1981 CB750F SS....a.k.a...Project "Plaid Mandingo"

[slownugly007]

The rotors kinda both? Its got some decent gouges in it and its pretty slick. I got the rear caliper cleaned up and put the news seals and pads on it. Brakes seem way better! I took it in the parking lot (with only the rear brake hooked up) and did some slow speed stops, no more squealing and it stops great. So Im gonna leave it like it is for now and see what happens.

But now its on to the next issue I discovered!?  My bike was running pretty rough at idle when I took it out to test the brakes, kinda shrugged it off as it idling rough due to it not running in a couple days and maaaaaybe a dirty filter. Upon further inspection I noticed my clear fuel lines and filter were filled with what looks like "red kool-aid"!??? The culprit in question is the RED fuel tank liner I had "professionally" done!? I swear Im starting to think maybe me an this bike arent meant to be???  Im gonna call the place where I had the tank lined tomorrow to see what they can tell me. I just hope it doesnt mess up the carbs or worse the motor!

I know this is all part of working on any vehicle or any project for that matter, but man its one thing after another with this bike. Im not one to just throw in the towel, especially when it comes to something mechanical, I have a strong love/hate with this kinda stuff. I hate when I run into a problem but in return it causes me think it out and find a solution...which is very rewarding once solved! So heeeere we go.....weeeeeeeeeeee!!!

[Hellbilly429]

You know, maybe you switched gas cans and ran kerosene through the tank instead of gasoline, which would explain the red dye.... I did that once when I was younger on a push-mower, boy did it run like shit! Lol. If that liner is the culprit tho and it messes anything up, I would make them pay for all the damages done.

[slownugly007]

I wish it was that simple, I only have one gas can and it's for my bike. I'm gonna see what they say tomorrow, hopefully I can just remove the tank and flush it out? Im not exactly sure what the liner is made of I just hope it doesnt gum up the motor. It's the red Teflon type and it was done at a local radiator shop if anybody has any input on this stuff?

[TOOLS1]

I don't like it. It SUCKS!!!! I have heard too many horror stories about it. If I had a tank that was too bad to patch, I would replace it.
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[shinyribs]

Slow,I hate to hear that.

It is easy to get discouraged with mechanical projects. On one hand you NEED it to work so that you will have the motivation to keep it going,but on the other hand,when it is broke all the time it is hard to get enjoyment out of it,which kills your motivation.

Its the same vicious circle with all projects: I need to fix my junk so I can ride,but I need to ride to have the motivation to fix my junk.

Hang in there brother,once you get the kinks worked out you will know you have a dependable bike. It just takes time.

[slownugly007]

yea im starting to second guess it myself tools. I called the guy and he told me to drain the tank, let it sit for a couple of days and try again....I let it sit for 2 weeks before putting gas in it to begin with!?? If that stuff isnt cured by now I doubt it ever will!? Im gonna give it a shot but if it does it again Im launching that tank through their window!!! Im in need of a little destruction after all the crap Ive run into on this bike!

Found out theres pretty much no hope of getting it registered until the guy does his part, which after seeing how he responded to me about helping me out with getting a title printed I doubt hes gonna lose sleep about this. The real kicker is I cant even scrap my bike down here without a title!!???? haha Im considering moving back to tennessee where life was simple and you can register anything as long as you use "ya'll" in a sentence at least 3 times! Florida has wayyyyyyyy too many hoops to jump through and you still get nothing!

[TOOLS1]

Run up to GA, and register it there, then take it back to FL, and register it. I thought, you were going to sick your sister on him?
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[FastCletus]

Bike looks good. Love the headlight idea, and the Speedo.  Thought it was a Ducati display at first

[Hellbilly429]

Man, talk about buyer's remorse. As soon as I got my title I went and got the title in my name ASAP so that nobody could dispute my ownership of this bike, didn't get it registered until just recently.

If you end up not being able to do anything with it then I guess you could always take it over to the owner's house and crash it through his window, I mean it would technically be his bike and he has no proof that he sold it to you

[shinyribs]

Hellbilly,I like how you think

[slownugly007]

HAHAHAHAHA thats hilarious because I swear not 30 minutes ago I suggested the same thing! The guy is killing me! It just chaps my ass that somebody could be such a douche and not willing to correct a mistake. The guy is 30+ years old so youd think he would be mature enough to at least answer the phone and try to come to an agreement. I even sent him a written letter apologizing for bothering him but that he had put me in a tough spot and by him not responding just escalated the situation. I even offered to pay him the price of the title so all he has to do is go get it...thats it!?

Tools, I had her looking into it but it turns out that I have ZERO authority since the title isnt in my name and all the obligation is on this guy. I could sue him but by the time its said and done Id be spending more than I paid for the bike initially...so right now Im just gonna bug the hell out of the guy and maybe take a little 3 hour road trip to stop by his house, but if he never responds I dont have any option except maybe switching vins with a parts bike or something??

[slownugly007]

Thanks for the compliments cletus.....wanna buy it!??? hahaha

[Hellbilly429]

Now how come if you have a bill of sale from him, and he doesn't deny your ownership of the bike, the police can't do anything? I mean if he sold you the property and gave you a non-legit title and told you it was good then isn't that like falsifying a document or something? Man I am so glad I'm not in your shoes, I wouldv'e been in such a rage and wouldv'e yanked the guy out of his house and take him to dmv myself...

[slownugly007]

WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I finally see some light at the end of the tunnel! I spoke with the state tax collector today and she told me to send him a certified letter requesting the title, if it comes back as undeliverable or he doesnt respond after 60 days, I can bring the mail receipt and bill of sale and get the title!!! It kinda sucks that I may have to wait 2 months to ride....but at least it will be mine, plus now I have 2 more months to work on it so it aint half bad!

TIME TO SPEND SOME MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!

[TOOLS1]

COOL!!!!
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[slownugly007]

Ok so I got my new master cylinder from Vintage. But the line outlet is on the side instead of the front like my stock one. With the drag bars and that daggum air shock fitting I cant mount the master cylinder with a banjo fitting installed??? However, there is a flat boss on the front which looks like it was cast to accept front outlet or side outlet. My question is: if I disassemble the mc can I drill and tap for front outlet brake line and put a button head in the old hole?

Heres the master cylinder and the boss in question:



 

[Piute]

   I don't see why not ,Take it all clear on inside,should be able to find a plug of some kind ..

[slownugly007]

Ok finally got a chance to get an updated picture of my bike!! Got my registration fiasco sorted out and I'm now officially legal!  after getting the sigh of relief and actually having a real paper title in hand I just went gung ho on the bike and never got around to posting progress pics...sorry guys!

I got my frame hoop welded, seat pan made, "coupons" installed  thanks shiny!...speedo installed, tank painted and striped, forks completely rebuilt, gaiters gaited, new master cylinder(s) rebuilt and installed, brake light/license plate mounted....so without further ado here is my money pit!

[shinyribs]

 Whaaaaat?!?! Man,that thing looks freakin' sweet! I love your front rotors! Those ventilated slots look awesome. And everything about the tank is spot on-colors,font.Aren't you glad you didn't go the patina route now?Speedo is nearly invisible. Nice dude.VERY NICE! Oh,the coupons are nice,too



When I was looking at the first pic it looked like you cut slits in the engine fins. I was super stoked about that,then I noticed it was just a computer anomaly :(   Seriously ,it looks fantastic. I wish I had your design skills. I have no imagination .

[rrgunslinger]

Cool!

On Wed, Jul 4, 2012 at 7:15 PM, shinyribs [via Honda CB750'S] <[hidden email]> wrote:

 Whaaaaat?!?! Man,that thing looks freakin' sweet! I love your front rotors! Those ventilated slots look awesome. And the tank is spot on.Aren't you glad you didn't go the patine route now? Nice dude.VERY NICE! Oh,the coupons are nice,too

Montvale,Virginia
 Piute said it best:  "wheres my 10mm?"
Hellbilly-"that is a great way to tell if you have come to your senses, when you start drilling random holes in things... "

LukeM-"Scooters rock, especially when they're in posse formation. "

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