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Offline stickman

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1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« on: June 15, 2012, 03:18:57 PM »
Just finished reclaiming my new ride.
She is a 73 CB750 saved from the salvage yard.
I had gone without a personal bike for a while mending an ailing back
and decided its time to ride again so I ran across a good buy in 2 bikes, one with a good title and bad engine and the second with a good engine and no title.  So I married the two and here is the result.

You have to consider I fell in love with the 750 in the early 70's and restored her to my taste and style of the day.

Here are a few shots I just snapped.









She runs sweet and I am pleased with how she turned out.
The best part is putting another back on the road.

Stickman
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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2012, 03:22:23 PM »
Very nicely done!
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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2012, 03:40:22 PM »
NIce! You keeping that seat?
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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2012, 03:41:56 PM »
Looks good!  I like it
Steve
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Offline Old Scrambler

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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2012, 05:10:16 PM »
Very nice and personal.........K0 tank badges go with the black paint.  Welcome back.
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Offline stickman

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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2012, 09:02:41 AM »
Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Tews19:  Yes, the seat is a keeper.  Actually had to do some searching to find it. It was my favorite seat back in the day.  It just fits my parts pretty good.  Seems to be more comfortable than most for my frame.

Not that it makes any difference, the year is actually a 74 not 73.  I have an extra tank and sidecovers just painted in the "boss maroon metallic" 74 color.
One of my favorite colors.  Still working on equipping the set with emblems, striping etc.  But will be nice to have one bike with 2 totally different looks.

Stickman
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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2012, 09:48:01 AM »
You did a beautiful job the bike!!!
Are you going to sell the left over parts???
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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2012, 10:24:43 AM »
nice save stickman. it all works well together.
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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2012, 10:26:57 AM »
That's really nice. What fairing did you use on your bike? I really like it.
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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2012, 08:56:25 AM »
That seat reminds me of another Honda that will be in my stable someday. A V65 Magna. Nice job on the bike Stickman!
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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2012, 08:46:43 AM »
Looks awesome!
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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2012, 10:12:58 AM »
I've never been a fan of that wiggle worm seat, but on your bike it fits in nicely. Very well done :)
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Re: 1973 750 K3 Finally finished
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2012, 09:48:21 PM »
Quote from: Accolay on June 18, 2012, 10:12:58 AM
I've never been a fan of that wiggle worm seat, but on your bike it fits in nicely. Very well done :)
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