CB750F1 Project

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Plus one with Pete bloody good.
I have the same problem with my clocks green backs slightly different
Cheers
Bitsa

[Trigger]

Plus one with Pete bloody good.
I have the same problem with my clocks green backs slightly different
Cheers
Bitsa

I have always wondered why they do that. Have seen this on CB550's also.

[martin_uk]

Engine ready to reassemble

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and assembled

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[martin_uk]

Engine going back in.

I decided to install minus covers, sump and exhaust studs to make it a bit easier.

Used a U section bar I had under cam chain tensioner with ratchet straps to secure, plus lots of padding and protection.

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Frame prepared

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Used a split waste pipe to give extra protection to frame.

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Tools ready

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[martin_uk]

Its in 

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[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Looking really nice well done
Cheers
Bitsa

[UK Pete]

Superb work i love watching other peoples progress
pete

[Green1]

Very smart
Looks like you will have it done for Christmas

Mick 

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Beginning to sway with the painted look even thuough I like some bits of my bikes to look a bit like there age.Got to say they do look damn good maybe next time will consider it
Carry on bloody good
Cheers
Bitsa

[martin_uk]

Thanks for all the positive comments and encouragement.

Anyone who has tried a full rebuild/restore will know the highs and lows, but particularly the sense of satisfaction in bringing bikes back to life.

I often ponder whether to just go for function or as close to original new look.

I decided to keep the original seat cover as it was so good, but did powder coat the base as quite rusty.

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New clips and pc hinge.
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I do love getting bits back from platers and powder coaters

[Liam]

Lovely job fella…  Good effort!

Roll on summer….

[martin_uk]

Oh and to make sure I dont run out of things to do, I bought another 2 F1 projects

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Ebay purchase$_2 by nitram2010, on Flickr

[martin_uk]

Bought an air filter housing assembly on Ebay and found this inside.

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Looks like a mouse had been chewing on it 

I guess it thought a CB750 air filter housing was an ideal place to raise its kids

[martin_uk]

Just picked up tank, seat cowl  and side panels from No.2 bike after getting painted.

Decided to get done in Toyota Orange Twist 4W5 its the colour used on new Aygo Excite and is a 3 stage pearl finish.

Looks like plain Orange but with a fine metallic finish which lights up in sunshine

I havnt yet decided whether to fit tank decals or not.

I also have had a filler cover done in gloss black.

I will gets some pics up, but looks lovely

[martin_uk]

pics as promised
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My inspiration was the Rickman CR750 and Laverda Jota Orange.