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Offline marcgannon

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Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« on: April 29, 2018, 02:25:34 PM »
Hi all,

New here and thought it would be a great place to share my progress (as well as ask for a whole heap of help).

Recently acquired a 78' CB750 K8 from a chap that imported it from the states a good few years back now with the intention of turning into a cafe racer.

I've included some pics and will share my progress as I go on.

Most of the parts will not be going back on the bike and are in good condition, so please feel free to drop me a message if you need anything.

Cheers,

Marc


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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2018, 04:17:52 PM »
Welcome to the forum, looks like you've got a reasonable start point as the bike seems quite good condition wise.

Nice workshop,  even got a sofa  ;)
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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2018, 04:32:23 PM »
Welcome to the Forum Marc. Have fun.
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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2018, 05:21:51 PM »
Welcome, I like that one as it is! :)
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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2018, 05:40:41 PM »
Looks good. Just out of interest how noisy is the clutch.
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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2018, 06:41:58 PM »
Welcome that looks tidy.
Good job its the ugly duckling otherwise it could be the bikepusher situation all over again  ;D
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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2018, 09:04:52 PM »
Quote from: MarkCR750 on April 29, 2018, 05:21:51 PM
Welcome, I like that one as it is! :)
Me too... shame to chop it up
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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2018, 09:24:09 PM »
Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC, enjoy ;)
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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2018, 06:25:20 PM »
Welcome Mark - that looks a great basis for whatever way you would decide to go - lots of knowledge on here - enjoy the forum

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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2018, 09:10:33 PM »
Hi all - thank you so much for all the welcoming messages!

Just a quick update really... I've started to strip the bike down and still have quite a way to go, but as you can see we're without the seat, headlight, battery, pegs and tank badges.

Have various bits and pieces on order and am considering switching out the tank for a GS650. Would prefer a mid-70's CB750f Supersport tank. But after wasting several hours scouring the net earlier today, it appears they are incredibly hard to find!

Any thoughts, comments, advice very much welcomed.

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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2018, 03:37:54 PM »
What about a 400 four tank they fit straight on or cx 500 they look good on the 750
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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2018, 06:01:49 PM »
Two four seat, ace bars, four into one pipe.....and the same tank with maybe a new paint job.... would look cool i reckon
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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2018, 06:55:11 PM »
Quote from: Rob62 on May 01, 2018, 06:01:49 PM
Two four seat, ace bars, four into one pipe.....and the same tank with maybe a new paint job.... would look cool i reckon

Definitely going to be doing the 4-into-1 pipe!

I've been looking at the Yoshimura style one from Carpy's Cafe Racers http://carpyscaferacers.com/shop/shop-our-store/motorcycle-parts-accessories/honda-cb500-cb550-cb750-parts-upgrades/cb750-4-into-1-exhaust-sohc/ - does anyone have any thoughts on this or know if anywhere in the UK I can get something similar for the same price (around £600 delivered)?
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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2018, 06:56:59 PM »
Quote from: yozzer74 on May 01, 2018, 03:37:54 PM
What about a 400 four tank they fit straight on or cx 500 they look good on the 750

I have looked at the 400f tank, but it has a slightly sharper angle than the CB750f. The CX500 one does look pretty cool, though. I'll have a play around on Photoshop later and see what I think!
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Re: Newbie '78 CB750 K8 (US) Cafe Build
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2018, 08:14:27 PM »
I got one of those pipes from carpys.fit is quite poor on them .did sound nice though.i have had a pipe for my new build made . which was around the same price .but fits great and made out of stainless.
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