White House project started

[Ack-CB11_imp]

End result:



So far I've only done the K-10 tail light, not shown above. Photo to follow. Bit of a pain, drilling and splicing. Not a simple bolt on item. Hope the rest is easier. I had a 74 this same color.

As requested, the list

Project Parts so far:
K-type tail light.............$250
Tank, painted with white emblems and stock cap mount........$2468
Side covers painted with emblems.......$933
Head light back cover, painted.........$249
Head light side brackets, painted......$881
Seat, 2 heights 795mm or 825mm. I went 795 for stock height...........$1050
The 825mm is the one pictured.
White House chrome gauge covers............$155
Fork Bellows................$155
Front and rear turn signal kits...........$355

White House front fender chrome......... $619.

I think that's it from WH.

 

[Firstfour_imp]

That bike is just crying out for fork gaiters!

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Your right: gators, tail light, chrome chain gaurd and spoked wheels not shown.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Ack,

That looks totally awesome!

What about a chrome chain guard? Think that would look good?

I'd like gaiters, but I'm not pulling the front end apart. Tank, yes. Front end. Not yet

 

[The Spaceman_imp]

That is just amazing. People are not going to believe that's not a '70's bike!

Dare I ask...how much you'll have spent when its said and done? When I was restoring my Low Rider I made a point of NOT tracking how much it cost...somethings are better left a mystery.

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Ack,

That looks totally awesome!

What about a chrome chain guard? Think that would look good?

I'd like gaiters, but I'm not pulling the front end apart. Tank, yes. Front end. Not yet

Oh ya, missed that. I'll add it to the list.
The forks are simple, it's only a little more work then taking the wheel off. I have to take them off for those headlight side covers.

That is just amazing. People are not going to believe that's not a '70's bike!

Dare I ask...how much you'll have spent when its said and done? When I was restoring my Low Rider I made a point of NOT tracking how much it cost...somethings are better left a mystery.

I've done this way to many times, I always regret keeping the slips when it's sell time.
Most likely around 10k when and if I finish it completely.
I love odd-ball things like these, it's like a resto-mod car you see on Barrett-Jackson.

 

[Jim21680_imp]

Damn, even the picture looks like it's 30 years old. Now why hasn't anyone made gaiters that you can wrap around the tubes yet? I'm sure it could be done, and look & work about 90% as good as the real thing. Dropping the tubes is just way too much work for that!

 

[the Ferret]

Gaiters are made to seal out the elements. Unless they over lapped a bunch, when the fork compressed to would open up a gap to the elements like riain.

Ack that is going to look so awesome.Dont forget the rubber lever ball end covers, they came stock on the 74. Oh and in 74 the chain guard was black.

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Gaiters are made to seal out the elements. Unless they over lapped a bunch, when the fork compressed to would open up a gap to the elements like riain.

Ack that is going to look so awesome.Dont forget the rubber lever ball end covers, they came stock on the 74. Oh and in 74 the chain guard was black.

I think a split gaiter would work ok, it would be just like a split cv boot for cars. The 2 sides have like a tongue and groove connection which is glued together and zip tied around each end. Seems OK

Black, nice that's even better. I can get those right away, much cheaper.

K-10 Tail light:


I have to find or make something to cover the stock holes?

 

[the Ferret]

Does the Whitehouse tank come with a fuel pump in it? Or do you use your stock fuel pump?

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Does the Whitehouse tank come with a fuel pump in it? Or do you use your stock fuel pump?

It uses the stock pump, but you can get one in it from them if you want.

 

[cb400four_imp]

That is pretty darn nice!

 

[CBMike_imp]

I really love how there are so many directions you can go with this bike. This is going to look like a completely different bike by the time your done with it.

 

[the Ferret]

I really love how there are so many directions you can go with this bike. This is going to look like a completely different bike by the time your done with it.

I agree Mike. Just like the original 750. A great base for whatever you choose to make of it.

I really thought we'd have more touring versions showing up on this board. There seemed to be a lot of interest in hard luggage and trunks in the beginning.

 

[cb400four_imp]

I really love how there are so many directions you can go with this bike. This is going to look like a completely different bike by the time your done with it.

I agree Mike. Just like the original 750. A great base for whatever you choose to make of it.

I really thought we'd have more touring versions showing up on this board. There seemed to be a lot of interest in hard luggage and trunks in the beginning.

I agree Mike. Just like the original 750. A great base for whatever you choose to make of it.

I really thought we'd have more touring versions showing up on this board. There seemed to be a lot of interest in hard luggage and trunks in the beginning.
Maybe the hard core touring CB1100 guys are still out riding around doing some unbelievable Iron Butt ride and they haven't had the opportunity to log in and post pics of their touring farkles.

I'll admit I'm more of a day-tripper, it has the added benefit that I can keep up with this forum.

 

[BuffaloBill_imp]

Nice project. Where do you plan on getting that seat? Also, I couldn't find the split gaiters so I made my own, but it has no closed tonge and groove solution. So if you find the seat and the T&G gaiter, please share where you found them. Thanks.

 

[Tripod_imp]

Ack, where are you getting the tank and side panels? I only saw red side panels on White House, but no tanks and no other color side covers.

Excited about seeing the finished project!

 

[Deanohh_imp]

There is a Jammer brand gaiter that is sold for Harleys but you can get for 41mm forks but I don't know the bottom dia. They describe the closure as interlocking and glue. And they cost about $80.

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Alot of people wondering the cost of this crazy project. I'll put the list on the 1st post and keep it updated as we go.

 

[silascopathic_imp]

Thanks ACK! this is gonna be a cool project man!!