1972 Re-Build for any CB750 Fans

brewsky · Post by **brewsky** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:49 am

Looks good, Tango!

Is your back still functional after removing and replacing that engine?

Tango911 · Post by **Tango911** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:04 am

brewsky wrote:Looks good, Tango!

Is your back still functional after removing and replacing that engine?

haha, yeah, its good. I pulled it out sideways myself, but when i put it back in, i laid the engine on its side with 2x4's under the jug, then myself and my kids, picked up the frame and set it in that way, much easier :)

rode to work this morning, running good so far.

geosar · Post by **geosar** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:34 am

Great thread.

I just bought a 1972 and I think it is a K2. Spare engine and tons of parts. The side cover and tank badges are gone and the holes filled in. Runs really well after some seafoam.

Did you tape the stripe on the tank or buy decals. I love the paint job but am afraid to tackle mine. Did you just paint and let it dry or did you bake it at all.

What is the rattle can color and brand you used. It looks great.

I was thinking about replacing the voltage regulator in an attempt to support a radar detector. How does yours charge.

Thanks for the motivation. This bike was bought as an after thought and is becoming a favorite. I am getting it ready for a road trip in May.

George

Arizona

Tango911 · Post by **Tango911** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:07 pm

geosar wrote:Great thread.
Did you tape the stripe on the tank or buy decals. I love the paint job but am afraid to tackle mine. Did you just paint and let it dry or did you bake it at all.

What is the rattle can color and brand you used. It looks great.

I was thinking about replacing the voltage regulator in an attempt to support a radar detector. How does yours charge.

I bought Decals, but i have 4 sets and am willing to sell each set for $20. They are usually $40 on ebay and Z1 enterprises.
The rattle can is call Duplicolor "metal specs" copper. You can get at any auto store or Meijer.
I used Spray Max 2000 for the clear coat.
I sanded, Primer with a white or silver base, lightly sand, then 2 coats of metal specs, wet sanding between coats. then 3 clear coats.

my bike charges but i havnt checked how well.

good luck, let me know if you need help.

geosar · Post by **geosar** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:09 pm

Thank you very much.

Is that decal black?

Great paint job.

PM sent

George
Arizona

Tango911 · Post by **Tango911** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:01 pm

yes the decal/stripe is black with a gray pen stripe. havent seen a pm yet.

the black decal is for the Candy Gold and Sunrise Orange. if you go with a blue or red for that year it needs to be a gold decal. i have yet to have gold ones made.