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Offline Marks78

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Greetings from Oklahoma!
« on: January 23, 2017, 02:32:12 PM »
Recently bought a 1978 CB750K. Not in very good shape but most of the parts are present. The big selling point for me was the fact that it started and ran! But as Paul Harvey used to say -- "and now for the rest of the story"... almost every part on the bike needs to be replaced, rebuilt, repainted or refurbished. The front brake pads were stuck in the caliper so I had to use a grease gun to remove what I think is referred to as the "B" pad. The Master Cylinder was in just as bad a shape. The front tire looks to be the original (no kidding) the odometer shows just 11,303 miles so who knows? The throttle linkage was so bound up the throttle wouldn't move once you let go of it, etc..... Lots of parts have been ordered and some even installed already. Replaced all the wiring harness connectors, retrofitted a new blade style fuse holder, model correct headlight, etc...
Looks like it will be a long labor of love getting it back into decent shape. Probably spend more than I could ever get out of it -- but that's OK 'cause I don't intend to sell it, ever!
     I got it to replace one I bought in the early 1980's and unwisely sold in about 1999. Missed it ever since! Anyway, just wanted to say Hi and start getting acquainted on the forum. Already bought "HondaMans" book and an OEM shop manual. Can't wait to take the first ride! Mark 
Current Stable:
1978 CB750K
1982 XT200J
1982 XJ1100 Maxim
1985 V30 Magna
1998 VT1100 Spirit
2006 GoldWing

Offline DaveBarbier

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Re: Greetings from Oklahoma!
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2017, 04:50:24 PM »
Welcome to the show, Mark. I haven't figured out if it's a comedy or drama yet, though.

Offline rocket johnny

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Re: Greetings from Oklahoma!
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2017, 04:56:44 PM »
 :)  welcome from western co.   post a photo when you can .

Offline Marks78

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Re: Greetings from Oklahoma!
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2017, 04:07:46 PM »
Welcome to the show, Mark. I haven't figured out if it's a comedy or drama yet, though.
Thanks Dave -- Comedic drama perhaps?!?  ;)
:)  welcome from western co.   post a photo when you can .
Hope to get to that point soon! I used to live in CO. Went to High School in Arvada then moved to Dillon, had a grandmother that lived in Idaho Springs. Sure do miss those mountains. Thanks for the welcome!
Current Stable:
1978 CB750K
1982 XT200J
1982 XJ1100 Maxim
1985 V30 Magna
1998 VT1100 Spirit
2006 GoldWing

Offline ranger

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Re: Greetings from Oklahoma!
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2017, 05:54:33 AM »
Hey another Okie! If i hadnt sold my bike last week id say i need to come ride with you when your done haha. But let me know if you need any stock parts, im out in the Panhandle and have a '78 CB750 for parts.