CB 750F

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Stattz

Discussion Starter · Oct 24, 2005

Hi there,

Rank newbie here. I just bought a 1982 CB750F last week, my first bike in 19 years. Bought it after falling in love with cafe styling (again). It ran pretty well - I just gave it a tune-up and now it runs a bit better.

Does anyone have any ideas on where I can find a Dunstall Manx style (I think that's what it's called) tank for it, and a Manx style seat? Moto Tumbi in Australia have them, but not for the CB750.

Thanks in advance,

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Stattz

Discussion Starter · #7 · Oct 25, 2005

Thanks for all the ideas and information. I'll take a look at the CB1100R tank - my family still lives in the UK so I might be able to get one without too much trouble.

The CB750F I just bought actually has a somewhat beaten up Corbin on it, I'm guessing that it's a Gunfighter solo saddle. The leather is cracked, a little scuffed and some stitching is missing. I'd really like a Manx seat for the look.

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Discussion Starter · #11 · Oct 26, 2005

Geeto67,

Thanks for the info. I hate to say it to, but I think your right - I picked the wrong bike by accident. The '82 CB750F is definitely a cool looking bike, but not really suited to the look I'm trying for. Well, I guess that's life. I'll fill in my bio, as suggested. I would be interested in a trade if the right bike came along, but what would that be? An older Honda? My last bike (sold about 1987) was a CB 450. I regret selling it now!

Thanks for the offer, maybe we can work something out.

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Discussion Starter · #15 · Oct 27, 2005

Thanks for all the help guys.

I was hoping that as a first project the CB750F would be reasonably easy, mainly bolt-on mads, but apparently not. I really would like a bike with the Manx look, or something close to it, but once again it appears the DOHC is not the bike for that either. I had also hoped that buying in the fall would be cheaper and give me the winter to do whatever needs to be done.

If anyone wants to trade or buy this bike I'd be happy to let it go for what I have in it. I checked out the links in the above posts - I liked all of the bikes mentioned, my favorites being the XS and the SOHC Hondas (Carpy does some great work). Price prohibits the Evan Wilcox option, the Enfields seem a bit pricey for a 1955 design and reports suggest that it is more than a bit idiosyncratic... I'm open to ideas and different bikes so if your interested let me know and we can try to work something out.

Once again thanks for the input (keep it coming),
and thanks for helping someone who (obviously) doesn't really know what he's doing. LOL.

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Discussion Starter · #18 · Oct 27, 2005

Geeto67,

Thanks for the tip. I called Airtech but they have nothing for a DOHC - it's too wide.
It seems as though the look I want is going to be difficult to get on this bike. I guess I'll sell or trade it - any offers out there for a 1982 CB750F?

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Discussion Starter · #22 · Oct 28, 2005

Help. How do I insert an image? The insert image button just adds the following:

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Discussion Starter · #27 · Oct 28, 2005

Thanks for all the posts, it really is amazing how much people are willing to help an unknown beginner. Thanks!

I'll check out the CB450 pics on Sunday. I liked the red framed CB360 - a very cool look. I really had something a bit bigger in mind than the CB450: I'm a 6'5", 210lb animal who'd like to crack the ton once in a while. However, Lil Bull sounds as though he's taken all the hard work out of cleaning up an old bike. Talking of which, why does one shave off brackets? Aren't they going to be needed?

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Discussion Starter · #30 · Oct 29, 2005

I can't find Roland Brown's book in Barne's & Noble's online catalog, do you know the exact title? Or the ISBN #? Or should I make a personal manifestation at the store?

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Discussion Starter · #32 · Oct 29, 2005

My local B&N had one copy that sold a few days ago. Bummer. They said to try back in a month or so as other locations may return their copies to a central clearing depot, or something like that.

I've looked at the XS650 on the web. A nice looking machine that could give the classic look that I'm going for, but somewhere I read that they are plagued with electrical problems. Any thoughts on that? There seem to be loads of them out there at reasonable prices, and plenty of parts available. I've seen some nice looking cafe versions as well. I'd be interested if one came along.

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Discussion Starter · #39 · Oct 31, 2005

Nice look. I like it.

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Discussion Starter · #40 · Oct 31, 2005

Oops! I forgot to ask:

What makes one a Dahlia Lama?
Can someone define "sqid" and "tankslapper" for me? Please excuse the ignorance.

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Discussion Starter · #42 · Oct 31, 2005

Perhaps their impressed with knowledge and wisdom. I know I am.

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