Re: New Guy - 1981 CB750C

Posted by moparmaniacca on Feb 07, 2018; 9:05pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/New-Guy-1981-CB750C-tp4062980p4062982.html

All back together.  Repop side cover for the left.  Wish I had the grab bar that goes around the rear of the seat though.  There was a full aftermarket rear rack that came with the bike, so I assume the grab rail got tossed along with the original front lighting/brackets.  Not sure if I want to find a stock exhaust or go to a 4-to-1.  Not much of a fan of this 4-to-2 that on it now, even if it does sound good.  Just doesn't look right.  Still need to replace the front master cylinder with one that doesn't have a canted reservoir.

This was before the fork rebuild:


This is after.  I lowered the forks by 1 inch (internally).  I didn't want to have too much of a negative effect on the trail, so I'll see how this works out when I finally get to ride it.  The trail went from from 4.9 to 4.71 inches, so should be perfectly fine.   Also fabricated new signal light mounts that also serve as the headlight mounting bolts, and re-curved the mirror arms to pull them down and out.



I wasn't looking for a complete restoration, even though it would be a good candidate for one.  Basically just enough work done to make it ride-able, and make it a little more of a better fit for me.  I plan on riding the heck out of it daily, if the winter ever decides to let up...