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Re: 1982 CB750f Jack build

Posted by Jack on Jun 06, 2013; 9:49pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/1982-CB750f-Jack-build-tp4041897p4041926.html

I bought the motorcycle two years ago, it had been sitting for about 10 years before that.  Over the past couple years I have been working on it, bit by bit.  I got her running, and shortly after ran into all sorts of electrical problems.  I replaced the regulator, the cdi units, the battery, spark plugs and recently changed the pick up coils.  

The carbs have been taken apart and cleaned three times, last night being the third.  She wouldnt idle with the choke off.  Thanks to the awesome pool of knowledge on this forum, I was able to find out what the problem was and cleaned out all the jets again just for good measure.  Put everythig back together, and now she idles nice.  Sitting at 1000rpm choke off.  

I had intentions of doing a cafe style bike, but I am now thinking about trying to keep the stock look.  Eventually update the rear swing arm and front forks with modern technology.  Changing all the brake lines with steel braided lines, updated suspension, and tires, change the mufflers(but keep the 4 into 2 exhaust)

I like the look of the bike and want to try and go a little bit of a different route.  Vintage look, modern technology.  

A list of what I have done so far; rebuilt calipers with new seals and pistons, new pads front and rear, new tires, relined gas tank, new petcock, new front brake master cylinder, new throttle cables, new grips, daytona style handle bars, bar end mirriors, battery, repainted the gas tank (on my own, as you can probably tell by the super detailed photos above), replaced the choke cable, replace practically the entire ignition system, and that is about all that is coming to mind right now.

I want to get her done and on the road soon.  I feel that I am pretty close.  A few more cosmetic touch ups and I feel like I should be good to go.