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Offline J.P

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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #30 on: August 10, 2016, 10:13:07 AM »
It is an electric start. The Kickstarter is kept for looks

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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #31 on: August 10, 2016, 04:59:13 PM »
No matter what the parliamentary document says the MOT book says it must be as quiet as a machine with standard exhaust system in reasonable condition------another case where construction and use differ from MOT

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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #32 on: August 16, 2016, 03:33:14 PM »
Don't care what the government document says about noise. I have my M.O.T now.

Here's a small write up on the bike launch via BIKEEXIF
http://www.bikeexif.com/honda-custom-auto-fabrica


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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #33 on: August 16, 2016, 03:53:56 PM »
I have my M.O.T now.
Great stuff. Now you can get out and use the bike!

Here's a small write up on the bike launch via BIKEEXIF
http://www.bikeexif.com/honda-custom-auto-fabrica
That's an interesting read - the builders seem to have enjoyed the job. A couple of queries ....
1. Where is the oil filler? I'm guessing under the fuel filler flap.
2. Where will the number plate go?

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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #34 on: August 16, 2016, 04:03:11 PM »
It was only delivered late on Sunday and this damned thing called a day job has kept me busy for a couple of days, but tomorrow I'm taking the day off for as many miles as I can muster on it.

The Oil filler is in the top of the new oil reservoir , which is hidden under the tank. So petrol tank removal to get at it.

And the number plate is now fixed on a special bracket that was bolted to the bottom of the right rear suspension support, just not for these photo's

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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #35 on: August 16, 2016, 09:28:42 PM »
i enjoyed reading that its an awesome bike 10/10
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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #36 on: August 17, 2016, 05:19:17 PM »
Fantastic build and great write up. Enjoy it :)
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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #37 on: September 24, 2016, 04:32:53 AM »
Gorgeous bike there. If you get a chance to post a video of her running, please do. I'm loving the exhaust by the way.

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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #38 on: September 24, 2016, 08:48:31 AM »
That's a beauty, would love to hear it run up.

Cheers

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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #39 on: October 17, 2016, 10:31:29 AM »
Yes, remiss of me not to have posted a video yes but I'll get round to it.
It's been running in very well so far, but having a oil drip from a couple of bolts underneath, one of the sump plug but what's this other one ??? On the left had side.


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Offline Chris400F

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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #40 on: October 17, 2016, 01:18:16 PM »
Is it the part called Cap, Oil Path (part 5 on the diagram)?


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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #41 on: October 17, 2016, 03:43:51 PM »
Its just a blanking plug, there's nothing above it. There should be an O ring, though.
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Offline J.P

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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #42 on: October 18, 2016, 02:54:49 PM »
Thanks Mr Davo,
 I was thinking there should be one too, like everywhere there's oil right ?

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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #43 on: October 18, 2016, 03:19:22 PM »
Whoops! Looking at this thread again I realised I put the wrong image in my last post.
Oh well, to err is human .... Try this one, it shows the part and the associated oil ring.


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Re: 1976 CB750 Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #44 on: October 18, 2016, 03:30:25 PM »
ok thank you.
 Will discuss with the engine builders an find some. Cheers


 

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