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Thanks Mamalo and Dave. Trying to figure out the tank situation and the wiring is going to be a PIA! But so far so good. Much furhter and faster than I thought would be possible!
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A little more progress. I got the new tail light on and a free whitewall so what the heck. I think I am going to move the fender back so that it is closer to the tire. Any thoughts? Notice that pic one and two are different.
 
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Great job!
I like the fender in pic 2. Might I suggest moving the tank a little forward. Other then that its right on! Can't wait to see it finished.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Still working on the tank. I did have it forward but I have to fab a little more and move the petcock to use this tank. Not sure if I am going to use it but thanks.
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Some more redneck engineering! Got a few couplings at Home Depot of all places and got my oil lines DONE! Working on the wiring a little today. Turning out to be the biggest PIA ever! Any suggestions?
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Okay, been cold and nasty til last weekend and finally got some time to work on the ride. Going with a stock tank to make things easier. I don't have the skills to do the amount of fab work on the fatbob tank. I did get a lot more done though.
I got the mufflers painted and pipe wrapped but ran out before I got done.
Does anyone have a good close up photo of how the pipes go on the left side of the bike. I am having trouble due to the kickstand. The frame is unchanged in that area but I can't seem to figure out the routing without the left side sticking out to far. I will post some pics later.
   
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Got a little more done. Finished up the pipe wrap. Rebuilt the master cylinder and front brake caliper. Seems to be going slower and slower. Oh well. Here are some pics.
 
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Sure is coming along. I like the pipe tips sticking out like that. Too bad you cant you that other tank but if you can get the stock tank painted up good, it should be nice. Now to source a white wall on the front!
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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I have been watching a build on another site that is very similar to yours here is a link. Check it out, might give you some inspiration. http://hondachopper.yuku.com/topic/36247/73-750-chop?page=1
Hoping for an update. TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Thanks Re-Run and Tools. I was planning on the white wall and a few other things, but... I got someone coming to look at it to buy it as is. I will explain later but I might be letting it go before I finish it.
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Just checked out that build Tools! That thing is wicked. Thanks for the link! 
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Man you are so close to riding that bike. You are going to hate yourself if you sell it. And think off that boy. It looks like he put in some effort on it. I'll bet he would love to ride it someday.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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That picture was the effort that he put in to it. He don't take after his dad in that regard.
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wv hardtail, we bought your bike! me and two buddies came and picked it up. small world huh? nicki is working on that wiring harness now, we fooled with it for a bit yesterday. weird knowing you are on this forum! ill tell her to get on the site with the continuation of your project
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Can't wait to see the bike finished. I like the clunky bobber look. I even like the patina on the tank.
Do you need a simplified wiring diagram? If so let me know.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Awesome Ryan! I hope you get it finished! I just did not have the time. Here is what I picked up! All this needs is the carbs cleaned and obviously some PAINT! Feel free to post pictures in this thread as you move along!
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I thought I gave nikki this website. Everyone here is awesome. Got a lot of great advice from a lot of good people. I still plan an lurking around here just cause I love these bikes.
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Man you went from one extream, to the other. Now we are going to have to call you WVpillowbutt   TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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I guess I'm in the same boat. Sold the old bike, and got this one.
 Talk about different: water cooled, shaft drive, hydraulic clutch, 6 speeds, V-twin, upright style. Other than that, they're like brothers.  The fun part was getting it running. Jelly in the carb bowls, clutch needed to be bled, tank lining was flaking off, and other little stuff that every bike needs.
Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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So wv goes to an early 80 wing and luke does a shadow. It's all good! The wings make awesome touring bikes. Get a hitch and small trailer and go! I like the look of that shadow though. Looks similar to the vf700c I got. Gotta clean the carbs on that this weekend hopefully. Along with my cb carbs and oil and this and that! Oh, have clean up day this saturday too, so I get to toss a lot of crap out and make more room for bike parts!
Nikki, keep us updated on the progress
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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