!978 CB750 build

[Lucky 1]

You mean the keys to the city?
It was just a counterweight to keep the bike from tilting forward.

[Lucky 1]

Many people do the shopping in the daytime, while others are at work.
That is the reports I have been getting on the radio.

I really despise people that steal from others. That includes white collar criminals.

[Piute]

 I hear Ya ,taking bribe for company business,or even life insurance.

[LukeM]

Uhmmm...cutting big bolts?

Looks like a counterweight to me. Sand bags do the same thing.
Luke M

[Lucky 1]

Photos from today.
Front wheel installed.
Avon Road Rider 26 tire.
Honda CB750 A front aluminum wheel.
EBC Pro Lite aluminum hub brake rotor.

[shinyribs]

I love that wheel/rotor/tire setup.It looks very sharp.I wonder how much lighter the AL wheels are vs. steel spokes?Lookin' good Donald!I dig it

[shinyribs]

Donald,if you don't mind,what is the brand and color name of the powder on your frame.My buddy that does powder coating cant fine any good (durable) powders here that color and we were wondering where to find some.All of the heavy metallics/flakes he has been getting are very fragile.Any info appreciated.Thanks.

[Lucky 1]

I did not weigh them unfortunately, but I picked up the stock steel complete wheel (no tire),
and the Aluminum complete wheel (no tire) and there was a significant difference.

 

[Lucky 1]

I will find out and report back to you via this thread.

[Lucky 1]

More photos.

Oil tank breather return to crankcase.

New rear wheel cushions.
They get hard and dry from the rear brake heat.

Starting to put together the electrical.

[shinyribs]

Lookin' good Donald.Love those aluminum wheels.Let me know on the powder.Much appreciated

[Piute]

  Damn!, nice new wire's 
Fresh donuts  
Keeper going

[Lucky 1]

I believe from what I can weigh is that the Aluminum wheels are 6 lbs. lighter.
But the aluminum brake rotor hub helps too.

[Lucky 1]

The gold paint is Arm Prismatic Gold PMB-4303/CL 01.

Google Arm powdercoat?

[shinyribs]

Awesome.Thank you very much Donald

[Lucky 1]

Some sneak views of the bike with both wheels and seat and gas tank.




I took the trouble and money to order this special oil pressure rubber cover
all the way from Japan form Yamiya. It is like the original part.
It has a special cover over the wire so it can be next to the hot starter without
getting burnt.

[Piute]

Looking to damn good now have a nice natural look.

[shinyribs]

Those little oil pressure sending unit boots are the hardest things to install i have ever came across.They never fit right!I love the paint on your engine.I think i'm gonna hafta pull mine out and redo it now.Looking great Donald

[Lucky 1]

Thanks Shinyribs,

The trick to that rubber boot is to bend the wire on the sending unit 90º straight up
then when you get the boot on, bend it down again.
It took me two tries.

[LukeM]

This is probably a stupid question, but is the tread pattern on the front wheel pointing the correct way?

I don't recall if the Avon's are rotation specific, but it looks backwards to me.

Just curious.  I'm willing to eat some crow if I'm wrong...not that it happens all that often.
Luke M