Author Topic: KO basket, i think? YUP! Gonna bring back to life...... (Read 22849 times)

pipeguy · « **Reply #125 on:** July 17, 2016, 03:36:27 PM »

So I've been really busy at work, so I have been day. dreaming looking at local classifieds, picked up this bike, not running, but according to P.O. It was running last time it was on road in 1989. Pipes are completely gone but I think it was worth the $270 bucks buddy let it go for...what do you guys think?

754 · « **Reply #126 on:** July 17, 2016, 04:39:44 PM »

Nice..don't leave it on reserve.. 73 or 74? Looks like 73 CBO green the fast color..
I been riding a 250 dollar 74..the last year..

pipeguy · « **Reply #127 on:** July 17, 2016, 04:46:12 PM »

Ya Frank it's a 73, there is nothing in tank, have to clean it up and get a right controler, accelerator tube and both cables, still has a clutch cable that works. Needs battery, im assuming carbs cleaned, gonna keep plugging away at the K0, put this one on backburner for now, just coudnt ignore it for the price. Maybe this will be my Cafe project.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #128 on:** July 17, 2016, 06:10:56 PM »

Definitely worth the price and then some.

pipeguy · « **Reply #129 on:** July 17, 2016, 06:19:19 PM »

Forgot to mention has clean title too! Gonna put it in my name tomorrow!!

mrbreeze · « **Reply #130 on:** July 17, 2016, 09:22:32 PM »

From what I see in the pictures ....a steal at $270 with title. Are the pipes shot on the left side by the wheel? That's where mine were blown out back in 2000 when I got it.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #131 on:** July 17, 2016, 09:25:57 PM »

It's highway robbery with a title. You could part it out for much more, but since it's titled, bring it back!

pipeguy · « **Reply #132 on:** July 18, 2016, 02:44:00 AM »

Oh ya Mr Breeze, pipes are completely gone, after th curves they are all shot. That's what sparked my interest to begin with, then guy dropped price 3 times so I went for it. Tank is actually in better shape than my K0 tank, so that's a bonus.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #133 on:** July 18, 2016, 03:54:05 AM »

Great pickup mate, well done! I bought a Japanese market K3 a few years ago, and once again, the pipes were so rotten they fell apart while I was going through the process of removing them, I wish I'd kept the downpipes because they were in really good condition, but the mufflers were pretty much held together by the chrome plating. What a great price, seriously, you'd pay 10 times that much for one like that in Oz. Cheers, Terry.

pipeguy · « **Reply #134 on:** July 18, 2016, 04:10:27 AM »

Terry what are the use for the down pipes, can I buy just some after market mufflers for them? I think a cafe with 4 tips would look awesome, cheers, Fred.

754 · « **Reply #135 on:** July 18, 2016, 10:06:24 AM »

Slipon 4-2 fit them, got a set on my blue bike..

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #136 on:** July 18, 2016, 10:44:15 PM »

Quote from: pipeguy on July 18, 2016, 04:10:27 AM

Terry what are the use for the down pipes, can I buy just some after market mufflers for them? I think a cafe with 4 tips would look awesome, cheers, Fred.

There are a few options out there mate, like Frank I've got some slip on 4 into 2 pipes on stock headers, or of course you could make your own custom pipes too. I cobbled together one set of HM341's on a K2 I restored, I'd bought a set with 2 damaged headers, so I cut them off where they were welded to the mufflers, and welded in some good headers that I'd chopped off some rotten mufflers. Honda recycling? Cheers, Terry.

pipeguy · « **Reply #137 on:** August 02, 2016, 11:11:05 AM »

Hey guys been taking advantage of nice weather to work on bodywork of bike. I will tackle rest of engine next rain day. I have from work....

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #138 on:** August 02, 2016, 11:47:45 AM »

Not a bad rattle can job. You could even get it smoother with a color sand and clear.

lash · « **Reply #139 on:** August 02, 2016, 12:39:07 PM »

Whar color is that rattle can paint? Exactly what I need !!

pipeguy · « **Reply #140 on:** August 02, 2016, 01:45:30 PM »

It's duplicolour very very close to original lash. I always wanted to try....

lash · « **Reply #141 on:** August 02, 2016, 01:49:35 PM »

Thanks for that. I need to paint half of my airbox and it would be big money to have someone do it.

pipeguy · « **Reply #142 on:** August 02, 2016, 05:35:36 PM »

Here is my tank Lash, just finished clearing it.

lash · « **Reply #143 on:** August 02, 2016, 05:57:37 PM »

All I can say is damn nice, amazing from a can !

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #144 on:** August 03, 2016, 01:10:13 AM »

Really amazing that it was a rattle job.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #145 on:** August 04, 2016, 04:10:49 AM »

That looks great mate, well done! Cheers, Terry.

pipeguy · « **Reply #146 on:** August 06, 2016, 03:40:16 PM »

So guys completed my paint, installed fuel cap and mocked everything up. I'm pleased with result. Now gonna have to complete engine that's waiting for me in basement.....

ogsmakdade · « **Reply #147 on:** August 06, 2016, 05:38:35 PM »

Excellent work, keep it up

pipeguy · « **Reply #148 on:** August 15, 2016, 08:34:44 AM »

Well guys this was a great weekend, got my pipes that I have been looking for since I started this project. Also great because Lash a board member sold them to me and I met a great guy at same time! Thanks Lash, they are hanging, now engine is waiting...

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #149 on:** August 15, 2016, 09:44:08 AM »

Those pipes are in great shape.

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