Author Topic: CB 750 K1 GT New Pics with a new look (Read 124812 times)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #225 on:** January 29, 2014, 10:31:20 PM »

Quote from: tweakin on January 29, 2014, 08:56:37 PM

This build is coming along nicely, with no major issues yet. This evening I was able to get the engine back mated with the frame.

Now the fun begins, once the engine is installed the builds really start to move along. This one should be completed in the next couple months and ready for spring riding.

Looking good!

calj737 · « **Reply #226 on:** January 30, 2014, 04:31:06 AM »

Another survivor resurrected and put back to the road in better than factory condition. Bike looks beautiful and understated in its execution, Tweakin. You're a talented dude!

brandEn · « **Reply #227 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:40:02 AM »

What you doing for signals anyway?

tweakin · « **Reply #228 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:56:36 AM »

My goal is to go with something that looks period correct but not nearly as bulky as stock. I have a few options I am leaning toward, but it will more than likely be trial and error once I get the bike built and can see it all together.

Quote from: brandEn on January 30, 2014, 06:40:02 AM

What you doing for signals anyway?

David B · « **Reply #229 on:** January 30, 2014, 12:37:24 PM »

Looks fantastic. Your restoration skills are exceptional. I particularly like your decision to keep it more or less stock with full fenders and period correct blinkers. It's a timeless look that doesn't go in and out with the flavor of the month fads.

David B

mwvachon · « **Reply #230 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:02:44 PM »

Tweak - I gotta agree with Dave, stock is my personal passion. With so many out there hacking and whacking these things into bar bikes, cafe racers, etc., it's getting more rare to see these in their original, yet timeless form. But that's just my opinion - that and two bucks gets you a cawfee at your local DD... Looks like you and I are close to the same point in our respective rebuilds. Also hoping to have my current project done by early May. Looking forward to drafting one of several fellow riders to ride this one beside me and the Family Heirloom and go tooling around to a few bike shows and area haunts - including Americade in June. It's so rare to see a single '71 CB750 - how cool will it be to see two of them together?!?! Keep up the great work!

nvr2old · « **Reply #231 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:59:54 PM »

The bike is really lookin' good, Tige. All anyone has to do to appreciate all you've done to this point is to revisit the first page of this thread. An amazing transformation taking place here...

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #232 on:** January 30, 2014, 02:35:37 PM »

well Tige you know how I feel about K1's

and this is doing it justice so far. can't wait to hear her fire up!

tweakin · « **Reply #233 on:** January 30, 2014, 03:44:16 PM »

I hope I don't disappoint any of you,but this will not be a restore.

. It will resemble a stock appearance but won't be stock. I will be adding a stainless 4-1 pipe, modern hand controls and Renthal bars for sure. I am going for a look that will pay respect to the K1 but with some modern touches to fit my needs and vision.

Since my 915 (77 cb750 f2) build strayed fairly far from stock and took on a life of its own I wanted this build to be a nice blend of both but "closer" to stock. More to come.

tweakin · « **Reply #234 on:** January 30, 2014, 08:43:37 PM »

Today after work I installed the rebuilt swingarm, forks and added the fork ears. Something about adding a bit of color that makes me feel like a major milestone was accomplished. I am so happy I went with the Candy gold.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #235 on:** January 30, 2014, 08:49:21 PM »

Quote from: tweakin on January 30, 2014, 08:43:37 PM

Today after workI installed the rebuilt swingarm, forks and added the fork ears. Something about adding a bit of color that makes me feel like a major milestone was accomplished. I am so happy I went with the Candy gold.

Wow, Tige! That gold really pops. The bike is looking better by the day!

edwardmorris · « **Reply #236 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:00:35 PM »

Love your reassembly set up! Nothing but much needed encouragement to get mine on the road soon, keep this tempo going

mwvachon · « **Reply #237 on:** January 31, 2014, 05:10:02 AM »

Tige, I don't see the 'D' washers in your top bridge fork clamps... [http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb750k1-four-usa_model14354/partslist/F03.html#results #10 in this image] I'd hate to see another broken top bridge.

tweakin · « **Reply #238 on:** January 31, 2014, 05:18:15 AM »

Thanks for looking out, but you can be sure they are in there. No broken top bridge here.

Quote from: mwvachon on January 31, 2014, 05:10:02 AM

Tige, I don't see the 'D' washers in your top bridge fork clamps... [http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb750k1-four-usa_model14354/partslist/F03.html#results #10 in this image] I'd hate to see another broken top bridge.

tweakin · « **Reply #239 on:** January 31, 2014, 05:19:41 AM »

Thanks Ed. I am able to move at a bit faster pace since this isn't a complete restore. Powdercoating bits rather than clean and polish really speeds things up.

Quote from: edwardmorris on January 30, 2014, 09:00:35 PM

Love your reassembly set up! Nothing but much needed encouragement to get mine on the road soon, keep this tempo going

Stev-o · « **Reply #240 on:** January 31, 2014, 05:23:42 AM »

Looking great. May have missed it, but what do you have for rear shocks?

Dunk · « **Reply #241 on:** January 31, 2014, 07:25:57 AM »

Looking great! I like the gold paint, I believe mine was originally gold but I went with blue for the restore.

tweakin · « **Reply #242 on:** January 31, 2014, 09:11:44 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on January 31, 2014, 05:23:42 AM

Looking great. May have missed it, but what do you have for rear shocks?

I went with Hagons for this build. My experience with Hagons has been great and really think they maintain the vintage look.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #243 on:** January 31, 2014, 02:49:11 PM »

Tweakin, you are building the GT version of the 750 with this build...

Stev-o · « **Reply #244 on:** January 31, 2014, 04:08:13 PM »

Quote from: tweakin on January 31, 2014, 09:11:44 AM

Quote from: Stev-o on January 31, 2014, 05:23:42 AM
Looking great. May have missed it, but what do you have for rear shocks?
I went with Hagons for this build. My experience with Hagons has been great and really think they maintain the vintage look.

I've been considering them for my 550, thanks for the info.

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #245 on:** January 31, 2014, 06:52:12 PM »

You'll have to get this in my 'More Stock Than Not' thread when it's done. It's perfect for it. Sick work as usual!

tweakin · « **Reply #246 on:** January 31, 2014, 10:26:11 PM »

Quote from: kap384 on January 31, 2014, 06:52:12 PM

You'll have to get this in my 'More Stock Than Not' thread when it's done. It's perfect for it. Sick work as usual!

Thanks Kap, will do!

One of the things I try to stick by when building bikes is, "do it right the first time". This is something I learned during my 915 build, because I cut corners at first and just went back and changed it out at a later date. I didn't follow my advice on this build and tried to cut corners on a replica rear fender from DSS... Quality it ok but not good enough for my liking, unfortunately. Needless to say I bit the bullet and ordered a NOS rear fender to match the NOS front fender I already have, damn they are expensive!

toytuff · « **Reply #247 on:** February 01, 2014, 06:33:13 AM »

Fantastic build. Must have been sleeping in the corner.

Up to speed now and subscribed.

tt

tweakin · « **Reply #248 on:** February 01, 2014, 07:22:54 AM »

I have a roller.

brandEn · « **Reply #249 on:** February 01, 2014, 07:54:25 AM »

Man this build is coming along nicely. Put that tank on for a pic!

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Author Topic: CB 750 K1 GT New Pics with a new look (Read 124812 times)