Author Topic: Got a beauty K0! (Read 3869 times)

70cbk0 · « **on:** August 26, 2012, 01:41:25 PM »

Well, I stumbled upon a '69 I couldn't resist. Build date 12/69. Wrinkle tank, early key style, unstamped pipes. Completely unmolested... one tiny dent in the tank. Cases are good, no thrown chain damage. I can't find anything missing, except the seat strap. Even the air box is perfect, not one crack! 3 of the pipes are good, one has a small hole. Going to try and just weld it up perhaps.
I think it's in such good shape, it might be a shame to restore it. I think I'm going to get it running and just clean it/polish off the rust.
Now my Blue Green K0 has a brother!...I'll keep you posted, John.

onepieceatatime · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2012, 01:44:43 PM »

That is a beautiful bike. I agree with the just clean it up idea.

Stev-o · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2012, 02:08:39 PM »

Congrats! I agree, an original survivor is rare and valuable these days.

Magilla · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2012, 02:11:12 PM »

How much did it set you back?

lucky · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2012, 02:11:34 PM »

I would repaint the side covers.
Nice bike!! 12/69 Like a Christmas present really.

guitarkev66 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2012, 04:27:32 PM »

1970, My favorite!!!! Very nice

Tews19 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2012, 04:43:07 PM »

Very very nice! Congrats

Greggo · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2012, 04:49:40 PM »

Lucky Dog! They seem to be crawling out of the woodwork

MrGardman · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2012, 05:23:08 PM »

Good job. Very nice looking survivor.

Johnie · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2012, 05:37:19 PM »

What can I say that has already not been said...B-U-T-Full!!!!

Brantley · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2012, 11:01:03 AM »

Nice find. The sidecover screams "survivor". Why is it, of the three K0 colors, red seems to get the lion's share of fading?

greenjeans · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2012, 01:36:02 PM »

Wow that's a nice one. I agree with the others - don't restore. Just take one section at a time and clean it thoroughly and reassemble.
I used kerosene, rags an assortment of tooth brushes cleaning brushes and 000 steel wool for the chrome.

Lucky dog. They're out there boys...just gotta find 'em.

70cbk0 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 28, 2012, 09:47:19 AM »

Yeah thanks guys. I'm pretty happy with the find. It came out of a older guys collection. There's also and REALLY mint 78 CB750 that will be for sale soon as well. It has 3,000 miles on it! There was also a BSA Gold Star.
Apparently red is one of the most easily faded colours, I've noticed on cars, the same thing. I'd rather not say what I paid, not too high, not too low. (I didn't steal it)

bender01 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 28, 2012, 10:19:21 AM »

Thats like the bike my Father had when I was a kid! Looks great.

Prospect · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2012, 10:29:39 AM »

Nice score John. I'm jealous. Are you gonna be at lakeshore and leslie this Thursday? I finally have my k1 on the road.

70cbk0 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2012, 04:23:34 PM »

I might be there...love to see your K1.

dhall57 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 28, 2012, 04:34:54 PM »

Your the man!! Congrads.

Magilla · « **Reply #17 on:** August 28, 2012, 06:13:36 PM »

Still wondering how much it set you back. The prices of these are all over the map.

Cabilao · « **Reply #18 on:** August 28, 2012, 06:37:23 PM »

wish mine is in this shape,huhu.nice find,congrats!!!!

Magilla · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2012, 07:30:30 AM »

Markets come and go. The market for this bike is off the charts right now. Fully restored these are going for BIG BIG bucks. At some point the market will correct it's self. If your thinking about making some money you might want to think about where the market is and where it is going.

It's hard to say when it will correct itsself. It could be in six months or it could be in a few years.

If it were me (because I like money) I would restore it, sell it, buy a real nice K1 or newer and enjoy the extra five figures in my bank account.

Whatever you decide to do, nice find and best of luck to you.

Prospect · « **Reply #20 on:** August 29, 2012, 07:20:11 PM »

Quote from: 70cbk0 on August 28, 2012, 04:23:34 PM

I might be there...love to see your K1.

I'm not sure if I'll be there either. Like I said last time I saw you there, I go once every 3 or so years!!

jerry h · « **Reply #21 on:** August 29, 2012, 08:15:08 PM »

I'll add my "wow" too.... but only one picture? Waiting patiently for more.

Nice --

70cbk0 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 01, 2012, 04:14:14 PM »

For the guys that want some more pics!

bender01 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 01, 2012, 07:20:45 PM »

Thats going to clean up nice!

Johnie · « **Reply #24 on:** September 02, 2012, 05:52:22 AM »

Thanks for the additional pics. Very nice...that is going to be a great looking original survivor.

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Author Topic: Got a beauty K0! (Read 3869 times)