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Title: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on September 27, 2016, 07:14:06 PM G/day everyone ... I picked this tired old M750 up cheap to use as a donor bike for a Cafe Racer project, that was three odd years ago, tempus fugit ... Id like to share its slow progress in a build thread with you guys.
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/22_zpsrv05xqkx.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/22_zpsrv05xqkx.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on September 27, 2016, 07:18:20 PM Casings were pretty rough, so I decided to clean them up a little
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/22d_zpsbo03echr.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/22d_zpsbo03echr.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/22c_zpsjbhq3mbj.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/22c_zpsjbhq3mbj.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on September 27, 2016, 07:20:49 PM Did the clutch cover and timing belt covers too, took a few days but Im happy with the result.
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/22a_zpsfliomulq.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/22a_zpsfliomulq.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Speeddog on September 27, 2016, 07:30:32 PM GO MAN GO! [beer]
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on September 27, 2016, 07:31:20 PM I dont like the flat valve covers much, after a search I came across some SD covers.
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/22g_zpseqiyghlk.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/22g_zpseqiyghlk.jpg.html) They needed a little work to take the oil cooler. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/22h_zpsjutpbqdi.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/22h_zpsjutpbqdi.jpg.html) Ive now moved the oil cooler mount onto the horizontal exhaust valve cover, now oil lines can go straight to the oil cooler instead of having to weave up past the timing belt cover, much neater. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/22e_zpsrcbyawmy.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/22e_zpsrcbyawmy.jpg.html) Fitted new colisbro valve guides and valves, gave the ports/tracts a clean up and port matched them. Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on September 27, 2016, 07:35:30 PM Dropped in a pair of FBF 11/1 ... These are a nice looking piston
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/22f_zpsix8dbmnn.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/22f_zpsix8dbmnn.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/22b_zpsr04i0qii.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/22b_zpsr04i0qii.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on September 27, 2016, 07:53:03 PM Fitted the casings and heads this week, now I feel as if Im getting somewhere, just threw the inlet manifolds and carbs on for a quick photo shoot ... Im on the hunt for some FCR 39 to replace those Mikuni.
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/22i_zpsrzk5soat.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/22i_zpsrzk5soat.jpg.html) Now Ive built the motor I can move onto the powder coating, then build progress should be fast, I have a spare room (the wifes office lol) full of boxed new parts waiting for that day. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/22k_zpslkgbd1oo.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/22k_zpslkgbd1oo.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: koko64 on September 27, 2016, 08:35:06 PM [thumbsup]
Polish away and ignore the naysayers. [clap] Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Speeddog on September 27, 2016, 08:48:16 PM You're on a roll, don't stop now!
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on September 27, 2016, 09:04:12 PM [thumbsup] Polish away and ignore the naysayers. [clap] Ive removed all that old OEM silver paint from all the casings and heads, imo looks better for it too ... I sure some wont like the polished casings, but it suits the time theme I want to capture, building it my way :) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Howie on September 27, 2016, 10:52:34 PM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: koko64 on October 03, 2016, 04:49:54 PM Any updates?
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on October 04, 2016, 09:48:05 PM Any updates? Not much new to report koko, as you can see, the bike is down to the bare bones, I will try and get the frame etc in for powder coating next week ... In my odd spare moment I have been able to indulge in my polishing fixation though, this weekend the triple trees :) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/at49_zpsopuo88jk.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/at49_zpsopuo88jk.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on October 04, 2016, 09:55:58 PM The Castings are as rough as a 45 WLA Harley, well nearly ;) Before (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/at46_zpsmtq1m05y.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/at46_zpsmtq1m05y.jpg.html) After (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/at45_zpsq2zpjtvx.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/at45_zpsq2zpjtvx.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on October 04, 2016, 10:14:40 PM Tidied up the top yoke, removed some lugs etc
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/at50_zpskcxhloiz.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/at50_zpskcxhloiz.jpg.html) To me it looks better with those redundant lugs gone ... Ive ditched the OEM stem bolt and picked up a revolver bolt, also as Im going to fit some clubmans, I needed to space the risers by 10mm to make room for the fork top adjusters (Ive upgraded to some NOS M900 fully adjustables) ... Triple trees finished, so I can now cross them off the list :) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/at42%203_zpscovpqigk.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/at42%203_zpscovpqigk.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on October 04, 2016, 11:18:25 PM Playing with parts ;D ... Nos RoadRacing dash to enhance the top yoke.
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/31_zpsimmx8tjt.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/31_zpsimmx8tjt.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: koko64 on October 05, 2016, 03:43:27 AM Very patient work with the polishing.
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: ducatigirl100 on October 05, 2016, 01:08:53 PM Very patient work with the polishing. This... [thumbsup] Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Yorkie on October 05, 2016, 01:55:15 PM Lovely looking project so far.
Yorkie Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: ducatigirl100 on October 06, 2016, 01:55:24 PM I have a question regarding the fast by feracy pistons ?
Do they come in a kit (whit the 2 pistons) or they sell them one by one ? On their site it's aroud 400$ and I was wandering if it was for 2 pistons or just one ? Tanks Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Speeddog on October 06, 2016, 04:20:15 PM 2 pistons, complete with rings, piston pins, and clips.
You can get Pistals for less than $400 each. I have a question regarding the fast by feracy pistons ? Do they come in a kit (whit the 2 pistons) or they sell them one by one ? On their site it's aroud 400$ and I was wandering if it was for 2 pistons or just one ? Tanks Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Heath on October 11, 2016, 09:17:23 AM That polishing looks amazing! Gotta put my shades on 8)
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on October 17, 2016, 08:50:06 PM Very patient work with the polishing. This... [thumbsup] Im guessing you guys have done some polishing, once you have done some you can appreciate the time that goes into it. Lovely looking project so far. Yorkie Thank you Yorkie :) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on October 17, 2016, 08:58:36 PM Picked up the parts from the powder coaters today, wheels candy apple gold, everything else gloss black (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00179_zpsb9srtuzs.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00179_zpsb9srtuzs.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00184_zpsodq97hhl.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00184_zpsodq97hhl.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00181_zps6dzqkumi.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00181_zps6dzqkumi.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00183_zps2x5n34wj.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00183_zps2x5n34wj.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on October 17, 2016, 08:59:45 PM That polishing looks amazing! Gotta put my shades on 8) Thanks Heath [thumbsup] Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Speeddog on October 17, 2016, 09:06:18 PM [popcorn]
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: koko64 on October 17, 2016, 09:49:20 PM Fresh paint for the frame wheels, etc really brings up these bikes. Looks great.
[popcorn] Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Hershell on October 28, 2016, 12:48:15 PM Nice Work [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Nibor on November 07, 2016, 03:19:38 AM wow that polishing!! makes the OEM triples look stunning! I tip my hat to your sir [beer]
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 08, 2016, 03:25:29 PM Thanks guys ... Nibor hows your build progressing ?
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 08, 2016, 03:57:12 PM An update on progress ... Lots of photos, hope thats a good thing ?
I like the looks of carbon and it cuts weight. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00221_zpsvv2px7ys.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00221_zpsvv2px7ys.jpg.html) Concessions have had to be made, my old lady wants a pillion seat, so to keep the peace, plus Im scared of her even though she only weighs in at 43kg, I am ditching my idea of a single seat and rear sets :'( (not so much of a Cafe Racer now) ... Ive recovered the OEM seat in leather, I will show you the result but first some more carbon ;D (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00222_zps80ican3f.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00222_zps80ican3f.jpg.html) Now for the seat ... (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/1515050_10207045881089537_4272573710126434829_n_zpsgv8wl8vg.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/1515050_10207045881089537_4272573710126434829_n_zpsgv8wl8vg.jpg.html) The finished article ... (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/10250048_10207045885129638_3397421459983011639_n_zps45tw56g7.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/10250048_10207045885129638_3397421459983011639_n_zps45tw56g7.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 08, 2016, 04:36:06 PM The chain sliders are made from Wensleydale (cheese) apart from looking pelt they bend and scratch up the swinging arm ... Fitted a couple of nice billet sliders and two titanium axle nuts (there goes a little more dead weight)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/11027493_10207045841488547_2791796265417970382_n_zpsa1mrfbah.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/11027493_10207045841488547_2791796265417970382_n_zpsa1mrfbah.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00225_zpshcg9mgii.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00225_zpshcg9mgii.jpg.html) Came across some polished stainless joints for the wishbone. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00224_zps2p98tydg.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00224_zps2p98tydg.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 08, 2016, 04:56:41 PM Concessions have their good points, thus far there have been no girly grumbles to me building the bike in the lounge ;) The motor is in, triple trees and forks are on.
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/44_zpskkctttj1.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/44_zpskkctttj1.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/33_zpsuqa1ymns.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/33_zpsuqa1ymns.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/34_zpszhpv0ybj.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/34_zpszhpv0ybj.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/35_zpsiztpnkxg.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/35_zpsiztpnkxg.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/458_zpsdlguoaj4.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/458_zpsdlguoaj4.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 08, 2016, 05:26:27 PM A couple more shots :)
Im pondering on where to fit the elec fuel pump, Ive opted to ditch the OEM vacuum effort for a low psi elec, not easy to find a spot thats low, not too hot and out of sight :-\ (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00223_zpslckfbh7u.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00223_zpslckfbh7u.jpg.html) I had problems making up the pipes for the oil cooler, everytime I tried to fit a hose end it would go pear shaped ... I eventually found (after many attempts) if you stretch out the stainless sleeve before you cut it is less likely to splay and bundle. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00219_zps2l3mz2gj.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00219_zps2l3mz2gj.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: koko64 on November 08, 2016, 05:28:28 PM Looking great. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: NAKID on November 08, 2016, 05:33:20 PM I think it looks great, and maybe it's just a bit nit-picky, but I'd like to see that oil cooler mounted above the horizontal cylinder rather than below it.
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 08, 2016, 05:58:00 PM Thanks koko64 :)
I think it looks great, and maybe it's just a bit nit-picky, but I'd like to see that oil cooler mounted above the horizontal cylinder rather than below it. Thanks NAKID ... Not nit-picky just different interpretations lol ... I wanted to cut down on the oil pipes length/mass ... Imo the oil pipes look ugly stretching up past the belt covers, keep them short and direct. Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: koko64 on November 08, 2016, 06:02:56 PM Cleanest set of Mikuni CV carbs I've ever seen. :D
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 08, 2016, 06:09:51 PM Cleanest set of Mikuni CV carbs I've ever seen. :D Willing to trade them for a set of fcr lol Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: koko64 on November 08, 2016, 06:10:53 PM Fair enough ;D
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: MonsterHPD on November 09, 2016, 12:50:07 AM Looks very nice [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Nibor on November 09, 2016, 01:55:04 AM I'm loving the oil cooler setup! Doing exactly the same to mine! Was planning to run an 848 cooler, so both lines enter and exit on RHS, clean. But funds are telling me to try it with the oem cooler first haha. Funds also are yet to allow the lovely finned valve covers. If you know a cheap source yell out!!
My build is very slow. Weeks at a time without setting foot in the shed. BUT I did paint a couple more bits yesterday. Picking up some new rubber dampers for the freshly painted SS valve cover which will mount the oil cooler, then I measure up and fit my lines. Thanks for the tip regarding stretching the stainless first!! Is that an angled fitting coming from the upper line out of the engine? I got all straight swivel fittings due to my original plan, now hoping the curve will naturally avoid contact with the exhaust/head.... Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 09, 2016, 05:07:37 AM Thanks MonsterHPD [thumbsup]
Pleased you like the cooler set up Nibor, Im happy with the way it came out ... I used a AN6-6AN universal 45 degree oil line hose fitting for the top line to kick away from the starter and direct the pipe to the left. ... Here is an example, Im sure there are cheaper sellers out there. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AN6-6AN-Universal-45-Degree-Swivel-Oil-Fuel-Line-Hose-End-Fitting-Adapter-Black-/171889114329?hash=item280563bcd9 Will keep an eye out for some finned covers for you bud :) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00227_zpst0kl6hob.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00227_zpst0kl6hob.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: NAKID on November 09, 2016, 11:19:25 AM Thanks koko64 :) Thanks NAKID ... Not nit-picky just different interpretations lol ... I wanted to cut down on the oil pipes length/mass ... Imo the oil pipes look ugly stretching up past the belt covers, keep them short and direct. I understand the reasoning completely. I don't like the lines going over the belt covers either, but the could be routed on the left side of the bike. Either way, it's coming along great! Keep it up! [thumbsup] Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: koko64 on November 12, 2016, 03:12:21 AM What rear shock you running?
Any plans for the exhaust headers? Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 13, 2016, 04:57:32 AM I picked up a new YSS for a good price, so will give that a try and see how it goes, reviews dont seem too bad ... Any experience of them ?. As for the headers, I am thinking polish the OEM :) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: koko64 on November 13, 2016, 05:56:33 AM No I havent. Looks sharp though.
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 17, 2016, 07:11:31 PM Will run it and see how it performs. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/19a_zpsglyuudpc.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/19a_zpsglyuudpc.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 17, 2016, 07:36:22 PM Stitch by stitch ... Fed the light wiring etc through the clubmans, to try and keep it tidy, a frustrating job. Clubmans and controls are now on. Ditched the plastic ignition switch cover for a billet one.
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00229_zpsxe2mutnm.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00229_zpsxe2mutnm.jpg.html) Braided Venhill lines made up, they were much easier to make than the oil cooler pipes :) will tighten all unions once Im happy with routing. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00230_zpsa6jyxdgd.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00230_zpsa6jyxdgd.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00233_zps2zpsphzu.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00233_zps2zpsphzu.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00234_zpscfm0xc7z.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00234_zpscfm0xc7z.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: koko64 on November 17, 2016, 07:49:47 PM Nice work. Done by Chrissy?
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 17, 2016, 08:06:19 PM Cheers bud :) ... Ive been telling the Mrs it will be, shes been wondering where to put the Xmas tree :P. But the reality is, there is still loads to do and this is a busy time of year for me, so I think its going to streach well into the new year. Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Howie on November 17, 2016, 09:58:05 PM That is going to be one pretty bike! Aesthetically I always liked those early 750s with the penis belt covers and inegral clutch slaves.
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Nibor on November 18, 2016, 02:23:09 PM watch out for those braided lines rubbing on the cluster housing! I'm also feeling the pain with the oil lines, with a lack of correct tooling. my patience is fraying [laugh]
cleeeean brake callipers! NOS? or cleaned up your old ones? if so any tips? mine are filthy, and the brembo goldmine paint seems to soak up brake dust. damn all that polish looks good! Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 18, 2016, 06:49:48 PM That is going to be one pretty bike! Aesthetically I always liked those early 750s with the penis belt covers and inegral clutch slaves. Penis belt covers [laugh] ... Not heard them referred to as that before. Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: koko64 on November 18, 2016, 07:03:17 PM This community has taught me many strange things. ;)
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on November 18, 2016, 07:38:29 PM watch out for those braided lines rubbing on the cluster housing! I'm also feeling the pain with the oil lines, with a lack of correct tooling. my patience is fraying [laugh] cleeeean brake callipers! NOS? or cleaned up your old ones? if so any tips? mine are filthy, and the brembo goldmine paint seems to soak up brake dust. damn all that polish looks good! Yeah Nibor, the braiding is well abrasive, Ive left the lines loose for the moment until I get some line clips and plan out final routing etc. I cut my oil line sleeve with a dremel and a dremel cutting disc, how you doing yours ? No cleaning tips for the Brembos Im afraid bud, they are indeed NOS. More polished parts in progress :) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on March 22, 2017, 08:21:40 PM Been a while since Ive posted any updates, life has been hectic ... Anyway, fettled and polished up the headers, they were pitted and nasty, took more effort than I thought but the result was worth the effort :)
URL=http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00347_zpsob46zbov.jpg.html](http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00347_zpsob46zbov.jpg)[/URL] (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00349_zpsdr8quj9l.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00349_zpsdr8quj9l.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0201_zpsgcp97g82.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0201_zpsgcp97g82.jpg.html) Added a pair of these ... (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0203_zps4bnhxb61.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0203_zps4bnhxb61.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0213_zps14mxkuby.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0213_zps14mxkuby.jpg.html) Removed the DB killers :) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0211_zpsc7dwe4vt.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0211_zpsc7dwe4vt.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0209_zps2f7pukpp.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0209_zps2f7pukpp.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0234_zps7uvqkc5z.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0234_zps7uvqkc5z.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0208_zpst1pbusfs.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0208_zpst1pbusfs.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on March 22, 2017, 08:30:41 PM Fitted a couple of Pirrelli Diablo Rosso, 170/60ZR17 rear and 120/60R17 front ... Now I can roll him between the lounge and the garage :)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00325_zpsgxlddyh3.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00325_zpsgxlddyh3.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00352_zpsluv8qnlh.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00352_zpsluv8qnlh.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on March 22, 2017, 08:54:40 PM All electrics done and working ... Had to tidy and lighten this rats nest
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00241_zpslr8k5bmd.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00241_zpslr8k5bmd.jpg.html) Poor spark on front cylinder, the wiring for the pic up was crap so replaced them both with P8s, you can pick these up at a great price from the UK manufacturer. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00334_zpsescfdlta.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00334_zpsescfdlta.jpg.html) Fitted, new pick ups and dropped a new starter in whilst I was there, thought it might help with the high coms :) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00340_zpskqbwkc5c.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00340_zpskqbwkc5c.jpg.html) The OEM main battery leads are poor, to say the least, the earth was showing heat problem due to restistance. Upgraded to some ExactStart high quality heavy cables .... These are nice. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00238_zpsyhvphfk4.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00238_zpsyhvphfk4.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00239_zpsvrvwfayw.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00239_zpsvrvwfayw.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on March 22, 2017, 09:03:24 PM Redone the master cylinder, braided line connectors, the angled connectors make a much neater job ... Dont know why I didnt go for them in the first place doh. Also fitted some fuel hose onto the lines in contact spots to stop chaffing. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0225_zpskayhkg6u.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0225_zpskayhkg6u.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00331_zps5n05bkln.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00331_zps5n05bkln.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on March 22, 2017, 09:18:51 PM Refitted the flat valve cover to the rear inlet, it caused the battery tray to sit too high no matter what I tried, short of filing the finned cover, something I didnt want to do. The ExactFit coils give a cracker of a spark :) ... Pics a bit grainy, my good camera decided to shed its shutter button. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0257_zpsffoujk3u.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0257_zpsffoujk3u.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0242_zpsoinkt01i.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0242_zpsoinkt01i.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on March 22, 2017, 09:41:40 PM The last pieces have been polished, happy days. Foot peg brackets look better now (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0229_zpshhpwo3wb.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0229_zpshhpwo3wb.jpg.html) Replaced the rusty shoulder bolts with some nice alloy inserts and ti bolts (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0251_zpsslxkmefu.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0251_zpsslxkmefu.jpg.html) Gave the rear caliper bracket a quick shine :) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0245_zps7syp47ux.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0245_zps7syp47ux.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on March 22, 2017, 09:50:02 PM He has come a long way since I first rescued him ;D ... One last major job to do and the little beast is ready to fire up (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0216_zpscuv7cekq.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0216_zpscuv7cekq.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Von Eisen on March 22, 2017, 10:16:18 PM The final job (now in progress) stripping off the many coats of paint is a task. There was a small fuel leak when I first found him, seemed to be coming from the reserve sensor but it may have been the hinge plate, so Ive run solder around the hinge plate and picked up a new sensor. (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/SAM_0263_zpslzafb0de.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/SAM_0263_zpslzafb0de.jpg.html) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/DSC00328_zps6fgyqqfn.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/DSC00328_zps6fgyqqfn.jpg.html) Gonna fit this SS fuel tap and ditch the OEM vacuum tap :) (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/laichmeister/55_zps89zctbcb.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/laichmeister/media/55_zps89zctbcb.jpg.html) Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: ducpainter on March 24, 2017, 03:24:43 AM Nice work.
If you clean those headers well before starting to remove all finger prints, and keep them clean, those things will turn the most beautiful golden color! Title: Re: Post by: greenohawk69 on March 24, 2017, 09:25:16 AM Great job.
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: Duck-Stew on March 24, 2017, 09:27:32 AM Get the aftermarket aluminum nut to secure the fuel sender if you haven't already. The OE plastic ones will fail at the MOST. INOPPORTUNE. TIME. EVER.
Title: Re: Love is blind, M750 Cafe Racer build Post by: GK on March 26, 2017, 10:43:18 AM Lovely work!
Nice rescue and resto job! 👍🏻👍🏻 |