So, I removed the fairing, simple as that!
And, here are the pics:
See you at the next update!
woensdag 8 juni 2011
Fairing and pics
So, the CB750K came with a fairing installed. Now, a fairing is rather nice, on a cafe racer as well. But not this particular fairing, which is meant for tour motorcycles.
So, I removed the fairing, simple as that!
And, here are the pics:
See you at the next update!
So, I removed the fairing, simple as that!
And, here are the pics:
See you at the next update!
zaterdag 28 mei 2011
1975 CB750K DOHC
Well, I recently bought my 1975 Honda CB750K DOHC for €100, with a few complications.
The list of complications:
- Seized engine
- Leaking exhaust pipe
- Dead battery
- Rust all over the frame
- Some minor stuff.
For €100 its still a cheap ass bike despite the complications!
The Honda will be converted to a so called 'Cafe Racer', considering the CB750K is a perfect bike to convert.
But what exactly is a cafe racer?
The cafe racer is a motorcycle that has been modified for speed and good handling rather than comfort. Cafe racers' bodywork and control layout typically mimicked the style of contemporary Grand Prix roadracers, featuring an elongated fuel tank and small, rearward mounted, humped seat. A signature trait were low, narrow handlebars that allowed the rider to "tuck in" to reduce wind resistance and offered better control when in that posture. These are referred to as either "clip-ons" (two-piece bars that bolt directly to each fork tube) or "clubmans" (one piece bars that attach to the stock mounting location but drop down and forward). The ergonomics resulting from low bars and the rearward seat often required "rearsets", or rear-set footrests and foot controls, again typical of racing motorcycles of the era. Distinctive half or full race-style fairings were sometimes mounted to the forks or frame.
The bikes had a raw, utilitarian and stripped-down appearance while the engines were tuned for maximum speed. These motorcycles were lean, light and handled road surfaces well. The most defining machine of its heyday was the homemade Norton Featherbed framed and Triumph Bonneville engined machine called "The Triton". It used the most common and fastest racing engine combined with the best handling frame of its day, the Featherbed frame by Norton Motorcycles. Those with less money could opt for a "Tribsa" - the Triumph engine in a BSA frame. (Wikipedia)
Pics will be added soon, with the coming update!
Take care, Jari.
The list of complications:
- Seized engine
- Leaking exhaust pipe
- Dead battery
- Rust all over the frame
- Some minor stuff.
For €100 its still a cheap ass bike despite the complications!
The Honda will be converted to a so called 'Cafe Racer', considering the CB750K is a perfect bike to convert.
But what exactly is a cafe racer?
The cafe racer is a motorcycle that has been modified for speed and good handling rather than comfort. Cafe racers' bodywork and control layout typically mimicked the style of contemporary Grand Prix roadracers, featuring an elongated fuel tank and small, rearward mounted, humped seat. A signature trait were low, narrow handlebars that allowed the rider to "tuck in" to reduce wind resistance and offered better control when in that posture. These are referred to as either "clip-ons" (two-piece bars that bolt directly to each fork tube) or "clubmans" (one piece bars that attach to the stock mounting location but drop down and forward). The ergonomics resulting from low bars and the rearward seat often required "rearsets", or rear-set footrests and foot controls, again typical of racing motorcycles of the era. Distinctive half or full race-style fairings were sometimes mounted to the forks or frame.
The bikes had a raw, utilitarian and stripped-down appearance while the engines were tuned for maximum speed. These motorcycles were lean, light and handled road surfaces well. The most defining machine of its heyday was the homemade Norton Featherbed framed and Triumph Bonneville engined machine called "The Triton". It used the most common and fastest racing engine combined with the best handling frame of its day, the Featherbed frame by Norton Motorcycles. Those with less money could opt for a "Tribsa" - the Triumph engine in a BSA frame. (Wikipedia)
Pics will be added soon, with the coming update!
Take care, Jari.
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