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Offline beemerbum

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'71 Done finally
« on: August 01, 2018, 05:59:44 PM »
This K1 was a "barn find", actually a pump shed. It was for free with a rusty, barely rolling frame with an engine in baskets. It is absolutely true that there is nothing more expensive than a free vintage motorcycle
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2018, 06:12:18 PM »
Looks really good, Congrats on finishing it..
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2018, 06:24:23 PM »
Turned out nice b.b.!
Yautta be proud of your work.
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Offline beemerbum

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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2018, 08:31:56 PM »
This is not a cheap hobby. The exhaust is the 300's from DSS. The exhaust cost exactly what the bike did brand new. Thought about 4 into 1, etc. To me the very essence of the SOHC 4 Honda is those four pipes in the back view.
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2018, 08:52:21 PM »
Excellent...she is a beauty. Nice job!
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2018, 09:20:42 PM »
Quote from: Johnie on August 01, 2018, 08:52:21 PM
Excellent...she is a beauty. Nice job!
I'll second that !!
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'71 Done finally
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2018, 10:24:45 PM »
Beautiful bike. Restoring an old CB750 can cost as much as a new bike.

Cheap exhaust!
Look what Yamiya charge for their more sounding Lotus Root pipes!

But there are a some other parts needed when mounting a 4-4 when earlier was a 4-1 with no exhaust spigots needed.
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'71 Done finally
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2018, 10:29:24 PM »
4-4 side view is not bad either. People admire my bike almost all rides I do with it thanks to the 4-4.
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2018, 10:51:22 PM »
You have done great job on the bike a absolute credit to you.
Dave
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2018, 10:59:21 PM »
Quote from: ekpent on August 01, 2018, 09:20:42 PM
Quote from: Johnie on August 01, 2018, 08:52:21 PM
Excellent...she is a beauty. Nice job!
I'll second that !!

third that!
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Offline BRG-BIRD

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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2018, 04:40:41 AM »
Very nice!
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2018, 06:01:41 AM »
Quote from: beemerbum on August 01, 2018, 08:31:56 PM
This is not a cheap hobby. The exhaust is the 300's from DSS. The exhaust cost exactly what the bike did brand new. Thought about 4 into 1, etc. To me the very essence of the SOHC 4 Honda is those four pipes in the back view.

Really nice. It ain't a cheap hobby, that's for sure. But the view is worth it, right?
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Offline rocket johnny

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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2018, 06:24:08 AM »
excellent restoration !  you should be proud !
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Offline przjohn

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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2018, 06:25:10 AM »
Very nice work! If you really want to spend more money buy a motohome and trailer. Pack the bike on the trailer and tow it behind the motorhome to your time share in Florida
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2018, 06:30:17 AM »
Looking great!
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2018, 08:03:02 AM »
Quote from: beemerbum on August 01, 2018, 05:59:44 PM
This K1 was a "barn find", actually a pump shed. It was for free with a rusty, barely rolling frame with an engine in baskets. It is absolutely true that there is nothing more expensive than a free vintage motorcycle

True, but it is also true that there is no pride like the pride of looking at a beautiful bike and knowing you are the one that made it beautiful.
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2018, 08:06:10 AM »
Nice Barn Find, Great job restoring, ENJOY!
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #17 on: August 02, 2018, 08:35:06 AM »
Beemerbum...I just nominated your bike for BOTM. Very worthy...get some pics ready to add to that BOTM area once the nominations are done.
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #18 on: August 02, 2018, 08:47:15 AM »
Thank you very much.
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2018, 08:50:43 AM »
Could we see a "before" shot?  That's always a slap in the face realization sometimes of just how much it takes to bring a bike back into that beautiful condition.  Well done, sir.
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #20 on: August 02, 2018, 09:09:51 AM »
Beautiful job, can we get more of the story?
Gotta love 4-4 on these, nothing looks or sounds as good.
When no one is looking I will stand behind mine to hear the walking sound of the four pipes at idle, it's a sonic picture!
Don't tell anyone.
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #21 on: August 02, 2018, 04:08:50 PM »
very nice!
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #22 on: August 02, 2018, 06:51:13 PM »
Congrats! Any before pics? Mind sharing what the pipes cost after shipping?
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #23 on: August 03, 2018, 08:06:58 AM »
Beemerbum...you still need to get into BOTM and accept the nomination.
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Re: '71 Done finally
« Reply #24 on: August 03, 2018, 08:12:40 AM »
Quote from: Johnie on August 03, 2018, 08:06:58 AM
Beemerbum...you still need to get into BOTM and accept the nomination.

Click here Beemer...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,173448.0/topicseen.html
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