Topic: Cb750k4 - Bad idea to paint it like a k1?

[Ujeni]

I have a barn-find that I have running again...so it is time to start restoring it! The issue is the paint...

I am not wild about the original paint options from 1974. I do want to restore the bike (not make a cafe or something custom), but I really like the look of a k1 in red or blue. Obviously, there is nothing directly keeping me from painting it like this, but I thought I would solicit your opinions.

My goal is to have a classic bike that I enjoy commuting and riding around with. I will sell it after a year or two so I have room for the next project. Would I be shooting myself in the foot to paint a 74 like it is a 71 when it comes time to sell?

[Stev-o]

First off, welcome!

Unless you have a low mileage all original bike, you won't be shooting yourself any time soon.
I too, have a K4, and am not crazy about the Boss Maroon Metallic paint, but it is in good original cond, so can't bring myself to repaint it. I am thinking about getting spare tank and covers painted my favorite color.
Good luck with with your restore.

[HondaMan]

I've found that very few "purists" care what the color is, so long as it is a Honda color and the paint is nice. Around here, a "hammertone grey" 750 in perfect running condition can't pull in $500, while a rusty, barely-running K3 in a well-applied Planet Blue (K5 color) recently sold at over $3500 on CL.

[Bowswell]

I had the same problem as you, there is 3 years old.
 I loved the color ruby red and gold stripes.
 I did not like the colors of k4 and above all stripes.
 So I paint ruby red and even the lighthouse beacon and legs like a k1.
Go for it..

[jerry h]

Hey Bowswell - very nice job - I love the early paint schemes also.  Hard to believe those 2 pictures are the same bike.

[sanglasmick]

Beautiful job! Inspiring.....

[Ujeni]

Wow, this is exactly what I wanted to hear! Thanks guys!

Boswell, you did a great job. I'm eyeing the same finish myself. Very inspirational.

The funny part about this dilemma is that though I have a k4, the tank is from a k1.

I'll start a build thread later today. Thanks everyone! Glad this community is here , because I'm sure I'll have far more difficult questions coming up 

[Greggo]

I'm putting K1 Gold/Black Stripe tins on my K6

[greenjeans]

I love the earlier paint schemes.   In fact every Honda that I've had in my possession has ended up with them, with one exception:  A 75 planet blue CB750.  Somehow, I really like that color combo.

The one in my avatar, although a bit off stock, even has the early stripes.    No problem at all selling it.

[Tews19]

Welcome to the site! I like to start you off with a PICS OR IT DIDNT Happen!!!!!!!!! Just kidding. Seriously though, post some pics! We love pics here....... It's your bike do what you want. You will get more pleasure with it.