New to the site.... Will need alot of info from all you..

[cityslicker]

Here's the frame after the first coat... I'm very happy with the way the peened copper paint looks on her.


I have decided to go with clubamans, over drag bars. sitting on the bike feeling out the general area the bars would be, I think the Clubmans will be very comfortable.

I am going to grab one of theose light visors, I love that look.. going to grab some real tiny led turn signals. a nice new led tail light. and I'm going to build my own seat to look like the Green inspiration bike I posted a few back. I sent those guys an email seeing if they sold seats they made but they dont. booooo.

[Piute]

  Realy like thr fact you didn't go black with frame ,parts of the frame that show (when together ) have a nice body-line look and should stand out
   even though my bike is black I use it(gloss blk) as my chrome but come next winter will most all be covered (fiber-glass)like a new sport bike with saddle-bags.
  Have A great Day >>>Piute<<<

[TOOLS1]

Looks good. That color is different. Should be cool.
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[cityslicker]

Ok, I can pic up a CB900 for dirt cheap. will the motor fit my frame?

[cityslicker]

I have transmission Questions... Does anyone know what transmission is in the 74? is it the HM 268?
or are there different ones in the same year? or are they all the same through a few different years. if so what is the hm #### BS that I see on ebay? I'm super confused and I with I had my Shop Bible in front of me now.

[TOOLS1]

The CB 900 engine will fit with a lot of modifications! You would probably need to modify everything, but the steering neck, and the swing arm. I do not know what the deal is with the transmissions. I know Honda did make some changes through the production years, but I am pretty sure they will all interchange in the cases.
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[cityslicker]

ok, then scratch the 900...
If I am missing shift positions, is there a kit I should look at? or try and find the same forks n whatnot from an old used set up? whatchinz think about that?

[TOOLS1]

I would just try, and find an old parts engine, and swap the complete transmission. I have been pretty lucky about finding old engines. I have 3 five speeds, 1 DOHC, and 1 matic, for parts. When I find them I snatch them up.
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[shinyribs]

Your frame looks killer City,i dig it!  Good color choice

[cityslicker]

Thanks man..

Tools, any chance you wanna get rid of one. I haven't had too much luck finding CB stuff. apparently, these things are becoming real popular, There is a Cafe racer craze hitting the streets, did yinz know that? My timing is fucked.

[TOOLS1]

Cafe racer craze? Are those the short funny looking bikes that, you have to scrunch all up to ride? I do not know the condition of any of the transmissions on these engines. Also I have not ever worked on one of these, so I am not sure how I would inspect them.
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[cityslicker]

so you'll sell it prety cheap then

[shinyribs]

Hey,hey!Take it easy on the cafe's nowIts all good,whatever trips your trigger.Some guys on these motorcycle dont even like shifting gears!Whats wrong with your tranny City?

[TOOLS1]

All the drag racers I know have two speeds just like me. Fast, and faster.
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[cityslicker]

Its missing a position. I haven't opened it yet to see  if there forks are bent or what. Probably this weekend. I'll post pics and get yinz advice then

[cityslicker]

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[shinyribs]

Hey Cityslicker,i noticed how you always talk about wanting to take some long trips one your bike.Check out advrider.com     Adventure Rider.   Go to the ride reports page and look around.Some pretty cool stories over  there i think you will like.

Hows your ride coming??


For the record,anyone else looking at this: This forum(honda cb750's) is where i hang.Im not trying to send traffic over there.But you gotta respect a 19 year old kid travelling 11,000 miles on his  maiden voyage on a 1976 cb550 cafe.In a month and a half.Thats all im saying

[Piute]

you red it"Thats all im saying "
  he's worse as me
 

[TOOLS1]

Here, check out my friend Anders travel story. http://anders-carlson.com/ Scroll down, and click on writer. I wish He would do another story. He has a cold beer waiting, for him next time he passes through KC.
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