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settles

New to the site. Thought I'd introduce myself.

Hi all, thought I'd step up and introduce myself. I just recently got back into the CB world with my 78 CB750 K8. I picked her up for a song. I'm actually looking forward to winter so I can get to work on my "new" bike. I rode a 74 CB750 when I was in high school and had to get rid of it in college. Ever since I've wanted another one. I'm probably going to go the Cafe route with this bike. Not all-out cafe but close. That's where you guys come in. I'm sure I'm going to have some annoying noob type questions that you can use later on to make fun of me. :) Anyway, here she is.

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Nice looking bike. I like the color. Welcome to the forum.
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Half-Caf

Re: New to the site. Thought I'd introduce myself.

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Nice, I like the blackout look. Welcome to the forum! I'm new as well and have already asked several noob-type questions

, so don't feel bad...

I like the cafe look as well, but my bike is only partly cafe'd for functional purposes (hence the name Half-Caf). Besides, how are you going to give all the ladies a ride on a cafe seat?!?

Looking forward to seeing what you do with your bike!

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Piute

Re: New to the site. Thought I'd introduce myself.

going to need another coconut for her to,used to be so nice just stopping and picking them up

now you have to pack an extra

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shinyribs

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CAFE!!!!!Yes,now you're talking. She looks nice,man

Can't wait to see you cafe it.Keep us posted.You got an amazing starting point.Good luck

settles

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Well, I'm going to go through the engine and do a little maintenance, plugs, oil-change, air filter etc. beyond that I think I'm going to get another seat that's kinda jacked up and send it out to Carpy and have him make me a seat. That way I can keep my old one in case I want to take a long trip on a comfy seat!

I also want to put some new rear shocks on it and try to lower it a bit. (I'm short-leggin' it a little on this bike). I also want to put a new rectifier and I saw an electronic/solid-state points replacement that caught my attention.

Half-Caf I'm kinda close to you. I live a little south of Joliet.

I'm surprised no one noticed the little puddle of gas underneath. Probably going to be my first "Help me I'm a NOOB" post!

I put a little video up on youtube of the 'ol girl running if anyone is interested.

http://youtu.be/bBMVcjFRhr0