Thomas, looks as though you are making some progress. As Maz said visualize what the bike will look like. Just a suggestion here, do as much removal and grinding as needed and then place your motor back in before fabing any tubes. This way you will be sure that all fits and flows together. Looks like you may need a bend in those two brace tubes, hard to tell in the pic.
Jim
1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
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I enjoy reading the posts on the forum and try to contribute when I can. I am sure that this will be every bit as good as the CBH forum, as we will have most of the same folks. Good luck and post a lot of pics!! Jim - Location: Lowcountry USA
Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
Whoa!...Musta stood up too fast...
Ever stop to think and forget to start again?
An optomist is no more than a pessimist with an idea.
Gun control is hitting what you are aiming at.....
Ever stop to think and forget to start again?
An optomist is no more than a pessimist with an idea.
Gun control is hitting what you are aiming at.....
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jonester123
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
Hi jimmib, hope things are going good for you. Progress slow but getting things figured out, trying to mount the backbone braces in the same area as the old ones so they should not hit the motor when put back in frame. A little designing to make it look good and be strong i wil figure it out. 
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curt
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
theyre all slow builds dont worry keep at it youll get there 
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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jonester123
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
Being patient is not really one of my best qualitys, so i am just trying to chill out and do things one step at a time. Alot easier said than done. 
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curt
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
in the end itll be worth it
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
Taking your time, thinking things through and making lots of cardboard templates is the key to getting things right.... oh yeah, and asking for advice and help when you need it 
Just remember this is your first build so it ain't gonna go smooth to start with
Keep at it Thomas, we're all here for you
Maz xx
oh yeah, and asking for advice and help when you need it Just remember this is your first build so it ain't gonna go smooth to start with
Keep at it Thomas, we're all here for you
Maz xx
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curt
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
ya any help i can give just ask
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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jonester123
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
Thanks maz, i am sure once i gain the knowledge on how to do all this stuff good and safely the next bike build will be alot easier to organize and build. I will just keep pushing myself to make as much progress as i can each day or so.
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curt
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
the second one always goes faster and easier
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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jonester123
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
Well finally got an email that my new front avon roadrider tire has been shipped and i should have it in about 4 days or so, i am getting eager to get it all mounted up on the bike and get more of an idea of the look i am trying to design. 
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
I guess you're anxious to get everything you need shipped before the snow sets in - at least that way you can be busy working on your project during the winter
Maz xx
Maz xx
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
Hi maz, i am just trying to get parts and materials i need so i can keep building all winter. I have more time to build in the winter since my work slows down some. 
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curt
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
plus it cuts down on the rideing time considerably
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
I have been trying to find the best deal for my slugs for the hardtail frame joints. Found a good deal for 3/4" cold rolled steel 5ft long for $30.00 with shipping and taxes.I will just need to take them into my machine shop so they can lathe them down to each tubeing size, i have the insides of tubeing measured and written down so they can be done.
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Re: 1979 Honda CB750 Bobber build
Well , i measured my inside of old frame tubeing and new tubeing for the slugs again to make sure of the sizes of slugs i need. I mentioned last post i was going to get 3/4"x5ft but it is not quite big enough so i found 1"x 5ft for $40.00 that should be right for the slugs of joints, of course i will need to get the machined down to each inside tubeing size. Here is a pic of what i am going to buy, hope it is sufficient to slug the frame with.
