CR750 replica build

[SamCR750]

CR21, Phil Ward in Wigan linked me up with this thread and I must say, it made a very interesting read, good luck with getting it up and running.

Sam. 

Hi Sam, thanks!

As a general update - the progress is super slow as I have been absorbed into a very special Yamaha build! However, I am planning on making some progress this year with the aim of completing the rolling chassis.

Cheers,
CR21

No problem mate, some builds take a lot more time than what we thought they would in the first place.
At the moment, I'm involved with a very large project rebuilding two very famous drag bikes from the 70s.
The projects have been on going for just over 6 years now, haha, but the end is looking close to being in sight now.
Would you like to tackle putting this mess back in shape. haha.

[CR21]

CR21, Phil Ward in Wigan linked me up with this thread and I must say, it made a very interesting read, good luck with getting it up and running.

Sam. 

Hi Sam, thanks!

As a general update - the progress is super slow as I have been absorbed into a very special Yamaha build! However, I am planning on making some progress this year with the aim of completing the rolling chassis.

Cheers,
CR21

No problem mate, some builds take a lot more time than what we thought they would in the first place.
At the moment, I'm involved with a very large project rebuilding two very famous drag bikes from the 70s.
The projects have been on going for just over 6 years now, haha, but the end is looking close to being in sight now.
Would you like to tackle putting this mess back in shape. haha.

Awesome - yes I would like to tackle that!! Do you have a thread about this?!

It's frustrating, but my goal is classic TT 2020, and that will happen  Just need to finish the Yamaha and two other restorations to be able to find the time first!

Cheers,
CR21

[philward]

CR21, Phil Ward in Wigan linked me up with this thread and I must say, it made a very interesting read, good luck with getting it up and running.

Sam. 

Hi Sam, thanks!


As a general update - the progress is super slow as I have been absorbed into a very special Yamaha build! However, I am planning on making some progress this year with the aim of completing the rolling chassis.

Cheers,
CR21

No problem mate, some builds take a lot more time than what we thought they would in the first place.
At the moment, I'm involved with a very large project rebuilding two very famous drag bikes from the 70s.
The projects have been on going for just over 6 years now, haha, but the end is looking close to being in sight now.
Would you like to tackle putting this mess back in shape. haha.

Is that THE Russ Collins bike Sam? In this country?

[SamCR750]

It is Phil but sadly Russ Senior is no longer with us.
It's his Son Russ Jr that is running the rebuilds but in the States.
He joined my team a few years back and then again last year at the World Finals at Valdosta in South Georgia.
Here's a pic of young Russ with my bike.

[SamCR750]

CR21, there are a couple of threads on it but one is on Facebook, I'll dig out links for you, the other one is on sohc4.net.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/451231164982012/

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,99452.0.html

[SamCR750]

This was all we had to start with for the AT&SF bike.
The complete bike had to be built around the motor unit.
We didn't realize at the time but the motors were in a right mess and all needed complete rebuilds, this is still ongoing as not much of each motor was standard and not all three were the same.

[Napoleonb]

Hi Scott, your build sure is coming along nicely!

[CR21]

Hi, your build sure is coming along nicely!

Thanks Nap, how is yours coming along?!

CR21

[Napoleonb]

The bike itself isn't progressing much since I've completed it to about 90%.
But I've been able to obtain a dozen or so NOS 970 and 971 items, for most parts I've got some spares so I decided to build a second bike while I'm still at it.

[AshimotoK0]

Welcome Nap.. small world ! ...Ash

[CR21]

The bike itself isn't progressing much since I've completed it to about 90%.
But I've been able to obtain a dozen or so NOS 970 and 971 items, for most parts I've got some spares so I decided to build a second bike while I'm still at it.

That sounds like a good plan 

[CR21]

Digging this project back up after a long time doing other things!

I still have  a huge list of things to do and I am working through this, but it has been handy to have a break in order to properly research some aspects of the build.

A big part of kicking off the project was a chance to see an extremely well done CR750 replica at Mallory Park. This was built by Eric who I got in touch with through this forum. As I am sure many members are aware, the attention to detail on this build is fantastic, the project has taken a long time to get right but was well worth it. It both looks and sounds spectacular. If my bike turns out anything like this I will be very pleased!



The weather was a little soggy earlier on in the day when I took the 'detail' images:












Please see the start up video below (sound on!)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/139374148@N06/48402396316/


I also met another chap who I have been dealing with for a long time during this project, he took along his Honda 750 race bike which is kitted out with many genuine original CR750 honda parts. Including the tank, rear wheel, front hub and carbs.










I also picked up a brand new copy of the October 1970 'Cycle' magazine which I have been searching for for a while.











Hopefully I will be able to provide some more regular updates on various parts of the project soon. I would really like to get a rolling chassis complete this year.

Cheers!
CR21

[Laverda Dave]

Hi CR21. Good to hear your enthusiasm has returned and it looks like you have some more information progress with the build. Keep the progress photos coming as we all want to follow the build.

[Rob62]

The bike looks even better in the flesh and sounds awesome,,, it certainly shook up the café diners when he fired her up on Sunday morning!

Those original CR carbs look very "sand cast"... almost home made 

[philward]

Eric's bike is on another level, the originality is suburb - and Scott's will be I'm sure. Scott and Eric have helped with my build (although my road going CR Rep isn't in the same league!)
Keep the build thread going Scott