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  1. Luis Etchenique

    “Montjuïc Special”

    thank you, Adam ! 🏁
  2. Luis Etchenique

    “Montjuïc Special”

    ‘79 CB750F S/S 🏁
  3. Luis Etchenique

    '79 CB750F SS -- 4 into 2 exhaust fabrication

    yes, Sir -- happy to report project was recently completed 🏁
  4. Luis Etchenique

    Steering Stoppers

    thank you for the advice, JP I was a bit late asking the question, for the fork and al cables and wiring are already in place :-/ , so I'll most likely try to mechanically connect a spacer on each stop -- thanks again for the help !
  5. Luis Etchenique

    Steering Stoppers

    For my current build ( ‘79 Super Sport resto-mod ), I would like to limit the steering turning by about 1/2” on each side — this to allow enough clearance between controls mounted on the clip-on bars, and the gas tank, and prevent contact. Any suggestions out there ? Has anyone done or tried...
  6. Luis Etchenique

    frame-mounted OKI Spark Units and Rectifier

    Now in the process of re-assembling my electrical, I have relocated some of the items: The two OKI spark units and the rectifier. Question: Do these units need to be insulated, or can I mount directly on the frame without insulation ? I am not sure if they use the frame's ground polarity to...
  7. Luis Etchenique

    Fuse Box - '79 CB750F S/S

    actually … I’m relocating to under-seat area I built a protective enclosure to keep all the fuse box components well protected — thanks !
  8. Luis Etchenique

    Fuse Box - '79 CB750F S/S

    … doesn’t the fuse located on the starter relay protect from that ? 🤔
  9. Luis Etchenique

    Fuse Box - '79 CB750F S/S

    In converting this bike into a race-replica, I had to reconfigure the electrical harness, build a junction box under the seat, shorten some of the control wires ... and now I am confronted with the fuse box. I have deleted the turn signals, and I have built a new dashboard which includes the...
  10. Luis Etchenique

    ‘79 Cb750F S/S Generator Output

    using different words … they pretty much admitted to it thanks for the reply ! — Luis
  11. Luis Etchenique

    ‘79 Cb750F S/S Generator Output

    thank you S/A/M I have SHORAI batteries on two of my other motorcycles ( '76 BMW R75/6 and '76 BMW R90/6 ), and I've had these batteries since 2018 -- never a problem, and they still work perfectly, even when I don't ride these bikes more n 200 miles per year at most. At idle, the generators...
  12. Luis Etchenique

    ‘79 Cb750F S/S Generator Output

    hello everyone — does anyone know what is the generator output in volts at idle of a CB750F Super Sport ? I was considering purchasing a battery which requires at least 13.1 volts of output from the generator at idle speed thanks for any info you could provide me with
  13. Luis Etchenique

    - Eliminating Keyed Ignition Switch -

    thank you for the help, JP !
  14. Luis Etchenique

    - Eliminating Keyed Ignition Switch -

    thank you for the kind words, O/C
  15. Luis Etchenique

    - Eliminating Keyed Ignition Switch -

    Hello all -- I am considering eliminating the keyed ignition switch on my race-replica bike, and substituting with an " on/off " toggle switch. Has anyone done this before ? I would welcome any comments, suggestions, or opinions. Thank you as always !
  16. Luis Etchenique

    Carb float bowl drain hose replacement

    ... hey amc49, just came across this post I was wondering the drain lines were ONLY needed for draining purposes, or ALSO as some type of overflow safety feature ... I too want to get rid of them ! hope all's well my friend ( photo below of work in progress ) -- Luis
  17. Luis Etchenique

    SOS -- fuel line

    thanks again, JP -- I thought so believe it or not ... I did a full carb rebuild couple of years ago, but forgot the exact function of the drain system -- thank you for clarifying !
  18. Luis Etchenique

    CARBS / drain lines

    question -- Do the carbs' drain lines have to be in place during the motorcycle's normal operation ? or ... can I just connect them when/if I need to drain the carbs ? I ask this because I just rebuilt my CB750F SS DOHC ( as a race replica ) with pod filters, and I want to keep the engine as...
  19. Luis Etchenique

    SOS -- fuel line

    Thank you JP - certainly need a new fuel line, which I have just ordered; being softer and more flexible will definitely help What I'll do is as you suggest, make the carbs connection first, and then instal the fuel tank; once tank is in place, I the will make petcock connection. Will also...
  20. Luis Etchenique

    SOS -- fuel line

    hello all -- having a time trying to install my fuel line ( fuel tank to carbs ) on my freshly rebuilt '79 Super Sport 1 ) the petcock's outlet in in a very tight spot, AND it faces the center of the bike 2 ) so to connect to carbs inlet, it has to perform a tight right-hand turn and then...
  21. Luis Etchenique

    “ CAFE “ ( shorter ) throttle cables

    hello friends — need shorter throttle cables for my newly installed clip-on bars bike is a ‘79 CB750F SS ( DOHC ) — any recommendation on sources ? — are CB750 SOHC and CB750F DOHC cables compatible ? ( I believe an option is to re-route my current stock cables by making wider bends, but I...
  22. Luis Etchenique

    '79 CB750F super sport / DOHC -- replacement rear brake master cylinder

    any idea if this one would work ? has anyone used it ? https://photos.app.goo.gl/QsCG2yff9L2ktGEG8
  23. Luis Etchenique

    Oh crud - rear brake master cylinder is toast. Ideas on replacement?

    hello tdskip -- same here, I'm looking for a replacement unit for my CB750f s/s DOHC ... any luck on your search ? thank you ! -- Luis
  24. Luis Etchenique

    '79 CB750F super sport / DOHC -- replacement rear brake master cylinder

    hello CB750 friends - in the proces of resto-modifying ( into a race replica ) my CB750F s/s, like most of the bike ... the rear brake's master cylinder is completely gone -- I had to cut it off from the footpeg brackets, since it was welded by years of galvanic corrosion so my question is...
  25. Luis Etchenique

    Fuel Tank compatibility -- CB750F Super Sport DOHC / CB400T

    looks, AMC49, like the right thing to do will be bite the bullet and invest in the correct tank so many times I’ve tried shortcuts and ended up lost — or broke ! 😉 stay tuned, Boss ... 🏁
  26. Luis Etchenique

    build done 97%, honda cafe racer 1981 DOHC, crazy look

    impressive beast — very well done, Sir ! 🏁
  27. Luis Etchenique

    Fuel Tank compatibility -- CB750F Super Sport DOHC / CB400T

    hello esteemed group members, QUESTION - are the CB750F Super Sport ( DOHC ) and CB400T fuel tanks identical ? if not ... are they compatible as far as mounting anchoring points ? would major mods be needed ? ------ im having a hard time finding a fuel tank for my CB750F S/S ( DOHC ), so I...
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