1974 CB750
This is my old favorite. I bought this CB new and it is still my daily driver. I have drag raced it, road raced it, and toured the country with it. It has been in 28 states plus Canada and Mexico. Until its last build a year ago the engine was never rebuilt. I estimate the mileage [ it has had several Speedos] before that rebuild at over 250k. It served me well.
During the 80's it was repainted and redone several times. also it was fitted with Lester wheels.
The way it looks now.
When
Y2K hit I figured it was ready for an update for the new millennium.
I made a whole new custom frame, using the front forks from a Yamaha YZF R6.
That gave me excellent brakes and adjustable suspension. At the rear I wanted
the widest tire I could put on the bike. The swing arm is from a VTR 1000 with a
200 rear tire. I had to redo the drive line to
make all that rubber clear the chain.
The engine received a total rebuild. New bushings, seals, rods, pistons, were
all added. It got a ported head with titanium valves, 836 big bore kit, mild
cam, and flame thrower coils. Other features are, all lights are LED's, Pioneer
stereo, power antenna, duel halogen headlights and much much more. Sport bike
handling and performance with touring comfort, and very much Vintage Honda.
This group of photos show the progression of the build. The first shot shows the overall layout of the bike. the rear suspension is from a VTR1000. Selected for the mono shock and the 200 tire. The large section on the rear of the frame was built to carry the load of a future set of bags and a trailer hitch. the front suspension is from a YZF-R6. Selected for the fully adjustable suspension and the more than ample brakes. Some people don't believe I did this but after the frame was built I found that I didn't have a clear title for it, so I spliced in the steering head of a frame with clear paper.
The engine was completely rebuilt with a 4+ overbore, new bearings, valves, springs, keepers, mild port job, racing cylinder studs, alum rods, shaved crank and mild cam. After that it was final assembly time.
