CBF1 journey starts here

[Dunc6001]

OK, the project starts.
The last time I owned a Honda it was a CB175 (twin carb) back in the 70"s great fun and fond memories.
Now somewhat older but with my son we've just bought a 1978 CB750F1 - it's already had some work done and seems to be pretty well spec'd.
Like the other 'newbie' we plan to also convert it into a Cafe Racer.

A few areas of  immediate advice:
1) I need to change the tank, current tank is a Seeley Alloy Phil Read Replica (100% perfect condition) I just think it's too big for the bike. What are the Honda model options range for a direct fit?
2) The bike also has fully restored Lester Mags (100% perfect condition) but think some traditional spoked wheels will look best - any advice re the hubs. Bike has discs front and back on an old stock Dresda Rear Swing Arm
3) Going to need to source a new rear seat (brown leather) and aluminum cowel (Cafe racer style) any one had any good experiences/recommendations?
4) Clip on's - any do's and dont's?

Thats the immediate questions, I'm sure more will surface as we progress.
Looking forward to chatting to you all and maybe meeting up if a local CB750 ride out is something you do?
Best
Dunc

[bike-pusher]

Jesus wept.  You're chucking away the two best aftermarket bits on the bike: a Seeley tank and Lester wheels.

Keep them and chuck something else away.

The reason for the Seeley tank is simple - the stock tank is too small and it's a relatively thirsty engine.  I had a five-gallon alloy tank on mine, back in the day.

[Green1]

Lesters maybe better but you can't beat spoked wheels.Oddjob the F1 has the massive rear disk.
The Ali tank sounds interesting but I do prefer the f1 tank long and sleek.

Mick

[Bryanj]

Not 100% sure but i think the only Honda tank that fits properly is the F1 one and the rear wheel hub is also unique (I think), maybe same as 750 auto but i never seen one of those

[bike-pusher]

F1 has a rear disc, yes.  Opposed-piston jobbie, and bigger diameter too, so actually more powerful than the front one.  For the Yanks, apparently.

[hairygit]

750 auto has drum rear brake.

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[Spitfire]

My F1 has an F2 tank, the only difference between the two tanks is that the petrol tap spigot is a different size and therefore the tap is different as well, as I am finding out the F1/F2 tank is very small and is a pain. The following is from the handbook, the fuel tank holds 3.7 imp gallon capacity (17 liters, including 5 liters reserve which is 1.1 imp. gallon).
As far as I know they are the only tanks that fit the F1 apart from aftermarket ones. A 5 gallon version would be a load better.

Cheers

Den