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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    BIG UPDATE! A lot of more parts have been ordered - Front fender - Motogadget new buttons for the handlebar - Motogadget wiring harness - Front headlight "cap" - Nuts, bolts, washers - Automatic fuse - Rear brake banjo bolt with brake light switch - Rear fender - Leather straps for attaching...
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    I need comment on this one. Strongly differing opinions were found and encountered in different projects/forums regarding the placement of the regulator and cdi parts. Some strongly believe that the parts in question (circled in blue) should be placed in the undercarriage in terms of cooling...
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    New Year and couple weeks has gone by but the project has seen more progress than in last three years. 😬 Motivation is high and I again see clearly the vision in my head. Let's keep it that way. Basically in last two weeks me and my father has been assembling the bike as far we can. This way...
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    Thanks for your encouraging words. To be honest, I have worked a lot with cars, motorbikes and bicycles but only like "minor" simple bolt-on modifications. This project is my first true real project with lot of hand made parts and own design. I have none education of working with these things...
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    "Promise is a promise" ...Well not always :doh: Project is still a project and there hasn't been any progress. Although the bike has moved 2 meters in the garage. I got a few PM's about this project and how it's going, so here is a little update. My motivation for this project has been...
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    Well... Unfortunately no... I'll post a little update later...
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    Well... Unfortunately no... I'll post a little update later
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    Finally tools and other stuff has found their spots in the garage. As you can see, bikes has been multiplied during this week :D Have to move other bikes, if I want to work with the project, but its just a small thing to do Engine has arrived and it's now in perfect condition. Faulty...
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    ONE YEAR AND FORTY DAYS LATER... It's time to bring this project thread back to life. A lot has happen during this time. My garage is now renovated and I can finally use it. I bought new bike for summer to kill my need to ride. As always this project got hidden under dust but now I'm ready to...
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    Two and half months since last post... Positive progress has happened but lately some negative things also Wiring this bike was pretty difficult for me and finally I made a decision to buy a m-unit with goodies Set included m-unit V.2, m-switches and m-button With these great items I figured...
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    Fuel lines done Fuel line from the tank -> fuel filter -> carbs. It was little tricky to figure out where and how to put fuel filter without too much "uphills" and turns to the hose. I used pipeclamp with rubber insulation to hold fuel filter in its place Coating the tank The fuel...
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    All the parts for the first startup is now ordered and should arrive in next week. I ordered a new neutral switch, an oil pressure switch and a small diode for the main wiring. All the hoses, filters and wires has already arrived. New coils, sparkplug wires and -caps All main wires are...
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    CB750 -79 and Mikuni VM29SS (jets!)

    Hi, I have CB750K(Z) -79 with Mikuni VM29SS carbs. Does anyone else has this kind of set-up and could give an advice about the jets? What size should I buy, so it will work as smooth as possible. I have pretty straight custom made exhaust (4-2-1) and oval shape pods. Thank you guys!
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    Honda CB 750 -79 Cafe Racer -project from cold Finland

    Solved few big problems... Rear shock. Original GSXR1000 rear shock had a gaschamber and it was way too close to the carb, so I couldn't fit the pods. Finally solution was to buy a new rear shock YSS MZ456-305TR-28X. Model is made to fit in Honda CB600 and length of it is 305mm. Only problem...
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