Topic: 1978 CB750K

[toytuff]

Very nice find and a super price if it looks anything like the picture.

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[Gasturbine]

So it begins. Tank/side covers off for paint, fairing installed, bars turned upside down and flipped. New grips going on tonight, but need a solution for front turn signals...the stock units needed to come off for the fairing to fit.

[onetruepunk87]

Wow, you got that for a steal, Good luck with it! Be sure to post some more pictures.

[Gasturbine]

Project continues...

Fresh paint for the headrs and pipe.


Velocity Stacks installed.


Front caliper, soon to be red.


Cockpit.


Rear, showing the chopped fender.


Now comes the detailing. Everything is going to get a good clean up, touch up, and polish. Should have the tins back next week.

[Gasturbine]

Got some work done today...

Its amazing how detailing will clean up a bike so much. Its time consuming, but worth it. I spent about an hour and a half with some Simple green and a tooth brush. I got every nut, bolt, corner, crevice. I did the wheel hubs, wheels, swing arm, and frame. I then touched up some spots on the frame. I also got the freshly painted header/pipe back on, bars and controls tightened down, and hand grips installed.



This is a crappy pic, but I had to reroute the front brake line, and turn it up on the banjo fitting, to make it work well in its new position.



Here are the bars all ready to go, and everything installed and tightened up. The riding position feels good.



Last thing I did today was remove the caliper, sand, prep, and paint. Im letting it hang overnight...it turned out real nice for a rattle can.



Ill keep ya posted as I continue...

[xnoahx]

I find it odd that you did the hardware for the caliper too.

[78whiteorbs]

nice bike man but the handle bars flipped is killing it for me . Get some clubmans at least. Be careful with the brake fluid bleeding that pretty red caliper,thats gonna be tricky I bet.

[Gasturbine]

I find it odd that you did the hardware for the caliper too.

Its all one piece, and the "bracket" portion hides behind the fork anyway.

[Gasturbine]

nice bike man but the handle bars flipped is killing it for me . Get some clubmans at least.

The clubmans I got had almost the exact same dimensions. The only difference was the final bend to the handle, which was sharp on the clubmans. I looked at them both, and didnt feel the added cost for new bars was justified for the final look.

Be careful with the brake fluid bleeding that pretty red caliper,thats gonna be tricky I bet.

Shouldnt be. Ive done many before. The bleeder is nippled for a rubber hose to slip over it. Tape the other end into and empty water bottle (or what ever) and you shouldnt be spilling a drop. At least, thats the plan. 

[70CB750]

Have a windex spray handy and if you spill brake fluid on paint, wash it off immediately.

Not sure where I learned that trick, but it works.

[Gasturbine]

Have a windex spray handy and if you spill brake fluid on paint, wash it off immediately.

Not sure where I learned that trick, but it works.

I never heard of the either, but thanks for the tip. I had it standing by, but didnt spill a drop using the tried and true vacuum hose method.

Here it is mounted and bled.


And here is my breather solution. I bought a small K&N filter, then slit the hose in an X pattern, applied a small amount of glue, and presto!


Getting close. Just a few more odds and ends, and getting the tins back.

[LesterPiglet]

Those wheels are scary looking in a fragile kind of way.

[Gasturbine]

Those wheels are scary looking in a fragile kind of way.

Not sure I follow. Invader 5 spoke wheels are known for their strength.

[lucky]

I am going to bet you will be getting some Superbike bars soon.
Psssst (Cycle-X)

Grips.....Randakk's grips WOW the best!

[LesterPiglet]

Those wheels are scary looking in a fragile kind of way.

Not sure I follow. Invader 5 spoke wheels are known for their strength.

I've never heard of them...they don't look strong.

[Gasturbine]

I've never heard of them...

Hmm. They been making rims since the early '70s. They are the "must have" wheels for most old school choppers.

they don't look strong.

Well, Im not sure you can make that determination through a picture, bu I can assure you thay are quite strong.

[LesterPiglet]

Choppers were never a big thing over here. Things can look fragile and still be strong.

[Gasturbine]

Okay, back on the road yesterday, and all is good. My bar-end mirrors are on there way, and I still need a solution for the front turn signals, so Im just about there!

[70CB750]

One sweet ride 

[Stev-o]

She's mine! Got her for an astounding $1700!

Is it for sale again? Thought I saw it listed for $3K....

[70CB750]

Here:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126152.msg1434745#msg1434745

Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot? 

[Stev-o]

Here:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126152.msg1434745#msg1434745

Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot? 

Yeah, yeah, thats the one.  $1700 was a great price, $3K not so much.

[Gasturbine]

Yeah, yeah, thats the one.  $1700 was a great price, $3K not so much.

$1700 is what I paid for the bike. I have an additional $850 in it, not counting my labor...3k is my starting point, make me a reasonable offer.

[750K]

Looking good man, have fun with it!

[lucky]

in america, I was always under the understanding with SOHC Honda cb750's is

69- KO
70-K1
71-K2
72-K3
73-K4
74-K5
75-K6
76-K7
77-K8
78-K9 WTF?? no such thing as a K9 right?

I have a 1978 and always thought it was a K8 , man what a mind bender. I am pretty sure this is even on the frame or title.

Go find out.  Report back please.