It has begun, Pro-Link CB1123Replica

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:01 pm

I am building my next creation starting this weekend and part of the new front end just got here from ebay, a CBR F-3 lower triple tree that I got cheap.

The new to me F-2 forks will be here any day now too.
The part I just paid for online is the trick part of the CBR front end going on the bike, it is a bad ass top clamp with handlebar risers built in for me to use CB400F handleabrs instead of clip ons that would kill my back.
Check out this set up. I only bought the top clamp without the bar or brake line stuff and saved myself $160.00.

Here is a link to Spiegler if anyone is interested in a handlebar on the CBR conversion instead of the clip ons. http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/sbk.cfm
The front brakes are from a 996 Super Hawk 4 piston Nissin calipers and master with remote res. Cool

I have had a couple of CBR swing arms in a box for two years now and I am finally going to use one of them.

You all have seen this lovely tank going on the bike before but here it is again.

The tail cowling is being made up for me in Australia to fit the new to me CB750F frame that should be here on Saturday when Sacto Sport drops it off at my house. Can you believe the coolness of the people on this site? Hand delivering a part from 400 miles away.
My red bike is being released to me at any time and I will be able to take the motor and other goodies that did not get destroyed in the wreck on March 4th and put them where I can on the new bike.
I am going to put all my R parts together for this bike and make what I hope will turn out to be a one of a kind R replica bike because of all the stuff going into her from all different Hondas.

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:34 pm

Very cool! I can't wait to see the finished bike!

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:54 pm

May the road rise up to meet you on this build and never lead you astray, and you better damn well post some pics along the way Twisted Evil

. Ok I'm a little envious I just started looking at F2 parts on ebay but it will have to wait until winter.

Lurch

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:51 pm

fasterspider wrote:

I am building my next creation starting this weekend and part of the new front end just got here from ebay, a CBR F-3 lower triple tree that I got cheap.

ILL NEVER forget the day I saw that completed Black super F.... you're still going to build me one someday....

all your projects turn out amazing Ray... go git it!

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:54 pm

I can't wait to see this bike as it goes together... It sounds wicked and your list of parts will mesh perfectly. Twisted Evil

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:56 pm

eatpasta wrote:

you're still going to build me one someday....

You have the perfect start of a super F already... Just start looking for some wheels and some other goodies (exhaust, rearsets, etc.. ) , you can always put it back to stock if you want to sell it. And the best part is you can do a little at a time and still ride your sweet bike as it turns into a super F.

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:08 am

for the sneek peek last weekend. Saw the parts, now can't wait to see the
completed FRankenbike.

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:30 am

Make sure to take (and post) plenty of progress photos!

Some inspiration Razz

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Good to see you back in the creative saddle again Ray! Very Happy

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:57 am

moon wrote:

Good to see you back in the creative saddle again Ray! Very Happy

It is good to see you post again moon, where have you been? The creative juices are flowing big time and this bike has a bigger budget and longer time frame to get built in. When are you gonna come riding with us? We do not care if you ride the VTX as long as you come riding with us.

Peter, those bikes give me lots of ideas {and funny feelings in my loins Shocked

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But mine is going to be black and I am thinking about some smoked texture in the paint to go along with the either gold or white "wing" decals for the tank and I can't get the idea of a red frame out of my mind.

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:58 am

pontiacstogo wrote:

Make sure to take (and post) plenty of progress photos!

Some inspiration Razz

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Is that an external alternator on the last two?

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:34 am

Ray,

I can't wait to see the new bike. Keep us updated with lots of pics!!

Jim

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:37 am

pontiacstogo wrote:

Some inspiration Razz

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Must change pants now!!! Shocked

It could only be better in black!!!!

Go RAY!!!!!

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:48 am

Hi, Ray
Sorry to break in like this but I really would like your opinion. This bike is in my area and its dirt cheap what do you think, I would use the front forks, rims, rotors, calipers, but i'm not to sure about the swingarm. I would basically scavenge the cycle of all the good parts and sell the rest.
Your opinion would be greatly appreciated.

lurch

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:42 pm

Can't wait to see the pics of the build and the finished bike Very Happy

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:50 pm

You all can count lots of pics as usual from me and my Nikon.
Lurch, that looks like an F-1 and they don't quite cut the mustard but you could manage to use those parts I guess.

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:20 pm

Thanks Ray
I think its a pass I had know Ideal what it was everyone here talks of F-2 or F-3 so I'll go that route as well

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:39 pm

YOU CAN DO IT NICKI or uhm i mean RAY!!!!! Wink

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:33 pm

crashnfool wrote:

pontiacstogo wrote:

Some inspiration Razz

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Must change pants now!!! Shocked

It could only be better in black!!!!

Go RAY!!!!!

This is one of my all-time favorites, everything is just 'right'. Paintjob is awesome, he even has the same frame bracing as me Laughing

Good luck on this build Ray, I'll be following the progress closely! beerchug

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:41 pm

That is one of my favorites also that I am taking inspiration from but there will be no chrome on my bike except for the hardware and the fork tubes.

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:03 pm

Midnight wrote:

crashnfool wrote:

pontiacstogo wrote:

Some inspiration Razz

;

Must change pants now!!! Shocked

It could only be better in black!!!!

Go RAY!!!!!

This is one of my all-time favorites, everything is just 'right'. Paintjob is awesome, he even has the same frame bracing as me Laughing

Good luck on this build Ray, I'll be following the progress closely! beerchug

Without a fuggin doubt that is one of the sickest machines anywhere on the planet! Since day one when I first saw that bike I was hooked on my own bike. Thats when I knew the sky was the limit. The artist that dreamed up putting together that paint scheme with those wheels, brakes, forks and chrome headlight has an unbelievable imagination. Ray, I wish you much success on you build. I see where you're going and its going to look great with the black motor. Good luck! Wink

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:15 pm

The frame got here today thank you Russ.

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:31 pm

That's a pretty decent lookin frame from the once over I did when I stopped by to meet Russ... way better lookin that that POS you turned down for lack of papers Wink

Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 1:02 am

genesound wrote:

That's a pretty decent lookin frame from the once over I did when I stopped by to meet Russ... way better lookin that that POS you turned down for lack of papers Wink

Less stuff to throw away also.

Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:25 pm

I could not help but to play with my toys a little bit today.

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:15 pm

Midnight wrote:

crashnfool wrote:

pontiacstogo wrote:

Some inspiration Razz

;

Must change pants now!!! Shocked

It could only be better in black!!!!

Go RAY!!!!!

This is one of my all-time favorites, everything is just 'right'. Paintjob is awesome, he even has the same frame bracing as me Laughing

Good luck on this build Ray, I'll be following the progress closely! beerchug

Sorry to jack the thread....but any idea what the front end assemby (including wheel) on this gorgeous creation is off of? As well all the chrome hardware (gauge cups, etc)?

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:26 pm

fasterspider wrote:

I could not help but to play with my toys a little bit today.

Looks cool, that the blade rear wheel Ray? What are your further plans on the engine and drivetrain?

Petrat: front fork looks like a VF1000R, look at the quick release system on the bottom and compare. Just polished though.

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:30 pm

I'll be watching this thread. I was wondering why you didn't already have an R built. Very Happy

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:01 pm

Midnight wrote:

Petrat: front fork looks like a VF1000R, look at the quick release system on the bottom and compare. Just polished though.

Ya Midnight I think you're right....front fender looks the same as the VF1000R too. The VF had comstar style wheels though, any idea about the wheels? I am also not sure about the rear swingarm....I dont think its a metmachex, jmc, or calfab.......what about OverRacing?

Sorry Ray about jacking the thread.....I guess I should start another on disecting this bike's parts!

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:40 pm

Midnight wrote:

fasterspider wrote:

I could not help but to play with my toys a little bit today.

Looks cool, that the blade rear wheel Ray? What are your further plans on the engine and drivetrain?

Petrat: front fork looks like a VF1000R, look at the quick release system on the bottom and compare. Just polished though.

No Eddy, that is an F-2 wheel, the 900RR wheel would not fit in this swing arm. I am buying a 900RR swinger from Lee to use on this bike and I am gonna be needing an off set front sprocket.
I am using this swing arm that I just happen to have laying around to set up my Pro-Link shock and then will most likely put this swinger on another bike after this one.
I need steel to cut up and weld with and am going to the store for some 1/8" cold rolled steel that I can use for this job recommended by my welding wizard.
I also need a few other little odd & ends of sheet metal to make my new battery box.
I am having a problem locating a CB900F steering head pin from a lower clamp. I had two of them but they have gone away to never never land. Does anyone have a CB900F triple tree pin thay can part with?