desert_SOHC
Learning the Ropes
I guess I've been spoiled by owning a bagger for the last 15 years or so. I really didn't think having a naked bike would be a big deal but it seems that wind-blast with my garbage shoulder is no bueno anymore. So being a fab kinda guy I decided that it would be more fun to modify Mable, my 1978 CB750K, rather than looking for a wing or the such. I got a great deal on a Windjammer SS for my bike (free + shipping) and started the change.
To date I've added forward controls to improve comfort, I like the cruiser riding position vs the upright position of the day. Used an early rear fender to "hug" the tire better and lowered the rear 1 inch. I've recently changed my gearing to put her at 4,200-4,500 rpms running at 75 mph or so to keep the "buzz" out of the bike. She has no issues running at 6,000+ and will do it all day but is smooth as butter under 5,000 rpms and if I need motivation I can drop to 3rd and launch. Today I bought a new set of ABS bags off flee-bay that are on the smaller side so I can keep the 4 into 4 exhaust. They were cheap and I will see if they will hold what I need to carry. I also bought a used 1976 CB750A front fender, it covers the front tire a little better and has the whale tail at the bottom of the fender. I will be working on it soon and it will be painted the same as the tank and side covers. Thats all for now...more to come.
To date I've added forward controls to improve comfort, I like the cruiser riding position vs the upright position of the day. Used an early rear fender to "hug" the tire better and lowered the rear 1 inch. I've recently changed my gearing to put her at 4,200-4,500 rpms running at 75 mph or so to keep the "buzz" out of the bike. She has no issues running at 6,000+ and will do it all day but is smooth as butter under 5,000 rpms and if I need motivation I can drop to 3rd and launch. Today I bought a new set of ABS bags off flee-bay that are on the smaller side so I can keep the 4 into 4 exhaust. They were cheap and I will see if they will hold what I need to carry. I also bought a used 1976 CB750A front fender, it covers the front tire a little better and has the whale tail at the bottom of the fender. I will be working on it soon and it will be painted the same as the tank and side covers. Thats all for now...more to come.