CB750F1 Bike 2 Project Cafe style Orange and Black

[martin_uk]

Nice job on the seat Martin looks good
Cheers
Bitsa

Thanks Bitsa, sorting out the seat always seems like a major milestone in a rebuild

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

For me the seat finishes a restore off refines and looks the dogs
Cheers
Bitsa

[martin_uk]

I do like to have options and in the past have had different coloured /shaped tanks to mix and match.

I did seriously consider buying a Ducati Monster with extra tank/panel combinations but  wasnt so keen on riding position.

Just picked up the modified single seat to try out and used my stock yellow F1, although plan on using with clip ons and modified pegs.

Trimmer suggested trying first before he made cover.

I like the idea of keeping hinged seat and F1's storage compartment, so idea is to modify foam/cover, but with standard base.

Here is what it looks like.

2015_0227seat0002 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2015_0227seat0006 by nitram2010, on Flickr

It actually felt quite good, as lower, but with support to stop you sliding back.

I had to try to imagine what it would be like with clip ons and foot pegs further back, but feels about right.

Took back to trimmers and should be ready end of next week

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Never been a fan of the f1 but in this case you have done a bloody good job I am impressed looks fab.With the work you have done you carry on it will look better than new.
Great work take my hat off to you sir
Cheers
Bitsa

[UK Pete]

Same as ralph says, well done, wait to see the finished seat unit
pete

[martin_uk]

Same as ralph says, well done, wait to see the finished seat unit
pete

I hope it comes out OK and will be excited to see 

[martin_uk]

Just picked up seat and really pleased 

2015_0306seat0007 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2015_0306seat0006 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2015_0306seat0005 by nitram2010, on Flickr

[JamesH]

Awesome, as always Martin you've outdone yourself there..

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Plus one with James stunning
Cheers
Bitsa

[martin_uk]

Thanks for positive comments, I am looking forward to fully starting on the bike, but have to finish K8 first

Here is a shot beside standard seat.

2015_0306seat0010 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2015_0306seat0008 by nitram2010, on Flickr

[martin_uk]

The engine that came with my first F1 was in a terrible state, so used another engine in rebuild.

Major problem with the engine was a broken right front top enging mounting on crank case, very heavy bore corrosion and eaten away head.

2014_0425cb750B40028 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2014_0425cb750B40034 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2014_0502cb750B40094 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Decided to see if it could be welded and very please with outcome although needs some tidying.
2015_0319eng0004 by nitram2010, on Flickr


2015_0319eng0011 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2015_0319eng0010 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2015_0319eng0001 by nitram2010, on Flickr

[yozzer74]

Hi Martin saw this bike other day when on line .looks similar to your seat looks cool

[martin_uk]

Hi Martin saw this bike other day when on line .looks similar to your seat looks cool

Thats the great thing about customisation, the variations are endless 

[martin_uk]

While I wait for registration on K8 to come through, thought I would start on frame.

I have two to choose from and started looking at the one that had been powder coated but scratched a bit.

Closer inspection revealed the centre stand mounting had been repaired.

2015_0424beforel0024 by nitram2010, on Flickr

I am not planning on fitting stand but its nice to keep brackets so this could be used to temporarily fit whilst working on bike (without spring)

Thought I had better check and tidy up.

2015_0424beforel0030 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Unfortunately found a crack so will have to get repaired,

Decided to mod the right front lower engine lug, as helps fitting engine so does not catch.

2015_0424beforel0028 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2015_0424beforel0029 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Will tidy with a file.

Pleasant surprise to find swinging arm bushes replaced with bronze versions.

2015_0424beforel0022 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Steering lock painted in so will need to remove.

2015_0424beforel0002 by nitram2010, on Flickr

I do like the look of Cafe racer style fairing and already  have a spare BMW R90S style one, wondering if I should weld some brackets to frame head stock at this stage so that a neater fairing mount can be used?

Any suggestions? 

[martin_uk]

You cant see in pic, but is cracked and slot is wrong

2015_0426beforel0014 by nitram2010, on Flickr