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CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« on: August 26, 2013, 06:20:59 AM »
When I first saw these tanks I was stunned over the price. More I look more I thinks it's not that bad. There are plenty of old corroded tanks out there with faded paint. Here new metal tanks with fresh paint.

http://www.yamiya750.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=SAPPHIRE+BLUE&inc_subcat=0&sort=20a

I want this set when MY bike was shipped in this color! Waiting for a pile of $$$$
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Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2013, 06:28:42 AM »
How much would that be in Americano $$'s ? Guess that was a stock Euro color ?  Looks very nice.

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2013, 06:59:52 AM »
How much would that be in Americano $$'s ? Guess that was a stock Euro color ?  Looks very nice.

Tank 904.45 USD
Side covers 266.01 USD
+ shipping and tax (here plenty of tax, like +28% on parts+shipping)
CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2013, 07:08:31 AM »
How much would that be in Americano $$'s ? Guess that was a stock Euro color ?  Looks very nice.

Tank 904.45 USD
Side covers 266.01 USD
+ shipping and tax (here plenty of tax, like +28% on parts+shipping)

It would be nice to start with a perfect tank, inside and out.  But, that's a lot of money without getting a petcock, badges, a cap, and latch mechanism.

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2013, 11:41:24 AM »
Actually--that is a bargain.
CMS has one tank left for the K7/K8, and it comes in the least desirable color: black instead of the more poular candy alpha red. Price: 1207.50 Euro = $1,615.00.
http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb750k8-four-usa_model14397/tank-assy-nh-1_17520405770zb/

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2013, 12:01:14 PM »
Yes, it's  much money. The missing parts possible to find on several sites, eBay shops.
But it easy to get used to the price when searching for good tanks. It was possible to find a rather OK CB750 four here 5-10 years ago for that amount of money.

This blue color make me crazy enough to order if I had the money and my wife not understand the price of the package outside the door....
CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2013, 12:06:18 PM »
Actually--that is a bargain.
CMS has one tank left for the K7/K8, and it comes in the least desirable color: black instead of the more poular candy alpha red. Price: 1207.50 Euro = $1,615.00.
http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb750k8-four-usa_model14397/tank-assy-nh-1_17520405770zb/

another one but out of stock
http://www.cmsnl.com/cb750-four-k4-usa_model482/tank-assyfuel_17050341702lv/#.Uhum9T_O6QM
CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2013, 02:01:54 PM »
Yah, $1,615 USA money. Cost more than double for a great paint job on a good tank. And if it is truely NOS that paint is still 40 years old.
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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2013, 02:38:38 PM »
Yeah, I can get a tank and side covers painted for less than 900$ usd. But I have a hook up thankfully.
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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2013, 02:41:52 PM »
Yeah, I can get a tank and side covers painted for less than 900$ usd. But I have a hook up thankfully.

I won't EVEN begin to tell you what I pay then... 8) 8) ::) :P
It's a *&%&^ing good price tho.... :-*
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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2013, 06:05:05 PM »
Makes me want to list the new Yamyia paint kits they have available on eBay with a "Buy it Now" of 2K. Nice little profit...he he :P
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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2013, 06:12:22 PM »
So am I an idiot for thinking I can get a pre k7 tank in decent condition for $300?  By decent condition I mean a condition that some Por15, bondo, and paint can bring back to nearly new.

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2013, 06:18:37 PM »
So am I an idiot for thinking I can get a pre k7 tank in decent condition for $300?  By decent condition I mean a condition that some Por15, bondo, and paint can bring back to nearly new.

No, you're not an idiot.  You can buy a tank for that but all the Por 15, bondo, and paint won't make it new.
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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2013, 11:51:55 PM »
Here's a nice NOS one withe cap and badges......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-NOS-750-Fuel-Tank-CB750K-1969-1971-/330848046996?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d08148f94&vxp=mtr
Nice tank!
It reminds me about about 28-30 years ago when I contacted the Honda Import company in Sweden asking about a new tank for my K6. They sold all old (NOS) tanks for only $50-100US each (I do not remember exact) closing sale for the old CB750 parts. I did not want to buy when the tanks were the old K1-K4 style with petcock on wrong side (right) and strange colors.  Horrible that I did not buy some for future use!!

Restoring a tank is not that cheap unless you have access to a paint shop with good tools, compressor and spray guns etc. Paint cost too. Primer, base, top and clearcoat + tape, cloths, sanding mtrl....
New side covers to color match. My OEM set cracked very easy so fiberglass versions bought over 30 years ago. Candy is a little bit trickier to paint.

Last time I painted my bike I had access to a professional spray booth and free 2k paint. Only Sikkens clear coat to purchase. That tank need new paint and stripes OEM style.
« Last Edit: August 27, 2013, 01:11:56 AM by PeWe »
CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2013, 03:00:45 AM »
I remember walking into an area Honda dealership back in the late 80's looking for a nice red 76K tank and the guy came back with a nice new one in the original box. Asked how much. Think he said around $70.00 and I bought it, and they were glad to get rid of it. Man if I knew what I know now I would have been scooping all that stuff off their shelves to 'help' them out  ::)

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CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2013, 10:34:19 AM »
all this talk makes my bodyset for sale look like a real deal:

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #18 on: August 27, 2013, 12:22:22 PM »
That gas tank would cost $875.41 USD.

Metal NEW, Paint new.

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Re: CB750 Tank - New tank now available in Candy sapphire blue
« Reply #20 on: August 28, 2013, 03:44:40 AM »
That gas tank would cost $875.41 USD.

Metal NEW, Paint new.

Or a 'complete set' for 1342.16 USD. (Badges, petcock and the other small struff to be added though)
http://www.yamiya750.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=157&products_id=1814

It would be nice to have several setups in different colors so I can change like my clothes :-)
New clean stuff.
I hope that more can provide the same service in Europe and US to decrease the total price with less shipping and additional VAT.
« Last Edit: August 28, 2013, 03:47:04 AM by PeWe »
CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967