Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

this this is sweet man

Really like that color. Personally I'd go with no stripes if it were mine. Minimalism is primo. If you're definitely adding them what about white or black? Or are you wanting something more unique? Maybe a shade of green?

I will be stripping and painting mine this coming winter. Royal blue frame, orange tank/side covers/tail, blacked out wheels and engine if all goes to plan.

Can't wait to see your finished product.

"Awesome build. Where did you find the headlight and tail lights?"
Beaner,
Found both on ebay.
Let me know if you are thinking about the headlight. It will take a small amout of work to get it in your bucket. Headlight seller on ebay

Tail light seller on ebay

In the art of Minimalism...I agree! But its a lot of peach. I am thinking 2 matte black 2" stripes down tank and tail. Although Kawasaki green may look good? I will just use vinyl, so if I hate them, they will come right off!
I love Blue and orange, great choice!

Off to the garage to see if it will fire?

Oh and I have the next project waiting. I will be tearing down a 79 650SR with an 82 1000 motor on it, for a buddy...the guy who painted this one.
I will post pics in a new thread later.

Nice job on the build. Looks good.

Well as of now its my 750 is a 375...only running on 1 cylinder? This is fun!! HAHA I love figuring these things out!

hey i was wondering how bright at the built in turn signals compared to stock? im thinking of doing it to my 550

lightitup wrote: hey i was wondering how bright at the built in turn signals compared to stock? im thinking of doing it to my 550

I will try to get a picture of it today. And post it later.

lightitup wrote: hey i was wondering how bright at the built in turn signals compared to stock? im thinking of doing it to my 550

Here a picture of the left signal on in direct sun, headlight is on.

Well it is a 750 twin, running on both cylinders. Took the carbs back off and found a little more crud to blow out.
Hey I did realize that using my blow gun off my compressor really works well if you use a ball needle, like what you would use to fill a basketball. 1 piece of tape around the end and boom all the air pressure goes through the tip!
I decided to go naked on the tank emblems, and painted the 750 badges to match for now!

So after 18 year of being ready for scrap! I was able to put 30 miles on it yesterday, (no seat pad yet). Shifted well pulled and pulled hard.
Total cost to go through wiring (new spade fuses, add a couple accessories, paint frame clean carbs...did not remove 1 single jet...did not even break the rack apart, misc paints and cleaners, set the timing (Yes it is advanced because of the pods and 2-1 header), new plugs (yes one size colder than stock) change the oil, grease all bearings, new brake pads, flush calipers, k&n air (conical pods) very important not to use the round to oval!, Including purchase of bike $1160. still needs a seat pad!
Still not done...but it is rideable.

wcysl wrote: In the art of Minimalism...I agree! But its a lot of peach. I am thinking 2 matte black 2" stripes down tank and tail. Although Kawasaki green may look good? I will just use vinyl, so if I hate them, they will come right off!
I love Blue and orange, great choice!

Matte black stripes would look pretty awesome.

I'm from Syracuse, NY originally so the Blue/Orange is for my college

I'd say matte black over the green. You may run into some awful contrast with that combination, unless that's what you're looking for! Unique and flashy. Go big or go home with that combo!

Seriously anticipating the finished product.

The engine paint looks like it came out great. Can you share any photos/details about your engine painting process?