Hello from Essex.

[Graeme77]

Hi, my name is Graeme, i have recently bought a 1976 cb750F1 cafe racer so thought i'd register.
Bike is pretty sorted but will no doubt throw up the odd issue now and then. Im a novice with these, and bikes in general really, not ridden since i was 78 (33 now).
Pretty handy with the spanners though so will be nice to have another play thing to tinker with.

Bike isnt at my place yet as i dont have my license yet

Passed my theory last tuesday though, have my CBT on sunday, then i can book my modules.
Should be fine, i used to ride alot, but this will be my first big bike.

Anyhow, thats me

[UK Pete]

Hi Graeme, welcome to the forum, there are quite a few of us on here with the F models, i have an F2 which is on the road and an F1 in the que wating to be rebuilt, i love these bikes and i am sure you will enjoy owning yours , any questions just ask
pete

[Graeme77]

Thanks.

Here's a pic.



Has an earlier rear mudguard along with the cafe parts.

[K2-K6]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

That looks like quite good condition and detailed conversion to Cafe-racer, hope you get through the test ok so you can enjoy riding it.

[Graeme77]

Thanks.

Its had lots of work!
Engine rebuild, hagon shocks, rebuilt wheels with stainless spokes and alloy rims and shed loads of new parts.
I have the origional parts too, havent decided whether to put it back stock or not yet though. I love it as it is, but cant take the wife out on it how it is now.

There is a small amount of flaking paint on the frame so next winter ill strip it and powder the frame.

Got a genuine honda fairing for it too (well, i think its genuine, has a honda badge and the fitting instructions are honda)

[K2-K6]

The wheels look really nice with those alloy rims, I see what you mean about pillion space and guess you have no room for a second pair of feet with the rear-sets in place also.

The Ace bars look good with the F type tank as well but I guess it'd feel cramped with them if you were to put standard footpegs back on it. It's definitely more useful as a solo when in Cafe rig.

[Graeme77]

I guess ill see how it goes.
Get used to it as it is, then swap back and see how that feels.

Never carried a pillion before, if i dont like it ill swap back to this seat.

Heres some more pics.









The only thing that slightly concerns me is 2 headers have discoloured quicker.
Its probably only done 50 miles on that exhaust. It suggests to me that those 2 cylinders are running hotter than the other 2.
Ill check the carbs when i get it home.
Am i right in thinking the ignition is split 1+4 and 2+3 and therefore if those 2 were running hotter it wouldnt be an ignition issue?

[SteveD CB500K0]

Yes.

Wasted spark 1+4, 2+3.  You must have a leaner mixture on the two hotter exhausts.

Get a K-model seat off eBay and just swap them when you want to ride with a passenger - those seats use the standard fixings and it looks like you have a K rear end on that.

Also, you might need a yellow number plate come MOT time (unless you have an understanding tester...)

[Graeme77]

Good idea on the seat, the F seat i have, along with all the rear end, but if a K seat will fit then that would be easier.

It did have a yellow plate, not sure if its still around, but its not worth the grief running the wrong plate so it'l be changed before it see's the road.

[SteveD CB500K0]

It's not worth a pull if you're out one day and come accross a bored copper...

[meerkat]

not ridden since i was 78 (33 now).

Hi Graeme welcome to the forum.

Never mind the bike - have you discovered the secret of eternal youth ? 

[Graeme77]

It would seem so LOL.

Passed my theory, and did my CBT today. Will get a date for my module 1 tomorrow.

Being out on the road was nice, after 10 mins it felt the same as it did when i used to ride.

Pretty confident about my tests now.

[meerkat]

Congratulations, well done.

[Bryanj]

I agree with Steve, prime suspect for bored Plod resulting in finding every last little think to put in the book and a long talking to/wait

[Graeme77]

Dont worry, i completely agree. Ive run vintage/classic cars as daily drivers since i passed my test.
Im fully aware of whats legal and what isnt

I sold my MK2 Ford zephyr estate to buy the CB750, before that i had a 1949 sidevalve Ford anglia, the 'sit up and beg' type. That was an interesting daily drive! Covered some pretty large distances in that car too.

Onwards and upwards though, back to my first love, bikes.

Got my Module 1 booked for Monday the 13th