And then there’s this project bike…. lots going on with it that i’ll have to make some posts about.

Pumped it came with the original rack. These go for way too much money on ebay.

The 175 came with some big upgrades for 2-strokes in the 70’s including a reed block (the piece between the carburetor and engine).

The head has 2 spots for spark plugs (2nd spot has a cap on it in the pic) incase you foul a plug you can just pop the cap onto the other spark plug and keep riding.

Yea, the tank is shitty inside and needs to be sealed with some Caswell.

This was just the beginning of the electrical mess on this bike. I unwrapped a section with speaker wire and Pepboys crimp connectors… gross.

Rear wheel needs some new spokes and a truing.

This is a 1979 CB750 frame that came to our shop with the rear already chopped off and needing the rear loop fabricated. Here’s the steps to make that happen:

1. Clean up the frame and remove the extra metal that was used for bulking up the oem pinched frame ends using a chisel and folding it in on itself until it falls out.

2. Measure the inside diameter (ID), outside diameter (OD), and center-to-center width. You’ll need this for the layout of the frame hoop and picking out tubing.

3. Cut 2″ pieces from tubing with the same OD as the ID of the frame. These will be used as slugs between the frame and the new section which helps align and strength the joint. I missed getting a photo of this mocked up in the frame but you get the concept.

4. Using the appropriate die, make a 180 degree bend in the same OD tubing as the frame.

5. Layout out your cuts to fit the frame width and tack it together to check fitment. All butt joints should be beveled to prep for welding.

6. Weld!

7. Clean up the welds using whatever method you prefer. I like to use a flap wheel to do the majority of the work while leaving a small amount proud of the tubing OD to be finished off with hand files in order to get seamless, smooth finish leaving no indication of a joint.

Get in touch with us at Cast & Salvage if you’re looking to get a rear hoop or any other frame modification done on your project bike. We love this stuff.

The apron mostly cleaned up.

Everything is covered in old caked on shitty grease and oil with metal shavings.

Unfortunately, the bed rails have some decent wear, but it shouldn’t be an issue for the things I’ll be turning. I plan on running some tests to check the accuracy of it.

We got a bunch of extra stuff with the lathe including two 3 jaw chucks, one 4 jaw chuck, collets, taper attachment, live centers (although most of them are trashed), face plate, oem tools…

Cleaning off layers of grim revealed some cool looking badges and stampings.

Next post on the lathe will be about accuracy tests and then motorcycle parts.

Some interesting facts about them:

– Only produced between 1965 and 1967
– 29 hp @ 7500rpm
– 6-speed transmission
– First tubular steel frame from Suzuki – all previous were pressed steel
– Left side kick starter
– 0-60mph in 6 sec
– 15.1 1/4 mile

It’s a little rough but should clean up nicely and make for a fun bike.

Everyone and anyone is welcome to come!
No motorcycle required. Just show up.

Movie starts @ 9:30
Bring a chair or blanket
There will be beer but feel free to bring your own too
We’ll also be grilling wings

Teaser:

Trailer:

Cicero recently made a trip to Philadelphia to visit some friends and check out our local scene. We had a good time hanging out with him at Cast & Salvage. Here are some of his photos from his visit.

Check out his site HERE.

We pushed off some other work and got the bike on the lift and disassembled.

Replaced the leaking seals and gaskets.

Sunday morning coffee waiting for Sterling to come by.

He’s traveling with his buddy who is on this 80’s BMW… not quite the same class as a 350.

Back on the road!

I’ve been helped out numerous times while on the road (Kansas Larry) by many people whose hospitality surprised me. It was cool to return the favor and help out another rider riding the shit out of his old cycle.

Stainless steel headlight mount.

Round bar shift lever.

Battery box with key mount.

Rear hoop/handle lugged into the frame.

SL125 tank with new mounts.

Fender chopped, flared, and mounted with some dual sport tires that fit the look perfectly.

Getting some feedback from friends stopping by…

Round bar fender mounts with lugs mocked up.

Brazing them together.

Done.

We’ll have it reassembled and running next week so check back for more photos or come see it at the Trenton Arts Festival.

OEM plus! I love the look of clean clubmans.

Reminds me of the years working on the sidewalk when we lived across the street from the BP where we meet for the Thursday ride.

And I do not miss working on the sidewalk.

Valve adjustment.

Highway cruising back home.

For you tech folks;
– it’s built on a custom responsive WordPress theme. Looks great on Phones.
– all manageable / updatable through iPhone

Check it out HERE.

If you’re riding a jalloppy, go have them dial it in already.

Anyway Mike’s a good dude so if you get a chance to get out to ride to skate this year make sure to pick up an issue and a calendar. Cycles and babes… good stuff.

Issue 2 features some photos from our friend Mike Persico.

I really like the simple detail of the riveted badges proudly displaying where they were made.

We’ve been cleaning, oiling, and checking over the entire machine and noticed that the chuck spins slightly off center. After removing the pressed on jacobs chuck it appears the spindle doesn’t sit absolutely straight. Hopefully with some more investigation she’ll be true and ready for some serious speed hole drilling.

Spent Sunday in the studio with Ryan and Juli working on the new COTT and Cast & Salvage shirts. Lots more shirts to go.