finished and to ride the thing!
Sorry....should have been more specific...I meant in terms of the look....I built a career on time and costs running over... ;)
:afro: :moto:
Hehe... It's hard to tell at the minute cos the final bits will make or break the look. The tank and front mudguard still need to have the right ground/brushed look, and the seat will be a fundamental part of its final appearance. The side panels will be important too.
Well I hope it meets your expectations...I'm liking the theme so far...roll on April where we can see it in the flesh.
Assuming it's finished...Der Halter isn't built yet...but confident my bike builder will finish in time... ;)
Fingers crossed!
Coming along nicely there. :thumbsup:
Deffo getting there:-)
Love the frame colour for the retro feel :)
That's a tidy rear end, love it when things line up properly.
love the look of that..
It's a long way from the CB750 that you chopped the subframe off of and put a plank on for a seat.. :laugh:
Looks pimp! The brown looks really good :afro: What tyres are those?
Cheers! :-D They're Avon Distanzias.
It seems I am in a minority on the brown.
Either way its not mine and its gonna be cool.
It's gonna be cracking
But will it be ready for April!
Quote from: Tucker Hauser on December 15, 2014, 07:09:36 PM
But will it be ready for April!
It fuggin' better be! :violent5:
Smokin Ray looking forward to seeing it in the flesh
Quote from: Raydial on December 15, 2014, 12:58:37 PM
Cheers! :-D They're Avon Distanzias.
Didnt know they made chunky looking tyres that wide :)
Quote from: Dom1 on December 15, 2014, 01:22:03 PM
It seems I am in a minority on the brown.
With me
Quote from: Dom1 on December 15, 2014, 01:22:03 PM
Either way its not mine and its gonna be cool.
Spot on.
Quote from: Bullet on December 17, 2014, 04:15:18 PM
Quote from: Raydial on December 15, 2014, 12:58:37 PM
Cheers! :-D They're Avon Distanzias.
Didnt know they made chunky looking tyres that wide :)
You think
that's wide...?
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/yamaha-tw200-le-french-atelier-4-625x625.jpg) (http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-tw125)
It's getting close to being finished! :laughing9:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/P1110098_zps759d5d5e.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/P1110098_zps759d5d5e.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/P1110097_zps048b04b8.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/P1110097_zps048b04b8.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/P1110099_zps51660777.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/P1110099_zps51660777.jpg.html)
The tank's looking a bit too polished and I want the headlight to sit slightly lower on the forks but I love the exhaust and everything else. :grin:
When do the plastics arrive;-)
Looking the good though:-)
Exhaust looks great!
Agree the headlight is a bit high apart from that BELTIN :azn: :azn:
Will the instrument dial still be easily read if you drop the headlight...exhaust looks great...as does the rest...
Yeah, I'd tried it lower with the previous bracket and it was still viewable from the riding position. Just.
I'm absolutely loving that
You need that headlight to be in line with the tank and seat.
Bollocks to whether you can see the clocks or not, this is aesthetics not ergonomics....
Quote from: David W on January 06, 2015, 07:14:02 PM
You need that headlight to be in line with the tank and seat.
Bollocks to whether you can see the clocks or not, this is aesthetics not ergonomics....
Agree...that line would flow....reading the speedo would be handy at times... ;)
If you're going so fast you need to see the speedo, you're going too fast for everyone to see you ;)
Quote from: David W on January 06, 2015, 07:14:02 PM
You need that headlight to be in line with the tank and seat.
Bollocks to whether you can see the clocks or not, this is aesthetics not ergonomics....
Knew the front did not look in tune with the rest and agree with this.
Otherwise, looks awesome. Well done.
Yeah, when I mocked it up with them the top of the headlight lined up with the top of the tank.
Its looking great.
look forward to seeing it in the flesh sometime :afro:
Its cool.
looking awesomes.. agree with everyone else about the headlight!
Handlebars look at bit high too, you pansy
;) =p
And they still might not be high enough for my back/neck... :pottytrain2:
Quote from: Raydial on January 22, 2015, 05:23:57 PM
And they still might not be high enough for my back/neck... :pottytrain2:
then use yer hands like everyone else! ...flash git
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/29702BAD-4BAC-4805-A623-EF38A9F7AFB5_zps5qx0m98v.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/29702BAD-4BAC-4805-A623-EF38A9F7AFB5_zps5qx0m98v.jpg.html)
Quote from: Raydial on February 06, 2015, 07:04:46 PM
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/29702BAD-4BAC-4805-A623-EF38A9F7AFB5_zps5qx0m98v.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/29702BAD-4BAC-4805-A623-EF38A9F7AFB5_zps5qx0m98v.jpg.html)
teaser pic ;) looking good mate :azn:
Seat looks comfortable :-)
Coming together now:-)
Looking good, great work on the seat :thumbright:
Superb Ray
Tickly close...look forward to the shake down.
Quote from: Alzo on February 06, 2015, 09:39:23 PM
Tickly close...look forward to the shake down.
Me too!
Do you have a confirmed date for completion/delivery.?
Quote from: Alzo on February 07, 2015, 11:06:51 PM
Do you have a confirmed date for completion/delivery.?
2015ish ;)
They said, "By the end of the month. Guaranteed."
Quote from: Raydial on February 08, 2015, 02:15:28 AM
They said, "By the end of the month. Guaranteed."
I have to say...sorry in advance...here it goes...."Which one"
Arf, arf, arf!
Bring on the April rideout :moto:
Builders of these bikes take this length of time just to give the owner enough time to find coffee shops near shoreditch, grow a beard and get some tattoos.... :)
Shit! I only have three weeks left to get my tattoo!
Quote from: Raydial on February 08, 2015, 02:09:40 PM
Shit! I only have three weeks left to get my tattoo!
Get a "W" on each arse cheek...it has WoW factor.
looking forward to seeing some photos of it outside of the workshop
Nearly there!
I did the final cosmetic touch today, adding the numbers to the side panels.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/9E626AC9-7006-4644-9CEE-077421D0923B_zpsw8hlct4m.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/9E626AC9-7006-4644-9CEE-077421D0923B_zpsw8hlct4m.jpg.html)
All that remains to be done is sorting out an electrical cut out issue (although there isn't a side stand switch, apparently), turning the right twist grip a bit so the throttle cable doesn't rub the tank on full lock, then a shake-down run to surface any final niggles. Next weekend, it'll be in my possession. I'm as excited as a kid waiting for Christmas!
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/17367A0D-4A65-40F0-BDD5-71875B025D78_zpskfuc6xvq.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/17367A0D-4A65-40F0-BDD5-71875B025D78_zpskfuc6xvq.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/CFC92655-E6C6-4E04-A1DC-E257930B8908_zpssp2h2y3y.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/CFC92655-E6C6-4E04-A1DC-E257930B8908_zpssp2h2y3y.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/5ECBF7D2-45C7-4064-BF52-9546F554D3AC_zpsmemaoldh.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/5ECBF7D2-45C7-4064-BF52-9546F554D3AC_zpsmemaoldh.jpg.html)
I'm really happy with the way it's turned out (although I think I'll lower the headlight slightly further and maybe find slightly shorter headlight brackets). It was very hard walking away to get the train back into London. :undecided: But next weekend I'm riding it home. :grin:
Ita looking great and may I add , that's a fine ginger beard!
Looks good mate, agree on the headlamp though.
The numbered side panels really set it off, looks terrific :afro: :moto: :moto:
Cheers! I don't think the photos do it justice, though. :azn:
Quote from: Raydial on March 07, 2015, 08:45:23 PM
Cheers! I don't think the photos do it justice, though. :azn:
The beard or the bike?
Ha! My beard definitely looks better in the photo. :tongue:
It's come a long way since this. :cool:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/IMG_2674_zpsde6ad28a.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/IMG_2674_zpsde6ad28a.jpg.html)
That's a fine ass rack you have there!
I'm really chuffed for you Ray....the concept has worked...the headlight worked better on the previous brackets...just my observation...but well done...and I hope it rides as good as it looks.
Hopefully see it in the flesh in April.
Cheers, Allan. Looking forward to April!
Which brackets? I couldn't use the original ones cos the new speedo headlight bucket is longer and the ignition barrel would be in the way.
I'm thinking of seeing if I can relocate the ignition barrel at some point but that could be impractical.
These looks more in tune with the headlight imo...
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/E0E6E54D-5659-474C-B664-7CCAB7FCF273_zpstjtkp8af.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/E0E6E54D-5659-474C-B664-7CCAB7FCF273_zpstjtkp8af.jpg.html)
Quote from: Alzo on March 07, 2015, 09:29:38 PM
I'm really chuffed for you Ray....the concept has worked...the headlight worked better on the previous brackets...just my observation...but well done...and I hope it rides as good as it looks.
Hopefully see it in the flesh in April.
Absolutely +1. Fantastic. I prefer these brackets though.
Suits you sir.
Taking a leaf out Marquez's book with the numbering?
Excellent. Shoreditch coffee shops will stop in their tracks :)
If I was nitpicking I'd say the headlight/clocks combo is going to be awkward because of the shape. I'd be inclined to get a shorter headlight and separate clocks.
Still looks fantastic and I has the jealous.....
Quote from: Dom1 on March 08, 2015, 07:54:10 AM
Suits you sir.
Taking a leaf out Marquez's book with the numbering?
Yep. Fuck, I'm old enough to be his dad. :shocked:
Cheers, DW. Yeah, that bit's tricky but I like how it tidies up the handlebars and it's not commonplace. If I can tighten up the gaps, getting the lens closer to the fork, then it'll look better-proportioned.
Great work!!
That big searchlight of a headlamp has actually grown on me.
Nice one Saint Ray. I too prefer the black brackets for the headlight. I would also prefer a shallower headlight, and the front mudguard to be closer to the tyre. But if we all liked the same things it would be a boring world. Hope to see it in the metal in April. :moto: :moto:
Could the shop that built it not modify the headlamp brackets? Looks to me like you'd only need to shorten the arms by an inch or so?
Lowering the headlight might give enough room to tuck it in nicely. There's a bit of a gap there already. But then the ignition barrel might obscure the speedo. I'll have a look at that with them on Saturday although I could just do that myself. But to be honest, I'm just desperate to ride the bloody thing!
Really cool and your very own one off.
Love it
Quote from: Raydial on March 08, 2015, 09:54:55 PM
Lowering the headlight might give enough room to tuck it in nicely. There's a bit of a gap there already. But then the ignition barrel might obscure the speedo. I'll have a look at that with them on Saturday although I could just do that myself. But to be honest, I'm just desperate to ride the bloody thing!
You can make alterations on the way...that's for winter...for now get the beast back and ride.
w00t nice to see it outside! :afro:
canne wait to see it sometime
Can we have a video to hear it running too please?
I like it and I like the way you have been very original and above all patient (and skinted yourself) along the way, a truely proper bike build.
Cheers, folks!
I think I can do that for ya, Coxy. :afro:
I like this angle for showing the clean line at the bars by using the speedo headlight. :)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/A9F7C992-7963-4EBB-87B4-1B25A08F4F9B_zps08hv2up9.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/Raydial/media/CB750%20Project/A9F7C992-7963-4EBB-87B4-1B25A08F4F9B_zps08hv2up9.jpg.html)
In Alzo style...
3 days. :grin:
now that looks fookin nice!!!!!
Real nice!
Even like the tread pattern.
Quote from: Jarse on March 11, 2015, 02:50:37 PM
Real nice!
Even like the tread pattern.
I noticed that!
number plate must of cost a fortune
:rofl:
Quote from: Coxy on March 11, 2015, 03:00:21 PM
number plate must of cost a fortune
:pottytrain2:
Fuck me that's sweet..... not sure about the brown wheels but I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crisps.
before and after photo's should be shown together:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/IMG_2674_zpsde6ad28a.jpg)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Raydial/CB750%20Project/17367A0D-4A65-40F0-BDD5-71875B025D78_zpskfuc6xvq.jpg)
Why 74?
Cheers, Lord Danoir, Sir. :icon_salut:
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on March 11, 2015, 03:50:45 PM
Why 74?
Year of my birth. Yep, I'm older than I look. :shocked:
Quote from: Raydial on March 11, 2015, 03:54:37 PM
Cheers, Lord Danoir, Sir. :icon_salut:
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on March 11, 2015, 03:50:45 PM
Why 74?
Year of my birth. Yep, I'm older than I look. :shocked:
Your YOU'RE not
corrected for you
Bitch.
Quote from: Raydial on March 11, 2015, 03:58:06 PM
Bitch.
I'm not sure what happend there that's not all I wrote and there was a smiley face!
I think its quite a nice touch
:rofl:
The block paving needs weedkiller, the milk bottles need tidying up and signs on the fence need putting up all at the same height, but apart from that it's a nice carpark.
bike seems ok too.
;)
Quote from: Millhouse on March 11, 2015, 05:19:35 PM
The block paving needs weedkiller, the milk bottles need tidying up and signs on the fence need putting up all at the same height, but apart from that it's a nice carpark.
bike seems ok too.
;)
well that made me chuckle!
Tres :afro: :moto:
Would you be interested in showing it at custom shows ?
Yeah, I think I would. Do you have any you can suggest?
A guy who lives around the corner from me organises the Kickback show at Stoneleigh and a few others. I've asked him the question on your behalf
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10957581_793582214050764_1457099579772182448_n.jpg?oh=fcdcad566ff82f0f6d61bb74aa4f7cff&oe=5574EC93&__gda__=1434421497_d36a91332fa7c5142ff881f2b42b31d7)
Also Cheltenham Festival of Bikes in August. His name is Lorne Cheetham
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429463630680323/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429463630680323/)
Awesome, cheers. :thumbleft:
Quote from: Coxy on March 09, 2015, 02:07:57 PM
Can we have a video to hear it running too please?
Here you go, Coxy. The twist grip rubbed slightly on the mirror, hence the bigger than expected first rev.
http://youtu.be/y9VHFOHELe8
That's niiiiiiiicccee
Sounds fantastic :moto:
Sounds sweet. :moto: :moto:
The baffle will be out of the racefit to compete with that. :afro:
Sounds real good mate :cool: so we'll be seeing it Scotland will we?
Yep, I'll be bringing it. You'll need to speak up when I see you cos I'll be deaf! :rofl:
Sweet as a nut that Ray.
Quote from: Raydial on March 14, 2015, 05:24:18 PM
Quote from: Coxy on March 09, 2015, 02:07:57 PM
Can we have a video to hear it running too please?
Here you go, Coxy. The twist grip rubbed slightly on the mirror, hence the bigger than expected first rev.
http://youtu.be/y9VHFOHELe8
Bloomin marvellous Ray!!
can confirm it is pretty fricking loud
could even hear it over the sound of pani a few times yesterday :cool:
Quote from: komp on March 22, 2015, 09:57:19 AM
can confirm it is pretty fricking loud
could even hear it over the sound of pani a few times yesterday :cool:
Now that's loud...
Sounds great. Best thing about it.