Topic: Too nice to use?

[Don R]

 Did you ever find parts that were almost too nice to use?
  I have a K1 that has little left that's original and a set of NOS K1 gauges on a Yamiya rhino horn triple tree. Almost too nice to use, at least on a "Hot Rodded" bike. I haven't installed them yet. 
  I also got a new in box K0 speedometer a couple years ago, I had a difficult time putting it on my Diecast K0, it's still under 400 miles.
 
 
 
 
 
 

[HondaMan]

My trusty 750K2 deserves every new part I can put on it.
But, I haven't done that in a long time.
I need to do that, the parts are lost somewhere in my room... 

[BenelliSEI]

Don…. I did have a carton of “too nice” parts. When I did the 1970 K0 I used most of them and then emptied the box on the S/C…… I’ve decided I will enjoy them on a bike way more than locked up in the shop.

For years I hoarded a full set (still in the Honda cartons) of HM300 pipes. Five years ago I put them on the cb750K0 that is my regular ride. They make me smile every time I fire up the bike. My son cringes when he sees them and all I can think is “find your own stuff”!

Got for it.

[PeWe]

I fully understand you Don;D
I have NOS speedometer and tachometer for my K6 in their boxes. Too good to be used.
The original speedo is still working and has all history. It reset itself 10 years ago.

Important to store with face up so it will not leak needle damper fluid inside.

But, if your bike does not have any alternative, use them.
Or use a later setup, K3-K6. Often found on eBay, MPH versions

[Don R]

 I put the faded original gauges back on it when I restored it back to hot street use. With a set of new faces, they would be awesome too. When it came home with us it only had a late tachometer, but Steve had saved everything, I just had to sort it out.

[PeWe]

Faded original gauges can look better on a modified bike.

[ofreen]

Did you ever find parts that were almost too nice to use?

My attitude about this changed when I got old.  I realized "what am I saving them for?  For someone else to use?"  Life is short, as is becoming more and more apparent.

[70CB750]

Did you ever find parts that were almost too nice to use?

My attitude about this changed when I got old.  I realized "what am I saving them for?  For someone else to use?"  Life is short, as is becoming more and more apparent.

That ^^^^


Same goes for guns, gear and other things.

[seanbarney41]

If things are built right, you should be able to use them as intended and they will stay nice for a long time.  That is one reason why I love Honda's.  And also why proper restoration is so difficult.  Machinery that gets used and then meticulously cared for has a totally different look than your (don't get your feelings hurt this is not directed at anyone specific here just go for a ride now )over restored man cave queen.

[BenelliSEI]

If things are built right, you should be able to use them as intended and they will stay nice for a long time.  That is one reason why I love Honda's.  And also why proper restoration is so difficult.  Machinery that gets used and then meticulously cared for has a totally different look than your (don't get your feelings hurt this is not directed at anyone specific here just go for a ride now )over restored man cave queen.

Totally agree. I like looking at my S/C but the 1971 cb750K1 is still my favourite! Clean, tidy and ready for anything, anytime!