Topic: 1974 CB750K - Restoration

[74cb750]

Looking good. Keep up with postiny your progress.

[seanbarney41]

Metzler lasertec...great vintage perforance looks, excellent grip, good durability, and available in correct sizes

[seanbarney41]

Oh and loving this project so far

[onetruepunk87]

Thanks guys! I ended up going with Continental RB2/K112 Classic Tires, they just came in the mail today. They're a classic tread on new rubber and also come on the original sizes. I got them in 3.25-19 up front and 4.00-18 in the rear. I'm hoping to try and get them mounted up and on the bike sometime this weekend.

[onetruepunk87]

Installed swing arm, center stand, kick stand and rear shocks as well a steering stem with new tapered bearings.

I was hoping to get both wheels on this weekend but I accidentally pinched the rear wheels tube and no stores were open because of the holiday. Back end will have to wait for another day. Front is all back together though. Apologies for the gigantic mess in the garage.

I also picked up a decal set for the bike and added a few. It came with one to tell when to replace the chain too. Does anyone have a picture of where that goes or know if it was even on a '74? I took reference pictures when I disassembled everything and it definitely wasn't there but it could have flaked off anytime in the last 40+ years.

[DH]

The decal for the chain goes on the chain guard of the K6 model I believe, or at least I've only seen them on that particular
model..

[onetruepunk87]

The decal for the chain goes on the chain guard of the K6 model I believe, or at least I've only seen them on that particular
model..

Thanks for the info!

[onetruepunk87]

Second time's the charm on the back wheel!


Chain seems tight, but I'm sure it'll loosen up with some riding. Started to adjust it and only got to the first notch and it's really taut. I've got to back it off and give it slack.

Put on a NOS front fender that puts the chrome on my rear fender to shame. Anyone have a line on a NOS, rechromed, or good condition rear fender? Mine's not terrible but nowhere near perfect.

[NobleHops]

Re your rear fender, Honda! $175, new from the mother ship. Just discovered this last week, much to my surprise.

[onetruepunk87]

Re your rear fender, Honda! $175, new from the mother ship. Just discovered this last week, much to my surprise.

Really? Got a link? I've been looking all over the web and couldn't find anything.

[DH]

If you don't mind, what did the Contis set you back? And are those new shocks?

[onetruepunk87]

Tires ran me about $230 for the pair. The shocks are used ones I picked up on eBay that cleaned up really well.

[NobleHops]

Re your rear fender, Honda! $175, new from the mother ship. Just discovered this last week, much to my surprise.

Really? Got a link? I've been looking all over the web and couldn't find anything.

Rear:

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-80100-300-030XW.html

Front:

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-61100-300-040XW.html

[onetruepunk87]

Thanks for the links! I think that rear fender is the earlier style, for the 69-70. Not sure if it'd fit a '74, I know it has a different style taillight. Might be an option though.

[somesuch]

The early fender will fit fine, just it will never look right.

[onetruepunk87]

The early fender will fit fine, just it will never look right.

[edwardmorris]

I missed the story on the rear fender, you're looking for a new one? You can always ask JT, he may have a NOS one.

[Ericcb750]

Bike is looking awesome! Will keep an eye on this one for sure. Congratulations buddy!!

[onetruepunk87]

I missed the story on the rear fender, you're looking for a new one? You can always ask JT, he may have a NOS one.

Technically I don't need a new rear fender. The one that was on the bike is in ok shape. It has a little rust but it'll be hidden under the seat. It is just kinda faded and especially noticeable where an old inspection sticker used to be. Who's JT? I'll ask and see if he has one. If he doesn't I may just put the fender I have on for now and keep an eye out for a nice one down the road.

[edwardmorris]

Hey sorry for the delay, I was waiting to hear from JT who is my go to guy for all new/nos/yamiya stuff. He just informed me that he closed his ebay store, which is sad, but I'm not sure if he is still reselling for yamiya. I did ask if he has a fender for you, I'll PM you his contact info once I hear back.

[onetruepunk87]

Thanks Rafi!

[NobleHops]

Just did hear back from my commercial account guy at Partzilla regarding the availability of those fenders:

Hi Nils,
The rear is on back order with Honda PN 80100-300-030xw
The front I have one in stock and Honda claims to have plenty PN 61100-300-040xw
 
The back ordered rear if ordered will take between 2 and 3 weeks.
 
Thanks

[onetruepunk87]

Thanks for the info on the fenders guys. I decided to just mount the one I have for now and keep an eye out for one with better chrome. This one is really not that bad it's just not as nice as all the rest of the chrome. As you can see it has some light scratches, the chrome's brilliance has faded and you can really see it in the area where an old inspection sticker was. Maybe I'm just being a perfectionist.

[martin99]

Love the attention to detail, great job.

I'd be a little concerned about that chain though - even a new one shouldn't be that tight. Sure it's not a link too short?

[onetruepunk87]

Love the attention to detail, great job.

I'd be a little concerned about that chain though - even a new one shouldn't be that tight. Sure it's not a link too short?

Thanks Martin! I just double checked and it's 100 links, same as the old chain. I got new sprockets too but I didn't mess with the teeth counts, I just went with the stock sizes.