Recent content by armourbl

I like it. What can you tell us about the parts on it. I'm interested in what is used for the shocks, bars, controls, etc. You got it for a good price. I just paid more than that for a starter, but in original condition. ben

Solved the brake squeal today. Took the calipers apart, cleaned everything. Sanded the rotors with some 220 grit, and then cleaned them with brake cleaner. Lightly lubed all mating metal surfaces with brake caliper grease, including the pad pins and caliper float pins. Only done the around the...

Doing some quick reading, seems a lot of people blame the dreaded brake squeal on the stock rotors, the material they are made from and the fact that they are not slotted. Has anyone actually just replaced the brake rotors as a method of remedy? I found these on Amazon, but only have one...

I picked up the bike today. Has a few minor issues to sort through like airbox not mating properly the carbs and the dreaded front brake squeal. Here is a link to the photos I've taken so far on my Google Drive. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2DCeFVNPpHNTEtpMUJDYjRkcTg ben

Very nice fabrication work. Can't wait to see more of your progress and final result. ben

Well, where I live winter is best time of year to ride seasonally. You are right about not falling in love. I'll try to be more patient and see what happens. I asked the seller to let me know if he reconsiders my original offer. I'll touch base with him again in a few weeks just in case. Would...

I know, another new member asking if he should buy a bike or not. Please bare with me as I really need some expertise. I've been pretty determined for a while now that I want to hunt down a CB750 for my own brat style build. I'm not a fabricator, but I can work on my own bikes down to the last...

Ambitious. Any progress to show? ben