Repaint like 1970-71 CB750 Pics

[tommymck]

Thanks Jedd....you’re right I think if you’re going to get the whitehouse tank then you really should get their side covers and seat....my kit would have been on by now if I didn’t have rotator cuff surgery...anyway I’m installing the OUTEX tubeless tire kits on the spoked rims I bought from Takeshi (off his personal bike...Half price from new!) then I’m going to finally put my kit on.

I attempted to get by with just the tank and side covers. The stock seat didn't quite fit and scrunched up near the tank though because the Whitehouse tank is a bulkier at the seat end. I could have sorted that out I'm sure by finding somebody to do the necessary shave-off of the seat, but I sprung for the Whitehouse seat as well after the fact. The only thing of note there is that I opted for the full-height seat. It's a dream when riding, but harder to maneuver with your feet while stopped. I'm 6', and can manage, but if I had it to do over again, I'd probably go for the lower-height seat option.

All in all, the Whitehouse solution is definitely not cheap, but the end result is outstanding. Getting a local shop to do the paint job on the original tank and replacing the side covers is probably more bang-for-the-buck.