Hello from Napa CA, 2nd bike Build

[FastCletus]

Just posted my first question in new topics tech section, or at least I think I put it in the right place, so thought I would show off my work, and reveal my plan for my 750 and why I am on the site

Bike 1, my baby, 2001 900 SS Ducati race bike. I raced in CCS in FL for 3 years (1 podium), and just passed AFM test out here in CA. Think my first race will be June.  

Bike 2. 1975 Cb 500t Cafe, this was my first attempt at building a bike. Wow did I make a lot of $$ mistakes.  Mainly electrical.  Rule, if you cut it, label it.  This project took about 2 years, more $$ than I care to admit. But I love it and it gets a lot of attention.  Quick run down, New lights all around, clip ons, dual front disc, Air Pods, Rear sets, Cafe seat and cushion, GP Shift

Bike 3, My buddy, this is a 2005 who knows what country scooter (49cc).  I stickered it up to be like Rossi's 2009 Bike.  I ride it all over town.  A few engine mods of course.

Bike 4, CB 750 F 1980, I think I am going to make this a full fairing racer, and paint it gresini colors to honor Marco Simoncelli.  I bought it off a guy who got it form a police auction.  

[shinyribs]

 I would have liked to watch your 500 go together. At least I'll get to see the 750 be built. Do you know which direction/style you are planning,or are you just free-styling it?

Welcome! It's good to have you.

[TOOLS1]

Welcome to the forum. How about a picture of that hopped up scooter? I know a kid with a two cylinder Moped that would give, you a good race.
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[FastCletus]

Heres the scooter

OK, I have to confess.  I have the biggest Sh*t eating grin on my face.  My Cb 750 that I bought last week on ebay  in real real rough condition for $300 bucks went Vrrrooom today.  I am so stoked!!!  
I got the missing parts off ebay, with some fresh gas, oil, plugs and a dash of starting fluid.  She started on the 4th try.  Albeit a little rough, it idle, when revved she sounded beautiful.  
Replacement forks gets here friday, so though not legal, I should be able to ride around the block this weekend!!!

[Half-Caf]

FastCletus wrote

Heres the scooter

I bet the stickers make it go really fast
...especially that Packard Bell one!

[shinyribs]

It even has superbike bars and bar-end mirrors!  That scooter is a BEAST!


The first time a new bike goes VROOOM! feels so good!!...it's the reason you wanna build another one

[FastCletus]

Amazing what a gang this is. I am most proud of my other 3 bikes and all you all want to talk about is the scooter.  Think I am going to like this group.

PS the stickers do add more HP.  You should see me lean it over, and accelerate out of the turns

[shinyribs]

FastCletus,do you have rearsets on your 500? I cant tell from the pic.I have been considering them for mine but would like some "reviews" first.



...and rear sets on the scooter would be cool.LOL

[shinyribs]

FastCletus,do you have rearsets on your 500? I cant tell from the pic.I have been considering them for mine but would like some "reviews" first.



...and rear sets on the scooter would be cool.LOL

[Half-Caf]

FastCletus wrote

Amazing what a gang this is. I am most proud of my other 3 bikes and all you all want to talk about is the scooter.

That's because we know greatness when we see it
Oh, and I sure hope you're wearing leathers when you ride that thing

BTW, congrats on that 750.  Looking forward to seeing what you do to with it.

[LukeM]

Hey now...when my CB750 popped its cam chain, I rode my wife's orange Honda Metropolitan around town. Scooters are fun, simple machines.  Twist and go. 38mph, and almost 100mpg. I even rode it from home to Newark (40 miles east) on US 40 (the National Road) to get parts for the CB.  Sure, I got some looks from the guys at the Honda store, but it beats walking.

Scooters rock, especially when they're in posse formation.  Harley riders have nothing on a scooter meeting.

Luke M

[shinyribs]

LukeM wrote

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

Luke M

ROFL !!! That's a good one Luke.The visual alone is cracking me up! Not that I dont agree with you on scooters,just never heard of them referred to as a posse before!!HAHA

[Ghost-Flame]

Cletus, I'm interested in your '80 Cb 750 project. I just got a 1980 cb750c about 2 months ago. I had that same feeling when I was able to get it started. Mine sat in a barn for 4 years and was owned by a creek bed dwelling, no toothed guy in the wilds of the Appalachian mountains. Anyway the gas was black and had what looked like blood clots mixed in the gas. I removed the tank hooked up my lawn tractor tank, fresh gas a new battery and cranked the new battery dead 3 times. then just when I was about to call it quits trying to start it, the engine coughed the next time it sputtered to life. after that it started the first time every time. really rough and it idled at 3000 rpm.
I got the bike completly tore down and the engine out of the frame. I got a carb rebuild kit from Randak a week ago and haven't done em yet.
Anyway there aren't too many DOHCers here. so we can be friends or maybe good aquaintances, LOL.
Oh Welcome by the way.
For some reason most people here are under the misguided notion that the SOHCs are better for some reason, LOL... I don't know what I'm talking about. I learned that rubber gloves will keep the grease off your hands.

[Piute]

   Hello
 So ya-no you can only ride 1 at A time,I've always had 2 bikes one for hwy/going out of town and other for play and beating the snot out of,professionally of course(not hurting IT)
 
                                                           

Ghost guy """
For some reason most people here are under the misguided notion that the SOHCs are better for some reason, LOL... I don't know what I'm talking about. I learned that rubber gloves will keep the grease off your hands. """

 I'd like to think "most people " here are here not to judge others bike's but to help out even that scooter,that needs mo stickers(H.P.)
 I've been on here A year in July,The guys are  Oops N gals are great ,We all wont to stay in the wind,I do believe that "most people " that stay on the sight are either new riders or 1st owned 750-4.Since s.o.h.v. may be cheaper may be the reason for dominance,I prefer them cause they are the 1st of there kind,have A great history and following..


                                  Besides Pop's had one when he was young

[shinyribs]

Ghost,the SOHC's are better...if you are simple minded like me   

[FastCletus]

Yes sir rear sets on the Cafe


This pic might show better. If not I can take a pic this weekend and send a close up.  I used universal rear sets, fabbed a bracket, and mounted them.  They are pretty sturdy.  When I take the biek apart in the fall to pain, I will more than likely weld the brackets on

JC

[shinyribs]

Cool! Thanks for the pic! How do you like the rear sets compared to the stock pegs? Or did you ever run without them?  The bike looks great man,well done

[Ghost-Flame]

Hi Piute, no malice intended. Just a neighborly poke in the ribs. Sorry if I sounded critical. You guys are awesome
And heve been very welcoming and helpful. I agree with everything you said. All rides are good rides!

Before I aquired my 80 750, I had no idea there are diferent versions. S, thanks and keep the bugs out of your teeth.
All respect. Ghost "guy"

[FastCletus]

LOVE the rear sets.  I am more of a sport bike guy, so I love the aggressive ride feel.  Its actually pretty comfortable too.  I don't think I can even put old pegs on if I wanted to.  

Oh and BTW I just learned the hard way that my bike is actually and 81 CB750F, and not a 1980.  Ordered new forks on ebay, the guy said the came from a 1980, which is what I thought my bike was.  Low and behold the forks are 35mm, and I need a 37mm.  Did some research and figured out in 1981 the 750 had 37mm and in 1980 they had 35mm. Damn wasted 80 bucks, alteast I know now.  Now hunting some fork tubes.

I ride my scooter everywhere, coffee, auto shop, lunch, mechanic, and of course the pub.  
JC