Honda-SOHC

You have all been a great help so far but I was wondering if anyone had any input on another point, the wheels. The comstars are very iconic but I am wondering if anyone has any other recommendations and also any experience with what the widest wheel/tire is that will fit a super sport with little modification. I am guessing the caliper brace would need moving/changing and I would probably need offset sprockets.

I blame riding cruisers, I feel safer with more rubber.

Thanks for the tip. Ill also learn not to be so heavy footef

Thanks for all the replies guys. I am thinking a wider rim (if possible) may ease my uneasiness and provide that little bit more traction i am looking for when stopping as some times the wheels have stopped before I have. I know this is also due to me not yet being used to the pressure required on the pedal so it isnt all the bike.

Alex

Hello people.

As will become clear very quickly I'm not all that experienced mechanically but willing to.give things a try with a little advice.

I am doing up my 78 750 F2 Super Sport to a modern blended cafe racer. After riding the bike for a little while I have decided I would really appreciate the ability to stop in a timely manner.

I'm looking to replace wheels, discs and calipers.

Wheels: I was wondering if anyone knew what the widest wheels (front and back) can be put on the SS without too much modification (and maybe some advice where modification will be needed).

Calipers: I have seen that the brakes from a CB900 fit the 750 but was wondering if they make much difference compared to stock?

Discs: I definitely feel the discs need to be modernised. Has anyone tried any specific discs that they found worked well?

Sorry for all the questions but who better to ask than the enthusiasts?

Thanks,
Alex

Yea I love carpy's work. When I was choosing what bike to Cafe its his site that made the decision for me. The only other choice at the time of buying my 750 was a good condition 1000cc old sport kawasaki but the 750 came cheaper in the end and I couldnt be happier.

Lovely to ride, needs to stop a little quicker but that will come.

Hi,
Im Alex fom Burnham on sea.
My usual ride has beent my VTX1300 since I graduated from my Virago 535.
I wanted a cafe project and got myself a workable 1978 Cb750F (F2) Supersport.

It has been great fun to ride round on but now im looking to make it in to something special. You will hear me asking many qiestions soon in the 750 section as I have no mechanic training or experience but willing to learn.

P.s. Excellent forum, been reading for months.