Author Topic: The rarest CB750 side cover emblems: 1978 CB750k (Read 9660 times)

fendersrule · « **on:** January 14, 2013, 03:39:47 PM »

What is, in your opinion, the rarest side cover emblems?

Initially, one may say the 1979 CB750k Limited contains the rarest ones. However, you can always find them on eBay at any given time. My father got lucky and bought one in good condition for $25 last week.

I would have to say quite easily that the 1978 CB750k emblems seem to be the rarest breed. It's not even one that is made via reproduction, either. You can't find a single one in "completed listings" on eBay either.

Search for a 1977 CB750 Side Cover Emblem, and you get loads.

What friggen gives? The 1978 CB750k isn't a rare bike, is it?

BobbyR · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2013, 04:16:48 PM »

I believe that there were fewer 78s than earlier years. It was the last SOHC.

toytuff · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2013, 05:33:46 PM »

I told you they were hard to do.

I had a decal set that I got when I bought a tank.

Steve-O got the tank, flea bayed the decals. All I wanted was the lower gas tank moulding.

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wowbagger · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2013, 06:17:08 PM »

I'm just trying to get an idea of what it looks like. Is this the one you mean?

Stev-o · « **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2013, 06:20:37 PM »

Yes, that it. And not so rare, I have a set in perfect cond

fendersrule · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2013, 07:10:01 PM »

Help me steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can sell me a pair.

Stev-o · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2013, 08:31:06 PM »

Be patient, we'll find you a pair.

Kevin D · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2013, 10:17:36 PM »

Is this what you want?

http://www.badgereplicas.com.au/badges_honda.htm

HS 27
Gold/Black Sidecover Badge for 750 Four K and F models
$42.50 (AU)

2017 EDIT: this link isn't working. Maybe one of our Oz brothers can find us a new one.

fendersrule · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2013, 11:03:43 PM »

That's the best emblem site I've seen.

They even look finished.

toytuff · « **Reply #9 on:** January 15, 2013, 03:43:21 AM »

Bookmarked that link!

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Geeto67 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 15, 2013, 05:27:07 AM »

I think the early 1969 side cover emblems are rarer. Repops are not as good and I haven't seem an original sell in quite some time.

78k limited emblems? Not rare at all. Also not desirable and probably not worth my time to drive over to storage and dig through the box of emblems I have. See them swap meets all the time. I don't own a 78 anymore so I don't buy them. Fwiw the f emblems are rarer than the k And I was able to get new ones from DSS.

There are some Japan only cb750 models with way rarer emblems than what we are talking about.

Stev-o · « **Reply #11 on:** January 15, 2013, 05:53:52 AM »

Quote from: toytuff on January 15, 2013, 03:43:21 AM

Bookmarked that link!

+1. Fenders - order em up!

fendersrule · « **Reply #12 on:** January 15, 2013, 07:23:11 AM »

Emailing about the post spacing of the 78 Supersport emblem. Matches the tank font so much better. If that isn't the same, then I'm snatching the 78k emblems.

Really? · « **Reply #13 on:** January 15, 2013, 08:29:13 AM »

I have the rarest diamond emblems.

Both one piece and 3 piece.

Doggie · « **Reply #14 on:** January 15, 2013, 03:34:18 PM »

What about decals for a '78 CB750K? Anyone know where I can get the tank and side cover decals?

Stev-o · « **Reply #15 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:31:21 PM »

Sure, Doggie, and you get a choice of color...

http://knkcycles.com/honda-cb750-decals.htm

Really - you are right, those are the rarest!

Doggie · « **Reply #16 on:** January 15, 2013, 05:17:25 PM »

Thank you
Doggie

73hutch · « **Reply #17 on:** January 15, 2013, 06:40:43 PM »

i just sold one a few months ago.

Doggie · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2013, 07:17:19 PM »

I'm just doing the finishing touches on a '78 CB750K. Are these as rare as they say? Maybe I should hold on to it instead of selling it in the spring. Anyone have any ideas on what to do?

Doggie

Stev-o · « **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2013, 07:38:28 PM »

I'm going to keep minevabout another 10 years, should be worth $4K by then?

fendersrule · « **Reply #20 on:** February 25, 2013, 09:47:59 AM »

I still say the rarest. Not a single one on eBay yet....it's been 4+ months.

The Australian source would work, but I just found out that I have to use glue...UGH. Using glue on $100 reproduction badges? That leaves me sour. I want to use the standard badge fasteners.

Doum · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2013, 09:53:43 AM »

I have one for sure,maybe more.....

fendersrule · « **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2013, 12:07:20 PM »

Please check! My bike is getting painted within the next couple weeks, and I would love to have a good set with intact posts!

Stev-o · « **Reply #23 on:** February 25, 2013, 03:02:11 PM »

What's the problem with adhesive?

fendersrule · « **Reply #24 on:** February 25, 2013, 05:43:01 PM »

I feel like adhesive should be used with broken emblems.

Plus, brand new paint? All I want is what's original. If I have to pay $42 an emblem, then I would expect to not have to use glue.

toytuff · « **Reply #25 on:** February 25, 2013, 05:50:13 PM »

Quote from: fendersrule on February 25, 2013, 05:43:01 PM

I feel like adhesive should be used with broken emblems.

Plus, brand new paint? All I want is what's original. If I have to pay $42 an emblem, then I would expect to not have to use glue.

True that! Don't forget the clips.

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Really? · « **Reply #26 on:** February 25, 2013, 05:50:53 PM »

Since I have a few sets, some silicone worked for me. If I want to change them out, I do not risk the the chance of breaking them and losing them forever becuase of those fasteners.

Stev-o · « **Reply #27 on:** February 25, 2013, 05:59:55 PM »

Quote from: fendersrule on February 25, 2013, 05:43:01 PM

All I want is what's original.

Problem is, can't find original, right?

Really has good suggestion, silicone. Can still be removed if necessary. I've used it on side covers before.

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #28 on:** February 25, 2013, 06:04:22 PM »

Wouldn't it be from one of the 750A models...maybe the last year...I think only around 1400 built. All the others were built in the 10's of thousands. Even the sandcast numbers were around 7000......not all that rare. Desirability, value, availability aside in actual numbers existing one of the A models is what I would bet on.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #29 on:** February 25, 2013, 08:57:42 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on February 25, 2013, 05:59:55 PM

Quote from: fendersrule on February 25, 2013, 05:43:01 PM
All I want is what's original.

Problem is, can't find original, right?

Really has good suggestion, silicone. Can still be removed if necessary. I've used it on side covers before.

Contact cement works well too, not so hard to get off if needed.... {the yellow stuff that comes in a tube}

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #30 on:** February 25, 2013, 11:23:38 PM »

Quote from: Kevin D on January 14, 2013, 10:17:36 PM

Is this what you want?

http://www.badgereplicas.com.au/badges_honda.htm

HS 27
Gold/Black Sidecover Badge for 750 Four K and F models
$42.50 (AU)

Get'em closer. I'd sure like to see if those pictures are the replicas or the originals!

http://marblesmotors.com/partsforsalehondabadgesx.htm

Vin750 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 11, 2017, 12:10:25 AM »

Quote from: Really? on January 15, 2013, 08:29:13 AM

I have the rarest diamond emblems.

Both one piece and 3 piece.

Where do you get those?

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