My M750 Rebuild - Page 2

Flip · 13-01-2015, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taff666

I'm going to try and build a Scrambler out of it to take on the new Ducati Scrambler.

Looking good so far but the question is:

How 'Scrambler' do you want to go with it??

The rear frame 'hoop' looks a bit like how bikes 'used to be'

13-01-2015, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flip

Looking good so far but the question is:

How 'Scrambler' do you want to go with it??

Thats the kind of look I'm after, but I'm thinking sticky road tyres, maybe more Supermoto than scrambler.

13-01-2015, 12:12 PM

Nice project
- I noticed right side of suspension hoop has scuff marks
- is it catching the high mount exhaust?

13-01-2015, 05:54 PM

There are some realy nice bits of kit creeping onto this thread now, I love the little racer.

utopia · 14-01-2015, 02:21 PM

The tape will do you no good when your reg/rec fails.

Apart from that, the electrics aren't too bad these days.....but old reputations die hard.

Slightly saddened though I am, by the prospect of a 750 getting the treatment, I nevertheless like your project and look forward to seeing the finished bike.

Probably a step too far but I think I remember that someone (louigi moto ?) built a monster "café racer" and used multistrada forks.
Perhaps not the best for that particular project, they would however (I think) offer a little extra length at the front on your bike, as well as possibly a softer set-up.
Just a thought.

utopia · 15-01-2015, 04:03 AM

Yeah, pop along to that this year if you can, Dook.
Its a brilliant day of old-school bike racing, with close access to an amazing variety of machinery and riders.
There will almost certainly be a few of us going again this year.
In fact I'm hoping to be more active in organising stuff this year, so I'll keep you informed of this and other midland based outings.
Oooh, the smell of Castrol R, the overrun of a big single, and the fearsome, ripping shriek of a 2-stroke spannie.
And you can marvel at the spindliness of the forks on just about anything !!!

Flip · 18-01-2015, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utopia

Yeah, pop along to that this year if you can, Dook.
Its a brilliant day of old-school bike racing, with close access to an amazing variety of machinery and riders.
There will almost certainly be a few of us going again this year.
In fact I'm hoping to be more active in organising stuff this year, so I'll keep you informed of this and other midland based outings.
Oooh, the smell of Castrol R, the overrun of a big single, and the fearsome, ripping shriek of a 2-stroke spannie.
And you can marvel at the spindliness of the forks on just about anything !!!

Yep all of that but I have no idea what you mean about the forks.....I mean, with nearly fifty years between being made my mountain bike has almost 'caught up' with it's 32mm forks compared with the little racers' 35mm Marzocchi items.

15-01-2015, 10:35 AM

Sweet talking guys you monster riders.

15-01-2015, 11:54 AM

Sorry about the hijack but did you get my pm dookbob ?
Keep me informed of these meets geoff !

19-01-2015, 04:43 PM

Picked the Monster up from Longlife exhausts in Swansea today. Don't think I can call them silencers because there is no silencing in them, other than the usual removable baffles for MOT purposes.

Not a bad job done, but I need to grind off some of the baffles where they stick out further than the end of the can.

I'll also tidy up the welds a bit and then its off to the chromers for the existing downpipes and new end cans - can you guess what my next question is going to be?

Can anybody recommend a good quality chrome plater?

Mr Gazza · 19-01-2015, 04:54 PM

I believe Stainless Steel can be plated to good effect, but it's cheaper to just polish them up yourself.

30-03-2015, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I believe Stainless Steel can be plated to good effect, but it's cheaper to just polish them up yourself.

It's your own fault mate, after reading the above I went out and bought a bench grinder and a polishing/buffing kit so I could follow your advice!!

Mr Gazza · 30-03-2015, 08:57 PM

Damn....Hoisted by ones own Petard..

31-03-2015, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Damn....Hoisted by ones own Petard..

Always makes your eyes water!!

21-02-2015, 08:22 AM

The Ramble Continues......

So I started to trim down the seat pan and foam (what was left of it after my garage mouse had devoured half the foam over the last couple of winters)

I wasn't liking what I saw!

Forgetting about the mouse munching, it was the way the seat pan sat about 30mm above the frame rails, it just wasn't a good look.

So I decided to make a new seat unit. I am keeping the front part of the original seat pan, that dresses up the back of the tank and has two lugs on the underside that locate next to the shock rocker, and am building a new rear half of the seat.

I cut out a base board from plywood and glued a load of my Mrs' flower arranging foam to the board.

This stuff is easy to shape.

This is my second attempt.

Still not there yet but finaly got to where I wanted it and today is going to be glass fibre day (After I get my KTM MOTd)

19-01-2015, 04:43 PM	#10
Taff666 Guest Posts: n/a	Exhaust pipes done Picked the Monster up from Longlife exhausts in Swansea today. Don't think I can call them silencers because there is no silencing in them, other than the usual removable baffles for MOT purposes. Not a bad job done, but I need to grind off some of the baffles where they stick out further than the end of the can. I'll also tidy up the welds a bit and then its off to the chromers for the existing downpipes and new end cans - can you guess what my next question is going to be? Can anybody recommend a good quality chrome plater?

13-01-2015, 12:12 PM	#3
DrD Guest Posts: n/a	Nice project - I noticed right side of suspension hoop has scuff marks - is it catching the high mount exhaust?

13-01-2015, 05:54 PM	#4
Dookbob Guest Posts: n/a	There are some realy nice bits of kit creeping onto this thread now, I love the little racer.

14-01-2015, 02:21 PM	#5
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	The tape will do you no good when your reg/rec fails. Apart from that, the electrics aren't too bad these days.....but old reputations die hard. Slightly saddened though I am, by the prospect of a 750 getting the treatment, I nevertheless like your project and look forward to seeing the finished bike. Probably a step too far but I think I remember that someone (louigi moto ?) built a monster "café racer" and used multistrada forks. Perhaps not the best for that particular project, they would however (I think) offer a little extra length at the front on your bike, as well as possibly a softer set-up. Just a thought.

15-01-2015, 04:03 AM	#6
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	Yeah, pop along to that this year if you can, Dook. Its a brilliant day of old-school bike racing, with close access to an amazing variety of machinery and riders. There will almost certainly be a few of us going again this year. In fact I'm hoping to be more active in organising stuff this year, so I'll keep you informed of this and other midland based outings. Oooh, the smell of Castrol R, the overrun of a big single, and the fearsome, ripping shriek of a 2-stroke spannie. And you can marvel at the spindliness of the forks on just about anything !!!

15-01-2015, 10:35 AM	#8
Dookbob Guest Posts: n/a	Sweet talking guys you monster riders.

15-01-2015, 11:54 AM	#9
peter Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry about the hijack but did you get my pm dookbob ? Keep me informed of these meets geoff !

19-01-2015, 04:54 PM	#11
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,831	I believe Stainless Steel can be plated to good effect, but it's cheaper to just polish them up yourself.

30-03-2015, 08:57 PM	#13
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,831	Damn....Hoisted by ones own Petard..

21-02-2015, 08:22 AM	#15
Taff666 Guest Posts: n/a	The Ramble Continues...... So I started to trim down the seat pan and foam (what was left of it after my garage mouse had devoured half the foam over the last couple of winters) I wasn't liking what I saw! Forgetting about the mouse munching, it was the way the seat pan sat about 30mm above the frame rails, it just wasn't a good look. So I decided to make a new seat unit. I am keeping the front part of the original seat pan, that dresses up the back of the tank and has two lugs on the underside that locate next to the shock rocker, and am building a new rear half of the seat. I cut out a base board from plywood and glued a load of my Mrs' flower arranging foam to the board. This stuff is easy to shape. This is my second attempt. Still not there yet but finaly got to where I wanted it and today is going to be glass fibre day (After I get my KTM MOTd)