This is a list of the modifications on my 750 , 72 Combat .
Without damaging the original apearance , they make the bike as reliable and pleasant to ride as a modern bike , exept for the electric starter .
the 2 most important areas of improvement are the brakes and the cooling : I live in southern France where it can get very hot , so I added an oil cooler that opens at 83 deg. an oil pressure and temperature gauge .
It has an 850 clutch , a Boyer red microdigital ignition , anti dive forks , double discs with Lockheed calipers ( like the John Player Nortons) ,
RH6S head with 850 guides .
Lightened and polished cam followers .
Carburettors have hard chromed slides for less wear .
rubber coated cam chain tensioner .
Real oil seal on kickstart shaft .
Mk 3 isolastics , Mike Hemmings head steady .
Koni shocks , originally for BMW 1000RS but with softer springs ,
18 inch rims to compensate for the exta length of the shocks .
Raised clip ons with Brembo racing master cylinder from 916 Ducati .
23 T gearbox sprocket to allow high speed cruising .
Special side stand that does not damage the frame tubes .
The result is very satisfying .
the bike is very comfortable , brakes very well and keeps a good oil pressure , even at longer distances at high speed .
The Avon M20 tires give it exellent grip and stability at all speeds .
:lol:
Without damaging the original apearance , they make the bike as reliable and pleasant to ride as a modern bike , exept for the electric starter .
the 2 most important areas of improvement are the brakes and the cooling : I live in southern France where it can get very hot , so I added an oil cooler that opens at 83 deg. an oil pressure and temperature gauge .
It has an 850 clutch , a Boyer red microdigital ignition , anti dive forks , double discs with Lockheed calipers ( like the John Player Nortons) ,
RH6S head with 850 guides .
Lightened and polished cam followers .
Carburettors have hard chromed slides for less wear .
rubber coated cam chain tensioner .
Real oil seal on kickstart shaft .
Mk 3 isolastics , Mike Hemmings head steady .
Koni shocks , originally for BMW 1000RS but with softer springs ,
18 inch rims to compensate for the exta length of the shocks .
Raised clip ons with Brembo racing master cylinder from 916 Ducati .
23 T gearbox sprocket to allow high speed cruising .
Special side stand that does not damage the frame tubes .
The result is very satisfying .
the bike is very comfortable , brakes very well and keeps a good oil pressure , even at longer distances at high speed .
The Avon M20 tires give it exellent grip and stability at all speeds .
:lol:
