Coming to MY garage

Oh, and PS #2: you guys all RULE!!! Ha-haaaaa! And Leon: I had my Z1R longer than any other bike ... I'm still cool ... look at my collection!!!

I always wondered why there wasn't a project forum over there. I have been a member there for about a year, but don't post much. I haven't really done much of anything with the 750F in a while. I was in a holding pattern prior to buying my house. Hopefully, I can get back to work on that kind of stuff soon.

It did seem that the general vibe over there is not too cool. That's the main reason that I don't post much there. I had hoped to pick up the pace when I got going on my project, but who knows now.

I can't wait to see how this one shakes out.

Hey, Whats the big idea? i thought your next bike was going to be a Zepher? lol
Nice bikes, those f models. i've always had a soft spot for them. i even have an F starter in my KZ. lol. my first bike was a 74 cb750.

Cant wait to see your new project come to life.

I don't have a problem with ANY brand of bike, just the people who claim to be bikers! I have hit a couple forums that like you say are overrun with prejudice A-holes and it's sad. Around here where I live it's the Harley guys screaming that aint a bike and when I went to daytona the first time I was prepared for the abuse only to find some all around good people, a lot like on this site. When it boils right down to it, you got to feel blessed.
The fastest bike I rode before a liter kaw was an 836 kitted 750 honda. That thing was flat nasty and was claimed to be the fastest thing around till a turbo Z1900 took him but that reputation stayed with it a long time. Love to see another old one brought back to life!

Les

just because i am in a prime position to point out badkaws dalliances doesn't mean i think any less of him(quite the contrary,he does have a z1r which solidifies his coolness :lol: ).

i have always apprecited the way he could spread his moto love without prejudice .

shoot i traded for a basket case 1978 cb750 four just so i could try and be more like him :evil: .

but momma ain't gonna allow no uki suzuki's on her place ever.

i got me one of them cb1100f starters on my z1r just to keep my feng shui centered. :laugh:

leon

531blackbanshee wrote: just because i am in a prime position to point out badkaws dalliances doesn't mean i think any less of him(quite the contrary,he does have a z1r which solidifies his coolness :lol: ).

i have always apprecited the way he could spread his moto love without prejudice .

shoot i traded for a basket case 1978 cb750 four just so i could try and be more like him :evil: .

but momma ain't gonna allow no uki suzuki's on her place ever.

i got me one of them cb1100f starters on my z1r just to keep my feng shui centered. :laugh:

leon

Leon is the most redneck person I have ever seen use the term "feng shui". :laugh:

testarossa wrote:

531blackbanshee wrote: just because i am in a prime position to point out badkaws dalliances doesn't mean i think any less of him(quite the contrary,he does have a z1r which solidifies his coolness :lol: ).

i have always apprecited the way he could spread his moto love without prejudice .

shoot i traded for a basket case 1978 cb750 four just so i could try and be more like him :evil: .

but momma ain't gonna allow no uki suzuki's on her place ever.

i got me one of them cb1100f starters on my z1r just to keep my feng shui centered. :laugh:

leon

Leon is the most redneck person I have ever seen use the term "feng shui". :laugh:

And THIS is why I love this place!!! Ha-haaaa!
Got some more pics comin'...set tight.
-KR

mark1122 wrote: Hey, Whats the big idea? i thought your next bike was going to be a Zepher? lol
Nice bikes, those f models. i've always had a soft spot for them. i even have an F starter in my KZ. lol. my first bike was a 74 cb750.

Cant wait to see your new project come to life.

You KNOW I am on the hunt for a big Zeph. I might even have found "it". But you know how the 'selling' and 'buying' seasons are ... gotta bide my time.

Here's some of "the haps" going on with the F-ing bike. First pic is a set of braided lines (like all bikes of that era, this is a NEEDED option).

hmmmmm...okay, pic files are 'bmp' ... need to find a way to convert. ...back in a minute. :pinch:

Okay, can't see the braided lines, but here's a shot of the Fox remote res rear shocks and the CalFab swing arm.

As we all know Honda made some Honda-line parts in that era that they called 'Sport Kit' items. Handlebars, footpeg brackets, etc. Here my buddy Blitzkraig sacrifices his sportkit rearsets to my project. According to him (and he is a GENIUS!) the stock peg location is Harley Davidson-ish and the sportkit just puts the pegs into a reasonable spot. As is typical with Honda 'stuff' these parts are becoming super expensive when you can find them ... I'm gonna owe Blitzkraig big time for all his work.
...aaaaaaaaaaaaand once again it was a 'bmp' pic ... ...

So, how about a shot of proper usage of the oven?

So, here's the deal: I've got some sweet blue/white bodywork that goes with this bike and I'll be using that eventually. (those pics are ... you guessed it ... 'bmp') At this moment we are using silver bodywork just to get into 'driver' condition. Also, the CRs are going to the bench while the stockers are going on the bike. REST ASSURED that the CRs are going back on, when I can address them all by themselves. Here is a pic of the tank.

I HATE the stock filler cap, so had a flush mount lid welded on by WesTek in Topeka, Ks. This tank will be painted blue to match the blue bodywork.

Notice the profile of the smooth tank top. The stock fuel cap is very John Deere-ish.

The exhaust is two different SuperTrapp systems put together to come up with this option. Blitzkraig painted the collector and the stainless can up to the point where it looks correct; also painted the exhaust collars.

And here is how it sets now. Although it starts, Blitzkraig says it's not ready yet. He installed the stock blinkers (which, strangely, I like). I am REALLY satisfied with the exhaust; I've always been impressed with the way the Trapps fit compared to other pipes of the era and this one is no exception.

Plans are to simply get it into good dependable running condition and make it the daily driver. I've got several bikes that need to get on my lift and I'm needing a DD that the wifey and I can enjoy.

I would LIKE to do a lot to it, but I'm hoping that before the end of the summer I eventually have the fuel tank painted and all the blue bodywork mounted. Good set of tires. CRs sorted. And - oddly - right side silver engine cover powder-coated black ... I just like black motors.