Because I can
I am not sure how far I will go, but I have to start somewhere. However, I must be able to pass inspection since I use my toys to play and not just to worship them. I take my RR to the Alps at least twice a month, preferably in the winter time when I have the snowy passes to myself. I want to do this again with my K7 (I took it through the Algerian Sahara before, been all over the States and Western Europe with it--so it is no stranger to long travels). But whatever changes I introduce, they cannot be to obvious ( if you get caught with an illegal exhaust in Switzerland, you will be walking home). And, actually, even the carbs in question are not legal in CA--but who is looking. But being stationed in Germany, I also have to pass the vehicle inspection here once a year (I have a USAREUR military registration). I will have to order all parts from the States because they are twice as expensive here. The engine work will be done at a very competent dealership--the same one that restored a 69 CB750 for the German museum of technology. But I won't turn it in until late in fall, and I am itching to do a few things myself now. And I believe this is the best place to ask questions and for advise.
I put steel brake lines in, an EBC rotor, Dyna ignition, replaced and upgraded bearings and bushings (swing arm, wheels, etc.), and ordered me the Bridgestone BT-45. Now, I want to move on to more challenging things.
I don't need a lot of power (my next new bike will be a Commando with only 80 hp), but the Honda has grown old and tired. And if the engine needs to be worked over, what better time is there to make some internal upgrades.
You might not agree with my reasoning, but that the way I want to go, hoping for a little help, insight, and expertise along the way. I am also grateful for any additional advise regarding upgrades. Finally, the first clutch service on the BMW was close to $ 2,000--the purchase price of a new CB750K7 (the basket alone was $ 765). So dishing out $ 750 for a set of carbs is a bargain in comparison to that, and it's a lot more fun.
I grew old with my Honda, and while I cannot simply purchase a new knee and shoulder joint, I at least want the Honda to be a little bit more up to date without losing its original looks. Perhaps, you understand.
