http://www.therapygarage.com/builds daily 1.0 2023-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470505279553-FJFOZ1SJR8IBUBXQWQ5R/JoJo-Gif.gif Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470506146306-PB7C0F35FDXARUANX7AT/Danica-Therapy-Plate.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470802729471-W5N45WUZA0RIJAJMUA35/Green-XS650-Lights.gif Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470885966361-QQYHEC5SF00QEA5PD4TG/Chara+Therapy+Plate.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470886662019-CSQJHTWKMVCM13Y7ZUB2/XS400Rear+copy.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1486318274954-W4NIZDDXQD43LZYCWI0O/BlueSL350-for-web.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503171730346-ABV10XCH603JMXMS9RMP/Freedom.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1524945336851-FF5VSRN8T46JQRBHDV0Q/For-Sale-Banner.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1479008825778-U1AC7TW6ZMVD3U15ZHG7/1985XR600R.gif Builds The Carver CSR Surfboard Rack completes this bike! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1468195122208-90QYY80JEM380RGGTAR4/10946336_510020555807051_448442788_n.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1468195197308-92QRPOPB0DOLP1DWITL5/Therapy+Plate+on+Orange.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439928169744-IDZGMMH6SW0ZBIPW8J7X/11809958_1617283235155935_993294974_n.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1450287500276-8U6350FNE0PL6BU3SE54/IMG_4610.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1459893088120-6FKZ30AN5FA7JNOKJ8YK/XandersRear.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1593094255924-SGZWNVVOKV47CNYYNO2K/IMG_5994.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1552748376442-U49O2OCYPVRD9I4QJDYR/CamdenXS650.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1546269799556-2KGZFH4Z1TNOJMDHYZ8Q/1974CB360Animated.gif Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1546278092057-OKE2S09BER3M3OHDINF5/Neno-Animated.gif Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470495360983-SO7IAQV7ACK8Z2NLK986/JoJo-Gif.gif Builds Built for the trails, but road ready. As pictured we're running front and rear turn signals, front disc brakes, tachometer, speedometer, and even an alarm system. These Motone Switches keep the bars so clean! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470462342332-G6ADAGHKIDIVNFP8WX7K/IMG_5586+%281%29.jpg Builds The finished product. These tires are begging to get dirty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470495666185-8LQH7ZPAV03AVDXMWZX6/IMG_6283.jpg Builds The Special. She came with a solid state reg/rec and electronic ignition system from the factory. Otherwise, she's relatively dull looking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470495596547-9SSOWLNZS4UVQ0XEM7YS/IMG_6346.jpg Builds The bench was overwhelmed with the takeoff parts. Our builds aren't focused on shedding weight. However, this build surely dropped a few pounds along the "weigh". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470495600654-OU5L418Z4VTV8BI67M69/IMG_6369.jpg Builds These XS650 frames have a beautiful tail hoop from the factory. They just need a ton of fender brackets and tabs cleaned off of them to really show them off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470495605427-I5AZFZ6CD4DNN4Z2NGV1/IMG_6485.jpg Builds Cases are black. Covers need to be polished. The design of this engine is so pretty. We use this Tach Drive Plug to clean up the stock cable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470495600430-PCEJSFPAWTSFZVDCMS2Y/IMG_6399.jpg Builds These TKC80 tires from Continental are gonna look mean!! We powder coated the hubs and wheels gloss black and laced them with new chrome spokes before wrapping them with these aggressive treads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470495612483-H72SB158QN0GLXQ3O93C/IMG_6528.jpg Builds It always pleases me to see a part after it goes through the soda blaster. Our setup isn't fancy, but it works! Central Pneumatic 40lb. Blast Cabinet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470495610238-PV5D0YTOY8SJNJR7QN2X/IMG_6553.jpg Builds Typically, we like to use vintage tanks with original paint. This tank was too far gone and needed a little body work as well. The silver paint turned out beautifully and looks killer in the sun. Custom graphics to come... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470495604681-9V389SLYR0XX8ZIB16LL/IMG_6477.jpg Builds I can't say enough about this tech! Motogadget and Motone make this super clean bike fully functional and really gadgety. Check out these products. It's amazing the features and functionality they offer... Motogadget m-Unit V2 Digital Control Unit and Fuse Box Motogadget motoscope Mini LED Gauge Motogadget m-Lock RFID Ignition Lock Motone 2-Button and 3-Button Handlebar Switches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470495615840-YFDHEQ1F8NXO3JL1YU18/IMG_6613.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470495617955-G7VGOUYCQYXEW4B1K88P/IMG_6618.jpg Builds Silver stitching to match the tank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470713185816-T9NAFR2OSZH9BQBEDIB0/IMG_8327.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470713186420-R9Y6XE4334BPQ2YUOYJD/IMG_8397.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470713193950-XT4RLN6W40ZPMJ2IX67A/IMG_8421.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470713188840-4UO966XL94C6D2K5SNSE/IMG_8426-2.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470713196970-LSN9BL8QZ6JEI1ZVLO7A/IMG_8447.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470713201781-F39T8VQ5MD1OVSORXJRU/IMG_8477.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470713201529-EDBMB8QRIQ1RZW1U6IHY/IMG_8493.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470713208581-QOAR6MFLQ05BYG5F3GK1/IMG_8513.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470713206850-XUI2NUZM15JQTUKHZD6M/IMG_8532.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1469668554692-FU74PWU9KZ6OYEEEQIAW/Danica-Therapy-Plate.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1467069833804-NISNW21MHXVYPA9GMAFP/IMG_0832.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1442291778342-Z5GJV591HY56WGMRIUHH/IMG_1680.jpg Builds It isn't often I pick up a running bike that looks this clean. The seat was flawless and the bike is very original. Check out those Lester mag wheels! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1442292356649-TEFNJYQJ7KO01CC7BHA0/IMG_2036.jpg Builds Detabbed and the tail section chopped. I'll weld in a tail hoop and give it a subtle kick. By the time this project is finished I'll end up chopping the buddy peg/exhaust bracket on the other side too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1442291789416-LXRZN1WORW9QK3CLDTU4/IMG_2050-1.jpg Builds Ready for powder coat. Once again, this bike amazed me at how clean it was. Usually these cast parts are stained and discolored. These didn't take much elbow grease to get looking this clean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1442291784923-38I3HICA0KY0EFT5YPZD/IMG_2051.jpg Builds This was an experiment gone right. I saved my template and will likely do this type of an electronics box on all CB750s going forward. It seems to completely disappear once the seat is on. There is room for the key switch, battery, and all electronics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1442292353026-P32I1WQ45Y1QL0GDS2V8/IMG_2080.jpg Builds Laced in under 12 minutes. I love how the new stainless spokes and nipples look against the freshly black powder coated wheels and hubs. This isn't the first bike I've put together with this setup and surely won't be the last. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1442292363715-6YZTD46U2ITV8IB1S8UW/IMG_2102.jpg Builds This frame was coated days ago and still looks wet. I'm super pleased with this new product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1442292377725-HAAQD6KNY6JWPDF5Y55M/IMG_2142.jpg Builds This model CB750 only has a single disc on the front. We shaved the unused mounts and polished the fork lowers. The before and after is rewarding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1442292374416-H7IZ9QV5QZURVPWMX124/IMG_2253.jpg Builds More polishing on the engine casings. Polished aluminum is so pretty. It screams vintage while looking brand new. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1442292383569-OR4N9UI6W4Q4PLXURXZ1/IMG_2469.jpg Builds These PD carbs were relatively clean like the rest of the bike. However, a little love with the soda blaster cleaned them up to looking like new. I love carbs without diaphragms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1442292394985-ZOEJNA02MEZC1A8DCIJS/IMG_4191.jpg Builds Instagram spoke and we went with the amber turn lenses up front. The Lossa Engineering 12" Shorty reverse cone muffler screams. It sounds great! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1455769132617-ABPKB9V1YAQR9ICFEANO/IMG_4862.jpg Builds We remade this seat upon finding this product. If you're looking to try your hand at making a seat... You have to use this product! Sew In Foam It is what makes the quilted section stand up when stitched. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1467069834984-O7ITGBGZG5H8JBJCSFYX/IMG_0884.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1467146188031-XECXA6UJXWGGK5LARA92/Green-XS650-Lights.gif Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470800271189-4I7AX5DR401U71GSR5U7/IMG_8208.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793947801-WA58APZI4TE8FBVLHB8Q/IMG_4130.jpg Builds The "Before" shot. Pretty bone stock but ugly. The previous owner had plans to make a legit flat tracker out of it. With the bike came a box of brand new goodies including carb and petcock rebuild kits, a new key switch, and even a Radian swingarm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793947804-1C4D76FV3BKKV7RAJBKK/IMG_4132.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793951740-84T5KA9JRPIDZ3N92JD6/IMG_5638.jpg Builds This was an instagram shot of the engine before we cleaned it up. One instagram follower referred to the patina as "frosting". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793957359-EY5MR9QFOO9EGEE4HR3F/IMG_5853.jpg Builds The engine after the makeover. Blacked out with buzzed fins and polished side covers. The Yamaha 650 engine is so pretty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793961207-7Y4MYF6HE4I8X7FYPVG9/IMG_5894.jpg Builds Our "go to" combination. Gloss black powder coated wheels and hubs with chrome spokes. We've done it before, and we'll surely do it again. This XS650 is going to look killer with trials tires! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793962799-LSTEWZ3JDH3VXC0N26V9/IMG_5927.jpg Builds She's rolling! Engine is in and the wheels and tires are balanced and trued. The headers are just a little too pitted to keep chrome without re plating. We'll try a header wrap and see how it looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793965909-4ZBV5YAQ8W7YR9H0I6MS/IMG_5936.jpg Builds This electronics box is probably a little more space than we really need, but it leaves the option to add a gadget or two in the electronics phase. And it gives us room for the Antigravity battery that we use on all of the builds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793967492-U03ZMNT18DZWZF6SUYOZ/IMG_6114.jpg Builds Tech!! We usually keep these vintage builds analog and incandescent. We broke the mold on this one. The LED turns signals are integrated into tail light and this awesome Motogadget Motoscope Mini gauge. If you aren't familiar check it out here: Motoscope Mini   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793969276-1KSPLLBRX27DGH2JM2EV/IMG_6183.jpg Builds Headers are wrapped and the Lossa Engineering Shorty Mufflers are installed. It is time to look at the seat. These are early stages of seat design. If you are going to wrap your headers, don't buy the cheap stuff! It falls apart. It is hard to install. It will fill your hands with itchy fibers! Get the DEI Titanium Wrap. It is everything that the cheap stuff is lacking! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793970923-0S9IDRJSAH3FXLWFEUE9/IMG_6226.jpg Builds Every seat needs a seat pan. Some are a little more trick than others. This one had to make room for the rear fender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793973609-LYZZO52GP0I81YBNGBKA/IMG_6242.jpg Builds We took a risk on contrasting thread. This green matches the tank perfectly and is hardly noticeable at a distance. It turned out looking great! The foam backing made these quilted squares really stand up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470800271023-LJ9Y30WXDCGD1JAUCFTY/IMG_8211.jpg Builds We ran the UNI Pod Filters on this bike because we knew it would be kicking up some dust! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1466793975438-HRKVSQ7UDIOCU41IXRBD/IMG_6245.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470800276790-04RCVMW97OMPYL4Y0L98/IMG_8213.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470800282103-NQ0TH7VP6AOC5MSOBUI0/IMG_8254.jpg Builds We used a remote brake master cylinder located under the tank that is cable driven. It keeps the bars looking super clean! Additionally, we used these gadgets: Motogadget m-Unit V2 Digital Control Unit and Fuse Box Motogadget motoscope Mini LED Gauge Motone 2-Button and 3-Button Handlebar Switches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470800286563-CQKDJ9UW3LWGTJUK13TH/IMG_8258.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470800287295-EZVKDZ53E5PSZAMUUMMZ/IMG_8352.jpg Builds Since this photo was taking we upgraded the rear suspension. We moved the top shock mount forward to give more travel and better geometry. We then swapped to some Progressive 70/100 Rear Springs. It really changed the way it handles off-road.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1468195053286-Z98HZQGNIY8279CE427U/image-asset.jpeg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470885856894-97GMKGFC8KD7YQ4BIREZ/IMG_0910.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927318054-4811N7R9FJ244W14CR60/IMG_4617.jpg Builds We picked this one up for a few hundred bucks and it was barely running. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927325486-0GESYPHD9R0T2G47FUBZ/IMG_4694.jpg Builds This exhaust was super clean. But we'll do a 3 into 1 setup with a Lossa Engineering shorty exhaust. The stock pipes are just too mellow for the attitude this bike will have when it's done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927337186-FPHX74N7O4YIV0PNMHPF/IMG_4765.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927342530-SNZNJ09HKZHSC83O8KF0/IMG_4842.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927353512-3ALKSTR07BAHNLOOP37X/IMG_5311.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927363073-XZDHTJJYHHOCC2G2LO2X/IMG_5312.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927370005-9U1BXK2TWXOQ8DLZW0UT/IMG_9203.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927379299-KQTBZ568T1D415A4ITAC/IMG_0480.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927385222-RKHG68EE7NI2Y3D03IBT/IMG_0486.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927390173-KQHSJ9C5AWD5D5NHD8TX/IMG_4706.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1455908486423-WQPV1IFIYSRTWETCHNIK/IMG_0002.jpg Builds The flywheel needs to be pulled to remove the right side cover on the XS750. I recently loaned out my puller, so I had to improvise. Turns out the rear axle bolt from a K0 or K1 Honda SL350 is also a 16x1.5 thread pattern. This clutch will be rebuilt before lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927417533-M2DEDPX0MIFCJTH6AWL7/IMG_1043_2.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927421373-TM5Y9WTBM3I2EN3K41P5/IMG_0927.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439927434551-MN1L6J86280L8UX1O5HW/Chara+Show.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1470885856350-HIJE1CTOI1YGGJFY77BE/IMG_0914.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457047179755-ZWZ5EJATV7SLXRKZM7VC/XS400Rear.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1486741148137-QFGZLJG60B0PQE0UOHAW/IMG_8570.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457047903323-1OGIWIWBI911LZPVV2B3/IMG_0004.jpg Builds The classic craigslist "it ran when parked". This bike was, in fact, all there. It was just in a million pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457047931929-H7UN1ZJKKT82WPLELLLA/IMG_0005.jpg Builds I happened to have the jeep on the day I made the trip to check out the XS400 I saw on craigslist. No worries! With the engine out of the frame and the wheels loose, I was able to throw the whole bike in the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457047586630-HMN05MJFI5KZO5Z0Q60T/IMG_0006.jpg Builds The seller was surprisingly meticulous with how he had taken the bike apart. He had nearly every nut/bolt labeled. And still had the wiring harness looped through the headlight bucket with labels on any loose connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457047616033-5OR218RCTS3CRIPNB8JV/IMG_3631.jpg Builds It's a motorcycle! Our workspace is relatively small. The bike needed to roll so we could move it around more easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457047646204-KV83F584NAZXRJ7RRQT3/IMG_3644.jpg Builds This bike came with two tanks and this custom cafe seat that the seller had yet to finish. At this point in the process, we had yet to decide if this 400cc machine would be a café racer, brat, scrambler, or tracker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457047604004-IDRRKEY98N4TZYKQZD35/IMG_3600.jpg Builds I found this TX/XS 500 tank on eBay for cheap. It helped me confirm that I wanted a square tank instead of the teardrop style that the bike came with. This one, however, needed a repaint and would need some custom mounting brackets. Back to eBay to search for something that would work out of the box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457048055203-AL8N9Q9UKCWH91EK9RCG/IMG_4194.jpg Builds Score! Anytime I can find a clean, useable, vintage tank for less than $200 I'm happy. This one showed up and was pristine inside. The gold striping and lettering demands this build has a gold chain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457047647306-V2GWP4CB78KWR63IJ8ID/IMG_4764.jpg Builds The previous owner had spend countless hours polishing these side cases and cam cover. The crankcase, however, was showing its age. We pulled the engine and coated what needed to be coated. We also polished the aluminum to a mirror finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457047651766-89R0RXC3MKN3HK115HI6/IMG_4833.jpg Builds We hand craft all of our seats in house. We decided to go with an upholstered café bump on this bike. The seat turned out beautiful, but we would later decide that the fork gaiters and stance of the bike demanded a brat style pancake seat. This cover would end up in the garbage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457047629162-V3NFVWZS11JQVXLGSIIW/IMG_4676.jpg Builds We had an old Honda SL350 headlight bucket laying around. On a whim I set it between the forks and fell in love with how it looked. With custom bracket we were able to tuck it in with a bottom mount. It instantly made the bike look mean! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1457047676516-SK59GNZUYKJZ81HEBP1Y/IMG_5240.jpg Builds Finished! She's a BRAT. We coated the wheels and instantly got a more custom look. The street tires are Kenda Challengers. BMW style bar end signals (front and rear facing), Lossa Engineering shorty exhaust, gold chain, single gauge speedometer, cone filters, Biltwell grips, dirt style foot pegs, 5-3/4" headlight, fork gaiters, relocated electronics box under seat, and full mechanical update. Everything was gone through and this baby is a ripper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1486317823183-LS9KDTK9UECBUT2CI4EL/BlueSL350-for-web.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1486317635988-KJFZ9NMKCHL31JQBGT35/IMG_7943.jpg Builds These Shinko SR241 Tires have the classic trials tread. They were perfect for the look we were going for here. The tread blocks have a little flex on the city streets, but are perfect for the fire roads and trails. check them out on amazon: Shinko SR241 Series Tire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1486317603571-5IOSVQSJ33AXU8HHLJYK/IMG_7861.jpg Builds Is there ethanol in your fuel? If you’re using regular pump gas (even high octane) there is alcohol in your fuel that will dry out your fuel lines and make them crispy. In recent years, we have switched over and only use Tygon brand Ethanol resistant fuel line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1486317623912-27GYFYGEUYUAKJNTKT9O/IMG_7922.jpg Builds We've become huge fans of these budget bar end mirrors. Here they are on Amazon The trick is to clamp them directly to the bar or to weld a threaded receiver into the bar end. The aluminum expander design that they come with will fail every time. Additionally, we recommend thread locker on all of the hex head bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1486317636061-0U8VPHKD84ZKEBMOQ0V8/IMG_7994.jpg Builds The mini gauges we used here are from 4into1 on Amazon. Check them out: Speedometer Tachometer make sure to confirm your speedo and tach drive ratio before purchasing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1486317643519-SPQ8PKRPH9GFRQPNUUDG/IMG_8033.jpg Builds Biltwell Gringo S Helmet with Mirror Bubble Shield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1486317984019-AD11PU0B2G6Q91EE0ZWA/IMG_6252.JPG Builds Fear not purists... She was a great runner, but not much to look at when we picked her up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1486317993560-9G4BGPROG8UOG1VMAVJF/IMG_8345.JPG Builds We used DEI Black Hi-Temp Silicon Coating to black out these titanium wrapped headers. If you have ever wrapped headers, you'll know that it can be hard on your hands. Not with this product. It is easy to wrap and does not require the silicon spray. Also, it doesn't fill your hands with fibers like the black stuff does. DEI Titanium Header Wrap 2" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1694011956668-NQLB6P6JZX4JEJ3EDPVL/IMG_8306.JPG Builds Some applications call for the electronics tray to be welded into place. If we can fabricate something that bolts on, we will do our best. This slick little tray is just big enough to accommodate a 4-cell AG401 battery from Antigravity. This bike is kickstart only, so we don’t need a high CCA battery. If you’ll notice in the photo, the previous owner had some sweet Home Depot connectors on his wiring. Don’t worry, we completely rewired this bike with quality terminal ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1486317996587-PGT8PJ47DM07VRCVMWAV/IMG_8425.JPG Builds He has a gift. Thanks for the killer shots Nathan!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173789489-KIBYBDL64M5CFYW0U3LM/Freedom.jpg Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503174143306-0DZXF6HYY92Y41GSA6FW/IMG_9846.jpg Builds The simple way to keep it legal with a license plate light is with these LED Bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173804130-GSU7HADOG8Y3K1UMOUCE/IMG_6619.JPG Builds Inheriting someone else's unfinished project is always a little scary. We hold our breath as we try to figure out exactly what halted the project. On this bike we found a worn primary drive chain. It was so loose it was smacking the engine casing and making a horrible noise. #easyfix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173819211-P5ADCREIFYA18ZH3G92R/IMG_6623.JPG Builds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173811927-KFQ0LH0L0CXAFWTT5D67/IMG_8957.JPG Builds Polished and painted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173833420-L8K6GI9EU63970F6E6GC/IMG_9097.JPG Builds Once again, we went with the Motogadget goodies. But this time we mounted it with the LED indicator bracket. It turned out super clean. You can click here to find the MSM Combi Bracket Motogadget motoscope Mini LED Gauge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173830718-T8NKC1C6IMNPOU1AD0VS/IMG_9064.JPG Builds This photo was taken before a very important lesson was learned. The simple (budget) voltage regulator/rectifier pictured was not only misrepresented on eBay, but also not correct for this application. Learn from our mistake on this bike. A simplified wiring diagram is a key part of your custom build, but don't eliminate a good regulator/recitifier! Especially if you pony up for one of these awesome Antigravity Batteries. We blew two of them up before upgrading our system to the Ricks Motorsports Reg/Rec for this specific year/model. Motogadget m-Unit V2 Digital Control Unit and Fuse Box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173823623-BJM3Z7A967BJE42XMP26/IMG_9062.JPG Builds We build seats just like the Cake Boss builds cakes... one layer at a time. We use 1" rebonded foam because it is dense, and does not break down like the stuff from the upholstery store. It is also very easy to shape. Check it out here: Rebonded Foam 1" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173849333-7W3D9ODHIQ37MCPTOX1Q/IMG_9757.jpg Builds Our in house photographer has a gift. He also loves to ride and wrench on his own bikes. These are the types of shots that make our builds look as good on social media as they do on the streets! Thanks Nathan! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173863110-V10KN34XBEC618UJ2VGC/IMG_9767.jpg Builds If you have ever wrapped headers you can appreciate this product from DEI. Their titanium wrap is easier to work with, higher quality, and does not leave a single itchy fiber in your hands! Check it out here: DEI Titanium Header Wrap 2" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173874698-1PKQZ53WKC3QAXBZTBJ2/IMG_9855.jpg Builds How do we achieve the look of our quilted upholstery? foam backing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173874919-PRF5X16P8D8J3U7FGQDN/IMG_9888.jpg Builds Another super clean set of bars thanks to these killer products from Motogadget and Motone! Motone 2-Button and 3-Button Handlebar Switches Motogadget motoscope Mini LED Gauge MSM Combi Bracket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1503173845797-DX73I4OEV6MP7T78JUVC/IMG_9171.JPG Builds We designed this seat to match the style used on our Danica CB750 build. It has the classic café bump, but is 100% foam and upholstery. Paired with the clip on handlebars, it gives the bike a racy café look instead of a raw brat look. http://www.therapygarage.com/product-recommendations daily 0.75 2019-12-02 http://www.therapygarage.com/product-recommendations/2019/12/2/noco-genius-g750-battery-chargertender monthly 0.5 2019-12-02 http://www.therapygarage.com/product-recommendations/2017/5/6/motone-customs-two-and-three-button-switches monthly 0.5 2017-09-12 http://www.therapygarage.com/product-recommendations/2016/6/26/mogogadget-m-unit monthly 0.5 2018-04-14 http://www.therapygarage.com/product-recommendations/2016/6/26/motogadget-motoscope-mini-gauge monthly 0.5 2016-06-26 http://www.therapygarage.com/instagram-1 daily 0.75 2015-08-18 http://www.therapygarage.com/contact daily 0.75 2017-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5052176b84aeb45fa5cfcc83/1349817862394-TX3STM31V0TM7UILO6ID/1349812992530.png Contact - Transient http://www.therapygarage.com/about-us daily 0.75 2015-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439921854677-56KTT6ONP1ZM0OIAZSV0/image-asset.jpeg About Us Top: 1978 Honda CB750K. Left: 1976 Honda CB750F Right: 1979 Yamaha XS750SF http://www.therapygarage.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2015-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439921009939-SJA08BZXU4VZCIYKXGFH/image-asset.jpeg History 1972 Yamaha JT2 60cc Mini Enduro http://www.therapygarage.com/parts-we-use daily 0.75 2016-08-06 http://www.therapygarage.com/alexs-talent-show-track daily 0.75 2026-03-18 http://www.therapygarage.com/shop daily 0.75 2018-01-02 http://www.therapygarage.com/shop/jolie-sketch-tee monthly 0.5 2019-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1514907547889-B85S7MCWTIMC7LY68URW/Jolie-Sketch-V1.jpg Vintage Shop - XS650 Sketch Tee http://www.therapygarage.com/shop/zxcrmgxavn7vtbogk5gswhpmsam9rx monthly 0.5 2018-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439923193390-7HLSSXM7COZ55SFKDX97/CharaonWhiteTee.jpg Vintage Shop - XS750 Chara Tee http://www.therapygarage.com/shop/x7en9sdb6xqwrnegqk1x3ksd2u4a8c monthly 0.5 2023-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1514899704047-RS4CR2HQ2H3YMKZ6QI8T/Logo-Sweatshirt-V1.jpg Vintage Shop - Therapy Logo Crew Neck Sweatshirt http://www.therapygarage.com/shop/ir667wq62irck6br1aae8myokxyff7 monthly 0.5 2020-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55d35000e4b04baeaff5ecff/1439912168714-8CDZOATLVBK3TOYKFO5B/11820519_1478786942420804_40797190_n.jpg Vintage Shop - Therapy Logo Tee