Author Topic: Can you Believe it? I can't!! (Read 3944 times)

The Lone Builder · « **on:** September 26, 2018, 10:03:06 am »

Well, I'm getting there.

2 years after really starting, and 12 years after beginning to collect parts and do little jobs here and there, I have finally ridden my 44 year-old CB750 K2!

I can't describe the feeling, except as disbelief, as I sat, after my first 45km ride, looking at my bike in the afternoon sun whilst sipping (or rather knocking back) a pint of Guinness.

It was one hell of a journey, with ups and downs, much frustration and many setbacks; but I learned sooo much, nad can now look back on it all with tremendous satisfaction.

I have to say that it would never have been possible without the expertise, advice, humour and patience of so many members on this forum. i would like to send you all a big, big thank you.

So, part one of the journey completed, I'm champing at the bit to start part two.

Thanks again everyone.

The Lone Builder · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2018, 10:05:10 am »

Some more pics

The Lone Builder · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2018, 10:15:44 am »

And finally ...

flybox1 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2018, 11:02:48 am »

Heck Yesss!

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2018, 11:42:42 am »

Congratulations!

Tim2005 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 26, 2018, 11:54:11 am »

Well done, bike looks great!

Don R · « **Reply #6 on:** September 26, 2018, 12:19:01 pm »

Nice save. You earned it, now enjoy.

Tews19 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2018, 12:20:00 pm »

Congrats for sure! BOTM nomination for you as it is well deserved.

rocket johnny · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2018, 12:44:32 pm »

great looking bike ! give yourself a attaboy !

beemerbum · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2018, 12:46:33 pm »

Second that for BOTM!. Beautiful job. Congratulations

pjlogue · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2018, 12:51:43 pm »

Congratulations! Beautiful looking bike. I bet when you were 1/2 way through you had thoughts of what was I thinking when I started this. (I did) LOL. It's a very satisfying feeling to start it up after all the work you put into it and be able to finally ride it. The bike almost becomes part of you. A job well done!

-P.

754 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2018, 01:16:08 pm »

Nice enjoy it..

beemerbum · « **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2018, 01:41:56 pm »

Quote from: beemerbum on September 26, 2018, 12:46:33 pm

Second that for BOTM!. Beautiful job. Congratulations

What is the story on the paint color? Is it the original color from 1972?

BobbyR · « **Reply #13 on:** September 26, 2018, 02:31:47 pm »

Bravo1 nice job.

70CB750 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 26, 2018, 02:35:01 pm »

Very nice!

It will take a while to lose the happy grin while riding

Prospect · « **Reply #15 on:** September 26, 2018, 07:23:34 pm »

I have to say. There is no greater satisfaction than bringing a bike back from the dead. Been there a number of times myself but it's still a great joy. Good for you!!

The Lone Builder · « **Reply #16 on:** September 27, 2018, 04:17:10 am »

Quote from: beemerbum on September 26, 2018, 01:41:56 pm

Quote from: beemerbum on September 26, 2018, 12:46:33 pm
Second that for BOTM!. Beautiful job. Congratulations
What is the story on the paint color? Is it the original color from 1972?

Yes it is the original colour: Planet Blue Metallic. The bike is a UK model.

greenjeans · « **Reply #17 on:** September 27, 2018, 06:12:19 am »

Resurrection! Good to see the old girl on the road again. Congrats!

PeWe · « **Reply #18 on:** September 27, 2018, 06:23:08 am »

You did the right thing. Brought the poor and forgotten bike back on track as it once looked. And it looked really good as it does now!
That color is typical K2 for me.
The blinkers and rear light looked like that on all K2's we got to Sweden from 1972-1975. K1 style that look better than the US fat rear and blinkers from K2 and later

richmagee7 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 27, 2018, 07:13:52 pm »

Great Job Lone Builder. Congrats.

The Lone Builder · « **Reply #20 on:** September 27, 2018, 09:57:52 pm »

Quote from: Tews19 on September 26, 2018, 12:20:00 pm

Congrats for sure! BOTM nomination for you as it is well deserved.

Quote from: beemerbum on September 26, 2018, 12:46:33 pm

Second that for BOTM!. Beautiful job. Congratulations

Thanks guys; accepted with great pleasure!

my name is nobody · « **Reply #21 on:** September 28, 2018, 04:25:40 am »

Very nice...Now, get that speedo cable routed thru the fender grommet

Stev-o · « **Reply #22 on:** September 28, 2018, 06:44:30 am »

Congrats. And you did it all yourself!

The Lone Builder · « **Reply #23 on:** October 08, 2018, 04:12:32 am »

Quote from: Stev-o on September 28, 2018, 06:44:30 am

Congrats. And you did it all yourself!

Just about (apart from all the help I received from guys here).

All except paint, chrome and a few minor engineering tasks I didn't have the tools for. There's not too many of us oldies riding oldies here in Zimbabwe.

The Lone Builder · « **Reply #24 on:** October 08, 2018, 04:14:55 am »

Quote from: my name is nobody on September 28, 2018, 04:25:40 am

Very nice...Now, get that speedo cable routed thru the fender grommet

Haha!! It's done already!

You guys never miss a trick

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