Ross’ 1975 CB750

[hardrockminer]

Frank was a fascinating person.  I enjoyed his company when we met for coffee at the Ranch. 

[Twisted_Twin]

Spent a day with him when I bought a parts bike from Roger Goldammer.

He was a character.

[Galactica]

Got the “Honda” seat stencil today.  Applied and painted.  Because of the texture of the seat cover, the paint bled all around all of the letters.  I spent a bit of time covering it over with a black sharpie.  Just don’t look too closely.

[Galactica]

There’s a ‘75 CB750 with  collector plate for sale in Chilliwack.  Looks in same or better shape than mine.  Been posted for 9 or 10 days.  Asking $4500.  Pretty good for a turnkey.  I’m up to $5500 and not even painted or collector plated. 

[Galactica]

I used John’s timing light to check my static timing.  It was as near as dammit.  Confirms that static timing is quite effective when care is taken.

Have to bite the bullet and put in new float bowl gaskets.  I didn’t replace the original ones.  Probably really are the”original” ones.  They keep sluffing off debris.  I see it every time I drain the bowls.  I reckon the debris is getting sucked up.

I have the carbs off and blown out.  I’ll replace the gaskets before I fire it up again.

[Steve G.]

  I’ve decided purple is the best colour for your bike. Trevor would be in agreement I’m sure of it!!!

   :-)

[Galactica]

  I’ve decided purple is the best colour for your bike. Trevor would be in agreement I’m sure of it!!!

   :-)

Just for you, I’ll dye my hair to match.

[Galactica]

I got some bowl gaskets from my friend who just bought a CB750.  It came with a bunch of spare parts.  Couldn’t sleep last night so I went out to the garage in the wee hours and installed them.  I’ll fire the bike up later this morning.

[Twisted_Twin]

Should have fired it up then!

Your whole neighborhood could enjoy the Honda ownership experience.

[Steve G.]

  I’ve decided purple is the best colour for your bike. Trevor would be in agreement I’m sure of it!!!

   :-)

Just for you, I’ll dye my hair to match.

 


 Don’t forget your new nose ring, and upside down cross tattoo on your Adam’s Apple.

[hardrockminer]

So what are you up to in costs now?  And what's left to finish it?

[Galactica]

So what are you up to in costs now?  And what's left to finish it?

Up to $5600.  Hopefully painting will come in at no more than $1500.  So round numbers $7100-$7500.  I’d initially hoped to come in under $7000.  Should be able to apply for collector plate. 

[hardrockminer]

That's pretty good.  My Z1 resto cost $20k but it was in terrible condition when I got it.  Needed frame welding and a lot of parts to replace the non-stock ones.

I think your paint estimate is pretty good.

[Galactica]

That's pretty good.  My Z1 resto cost $20k but it was in terrible condition when I got it.  Needed frame welding and a lot of parts to replace the non-stock ones.

I think your paint estimate is pretty good.

This CB750 project is no where near work you’ve done on your Z1. 

[hardrockminer]

The big costs always seem to be chain, sprockets, tires, seat and paint.  I also did chrome, gauges and half the engine parts....cylinders, pistons & rings.  Oh...and a set of carbies.