Air filter, 18" front rim, front brake pads, rear brake shoes, exhaust wrap, fork seals, cb750 manual and virago plate registered insured and ready to ride. F"@@&@"""&&k yea!
16.4.12
Motorcycle christmas_MF
It's like Christmas morning! Parts parts parts!
Air filter, 18" front rim, front brake pads, rear brake shoes, exhaust wrap, fork seals, cb750 manual and virago plate registered insured and ready to ride. F"@@&@"""&&k yea!
Air filter, 18" front rim, front brake pads, rear brake shoes, exhaust wrap, fork seals, cb750 manual and virago plate registered insured and ready to ride. F"@@&@"""&&k yea!
CB 750 Crank shaft cleanup_MF
As I mentioned the main bearing melting onto my crankshaft was the cause of the seizure so today we polished and scraped away aluminum from the lobe.
There are bits of aluminum in various forms from chunks to channels. We used a blow torch, wire brush, 600 grit wet sand and razor blade to get it off.
What I can't remove I'll have a machinist do.
There are bits of aluminum in various forms from chunks to channels. We used a blow torch, wire brush, 600 grit wet sand and razor blade to get it off.
What I can't remove I'll have a machinist do.
14.4.12
Son of a...MF
Man this pisses me off...wait and wait and wait for parts...and everyone knows that when parts come in it keeps the fires of bike building lit...
Well when I received my 19x2.15 instead of 18x2.15 front rim, I waited for 3 weeks to get the correct one! Bastards! But now it's here and building can progress.
As you can see...not 18!
Well when I received my 19x2.15 instead of 18x2.15 front rim, I waited for 3 weeks to get the correct one! Bastards! But now it's here and building can progress.
As you can see...not 18!
7.4.12
3.4.12
CB750 Discovery_MF
It's interesting how easy things can be when you have an experts eye...Harold a retired Ford power-train engineer and Dennis (owner of Restoration Academy) assisted me in tearing down the motor to find that the main bearing had somehow gotten plugged and fried to the crankshaft when starved of oil.
Even though bad its good because it's an easier fix then a locked up piston!
Even though bad its good because it's an easier fix then a locked up piston!
1.4.12
CB550_MF
On a late Sunday before my three hour drive back to Detroit, Jordan and I mocked and fitted the booty of his cb550 in his shop.
Riding is on the horizon...
Riding is on the horizon...
20.3.12
German at Autorama_MF
My lady was in town so I had to show her the metal madness of Detroit Autorama 2012
11.3.12
Nose fairing mockups_MF
Just a start with cardboard and spray paint, plan on moving on to steel mockups today
6.3.12
21.2.12
Extended swingarm mockup_MF
I got the swingarm from a salvaged CB750 DOHC (79' I uppologize) 4 yrs newer modified and installed successfully.
Fit first try and will definitely make the bike fit my gumpy ass a lot better.
Fit first try and will definitely make the bike fit my gumpy ass a lot better.
8.2.12
extended swingarm_MF
81' cb750 swingarm will give me almost a 3 inch stretch....new vs old.
This will help proportion the bike better to my tall ass.
This will help proportion the bike better to my tall ass.
New tank_MF
Got a tank off a Kawasaki KX 440, after some sand blast and a raise to the tail fairing down the center to match, I think she will sit pretty
5.2.12
parts run with Restoration Academy_MF
One of my favorite things about America is the freedom and accessibility of parts....
This trip we ventured to Indiana into the hills (yes they have them) to rescue some 40's Lincoln parts for RA's new custom stretch limo
This trip we ventured to Indiana into the hills (yes they have them) to rescue some 40's Lincoln parts for RA's new custom stretch limo
28.1.12
Builders wet dream_MF
Today I went to the motorcycle salvage yard near my hometown, this place stirs up building fantasies like no other.
I picked up a new tank and headlight for the CB...and dreamed about much more...
I picked up a new tank and headlight for the CB...and dreamed about much more...
20.1.12
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