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Hi All,
I'm new to the site and contemplating a cafe racer project to a CB750. I've done some basic web research over the last several weeks and came across a "look" that really appeals to me. Can someone shed some light on how this bike gets its beefy stance? I do know that it is a 74 K4 model. I've not come across another one that looks quite like this.
Is it simply the larger wheel and modified fenders?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Peter 
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No, it is more than tires. The front forks have been replaced with shorter tubes. The back shocks are much shorter too.
He is using either clip0ons or clubmans for handlebars.
Smaller tach and speedo.
And a seat cut way down to almost nothing.
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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Everything Re-run said, but the forks were just raised up in the triple tree. You can see about 3-4 inches sticking up. Also it has an over sized headlight.
Welcome to the forum.
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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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wow - thanks for the quick response - great forum!
What's the consensus on the wheels (rims), original or, not?
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Look original just painted or powder coated black. I think my headlight is that size though, 7 inch.
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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Thanks!
And the fun begins... just bought this today. I'll be picking it up on Friday!
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Well even if you do not change it, you have a really good restore base.
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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Wow  Nice bike  I really like that exhaust system. I think I have the same one on my KZ 1000.
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 lowered my front end the same way, except I mounted my clamp-on bars to the forks where they where sticking up above the triple tree  .
 ---1976 CB750F CAFE---
Florence, Colorado
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Hello everybody! Im a newbie here as well just found this forum today and am clicking around soaking up info like a junkie!! A HUGE THANK YOU to all the guys kind enough to come on here and spend your time helping out a new guy like me. As far as the cafe look I DIG IT!!! My Dad used to ride CB 750s after turning from Triumphs i think a CB750 cafe is an awesome for me to (kinda) have what he used to have from both bikes in one machine! I know his stock Triumphs were not cafes but...you know. I found a site with some killer cafe bikes all based(for the most part) on CB 750 it is www.cb750cafe.com. Check it out!!
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I was originally thinking about doing this but was not sure if it was 'proper' with clip-ons. The bike is wide for me and and wanted to lower it about 1" so I can flat foot but did not like the look of the 1" of fork sticking up. This is a good way to disguise it. If you're still on, how is this working out? Any problems with the clip-ons in this location?
American by Birth....TEXAN by the grace of God! I am the Texas Ambassador to Ohio.
1974 CB750 "La Cabrona"
1977 CB550 "Blue Bonnet"
1982 GL500i "The Grand Old Gal"
2008 CMX250 "The Piglet"
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lol..youre a fool
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This post was updated on Jul 12, 2012; 3:39am.
I pushed my tubes up about 1"or so at 1st ,
Later I cut down my rear spings(2&1/2 coils) and damping rod 1"Bike set great.(1shock was junk)
Then was able to put front tube back to were They should be.
O.K. bought new shocks(could wait for Cycle"X" to restock Shortie's)stk length.
Had to drop tubes again but only 1/4",Think cause got used to bike .
The Pictur at top "May 31, 2011; 10:18am"
Ya see how close that headlight is to the fender NOT HAPPENING ,noe look at any other Ya need lots of travel myself 5-6 inches
1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS>
Native American from central Cal, Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
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What kind of shocks did you get and where? (Cycle X?) Thanks
American by Birth....TEXAN by the grace of God! I am the Texas Ambassador to Ohio.
1974 CB750 "La Cabrona"
1977 CB550 "Blue Bonnet"
1982 GL500i "The Grand Old Gal"
2008 CMX250 "The Piglet"
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This post was updated on Jul 12, 2012; 6:36am.
pat english wrote
lol..youre a fool
 what'd i miss?or is there something you'd like to say?
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You missed that this was bumped from a year ago.
It even has what appears to be one of your first posts. 
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
 Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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Geeze, I didn't even see that. 
Amazing, that the polished torso man has posted over 4000 messages in just one year. He has absorbed a great deal of knowledge and experience with these bikes, and is helping others. This is how it should be. Lack the knowledge, get the knowledge, share the knowledge.
I'm glad you're here, shinyribs.
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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Thanks Luke. Yeah,too many posts in a too short of period of time. Ive had a big mouth my whole life  I have been given alot of advice and help on here,and I really do appreciate it.
I'm glad you're here,too Luke.
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And to think, this is just one of the forums he is on.  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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Now your just telling on me.....
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