1976 Honda CB 750 brat build

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Offline 1BADFISH™

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1976 Honda CB 750 brat build
« on: February 15, 2015 - 11:41:59 PM »
Hey Guys! Haven't been on here too much lately. Thought I would pop in and say hi and share a few pics of the old bike I been working on all winter. Never owned a motorcycle before but thought it would be a fun project to get me back in the garage doing some wrenching.   :2thumbs:

I'm about 90% done. Rear shocks are too short so I have to source a new pair and mount my rear tail hoop, rear fender and tail lamp.  :woohoo:

Dave
Charlottetown, PE
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Re: 1976 Honda CB 750 brat build
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2015 - 10:44:08 AM »
cool little bike!  Looks slick as hell!
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Re: 1976 Honda CB 750 brat build
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2015 - 12:33:05 PM »
That's so cool!!!!!!! :ylsuper:
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Re: 1976 Honda CB 750 brat build
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2015 - 02:50:11 PM »
Love it! Did you make the header? I love the look with wrapped pipes! :droolingbounce: :droolingbounce:

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Re: 1976 Honda CB 750 brat build
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2015 - 03:55:16 PM »
The SOHC 4's are the best bikes ever made! My first street bike was a 78 CB750F, sure brings back memories!

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Re: 1976 Honda CB 750 brat build
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2015 - 06:41:18 PM »
Looks great! I've got an '08 Bonneville with the slammer seat like yours. more pics please!

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Re: 1976 Honda CB 750 brat build
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2015 - 07:45:43 PM »
Thanks Guys! It sure has been a cool project. I didn't know much about these bikes till I picked it up. This is what it looked like when I bought it.   :2thumbs:


The 4-1 header was actually on the bike when I bought it. I shortened the pipe, wrapped it and painted the muffler black. Has a nice sound.

Dave
Charlottetown, PE
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Re: 1976 Honda CB 750 brat build
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2015 - 05:53:31 PM »
Wrapping my headers was a pain, but at least I only had two to deal with instead of four!  :2thumbs:

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Re: 1976 Honda CB 750 brat build
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2015 - 10:44:50 PM »
Nice bike and if I remember correctly, I think that was the last year for that series. There were quite a few big bore kits around for those things and while fast originally, they could be made really fast. Upsizing the carbs and camming them was also popular. It looks good and you won't see too many more of them on the road these days. Enjoy!  :cheers:

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Re: 1976 Honda CB 750 brat build
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2015 - 10:42:04 AM »
I built a honda chopper a bunch of years ago.  It was a fun project, but I ended up hating the bike.  I like speed more than the sub speed limit cruise and bar hopper ergonomics.  I couldn't ever get the carbs perfect.  Especially with individual air filters.  You may want to put a one size larger main jet in the center carbs because they will run leaner than the outboard two due to heat.  Or better yet, upgrade to the vacuum operated ones on the later 70s bikes.  Your bike looks great though. 

     If this is your first motorycle, take a course and really learn how to ride before you go and try it.  Read "A Twist of the Wrist" by Keith Code this winter.  It has racing principles, but all those principles can be applied to street riding.  Applying the concepts while learning will make you a smoother and safer rider.  Even on a vintage bike like that.  Good luck. 
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