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Offline Vinhead1957

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Newbie here oldie resurrection
« on: January 22, 2013, 03:04:06 PM »
I picked up a 73 CB 750 in hopes of having a summah beach rider. I didn't really want a restoration project, just a nostalgic bike that would be reliable.
Here she is the day I picked her up:






Since that day I have


Offline Vinhead1957

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Newbie here oldie resurrection
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2013, 03:15:40 PM »
Stripped her naked, given her a powder coating and polished a few of her covers and fixed some of the age wrinkles life has given her. This forum has been a great source of information and inspiration. I hope to get her ready for the spring and I am trying not to go too deep.


Offline Garystratos201

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Re: Newbie here oldie resurrection
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2013, 05:00:06 AM »
Welcome to the forum. I`m still kinda new here too and have found this forum is full of knowledge about the Honda in-line four. Nice progress on your build........Gary
Visit my build project;
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=111620.0

Current ride; Bass boat.... 2005 Ranger 521VX,250 hp Mercury Verado, super charged and direct fuel injected. Not a bass on the lake can out run me !!!

Offline Vinhead1957

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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2013, 01:00:30 PM »
This is where she sits today!  Garage is pretty cold this week so work will be delayed:




I do like the new seat




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Re: Newbie here oldie resurrection
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2013, 01:38:00 PM »
Looking good.... ;)
750 K2 1000cc
750 F1 970cc
750 Bitsa 900cc
If You can't fix it with a hammer, You've got an electrical problem.