Jamie McNeill's CB750F1
By Anthony van Someren - 03 Nov 13

Jamie McNeill is a 37 year old Scotsman who has always loved anything that runs on fuel, combined with a love of using his hands and being creative. It's the perfect recipe for producing bikes like this Shed-built Honda CB750 F1 - which, coincidentally is also a 37 year old. Jamie's history with bikes began with watching Barry Sheen race when he was just ten years old, and as a young rider he liked to push the limits, losing the tip of his left index finger on the sprocket of his GSXR. Oops.
These days Jamie works as a business manager in the fastener and fixings industry, which can be useful. He also likes to do things the old fashioned way, working out of his home garage which is fully kitted out with everything he needs - and is carpeted. His girlfriend Pam has mastered the art of pretending to listen while he bangs on about bikes. She also knows when to leave him to just get on with things. Sounds like the perfect set-up to us, Jamie. "As a previous sports bike rider looking to return to biking I wanted to build a bike that was different, something that would stand out amongst other bikes. My plan was set from the start, simple lines, a clean motor, neat wiring, polished parts and some detailed touches, I wanted only 2 colours throughout the bike these being black and silver."



"I researched the project massively and wanted a bespoke Café Racer CB750. I have had custom parts made to my spec and wanted to create a classic looking bike with the black paintwork, matchless style silver stripes, detailed motor and mirror polished parts as much as possible. This was made easier buying the best bike I could in the first place, however I am more than happy with my first ever build. I now have a bike that has everything as new as you can on a classic bike that rides handles and sounds awesome. The self build project took longer than expected but in the end was done in 7 months. Many thanks to all that have helped me along the way." - and thanks to you, Jamie, for sharing with all of us in The Bike Shed.