1980 Honda CB750C

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Build a sick military themed bobber that was unique as possible.

What motivated you to start your project?

Always wanted to build my own bike. Got the bike cheap from my dad and decided if was a good time to learn.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

My gas mask tail/brake light seems to get the most attention. I spent months deciding what to do and was helping a friend move when I saw the old gas mask he had. He kindly donated it to the project.

What are you most proud of?

The entire bike! But really probably my paint job. I had only been airbrushing for about 3 weeks when I decided to paint it. That or my hand tooled leather seat. Taught myself leather work by watching youtube videos.

4 Comments

Joshua P Chastain says:

October 24, 2018 at 1:23 pm

Super cool style. That cafe-vintage look is awesome. Great job!

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Robert says:

October 24, 2018 at 8:51 pm

This is legit. Period. Still has stock to verify and a flair of vintage rock satisfy. Rock it!

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Frank Alexander says:

October 26, 2018 at 4:06 am

Great bike, I like all the little touches that show up when you look this thing over. I give it a big plus, there is a lot to like on this machine.

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Chris Clinton says:

November 9, 2018 at 5:38 am

Nice! Love that it is an old CB 750. You did a great job. Very cool.

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1980 Honda CB750C

Fondly known as: Boot Jane

Time spent: On and off project over 4 years

Motorcycle cost: $400 initial cost

Money spent: Maybe $600

Engine: Stock Honda 750cc in-line 4 cylinder.

Intake: Stock carburetors….all 4 of them (what a pain). Aftermarket K&N pod filters. I did rejet carbs to adjust for the change in filters. Honestly I dont remember what jetting I used at this point.

Exhaust: They started life as aftermarket kirker pipes. Chopped them up and fabricated them to the look I wanted. Stuck a small baffle in them to keep peace with the neighbors.

Transmission: Stock 5-speed.

Frame: Stock frame was stretched 4.5 inches and hard tailed.

Suspension: Hard tail. Leaf spring for the seat is the only cushion I get. Haha

Wheels, tires and brakes: All stock.

Finish – Paint: Painted by me. Custom airbrush work.

Accessories: .50 cal ammo can saddlebags. Custom made forward controls and handlebars. .50 cal bullets made into turn signals and a gas mask for the brake/taillight.