Author Topic: My 1971 CB750K1 Project is done... with pix (Read 14904 times)

Otto · « **Reply #50 on:** September 08, 2010, 04:09:04 am »

Thanks all.

I really had a blast building it. Took me a while to gather all of the parts, about 18 months. Oddly enough, I enjoy the build more than riding it - I always do , no matter what the project...I like bringing them back to life...It's all about the journey, not the destination for me.. Although , I do enjoy riding it - LOTS.

Nancy,

The seat is original.

Bob

HB-1fan · « **Reply #51 on:** September 08, 2010, 03:05:04 pm »

Quote from: Otto on August 12, 2010, 05:04:35 am

CB750F2 - Thanks

What's next? I dunno. If I could find another 750K1, I'd like a RED one... or Polynesian Blue

Or maybe a 78-82 Naked Goldwing.

I do have to say that the 71 750K1 is the most fun of any bike I have ever had... It just makes me smile everytime I ride it! The balance, the sound, the history, the look , you know...

I am really considering selling my 2002 R1150R BMW.. I just don't ride it anymore. I have put less than 200 miles on it all season... It nice, plenty of power, torque galore and handles like a dream and nice to look at(but it sounds like a sewing machine) . Highway driving is like sitting in church... But it leaves me cold. Doesn nothing for me..

bc

OTTO, First of all excellant job on the resto!!
M nieghbor in Fl has two pristine 1975 goldwngs and he now wants to sell them. I will buy the red one when I get back from st. croix next month. Don't know the "other than neighbor price but I can ask if you are interested.

HB

Otto · « **Reply #52 on:** September 08, 2010, 06:13:58 pm »

Thanks HB,

Florida is quite a haul from Maine.

Thanks though!

bc

williey · « **Reply #53 on:** December 18, 2010, 10:40:06 pm »

The bike looks fantastic Otto; congratulations. I'm just about to start work on my own 1970K1 in Valley Green Metallic and the standard of your bike is something to aim for. Enjoy every run on it!

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #54 on:** December 19, 2010, 02:05:27 pm »

Very nice job..............Valley Green is my next favorite color after Ruby Red. I still have a crook in my neck from turning my head to listen to the HM300s while riding from Wisconsin to LA in 1969. I have just retrieved a K1 from a salvage yard and the front end has Valley Green ears.........maybe another restoration project........I'll know more when the motor is opened up.

Very nice indeed!

fisjon · « **Reply #55 on:** December 20, 2010, 08:14:56 am »

Hi
I had a brand new Gold CB750K1 in 1972, pulled a crowd wherever I went. The finish on your cb is brilliant and the colour is fab!
Gives me incentive to get cracking on the CB650Z project I have running, hopeful to be finished in the spring 2011.
Back to the shed!
cheers
John

BruceDeuce · « **Reply #56 on:** December 20, 2010, 08:27:54 am »

Real Professional Otto! Cheers!!!

onagd · « **Reply #57 on:** December 20, 2010, 12:48:10 pm »

Simply, simply,simply, beautiful Otto. A fantastic job. Be proud of it and enjoy it. You deserve it.
Brett.

Otto · « **Reply #58 on:** December 20, 2010, 06:48:48 pm »

Thankyou!...

She's in her winter storage now... 5"of snow here today!

bc

Legin · « **Reply #59 on:** December 21, 2010, 10:28:17 am »

Lovely job and you have inspired me to go finish my K1

tango911 · « **Reply #60 on:** December 21, 2010, 11:42:52 am »

that sucker is sweet and got me all jazzed to finish my k2. NICE work!!

Gaither · « **Reply #61 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:59:48 pm »

Be proud, Otto. U dun gud!!!! VERY gud!

Otto · « **Reply #62 on:** December 22, 2010, 05:29:56 am »

Thanks again. I enjoyed the build very much. Since I completed it I have purchased a 2007 Bonneville, which I like more than any bike that I have ever had... The K1 is Classic and Classy at the same time, but, the Bonnie REALLY does it for me.

For me, rebuilding the old bikes is a wonderful distraction from real life, so to speak. The journey is more fun than the destination... Once the build is done, I look for my next project...

Odd though, since buying the Bonnie, I have had no real desire for another bike project right away. That doesn't mean I wont do one, just not today. hehe

IfI had to guess, I'd say I have done over a dozen 1970' s HONDA's in the last 2.5 years....

bc

greenjeans · « **Reply #63 on:** December 22, 2010, 05:31:32 am »

Guess the only thing we'll have to wait for is next month..... BOTM nominee for sure.

BruceDeuce · « **Reply #64 on:** December 22, 2010, 05:42:46 am »

Quote from: Otto on December 22, 2010, 05:29:56 am

Thanks again. I enjoyed the build very much. Since I completed it I have purchased a 2007 Bonneville, which I like more than any bike that I have ever had... The K1 is Classic and Classy at the same time, but, the Bonnie REALLY does it for me.

For me, rebuilding the old bikes is a wonderful distraction from real life, so to speak. The journey is more fun than the destination... Once the build is done, I look for my next project...

Odd though, since buying the Bonnie, I have had no real desire for another bike project right away. That doesn't mean I wont do one, just not today. hehe

IfI had to guess, I'd say I have done over a dozen 1970' s HONDA's in the last 2.5 years....

bc

Does your Bonnevile have the black engine?

fasturd · « **Reply #65 on:** December 22, 2010, 05:47:41 am »

Seeing one as original really drives home how nice a job Honda did in the first place. These bikes are totally deserving of classic status.
Great job on the resto.
Enjoy the ride.

Otto · « **Reply #66 on:** December 22, 2010, 06:42:15 am »

Quote

Does your Bonnevile have the black engine?

It's not a Bonneville Black if that's what you mean. It is a 2007 Bonneville, Carbed, not fuel injected, 9oocc. SIlver tank and fenders, black side covers, Metzler Lazertechs front and rear Air Injection bypassed, TOR exhaust, rejetted carbs. Motor is black, engine covers are polished aluminum... side note: The Bonnie is also MUCH lighter than the K1.

I am kinda hesitant about making the comparison, but, If the HONDA CB750 were built today, I bet it would be VERY similar to the Bonnie in many ways.
bc

tango911 · « **Reply #67 on:** December 22, 2010, 06:43:02 am »

MORE detailed pics!!!!!!!!!

Otto · « **Reply #68 on:** December 22, 2010, 07:59:59 am »

Sorry, I have no more pix. She's in storgae for the winter.. What exactly did you want to see?

bc

tango911 · « **Reply #69 on:** December 22, 2010, 08:08:43 am »

Quote from: Otto on December 22, 2010, 07:59:59 am

Sorry, I have no more pix. She's in storgae for the winter.. What exactly did you want to see?

bc

no biggie just like pics.

country joe · « **Reply #70 on:** December 22, 2010, 10:36:18 am »

Nice work bro! She looks better than showroom! I like that green you shot on her. I'm more into bobbing and chopping than going stock, but wow. I have always believed it is much harder to restore, than to chop or bob. Anybody can chop something up, but to put something back to original is quite a feat. Ride a few miles for me bro, not sure when I'll ever finish mine.

azporkey · « **Reply #71 on:** March 20, 2013, 12:15:09 pm »

Man it looks great. Got a 71 k1. what was your cost in the end??? I am 75 & to old to restore. It's all there. New hm300 mufflers,tires,tubes Etc all honda. Have you sold your bike? If so how much? They are sky hi. Dam nice job on yours. azporkey

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