Topic: CB 750 K1 GT New Pics with a new look

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Pretty rough shape when I brought her home this last November.  Too far gone for a full restore, so I put her back together as close to stock as I could and wanted to.  Feels really good to have brought this one back to life.







1971 cb750 K1 GT





















I could not be happier with how the "Turd" turned out.  It was overcast when I shot the pictures so the Candy Gold paint looked almost orange, pretty cool the way the paint looks different in different lighting.  My oldest daughter came out and said "Daddy, I thought Tweakin's turd was Gold?  This bike looks orange"  This was followed up by "I think you need to change the name...  Its not a turd anymore".

Tige,
Nice looking 848 in the first picture. I was curious about the turn signal indicators you use on this build. Can you provide some additional info?
Don

Ahh. I think I just found them on DCC.

[tweakin]

Thats hilarious David.  I am in sales so abc (always be closing) is funny to me on a work level but your abc sex is perfect!\

been married so long they only have abc sex

(anniversary, birthdays & Christmas)

Yes, I believe K&S makes them and I bought mine from DCC.  I really like the that they have a vintage feel but with out the size.  Added some led bulbs / equalizers and was good to go.

Ahh. I think I just found them on DCC.

[FunJimmy]

Tige,

Your daughter's very insightful.
You do need to find a new name for this beauty.
Turd just doesn't capture the feel. Great build!

Will you be riding this or the Cafe on our weekend outing?

[RAFster122s]

She maybe affectionately referred to as the GT but she's far too pretty to be called a Turd except maybe when she's being difficult with mechanical or electrical issues...
Let's hope she doesn't become a bike like TAO with a nickname with cause...

[tweakin]

Yes Jim the name will be changed to 1971 cb750 GT.  This will pay tribute to the roots of the bike (Golden Turd) and to where it is now. (Gran Turismo)

I hope to make the cafe weekend this year, any idea on dates yet?  This is going to be one of the busiest years in a long time at work so planning is a must.  That is part of the reason why I built this bike so fast.

Cheers!

Tige,

Your daughter's very insightful.
You do need to find a new name for this beauty.
Turd just doesn't capture the feel. Great build!

Will you be riding this or the Cafe on our weekend outing?

[FunJimmy]

Yes Jim the name will be changed to 1971 cb750 GT.  This will pay tribute to the roots of the bike (Golden Turd) and to where it is now. (Gran Turismo)

I hope to make the cafe weekend this year, any idea on dates yet?  This is going to be one of the busiest years in a long time at work so planning is a must.  That is part of the reason why I built this bike so fast.

I'm a big fan of work/life balance. You never want to wake and realize that something precious has passed you by. That being said, Jame was suggesting sometime in August. He's got a lovely little daughter keeping him up and an off road race schedule to manage so I'll check back.

[Retro Rocket]

GT     Gold and Tough.....

[tweakin]

GT     Gold and Tough.....

I like that Retro.  This thing runs like a raped ape...  Not close to the 915 but moves along well.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

GT     Gold and Tough.....

I like that Retro.  This thing runs like a raped ape...  Not close to the 915 but moves along well.

I've never seen a raped ape run, nor is it on my bucket list, but I get your point.  From the video, the engine is smooth and snappy.  Performance topped off with knock out looks!

[edhaeuser]

Stunning.

[tweakin]

Stunning.

Thanks for checking out my build Ed.  I just read your restore project and it is a beauty!  Any updates on it.  Looks like all you need is the paint to be completed.

[Ricky_Racer]

As usual, brilliant work, Tweakin! What a fitting place for one of our seats! Thanks for your support of our efforts! Very impressive resuscitation of an old CB that needed a lotta lovin'! RR

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

As usual, brilliant work, Tweakin! What a fitting place for one of our seats! Thanks for your support of our efforts! Very impressive resuscitation of an old CB that needed a lotta lovin'! RR

Great looking seat, Ted.  I like how the it has the build up to matel/fill the gap to the tank.

[greenjeans]

dang - she's a beauty!

[Ricky_Racer]

As usual, brilliant work, Tweakin! What a fitting place for one of our seats! Thanks for your support of our efforts! Very impressive resuscitation of an old CB that needed a lotta lovin'! RR

Great looking seat, Ted.  I like how the it has the build up to matel/fill the gap to the tank.

Thanks, Bro. The one-piece molded foam is made by the same company that does the seats for Arlen Ness. The foam is exceptionally comfortable and durable. RR

[tweakin]

Thank Ted, Love the seat.  Also appreciate all the work you guys do at CCC to make parts available for these old bikes.

As usual, brilliant work, Tweakin! What a fitting place for one of our seats! Thanks for your support of our efforts! Very impressive resuscitation of an old CB that needed a lotta lovin'! RR

Thanks for checking out my build gj.

dang - she's a beauty!

[Bru-tom]

wow, stunner of a bike man!!! No shortcuts taken, great job!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

wow, stunner of a bike man!!! No shortcuts taken, great job!

You got that right, Bru-tom.  If Tige had finished a week earlier, he would have been the hands down winner of BOTM March, and blown us both out of the water.

[tweakin]

Thanks Bru-tom!  Once the ball starts rolling on my builds I have a difficult time holding back.

wow, stunner of a bike man!!! No shortcuts taken, great job!

[Bru-tom]

You got that right, Bru-tom.  If Tige had finished a week earlier, he would have been the hands down winner of BOTM March, and blown us both out of the water.

speak for yourself brother hahahaha everything happens for a reason

i never thought my work would ever have been recognized anyway, so im already a winner

Thanks Bru-tom!  Once the ball starts rolling on my builds I have a difficult time holding back.

i feel the same way, mine took 6 months of hard work. and a good few to save up before i jumped into it I would like to do a resto for my next build, im getting a xt500 next.

[greenjeans]

Did I just miss what you bored that motor to ?     Also, what cam ?    And, how doe those GP pipes sound ?  I have a set hanging in my garage waiting
for my lazy arse to finish my latest.   Can't believe that I'm just now reading through this thread (again).

Beautiful and tasteful.  Just like a classy gold digger.

[tweakin]

Thanks for the props on the build.

Engine
836 JE pistons
63A cam
Head: Mild port and deck, oversized intake and standard size exhaust kibblewhite valves
kibblewhite HD valve springs with Ti retainers
MLS gasket
Pamco ignition with 2.2ohm coils

I love the sound of the pipe, here is the sound clip from initial start up.

1971 cb750 K1 JDM

Did I just miss what you bored that motor to ?     Also, what cam ?    And, how doe those GP pipes sound ?  I have a set hanging in my garage waiting
for my lazy arse to finish my latest.   Can't believe that I'm just now reading through this thread (again).

Beautiful and tasteful.  Just like a classy gold digger.

[David B]

Bike looks and sounds fantastic, Tweakin. All the accolades you're receiving are well earned.

DB

[tweakin]

Thanks for taking the time to check out my build David, I appreciate the comments.

Bike looks and sounds fantastic, Tweakin. All the accolades you're receiving are well earned.

DB

[andy750]

Tweakin I may have missed this in your thread but what bar end mirrors are you using and would you recommend them?

thanks
Andy