Re: 79 DOHC 750 Turbo project

Posted by turbocity tom on Nov 14, 2014; 10:02pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/79-DOHC-750-Turbo-project-tp4054442p4054449.html

CB750 Modification list

Instrument panel – refurbished- needles replaced- mileage reset to 0-  all new bulbs
Mount Lowered 1 ¾” and angle reversed- boost gauge mounted in place of the ignition switch


Headlight- sealed beam replaced with  halogen  from F model- new trim ring
Mount Lowered 2”


Front fender-  10” sectioned from the center to retain the original rolled edge- mounting bracket shortened 1 ¼” to bring the fender closer to the tire.



Front wheel- 78 CB400T “Comstar” using the original CB750K front disc (drilled) custom wheel spacers- 90/90-19 tire, re-built master cyl and caliper cyl- new performance brake pads



Modified (1 ½’ longer each side) “drag “ bars – fuss holder removed from triple clamp area- factory ignition switch removed- Choke cable removed- custom throttle cables, New tach cable, New speedometer cable, New clutch cable, original front brake hose- original Honda CB750C (shorter) rear view mirrors re-bent for better look on the drag bars. CB750SC clutch/ mirror/ choke mount added to handle bar. Custom choke cable.

Custom wiring harness- keyless ignition - Headlight on delay


Custom solo seat



Rear fender- sectioned original “Boat-tail” fender – re mounted


CB750C steel chain guard- modified

Custom tail light/ license plate mount-  mid 60’s original Honda tail light housing

Mid 60’s original Honda turn indicators – front/ rear- custom  mounted

Rear wheel- 78 CB400T “Comstar” with 530 chain conversion  17/41 gearing- custom sprocket spacer- custom wheel spacers- custom brake arm. 110/90-18 tire, new performance brake shoes



Suspension-  Progressive suspension front and rear springs- lowered 1 ¼” both ends


and of course the custom turbo system








Body and paint



Thanks for looking and let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks  Tom