Greetings from the soggy South!
In late June, after months scouring Craigslist, Ebay and the like, I finally purchased my first metric bike. While I'm not a stranger to riding motorcycles, albeit has been awhile since I've been on two wheels, this is my first "project bike". Aside from the occasional bolt on widget, wingding or doodad I've never delved into the inner workings of a motorcycle before. However, I'm no stranger to mechanics. I have been building and modifying hot rods, classic cars and Jeeps since I was old enough to turn a wrench. After a life changing event in the early days of 2011, I decided it was time to get back on a scoot. I knew I wanted something unique, affordable, easy to obtain parts for, and yes, relatively easy to modify and customize. I know that many folks around this and similar forums cringe at the notion of choppers, bobbers, bar-hoppers, cafe racers, etc., and I'm likely to catch at least a little bit of flak. Being from the hot rod culture, I have come to expect it. Also, from being from the classic car restoration crowd, I understand where they are coming from. The fact of the matter is, the wealth of information here is second to none. I have spent many evenings reading threads, searching for (and finding!) the answers to many of the questions I have come up with. I am looking forward to diving into this project and getting this beast back on the road! Enough of my ramblings, on to the bike!
It is a 1971 CB750 K1. The VIN plate on the neck indicates that she was built in August of 1970. When I got it the previous owner bought the bike on Ebay, quickly lost interest in it, and had started to disassemble the bike to part it out. I ended up buying the mess for little more than a song. The last time it was registered was in 1988 in Illinois. It shows a little over 18,000 mile on the odometer, and was set up as a mild dresser! It has Triple A floor boards with heel-toe shifter, a Wixom Bros. Ranger fairing with optional "dash board", a Corbin Gentry K&Q seat and an oversized luggage rack. It's in fair condition for it's age, and will be going through a complete tear-down and rebuild. I'll post pics as soon as I hit the 5 post mark.
Happy motoring!
