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Hello all. This is my recently acquired 92 Nighthawk. I am planning on turning it into a cafe racer. However, I did notice that the frame takes a dip in the middle (unlike many of the older versions). This makes is a little harder to find a good seat. If you have any ideas on how to make the...

First bike, first post. Let’s do this. But let me start by saying, sorry if I get a bit long-winded. As Mark Twain once said, “I would’ve written a shorter letter if I had more time.” Bought this bike about 10 months ago and have spent that time stopping leaks, stripping off the bullshit, pod...

Hello everyone! This is my first time here, and also in the world of classical motorcycle, and also in the world of custom bikes. And also ... it's ok... I'm Spanish, and I live in Barcelona. Very nice location ;) I recently bought a CB750F2 of 1983. And I have in mind a personal project. My...

Dear CB750 experts, Got myself in a rather irritating position. After completely rebuilding my engine, my honda CB750 F2 SOHC from 1978 was running like a charm. Then came the aesthetics, was working fine and all. But then disaster struck. I was trying to redo my electrics. Everything was...

I have a 1974 cb750k which I rebuilt into a café style bike. I have a oil pressure gauge mounted to the oil gallery which shares the oil pressure light. I have found when at idle (900-1k rpms) the oil light comes on and pressure doesn't register until I increase the revs. I replaced the...

I recently bought a 78 CB750, for which I am planning a modest cafe build. Nothing too radical, mostly low budget, with the focus on being a comfortable rider with a bit of style! For starters as of now the bike runs but not well, choke must be on all the time, but I will be addressing that...

Hello fellow CB750 owners! My name is Simon, I'm 23, Austrian and just traded a ragged out Porsche 924 for a '72 CB750 which was a former drag bike!! I restore Mercedes/Porsche from 50s through 70s for a living, that's what brought me from Austria to the United States. I got the bike, basically...

I just bought a '92 CB 750 Nighthawk, intending to turn it into a café racer after deciding not to modify my grandfather's '85 BMW, and I've got a few questions: The main two things I'd like to do right away are swap the gas tank, as the original one is dented and repainted poorly, and I'm not...

Hey guys, First time poster here. So Ill get right to it. I Had a problem with my bike misfiring before and not being able to start up before which lead me to: -Replace both ignition coils -New Plugs -New plug wires and caps, -Adjust the points -new condensers(this was the problem) Now after...

Hey all, I just joined so haven't had the chance to catch onto any threads yet. I've been hunting for a cb750 for a while to build a cafe, I've found one and was pretty happy with the price. I am on a bit of budget so I really don't want to start off overpaying. Anyway, I got a few more pictures...

Hey y'all, I'm thinking about purchasing this 1982 Honda CB750C. Here is the link to it: http://dothan.craigslist.org/mcy/5544749470.html According to the seller, it has a brand new chain and sprocket set. The engine and the exhaust are ceramic high temp paint. For perfect...

Hey all! I'm about to finish my 1981 CB750c cafe racer. I'm really drawn to white-wall tires (Shinko 777 to be specific) and am heavily considering adding them. I just want your opinions on the white walls. Any of you use them? If so, post a pic and share with us! I have a million different...

I am building a Daryl Dixon Bike from scratch. In order for me to get more familiar with bikes and builds, I went without a donor bike, and have been piecing it together part by part (except the engine). Everything is based on a 1992 CB750 bike with a R6 front end, and XS650 tank. I am on the...

I'm naively trying to create a post that will be part resource for those needing to properly jet the K4 or relative for 4-into-1 and/or stacks. Before my head is ripped off, I'm not pushing for pods although success stories (no dead-zones, tuning nightmares, etc.) with pods + 4-1 are welcome...

This project started with several boxes of parts and an empty frame. The PO had worked on the frame and had the wheels redone with new tires. The engine was untouched and all the parts were jumbled together in boxes. I have been working about a month sorting and assembling. I cleaned and painted...

Hi, new member here, I have a 1980 CB750C and I wanted to know if I could fit a CB750K tank on it. I like the look of the K tank better than the C tank. What will I have to change to fit the K tank on my bike if its possible? I think the mounting points for the C and K tanks are different, but...

Just a quick introduction to say hi to all you good folks, as I have just bought a 1981 Honda CB750 Custom as my first bike in over 25 years, having been taken with the idea of making a Café Racer for some reason...

During the process of building my cafe bike, the LH tank emblem fell off, and over time, I lost it. I'm having a helluva time finding a replacement that costs less than $100 for just the one emblem anywhere online. Does anyone know if anything other than the OEM Super Sport badges will fit...

Howdy, does anyone know if a 79-82 CX500 seat will fit on a 79-82 CB750? Thanks! :)

Hey all, anyone know where to find a 2.15 x 18 inch spoked wheel? Thanks

Hey guys, here's a pic of my bike when I got it. I'm told it's a 1979, but the more I get into my build, it looks like a 1980. Can anyone tell me for sure what year it is?

Hello, this is my first time tinkering with a motorcycle. I figured I would bring some of you guys for the ride. I apologize this is my first time on a forum so I may make a mistake or two. Little about my self. This is my second bike. The first being a 92 gsf400. Loved that bike pritty quick...

Started in November when my eldest son delivered a tired CB750K for me to Cafe for him over the winter. I have been retired now for 8 years and have taken up custom building of bikes in the garage. Been doing this for more than ten years as a hobby but now it's more than a hobby. I started a...

hello! is there somebody ho has a list of all bolts of honda cb 750 kz 1979 ? i do not whant to order them online i have a cheaper alternative...

Hey, is anybody interested in an Aluminum Swingarm for the CB750? I'm thinking of making some up, much lighter than stock. If so would stock geometry be more interesting to people or something that fits a different tire or shock/motion ratio? I see some on cb750cafe.com and some here...

After 2 years of blood and sweat, I got this baby (K3) on the road in the summer of 2015. Finally got some time to post some photos. Tuning has been a bit of a pain in the arse with the CR carbs and KN filters, but it felt pretty good at the end of the year before the snow hit the ground...

Fork: So I've seen a bunch of fork swaps and things and the gsxr seems to be prefered for this I there a specific reason for that? I'm assuming its got good suspension. Also, I was wondering what goes into a fork swap? What kind of things need to be changed or replaced? Like what come in the...

So I've seen a bunch of fork swaps and things and the gsxr seems to be prefered for this I there a specific reason for that? I'm assuming its got good suspension. Also, I was wondering what goes into a fork swap? What kind of things need to be changed or replaced? Like what come in the fork swap...

Hey guys, Im 16 years old and am working on building a 1972 Cb750 and eventually making it a cafe bike. this is mostly a learning experience for me and i have already learned so much. I have no valves or valve set up at all. I am hoping somebody has a set somewhere and maybe is willing to...

All, Let's start a quick list of great prices on parts today for CyberMonday. There are only two right off that I know of: 1. CarpysCafeRacers.com - they've got a sale for 20% off everything in his store until midnight. http://carpyscaferacers.com Coupon code is CYBERMONDAY2015 -- 2...