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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #425 on: December 06, 2016, 10:10:06 AM »
Stev-o,

Is the Park Racer finished?  Pics??
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #426 on: December 06, 2016, 04:46:57 PM »
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Stev-o,

Is the Park Racer finished? 

Not yest but awfully close!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #427 on: January 24, 2017, 02:39:01 PM »
Quick update, I did not get the bike finished last month, disappointing, I know.
I hate giving excuses as much as you guys hate hearin em, but I went on a spur-of-the-moment scuba trip to Cozumel with my buddies last month. No wives! We had a great time.

Then I had been car shopping all month for the wifey, picked this up last week....




She's always wanted a Z car, who am I to argue! Funny thing is, she really doesnt like it that much, but I do.

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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #428 on: January 24, 2017, 02:41:12 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 24, 2017, 02:39:01 PM
Quick update, I did not get the bike finished last month, disappointing, I know.
I hate giving excuses as much as you guys hate hearin em, but I went on a spur-of-the-moment scuba trip to Cozumel with my buddies last month. No wives! We had a great time.

Then I had been car shopping all month for the wifey, picked this up last week....




She's always wanted a Z car, who am I to argue! Funny thing is, she really doesnt like it that much, but I do.



That's what I call a win, win, win situation. LOL  :D
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #429 on: January 24, 2017, 02:51:07 PM »
Sweet!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #430 on: January 24, 2017, 02:53:46 PM »
Great car! And never mind being "late" with your bike, it's all for fun.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #431 on: January 24, 2017, 04:43:20 PM »
Thanks guys. Well after the car shopping/buying process, I finally got down to business on finishing up this project.

After a little fine tuning to the carbs [jetting & floats] the bike is a good runner!

Fit the fairing and made a few adjustments to the handle bars and controls and it is FINALLY FINISHED!

I've taken it on a couple short shake down rides, it is running really good. Starts right up, settles down to a steady idle [after warmed up] and has good acceleration, no flat spots.  So happy...

Headed out to shoot some pics at Arrowhead Park [fitting, right?!]











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« Reply #432 on: January 24, 2017, 04:56:42 PM »
Yessssssssssssss!!!!!! Love it, Stev-o! She's a keeper.... I hope!

Love that you went with the color of the 60's race fairings on that 1/2 fairing. I've dreamt of something similar for my spare 550.


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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #433 on: January 24, 2017, 05:07:25 PM »
Very, very nice, Steve! There is no other bike like her.

Congratulations!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #434 on: January 24, 2017, 05:28:26 PM »
sweet bike dude!...HA Breadbox for the win
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #435 on: January 24, 2017, 05:41:15 PM »
Great bike Steve. I'd love to have a go behind that fairing, bet it transforms the ride. Great job amigo!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #436 on: January 24, 2017, 05:48:01 PM »
Hideous.  Ugly.  Yuck, just yuck.

I hate that you feel you have to ride something so visually unappealing.  And just to show you how much of a friend I am, I'm willing to take that bike off your hands.  No longer will your friends make fun of you because you ride an ugly bike...just because I'm that kind of a friend!  ::)


Seriously though, Stev-o.  Awesome bike.  Very very envious!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #437 on: January 24, 2017, 05:51:38 PM »
That looks good Stev-o,I LOVE that sweeping 1/2 fairing,it has a lot of classic style;do you know anyone who might have a fairing like that for sale?   :)  How do the rear-sets feel to you ?

Will the motor need an extended break-in period ?  :D
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« Reply #438 on: January 24, 2017, 05:56:44 PM »
Looks great.  Congratulations.

And wives are supposed to get what they want, right?  Put my wife in a new Jeep last month.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #439 on: January 24, 2017, 06:52:25 PM »
Very nice Stev-O, well done man! Looks amazing and I'm sure it goes even better.  :)
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« Reply #440 on: January 24, 2017, 08:43:42 PM »
Love the homage to the Honda 1960's GP bikes. She's a beauty Steve.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #441 on: January 25, 2017, 04:07:36 AM »
Quote from: joeyvans on January 24, 2017, 04:56:42 PM
Yessssssssssssss!!!!!! Love it, Stev-o! She's a keeper.... I hope!

Love that you went with the color of the 60's race fairings on that 1/2 fairing. I've dreamt of something similar for my spare 550.


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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #442 on: January 25, 2017, 06:05:45 AM »
Love this bike!  I hope you don't hate on me when I show up with a similar fairing on mine.  8)
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #443 on: January 25, 2017, 07:03:04 AM »
Thnaks for all the comments guys, I am stoked!

Quote from: joeyvans on January 24, 2017, 04:56:42 PM
Yessssssssssssss!!!!!! Love it, Stev-o! She's a keeper.... I hope!

Love that you went with the color of the 60's race fairings on that 1/2 fairing. I've dreamt of something similar for my spare 550.


Yes, I plan to keep, I need a 'racer' in the "collection"! I did not originally plan on painting the fairing silver, but after much research, I saw a similar bike and went with the red/silver scheme.  I think Don had mentioned it first.


Quote from: 70CB750 on January 24, 2017, 05:07:25 PM
Very, very nice, Steve! There is no other bike like her.

Congratulations!

Thanks and thank you for posting the CL ad! It is a unique bike, that was part of the appeal...


Quote from: Restoration Fan on January 24, 2017, 05:48:01 PM
Hideous.  Ugly.  Yuck, just yuck.

I hate that you feel you have to ride something so visually unappealing.  And just to show you how much of a friend I am, I'm willing to take that bike off your hands.  No longer will your friends make fun of you because you ride an ugly bike...just because I'm that kind of a friend!  ::)


Friends dont let friends ride ugly bikes?!

Quote from: grcamna2 on January 24, 2017, 05:51:38 PM
That looks good Stev-o,I LOVE that sweeping 1/2 fairing,it has a lot of classic style;do you know anyone who might have a fairing like that for sale?   :)  How do the rear-sets feel to you ?

Will the motor need an extended break-in period ?  :D

I believe the fairing is a Dunstall [or replica], good luck finding one! 

The rearsets take a few minutes to get use to, but once the RPM's reach 5000, it feels good!  The handlebars are not ideal, they are not centered on the fairing opening.  May source another option?

Overall, the motor was in good shape, only requiring a valve job [failed the leak down test].  Still has less than 50 miles, I have not babied it.

Quote from: seanbarney41 on January 24, 2017, 05:28:26 PM
sweet bike dude!...HA Breadbox for the win

Yeah, I was concerned that tuning might be a bear with the Breadbox, but that wasnt the case. I love the look of it.  The backup stock airbox stayed on the shelf.


Quote from: NobleHops on January 24, 2017, 05:41:15 PM
Great bike Steve. I'd love to have a go behind that fairing, bet it transforms the ride. Great job amigo!

Although there wasnt much vapor blasting done on this, thanks for bring the Raask rearsets back to life.  [my next project will be different, you've already blasted the complete motor]

Quote from: rickmoore24 on January 24, 2017, 06:52:25 PM
Very nice Stev-O, well done man! Looks amazing and I'm sure it goes even better.  :)

Thanks Rick, I'm enjoying it...

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on January 24, 2017, 08:43:42 PM
Love the homage to the Honda 1960's GP bikes. She's a beauty Steve.

Thanks for suggesting it!!


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Quote from: joeyvans on January 24, 2017, 04:56:42 PM
Yessssssssssssss!!!!!! Love it, Stev-o! She's a keeper.... I hope!

Love that you went with the color of the 60's race fairings on that 1/2 fairing. I've dreamt of something similar for my spare 550.


Agreed 100%! That fairing rocks.

Agreed, the fairing is the reason I bought the bike.

Quote from: CBGhia on January 25, 2017, 06:05:45 AM
Love this bike!  I hope you don't hate on me when I show up with a similar fairing on mine.  8)

No hate here Joe!   We riding in April?!!


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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #444 on: January 25, 2017, 08:13:37 AM »
Stev-o,
Does it feel like a stock 750 engine,or more ?
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« Reply #445 on: January 25, 2017, 11:11:09 AM »
I smell a BOTM nomination in about a week.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #446 on: January 25, 2017, 12:45:06 PM »
Quote from: CBGhia on January 25, 2017, 06:05:45 AM
Love this bike!  I hope you don't hate on me when I show up with a similar fairing on mine.  8)

No hate here Joe!   We riding in April?!!
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« Reply #447 on: January 25, 2017, 02:38:17 PM »
How's that fork brace working out?
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« Reply #448 on: January 25, 2017, 02:46:04 PM »
Quote from: grcamna2 on January 25, 2017, 08:13:37 AM
Stev-o,
Does it feel like a stock 750 engine,or more ?

Yes, feels like a fresh, peppy stock 750. Hard to compare though, my K4 is an 836.  Guess I'll have to race Budman, ChrisP or Bryne when we ride!


Quote from: budman on January 25, 2017, 02:38:17 PM
How's that fork brace working out?

The front end feels rock solid with the Tarrozzi and the Avon on the front!
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« Reply #449 on: January 28, 2017, 07:26:46 AM »
Wow!  I'm anxious to see it this fall.


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