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Oh what the H3ll, why not............. ! (Countless reasons you fool!)

Sooooooooooooooooooo

I'm about 99.5 % done with a million projects I had Pcar "to-do" list.

No more $$ is going into the bucket of bolts that is my 911.

I've had the time and motivation to do A LOT of small projects over the last 6mo.

(BTW.... an expected, not asked for, could have done without, Covid by-product)

Since there were no more projects on tap my mind started wondering........ what about that BOBBER on the wish list of over 15 years................. Hummmm just for schits and grins... let me take a look around and see what I can see....... (FUCH-UP #1)

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So I find a project bike that seemed to have jumped out of my head/vison/mind and onto this guys "for sale" page............ he was asking $2200 for the skeleton of this bike..... i also noticed that it had been for sale for 3 months.

So Genius (stupid-ass) me say to myself "oh what the h3ll why not ! (Fuch-up #2) and I got an offer Homie $400 and I would pick it up within the hour..........

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD...................... OH-OH..... what the hell did I just do ?????????

I picked it up within an hour and now its in my garage. a new project.... GRREAAATTTTTT.

Its a 1975 Honda CB750 that has been heavily modified, chopped stretched and lowered 1.5 inches. The engine is supposed to be strong so is the tranny (YES, I know it probably is NOT and needs a full rebuild)

No Pink Slip (Probably a reason for that, right?) The Vin on the engine is different than the VIN on the frame, probably for a reason for that right?

I pay to have the Vin on the engine AND frame checked.... all clear. Then I find a company that Titles and Registers no title bikes for $150.00. Already paid for getting the process started. (Few biker friends have used this company and are thrilled with the results)

Fuch-Up #3 I have NOOOOOOOO idea about anything when it comes to motorcycles...... NOTHING! (But I did learn how to spell my name so I know I am capable of learning stuff)

Sooooo I am edumacting (as SAMMYG) says on as much as I can to build this garage/build project!

I'm looking to build on a ridiculously tight budget KNOWING I am going FUCH-UP more things than I am going to get right but I think its gonna be fun.

Leaving the engine and tranny to the pros but bolting on the other stuff I figure I can do (maybe 7-10 times before I get it right)

This is going to be a build that my oldest son and I are going to try.... (YES FELLAS THIS THE WHOLE IDEA/POINT to this build, time with my oldest in the garage, so stop yelling at me!)

Did I mention I paid 400.00 for this thing?

NOTHING is going to change on the overall "LOOK" of the bike as it stands.....

It will end up with the Same:

Engine
Tank

Handle-bars

Rims

Seat

Forks

It will obviously be cleaned up and Painted a Matte black to include all the above.

Nothing better than a good 'learning experience' :)

thanks Steve....... lets see what happens!

that looks like a comfy ride!! i've never ridden a motorcycle without rear suspension..

its all in the tire?

Hey Vash !!!!

Nope..... not very comfy at all...... but I have no intention of riding it on pleasure drives down the coast to a winery for the weekend. Its more about the build with my son for now...... I'll probably ride the LESS than the 911 and I get to the 911 once every couple of months !! hahaha.

It currently has a 130-70-17 on the rear and I should be receiving the new tire today....

I bought a 180-55-17............ not that it will do anything for a less traumatic ride but it is a bigger tire so MAYBE?

And you bought a new tire because you're going to wear out the one on it rolling that around your garage for the next couple years?

Yes Scott.... that's it.

OK, just wanted to make sure I understood the logic.
Carry on.
And please keep this updated with pictures.

If I am correct, that's a Honda CB750A - A for Automatic transmission

Looks like a fun project - something new and different to build with your son. I'd call that time (and money) well spent any day.

Whats with the extra 2 acres between the engine and rear tire? Gonna handle like a tank with the long wheelbase........

Best to find a basket case donor project with a proper frame and go form there.........

Spend time on that Porsche as it looks like it needs lots of TLC.

The guy that buys your finished bike for @0 cents on the dollar will love it someday. :)

I built a Cafe racer over the course of a year or so, it was a ton of fun to do. Haven't used it much as its hard to beat the p car for the fun factor, but I really enjoyed the process. Next year I will pass it on to somebody, likely for pennies in the dollar yes, that will have fun driving it. And I won't regret a thing about it. You won't either i am sure, no matter the outcome.

Cool 750.

I also paid $400 for my 550. DIY on the cheap, had about $500 into it, including a fresh top end (came without a head), polishing/painting and converting to a dual front disc setup.

Know a lot about these bikes. Feel free to ask any questions.

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Hardtails are fun bar bikes, but you had better invest in a kidney belt unless you like pissing blood after an afternoon ride......

With only $400 invested, you have nothing to lose. If the two of you put in some elbow grease, and fabrication, it should come out good, and like you said, quality shop time with your son !

This will make great wall art when finished! lol
JK. Looks like a fun project.

Yorkie.... it is.... i had no idea that was even on option on a 750.

Stevej37.... thanks brother... you totally get the point of the build!

Fanautical..... thanks brother... you totally get the point of the build!

LakeCleElum........ thanks for the comment, but ya missed the entirety of the point. i have NO interest in a great handling bike, or even a good handling bike..... the BIKE isn't the point.

WPOZZZ..... thanks for the comment.... i appreciate that... maybe i should... hahahaha.

cstreit........... you think i would sell this bike? you missed the whole point of the build.

gordner......... thanks for the encouragement, that's my plan.... less the selling.

Nostril Cheese............... thanks for the offer, if you dont mind, i absolutely will be hitting you up for some insight, possibly a lot! hahahaha..... i like the stock look too.... but for me, its this abomination and i like it.

Kevintodd....... so i hear.... lets see what happens.......

ckelly78.... thanks for the comment brother! i appreciate it much!

911 Rod........................ yup.... fun with my son........

THAT is the point !

Un-Solicited UPDATE on the Bobber !!!!

so it's been a few weeks since my bonehead, knee jerk decision to buy a Bobber bones of a bike. I know I had no business doing that but what the he77 right?

I've taken the bike to my buddy who IS a bonafide bike mechanic with his racing motorcycle shop thriving. He is currently going through the engine and transmission to make sure it is good.... (PROBABLY isnt but hopefully it is). I have my fingers crossed.

Sooooooo onto the 1st project my sons and I could do.......

We/I decided to give MAKING a seat a try. I've never EVER done something like that, or even close to it but.... what the he77 right ??? !!!!!

Soooo I jumped on youtube and started poking around.... didnt LOOK to hard and its a relatively small piece... how hard could it be ?

Welded the bolts to the pan:

Came up a design:

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that bike fell into the right hands bud.

i think it will be spectacular.

Thanks Vash.... I doubt it did BUT it sure has been fun so far.

Santiago and Luciano are having a great time with getting their hands on stuff in the garage.......

"Papi.... vamos a trabajar en la moto ahora?" (Papa are we going to work on the motorcycle today ?)

In case anyone noticed the jacket on the floor and the cut out (pic above).... funny story and right in line with the build idea...... so i was looking for Leather to wrap the seat in...... and it was a bit pricey for the guesswork i was going to be doing..... like a few hundred bones for the material i needed...... and I was supposed to take scissors to that? no no no senor.....

SO I WENT TO A SWAPMEET !...... hahahahaha I bought a really heavy beat up old jacket for $4..... yes four dollars ! it was big enough to do the seat and its heavy leather !!!!!! (since i knew i was gonna jack it up and mess up alot i ended up buying 2 jackets... the other for $2. as a back up just in case!

the metal strip i used for the middle was a hanger for a x-mas wreath, took a big hammer to it and straightened it out and shaped it to the slope of the seat pan. so that was free. it was hanging in the garage for years and years.

the bolts....... they were on my work bench......... free !!!!!

so far so good..... i dont HATE the way it came out..... its ok. i know it is FAR from acceptable but for my 1st time.... im ok with it. i made sooo many mistakes only i know about but it looks ok.

on a scale of 1-10...... i'm thinking maybe a 5.5 or a 6.

I think those nuts are gonna find a way to bother your nuts.

Now THAT is a seat ! (I wouldn't dream of trying to make one of those bad-boys)

I'm hoping your wrong Milt ! All three of us.

If they do..... onto Rivets..... also have some laying around so no cost!

OR

I tear it apart/down and build another one...... We'll see!

steam punk metal worship!

My HD has a small metal badge on the back of the seat, near where my tailbone is. During the summer every once in a while, it is like sitting on a small piece of lava.

And it is not near my nuts, so just be careful those do not heat up in the sun then tattoo a bolt head pattern to your ballsack through jeans.

Looks like a great start. How old are your boys? If they're up to it, you might try the "hands in the pockets" approach - Your hands are in your pockets, their hands are on everything (until they really need help or a third hand to steady something). Lots of learning opportunity there - OK to work with your hands and head, reasons to use math skills, reasons to research alternatives, etc.

911Boost............. thanks for the insight and i will certainly be aware, dont want any branded balls for sure!

Fanaudical: my boys are little...... 6 and 4.......... i need to make sure THEIR hands are in their pockets as they are still a little young to be doing actual work......... good idea though.

meanwhile:

all done !

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