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Grumpy32
Black CB750F
Joined: Jul 05, 2008
Posts: 850
Location: Summerfield, Florida
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Wed May 30, 2018 4:01 pm |
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Does anyone know what year's and model's used the alum cover? I'm thinking the 79 f's but not positive. |
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JJam
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 08, 2009
Posts: 3818
Location: Sandy OR
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Thu May 31, 2018 6:16 pm |
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What never heard of this one. That would be cool. |
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5045
Location: Worcester, MA
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Thu May 31, 2018 6:27 pm |
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JJam wrote: |
What never heard of this one. That would be cool. |
Yup, cast aluminum instead of stamped steel. Thicker too. If I recall, the cutout for the starter cable is different or non-existent. Not sure what years and models though... |
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melchiro
Silver CB900F
Joined: Aug 10, 2003
Posts: 1518
Location: Mill Creek, WA.
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Thu May 31, 2018 10:41 pm |
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Yes, I can verify that my 1979 CB750F, does indeed have an Aluminum starter cover... I don’t remember if other year 750F models had them.. |
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Alt1
Hawk
Joined: Oct 12, 2014
Posts: 396
Location: Virginia
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Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:50 am |
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tomk1960 wrote: |
JJam wrote: |
What never heard of this one. That would be cool. |
Yup, cast aluminum instead of stamped steel. Thicker too. If I recall, the cutout for the starter cable is different or non-existent. Not sure what years and models though... |
Providing that mine was stock, the 79Ks we're aluminum |
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Grumpy32
Black CB750F
Joined: Jul 05, 2008
Posts: 850
Location: Summerfield, Florida
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Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:12 am |
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cool, thanks guys. My suspicions are confirmed. |
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SoyBoySigh
Rest in Peace
Joined: Feb 22, 2006
Posts: 934
Location: Southern Alberta, Canada
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Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:40 am |
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Okay! Well THAT'S now something that's going on my MUST HAVE list! THANK YOU. I do so love a bit of Aluminum....
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krgood0
CB1100F
Joined: Jun 18, 2006
Posts: 2511
Location: UK
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Fri Jun 01, 2018 5:30 pm |
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headless
CB1100F
Joined: Sep 03, 2008
Posts: 2041
Location: Eugene, OR
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Fri Jun 01, 2018 6:26 pm |
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I found one in my stash and it's 30 grams heavier than the stamped steel one. As mentioned, there isn't cutout for the starter cables. However, it looks like it would polish up real nice.
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mikeahrens
Twinstar
Joined: Jun 03, 2009
Posts: 58
Location: Staten Island and Andes NY
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Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:05 pm |
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At least 3 on ebay right now!!!!!
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CBX-tras
Silver CB900F
Joined: Mar 12, 2012
Posts: 1531
Location: Clinton Twp, MI USA
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Sat Jun 02, 2018 12:29 am |
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I'm trying to understand what the big F'n deal is. Who would want a heavier part that won't fit until modified?
If it's bling you want, just ceramic coat or chrome a steel one. |
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Alt1
Hawk
Joined: Oct 12, 2014
Posts: 396
Location: Virginia
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Sat Jun 02, 2018 1:17 am |
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CBX-tras wrote: |
I'm trying to understand what the big F'n deal is. Who would want a heavier part that won't fit until modified?
If it's bling you want, just ceramic coat or chrome a steel one. |
I agree with the weight issue, but based on Cary's photo's... I'm not sure that I understand what needs to be modified.
I have an aluminum one from my 79k motor that fits on a 750 80f motor without any modifications. |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11926
Location: Studio City, California
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Sat Jun 02, 2018 1:37 am |
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Grumpy32
Black CB750F
Joined: Jul 05, 2008
Posts: 850
Location: Summerfield, Florida
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Sat Jun 02, 2018 3:46 pm |
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headless wrote: |
I found one in my stash and it's 30 grams heavier than the stamped steel one. As mentioned, there isn't cutout for the starter cables. However, it looks like it would polish up real nice.
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Cary, 30 grams= 1oz 2gms. ....not much heavier. |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11926
Location: Studio City, California
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Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:41 pm |
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When on a titanium diet, it's no use spending big bux on Ti parts to shave off grams, then use a heavier part somewhere else. But that's not necessarily a consideration for everybody. |
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Grumpy32
Black CB750F
Joined: Jul 05, 2008
Posts: 850
Location: Summerfield, Florida
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Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:42 pm |
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genesound wrote: |
When on a titanium diet, it's no use spending big bux on Ti parts to shave off grams, then use a heavier part somewhere else. But that's not necessarily a consideration for everybody. |
I agree Gene. ..........I wonder how much the paint on the frame and body work weights? A few ozs could be saved not painting the bike. |
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1100russ
CB1100F
Joined: May 17, 2010
Posts: 2982
Location: williamsburg, ohio
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Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:30 pm |
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Grumpy32 wrote: |
I agree Gene. ..........I wonder how much the paint on the frame and body work weights? A few ozs could be saved not painting the bike. |
Trust me, some of us have thought about this........ |
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Bucko
CB1100F
Joined: Dec 15, 2003
Posts: 2839
Location: Vancouver BC
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Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:08 pm |
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That aluminum cover would be great painted black, but then it would be even heavier. |
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