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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #100 on: March 18, 2013, 09:47:45 PM »
Quote from: christopherk on March 18, 2013, 04:36:43 PM
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That being said, my girl works with a cat who has a 78 750, and would trade me for my 76 550 in a heartbeat. If i hadn't poured so much work into it, I would.
Great looking 78!
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #101 on: March 19, 2013, 12:17:06 AM »
There is so much wrong with that F bike its not funny... :o
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #102 on: March 19, 2013, 05:59:38 AM »
I'm caught in between, 76F motor in 77K chassis
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #103 on: March 19, 2013, 07:02:19 AM »

Hey mrrch,

Tell me about those side covers. They don't look like stock covers for a K. They look like F covers. Are they interchangeable or did you have to mod something to get them to fit? Was also curious how much you had to shim the steering column to keep those clubmans from hitting the tank.
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #104 on: March 19, 2013, 07:11:58 AM »
Quote from: mrrch on March 19, 2013, 05:59:38 AM
I'm caught in between, 76F motor in 77K chassis


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That's sweet! I read somewhere, and I can't find it now, that the 77 K model had the 76 F motor.

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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #105 on: March 19, 2013, 11:10:24 AM »
They were later F covers (oil tanks are the same part number) that I ordered from Frankenstuff and they went on with no modification. I did have to add some small allen head screws to make the steering stops adjustable to stop from hitting the tank. The engine top ends(76F & 77K) are the same but I think the transmission ratios are different from what I recall.
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #106 on: March 19, 2013, 11:52:18 AM »
have 2 1978 cb"s...
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #107 on: March 19, 2013, 10:13:15 PM »
I can tell you from experience that F covers will fit on a K frame, the only issue is opening the stock seat. The stock K seatpan will hit the top of the left F cover, with a K cover it clears. Not that you look like you have that problem mrrch ;)
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #108 on: March 19, 2013, 10:28:37 PM »
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #109 on: March 21, 2013, 01:54:27 AM »
My favorite of all the other years also !!   LOVE the 630 chain, the heavy duty clutch, even with a new cable, you can tell right off it's heavier duty, springs seem stronger....never any slippage with mine !!
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #110 on: March 21, 2013, 05:17:23 PM »
Got to see a really nice example of a '77 during the last GZ rally...Taxiscooter's ride.
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #111 on: March 21, 2013, 11:10:54 PM »
Nice bikes in this thread, some people may say the later models are ugly but damn I do love the 77/78's. I will snap up an early model in nice shape at some point I'm sure, but my 77K will always be my favourite. Love that bike.
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #112 on: March 22, 2013, 01:35:48 AM »
Well I sure hope they're cool because I'll be picking up a 77 750F tomorrow.  ???
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #113 on: March 22, 2013, 05:59:25 AM »
I like all of the 750 fours but it's the shape of the tank on the K7/K8 bikes that I really like.  The tank has style as opposed to the earlier bikes that just have a simple rounded tank.  Another of my favorite tanks is the one on the later years of the Ariel Square four.  And it's shape kinda reminds me of the K7/K8 tank.  I don't have any new pictures to share because I'm the process of dismantling the bike for restoration.  Give me six months, maybe......
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #114 on: March 22, 2013, 07:53:15 PM »
'77 550K  oh yeah!



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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #115 on: March 22, 2013, 09:12:10 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on March 22, 2013, 07:53:15 PM
'77 550K  oh yeah!





Nice!  Being a little nosy here if you dint mind, How many bikes you have in your garage?
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #116 on: March 22, 2013, 09:53:19 PM »
Only 3 bikes in he garage at any given time.  But plus plus plus in the two storage units!
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #117 on: March 22, 2013, 11:26:51 PM »
Hi Steve, has that 550 got extended forks..?   You big bad bikie you... ;D
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #118 on: March 23, 2013, 07:36:41 AM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on March 22, 2013, 11:26:51 PM
Hi Steve, has that 550 got extended forks..?   You big bad bikie you... ;D

Yeah, looks like the PO install +4" tubes. Pretty lame attempt at a Choppa, eh?!
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #119 on: March 23, 2013, 08:06:35 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on March 23, 2013, 07:36:41 AM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on March 22, 2013, 11:26:51 PM
Hi Steve, has that 550 got extended forks..?   You big bad bikie you... ;D

Yeah, looks like the PO install +4" tubes. Pretty lame attempt at a Choppa, eh?!

Very nice Steve!

Nice to see the step children being represented!  8)

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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #120 on: March 23, 2013, 08:30:13 AM »
Thanks Toy.  But it will have to go to make room for the H1!  But I still have my K7 and K8.
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #121 on: March 23, 2013, 08:53:15 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on March 23, 2013, 08:30:13 AM
Thanks Toy.  But it will have to go to make room for the H1!  But I still have my K7 and K8.

Hey, I know where a triple parts bike is located. Has a Lester on the front too!

Not sure of year or make but I'll let you know.

Am I good or what?

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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #122 on: March 23, 2013, 11:17:38 AM »
You are good
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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #123 on: March 23, 2013, 12:08:04 PM »
Well, I'll update with some recent pictures.  ;)

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Re: 1977/1978 CB's are cool 2!
« Reply #124 on: March 23, 2013, 05:56:50 PM »
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