Fonzi's 1973 CB750 Cafe Racer build

So I picked up this bike on 12/28/15 it's a 1973 Honda CB750 I've always loved the older cafe racer style bikes and I've been looking for one to buy for a while now. This is my first bike but I have some experience with motorcycles
This build is mainly so I can keep track of everything I do and see it progress on here
Also seek help from anyone here that might be knowledgeable in motorcycles
Hopefully it's ready to go for the summer I plan to do a lot while I have time in the winter
Thanks and Enjoy







MODS
Ledaut exhaust wrap
Clubman handle bars

 

Here was my Yamaha XS750 I did a few years ago. Was a very relaxing, rewarding project that I sold a couple years ago to start a bobber build.

 

Was debating on a bobber or cafe build but I like the cafe racer look a lot more
Maybe one day I'll start a bobber I don't really ever want to get rid of this one but we'll see in the future

 

Ordered somethings for the bike today
New mirrors (doesn't have any)
Smaller rear brake light
Exhaust wrap (the exhaust looks crappy right now and don't want to buy a new one)
New air pods
New grips
Should have it in about 2 weeks or so to begin working on the bike

 

Started working on the bike a bit today started with the exhaust
Looked very rough and I don't have the money to buy a new one




so rather than sand it down and paint it I bought some exhaust wrap (also I like the look of exhaust wrap) turned out really good but I'm just short of what I needed so going to pick up some wrap tomorrow and finish her up this weekend

 

Took the seat pan off yesterday day and cleaned it up completely and primed for got to take a picture of it cleaned up but just threw it in a bucket of water and vinegar and took all the rust off easy

Before


Primed (used self etching)


Now going to paint the seat gloss black

 

Got around to finishing to exhaust wrap today really like how it turned out
Also threw 2 coats of bed liner on the tip before I wrapped the collector so it looks more fresh
Not sure how long it'll hold up but looks good right now

 

Also after several coats of paint wet sanding and a bunch of clear coat layers I finished painting my seat
I'm no pro at this but I think it turned out well



Planning on getting around to sandblasting the gas tank and painting it to match the glossy black seat

 

That's a great bike and platform to build upon.

Definitely subbed for future inspiration.

 

Thanks yeah I'm stoked on it ordered some parts so now I'm waiting on those

 

Tank is 90% of the way sanded down going to start prepping it to reprint tomorrow

 

Pulled off the headlight today to paint the housing and to clean up the wiring, it's a mess but I've never really messed with wiring like this, doesn't look too complicated but I'll probably look up some wiring diagrams before I move too much further

 

Got rid of the bulky front turn signals and wired up up some mini LED ones

Before

After


Side angle


Like the look way better still trying to get rid of all the bulky stuff

 

Got a lot of the controls cleaned up today
Need to finish the other side but I'm waiting for my new throttle tube and tachometer coming soon

 

Finished cleaning up all the controls and speedo and tach are mounted


Also got the rear piggy back shocks mounted

 

Found a fender so I chopped it up and painted it to make it a "shorty" fender

 

Also ordered the Gringo S helmet by Biltwell in Matte black

 

Gringo S is in!