Topic: Bringing them back to stock

[dhall57]

They aren't far from it now, but here are the few things(bright dot) that I would like to start changing in 2013 on my 1970 750KO and 1976 750K6  to bring them back to all stock trim Cafe and modified bikes are ok, but I just love the stockers What are you going to try do to your sohc4 in 2013?
 The KO:
1. 18" rear rim and tire
2. KO candy blue green air box
3. KO mirrors
4. KO handle bars
5. KO carbs(bike runs so good with the later 750 carbs im hesitant about putting the 4 cable KO carbs back on, might leave them alone)
The K6:
1. 18" rear rim and tire
2. HM341 pipes(just need #2 left inner to make me a complete set)
3. K6 mirrors

[MoMo]

That is a short, although somewhat expensive, punch list.  Back in the day we used to change out the 4 cable carbs for single-most of the 4 cable sets wound up in the dumpster    Unless you plan to resell I'd omit that from your list and leave it as is...Larry

[RSchaefer]

When if ever do you have someone comment on the variations from stock?  Just wondering!  I here lots of guys wax on regarding the nice comments they get when they stop somewhere from the looker on's, "I use to ride one of those back in the day", etc.

I've been working on my project for over two years now and am looking forward to the time I can drive it and get similar comments, but was wondering about the issue you raised relative to period correct trim.  I mean your pictures look absolutely stock, maybe not the rear wheel, but the mirrors look stock.

I could see it being an issue if your showing it, or maybe a member of VJMC and you have a bunch of critics looking at it all the time, just wondering!

I have made some changes to improve reliability mostly, dual front brake for instances, again just wondering!

[nccb]

Cafe and modified bikes are ok, but I just love the stockers What are you going to try do to your sohc4 in 2013?

I am hoping to get it running smoothly and want to take it on a long trip with my dad and brother.  As of yet, I have replaced brakepads and everything to oem pads and replacing sprockets and chain.  The thing I really want to do is get my new tank painted. . .yes I am still working on it   Figured reliability and function are more important than a dent.

[dhall57]

A personal thing more than anything else RS. Just knowing there equipped like they were 40 years ago when they were sitting on the dealers showroom floors. No not show bikes, just everyday riders. Mirrors on the K6 are some type of after market brand. Mirrors on KO are Honda, but are not what originally came on the KO.

Yeah NC my K6 came with a golf ball size dent in the tank. If the paint was not cracked around dent i would have a dent person try to pop it out, but would think paint would chip off if I did I've just learned to live with it.
Didn't a large tree limb fall on your tank a while back, that sucks.

[Johnie]

I hear you hall regarding putting the OEM 4 cable carbs back on your KO. I had considered that when I was working on my first restore which happened to be the KO. The only carbs I had rebuilt up to that point was my K7. So when I got the KO and had to figure out the high sync / idle sync...well, that took me a while to get it dialed in. So long in fact I was considering putting on some K1 carbs and getting rid of the KO carbs. I just did not want to take the bike to shows and hear people say, "those are not the correct carbs on that KO." So I decided I had to learn the 4 cable system and what better way to do it than to sync, ride, sync, ride, etc. It did take a bit to dial it in, but once there it will run fantastic like the bike it is. I say if you are ready for the challenge go for it. Go into it knowing it may take a bit to get her dialed in the way you like it, but well worth the effort.

[Greggo]

A personal thing more than anything else RS. Just knowing there equipped like they were 40 years ago when they were sitting on the dealers showroom floors. No not show bikes, just everyday riders. Mirrors on the K6 are some type of after market brand. Mirrors on KO are Honda, but are not what originally came on the KO.

Yeah NC my K6 came with a golf ball size dent in the tank. If the paint was not cracked around dent i would have a dent person try to pop it out, but would think paint would chip off if I did I've just learned to live with it.
Didn't a large tree limb fall on your tank a while back, that sucks.

D, maybe take that tank off, or bring the bike in to one of those paintless dent guys to get their opinion.  I've had some amazing work done by a paintless dent guy..cars, and bike tanks.

[Stev-o]

Greggo - I talked to a PDR guy and he said the metal on the fuel tanks is too thick?
Maybe I talked to the wrong guy. I too, was amazed on how well the PDR turned out on my S2000.

[nccb]

I asked about it as well for my tank, he gave me a quote with the qualifier "if he could even do it."  Mentioned the same reasons as Stev-O stated and the price was outrages.

[Greggo]

This guy has done a couple of SOHC tanks for me...he's great, and removed some really tough, creased metal dents for me.  I HIGHLY recommend him.

http://dentdynamics.net/santa-rosa-auto-motorcycle-paintless-dent-removal/?page_id=6