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Well, going against what,most people suggested, I traded that whore of a bike Ironhead. I worked a deal with a guy through here for a '76 CB750 Chop. It's in a C&G Frame, gonna be a kick only and I'm super happy with the deal. When I first started getting into Choppers it was the CB I was attracted to and I'm goad to finally have one. It's running and only needs some minor stuff done like throw on a fender, which came with it, put on the chain, which came with as well. Anyhow, here's a pic of it.
And here's me and the guy making the trade. I figure if he wants you guys to know who he is, he'll chime in, hahaha.
nice, the cb definitely looks cool!!! doesn't really matter what other people suggest as long as your happy with it and thought it was fair, that's all that matters...
only other thing i'd do is a new back tire and get rid of those hose clamp for the rear tank mount...
Last edited by purerockfury; 02-20-2012 at 9:04 AM.
Go with what works for you, cb or ironhead. Have you thought about a coffin tank or a round oil tank so the tanks match? Just curious.
I dig the set up as is. Was thinking about a Coffin, maybe in the future, but I'm just going to put the stuff on that needs to be on and ride it. I'm not even going to spray the tank, hahaha
i think it looks good as is, like you said just button up the loose ends, you might want to do something about that seat tho, those springs don't look very comfortable...
let me know what size tire that is, i might be able to come up with a good used one if your interested...no $ just shipping or if you want to come down to mass to grab it...
I dig the set up as is. Was thinking about a Coffin, maybe in the future, but I'm just going to put the stuff on that needs to be on and ride it. I'm not even going to spray the tank, hahaha
good trade man,,,i use to put those ironheads together back in my pops HD shop,, early 70's ,,always hated those fuckin AMF sportys,,,,then an now,,,but any how,,i guess u dig what dig u know,,,lol,,hell,,ive seen um around here runnin, stock bikes for 12-$1500 askin price!!!
heres a few things to consider,,on the 17" rear your kinda limited as to what tire,,bein thats a popular size for sport bikes now adays,, more of the fatter low pro type avail,,id swap the rear to a 16"
on the gas tank,,cant find what want ,,lemme know ,,i can whip u one up...
And here's me and the guy making the trade. I figure if he wants you guys to know who he is, he'll chime in, hahaha.
That would me, both great bikes that got traded and both need work...Mike is a good guy and I know he'll pick up where I left off but watch what you call my new horse, Mike! Hahahaha
That would me, both great bikes that got traded and both need work...Mike is a good guy and I know he'll pick up where I left off but watch what you call my new horse, Mike! Hahahaha
LOL, I'll try and watch what I say, hahaha.
I agree, I think we both got what we wanted, was good meeting you and I KNOW we'll be seeing each other out on the road sooner or later.
Got a few steps closer to the finish line today. Got the rear fender mounted up, finsihed tweaking the seat pan template, got the plate mounted and kicked her over. Started after 5, but would've gone 4 (or less) if I had remembered the choke, hahaha.
Simple bracket I made for the fender.
I'm guessing the pigs are gonna give me shit for the plate being almost flat. Gotta get to work on centering that rear wheel as well, anyone have an offset front sprocket?!?!?!
After I started her up I pulled her outside to snap some pics in the "sunshine"
Hybrid Mode
