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Offline Willy D

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CB 750 seat identification
« on: October 02, 2019, 05:45:47 AM »
I recently bought what i think is a mid 70's CB750 seat at an estate sale. how can i identify exactly what year it is?

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Re: CB 750 seat identification
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2019, 05:59:22 AM »
 The pattern on top is a way. Just off the top of my head it looks like a 1973-76 but someone more in the know may nail it down closer. Nice find,if you decide to flip it send me a PM.  Eric

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Re: CB 750 seat identification
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2019, 07:16:32 AM »
yep, I don't need it just bought it hoping to pass it on to somebody who needs it.

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Re: CB 750 seat identification
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2019, 07:44:27 AM »
yep, I don't need it just bought it hoping to pass it on to somebody who needs it.
I would be interested if you wanted to send me the price etc. and shipping to zip code 49009 in Michigan.

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Re: CB 750 seat identification
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2019, 04:22:45 AM »
just my little 2 cents. the strap buckles are like my 75 550's and i know earlier 750's had that square buckle....

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Re: CB 750 seat identification
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2019, 04:36:23 AM »
It’s the same as the one on my CB750K6. Fit’s all the Ks up to 76. The seat hinges are on the other side for K7 and up.
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Re: CB 750 seat identification
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2019, 06:51:26 AM »
 K2-K6 is my estimate
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Re: CB 750 seat identification
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2019, 01:31:20 PM »
just my little 2 cents. the strap buckles are like my 75 550's and i know earlier 750's had that square buckle....

That's definitely not a 550 seat. I don't think that is the original cover (too nice given the rust on the bottom) so it is likely that the cover and strap are replacements.
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Re: CB 750 seat identification
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2019, 01:44:48 PM »
Looks identical to the one my buddy took of his K5 to install a K&Q with a sissy.

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Re: CB 750 seat identification
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2019, 02:12:16 PM »
Document holder, when equipped, on the 550 was in the rear section of the seat... not the front like this seat.
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Re: CB 750 seat identification
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2019, 06:28:18 PM »
just my little 2 cents. the strap buckles are like my 75 550's and i know earlier 750's had that square buckle....

That's definitely not a 550 seat. I don't think that is the original cover (too nice given the rust on the bottom) so it is likely that the cover and strap are replacements.

nope, you misunderstood...i'm not saying it's a 550 seat, it's not. i'm saying the buckles are the same as as a 1975 550f.....which helps to date the seat. plus, a 75 550f seat is brown.