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Re: CB 750 K1 GT Update pics
« Reply #450 on: January 18, 2016, 03:38:29 PM »
If you are going stock, you putting a chain guard on too? Appears like it is "missing".

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT Update pics
« Reply #451 on: January 18, 2016, 03:59:06 PM »
Are those the Renthal medium road bars?
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Re: CB 750 K1 GT Update pics
« Reply #452 on: January 18, 2016, 04:01:23 PM »
If you are going stock, you putting a chain guard on too? Appears like it is "missing".

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I agree Stev-o, looking for the right one.   Keeping the cafe seat if I ever want to go back.  I tend to like changing things. 

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT Update pics
« Reply #453 on: January 18, 2016, 04:20:45 PM »
Gorgeous photos!

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT Update pics
« Reply #454 on: January 18, 2016, 10:53:41 PM »
Great bike and fantastic photos!

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT Update pics
« Reply #455 on: January 20, 2016, 07:08:05 PM »
This is probably my favourite resto-mod Sohc4 ever. Seriously love it man!
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Re: CB 750 K1 GT Update pics
« Reply #456 on: January 20, 2016, 09:35:22 PM »
Nice pix! Loving the polished covers with all the gold, looks great!

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT Update pics
« Reply #457 on: January 21, 2016, 04:53:54 AM »
Thanks Trad! I've really enjoyed following your builds as well!  Cheers
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Re: CB 750 K1 GT Update pics
« Reply #458 on: January 21, 2016, 04:55:01 AM »
Appreciate it Rafi.  Not the best pics due to the shop lighting but always fun shooting bikes.
Nice pix! Loving the polished covers with all the gold, looks great!

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT video
« Reply #459 on: April 10, 2016, 07:23:26 PM »
Swapped out the trans for a race cut trans, changed all engine covers to NOS/ polished and added a NOS K1 seat and tank trim.  The 836 really purrs with the c5 ignition.

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT video
« Reply #460 on: April 10, 2016, 08:18:26 PM »
This is such a beautiful build. Great work.
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Re: CB 750 K1 GT video
« Reply #461 on: April 10, 2016, 08:39:03 PM »
Sounds really tight Tige.
We should hook up for a ride real soon. 
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Re: CB 750 K1 GT video
« Reply #462 on: April 10, 2016, 10:33:33 PM »
 My 70 K0's all done but the paint, I may need to go gold after seeing this one. Very nice.
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Re: CB 750 K1 GT new pipes
« Reply #463 on: April 17, 2016, 07:29:36 AM »
The GT is slowly moving to a more stock look and I have always loved 4-4 pipes so I bit the bullet and  picked up a set of the re-pop 341's.  I really love the sound of the Yoshi knock off 4-1 but something about the original 4-4 look keeps drawing me in.  I went with the cmsnl version of 341's and couldn't be happier with the quality and finish.  The don't have the smooth flowing stock head pipe bends, but they will do.  Waiting on a bunch of NOS bits and some hangers to get them mounted.




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Re: CB 750 K1 GT new pipes
« Reply #464 on: April 17, 2016, 08:13:27 AM »
The GT is slowly moving to a more stock look and I have always loved 4-4 pipes so I bit the bullet and  picked up a set of the re-pop 341's.  I really love the sound of the Yoshi knock off 4-1 but something about the original 4-4 look keeps drawing me in.  I went with the cmsnl version of 341's and couldn't be happier with the quality and finish.  The don't have the smooth flowing stock head pipe bends, but they will do.  Waiting on a bunch of NOS bits and some hangers to get them mounted.





Oh, I see what's going on.  Trying to get another BOTM!  ;)  Those repop pipes are damn pretty.  They sound great too (at least from what I've heard on other builds). 
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Re: CB 750 K1 GT new pipes
« Reply #465 on: April 17, 2016, 10:03:18 AM »
Curious as to why the 341s Tige? 300s sound and perform better, especially on big bores IINM. I totally agree about the stock 4-4 look on these bikes, the Dunstall 4-2 are a distant second for me because there is still some symmetry. Never really liked the 4-1 look on stock looking bikes but they do look good on well done cafes. I get a feeling you miss wrenching, hence the evolution?  ;D ;D I say just grab another 750 project and lets have another masterpiece underway :P

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT new pipes
« Reply #466 on: April 17, 2016, 10:10:22 AM »
Curious as to why the 341s Tige? 300s sound and perform better, especially on big bores IINM. I totally agree about the stock 4-4 look on these bikes, the Dunstall 4-2 are a distant second for me because there is still some symmetry. Never really liked the 4-1 look on stock looking bikes but they do look good on well done cafes. I get a feeling you miss wrenching, hence the evolution?  ;D ;D I say just grab another 750 project and lets have another masterpiece underway :P
Yes, I know the 300s are a better option.  I got a really good deal on the 341s and I don't really care too much about the performance on this bike, If I did I would stick with the 4-1.  I just can't leave anything alone Rafi...  I really do miss wrenching but have limited time with work and my girls sports schedule to start another project so playing with the K1 is a good fix.  If the wright project comes my way I may start a slow build.  I really want to do a 75/76 F restoration with another 915 in it, but it is a ways out.

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT new pipes
« Reply #467 on: April 17, 2016, 11:20:44 AM »
I know exactly what you mean about slowly falling for the 4-4 look. I was going to get another MotoGP pipe for the current bike, but as time went on, I came to love the stock look more! (Even though they cost me 1/4 as much as the whole rest of the build!)

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT new pipes
« Reply #468 on: April 17, 2016, 11:27:02 AM »
Your bike and Grrenjeans pushed me over the edge for the 4-4 pipes, excellent builds...
I know exactly what you mean about slowly falling for the 4-4 look. I was going to get another MotoGP pipe for the current bike, but as time went on, I came to love the stock look more! (Even though they cost me 1/4 as much as the whole rest of the build!)

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT new pipes
« Reply #469 on: April 17, 2016, 11:43:37 AM »
I know exactly what you mean about slowly falling for the 4-4 look.

+1.  I was lucky to recently acquire a nice set of 341's for a K1 project later this year.
Sure, it "should" have 300's, but good luck finding an original set.
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Re: CB 750 K1 GT new pipes
« Reply #470 on: April 17, 2016, 12:26:47 PM »
Yep Stev-o.  If the GT was a complete restoration I would have searched high and low for 300s but mine is far from that and never will be.  I think these 341 re-pops will work just fine.

I know exactly what you mean about slowly falling for the 4-4 look.

+1.  I was lucky to recently acquire a nice set of 341's for a K1 project later this year.
Sure, it "should" have 300's, but good luck finding an original set.

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Re: CB 750 K1 GT new pipes
« Reply #471 on: May 30, 2016, 01:01:33 PM »
Pipes are on and the new back cut trans mission and C4 ignition have the bike running amazing.  Finally got a break in my daughters soccer schedule and got out for some much needed miles.

The K1 is a blend of old and new and I love the way it feels on the road...





























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Re: CB 750 K1 GT New Pics with a new look
« Reply #472 on: May 30, 2016, 01:21:52 PM »
Another immaculate project. Congrats AGAIN!!
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Re: CB 750 K1 GT New Pics with a new look
« Reply #473 on: May 30, 2016, 01:57:07 PM »
Can the same bike win BOTM twice?
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Re: CB 750 K1 GT New Pics with a new look
« Reply #474 on: May 30, 2016, 02:10:57 PM »
Can the same bike win BOTM twice?
Aren't you the Mod for that, Don?

Thanks Guys, I have included the 3 month wait for re nomination and that projects and restorations must be completed and RUNNING.
Also included is that a bike can only win ONCE.

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