Author Topic: CB750K1 "Keep on the road" (Read 4058 times)

chiefum · « **Reply #25 on:** July 26, 2020, 07:55:01 PM »

Quote from: gpzkat on July 26, 2020, 05:52:37 PM

Very good looking bike and nice work. I am aspiring to get my '73 project into similar shape, will try.

Thank you! It's a great learning experience working on these old bikes. The forum is also very helpful.

chiefum · « **Reply #26 on:** May 02, 2021, 02:57:16 PM »

The side stand was bent and missing the nut, I found a replacement on Ebay and swapped them out.

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chiefum · « **Reply #27 on:** May 02, 2021, 03:06:02 PM »

Over the winter I had Hondaman rebuild the swing arm and swap out the shock bushings. Also replaced the old shocks with some ikons.

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BenelliSEI · « **Reply #28 on:** May 07, 2021, 05:38:17 AM »

Your posts got me working on my K1 yesterday. Fired right up and as soon as it gets a bit warmer, will take it out. Your comments got me checking swing arm play. Mine still seems fine. I knock out the Honda lubricators on my swing arm through bolts, then drill and tap them for proper grease nipples. Pumped in some fresh grease.

chiefum · « **Reply #29 on:** May 07, 2021, 05:55:57 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on May 07, 2021, 05:38:17 AM

Your posts got me working on my K1 yesterday. Fired right up and as soon as it gets a bit warmer, will take it out. Your comments got me checking swing arm play. Mine still seems fine. I knock out the Honda lubricators on my swing arm through bolts, then drill and tap them for proper grease nipples. Pumped in some fresh grease.

Nice!! I think my rear shocks were shot, as the ride has much improved. I have new progressive front springs, but I haven't had the time to swap those out yet. It's much nicer having the zerk fittings.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 07, 2021, 09:03:25 AM »

Very nice K1.
I had to dress my brake caliper pucks on the sides to keep them from sticking.
Nice work.

chiefum · « **Reply #31 on:** May 07, 2021, 09:46:59 AM »

Quote from: MauiK3 on May 07, 2021, 09:03:25 AM

Very nice K1.
I had to dress my brake caliper pucks on the sides to keep them from sticking.
Nice work.

Thank you!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #32 on:** May 07, 2021, 06:25:15 PM »

Quote from: chiefum on May 07, 2021, 05:55:57 AM

Quote from: BenelliSEI on May 07, 2021, 05:38:17 AM
Your posts got me working on my K1 yesterday. Fired right up and as soon as it gets a bit warmer, will take it out. Your comments got me checking swing arm play. Mine still seems fine. I knock out the Honda lubricators on my swing arm through bolts, then drill and tap them for proper grease nipples. Pumped in some fresh grease.

Nice!! I think my rear shocks were shot, as the ride has much improved. I have new progressive front springs, but I haven't had the time to swap those out yet. It's much nicer having the zerk fittings.

I got some Progressive springs from vintagecb750 that cost so little I couldn’t resist. They were on sale a few years ago. Nice improvement and easy fit.

chiefum · « **Reply #33 on:** May 07, 2021, 06:31:46 PM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on May 07, 2021, 06:25:15 PM

Quote from: chiefum on May 07, 2021, 05:55:57 AM
Quote from: BenelliSEI on May 07, 2021, 05:38:17 AM
Your posts got me working on my K1 yesterday. Fired right up and as soon as it gets a bit warmer, will take it out. Your comments got me checking swing arm play. Mine still seems fine. I knock out the Honda lubricators on my swing arm through bolts, then drill and tap them for proper grease nipples. Pumped in some fresh grease.

Nice!! I think my rear shocks were shot, as the ride has much improved. I have new progressive front springs, but I haven't had the time to swap those out yet. It's much nicer having the zerk fittings.

I got some Progressive springs from vintagecb750 that cost so little I couldn’t resist. They were on sale a few years ago. Nice improvement and easy fit.

Nice! I'll probably go with tapered head bearing and replace my fork seals when I change my springs.

Shtonecb500 · « **Reply #34 on:** May 07, 2021, 08:21:52 PM »

Nice project, you are making me want to do all the little things now...spend more money.

chiefum · « **Reply #35 on:** May 07, 2021, 08:28:48 PM »

Quote from: Shtonecb500 on May 07, 2021, 08:21:52 PM

Nice project, you are making me want to do all the little things now...spend more money.

Thanks! It's a good way to relax for me and also a good learning process. I hear you on the money part though.

chiefum · « **Reply #36 on:** June 20, 2021, 03:36:03 PM »

Put new wheel bearings in the front Lester wheels I bought a while back.

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chiefum · « **Reply #37 on:** June 20, 2021, 03:41:21 PM »

Sourced some rear wheel parts for the Lester wheels, as I want to keep my original stock wheels together if I want to swap back quickly.

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chiefum · « **Reply #38 on:** June 20, 2021, 03:48:34 PM »

Swapped out my k1 seat latch for a later model, thanks to Frank for sending the needed parts. Found this seat on Ebay and the seller was willing to ship from Italy. Thanks to Sean for the tire recommendations, the Avon road rider mk2 are great so far.