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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #25 on: July 13, 2020, 05:25:41 AM »
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Honda CB750, K0, 1970. Completely renovated and painted in Candy Gold. It was sold as new in Sweden and is in the so-called German version. Comes with a new battery and inspected for the last time. Boy Fredin  $18,893

Boy Fredin  wants $18,893 ?
Wow, pretty crazy
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #26 on: July 13, 2020, 09:33:52 AM »
Look how much a similar renovated Kawasaki  Z1-900 cost on UK sites. 1975 a good looking year.

This good looking K2 . Half compared to the K0.
https://www.blocket.se/annons/dalarna/honda_cb_750_four_k2/90777212

My K2 build did not cost less, plenty of unpaid work. Fun hobby.

Bikes cost less in USA.
Import will cost a lot in shipping, customs, VAT etc.
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CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #27 on: July 14, 2020, 11:11:33 AM »
Living with a K0 is indeed a bit harder than living with a K1 or later (I have done both). It all comes down to how excited you are about these bikes. If a K0 is the bike for you, then you will find a way to make it happen. Yes, the carbs are trickier to get right...but once they are right, they are wonderful!

About a year ago, I sold my daily driver K1 and now drive a sandcast as my daily driver (unrestored). Yup, it is a little crazy to ride a sandcast as a daily driver, but these bikes are super special to me...I smile more than anyone else on the road. Plus its fun when someone approaches the bike, stares at it and then asks...is that what I think it is?  ;D



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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #28 on: July 14, 2020, 11:44:12 AM »
Nice daily rider!
They are made for the road.
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CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #29 on: July 15, 2020, 07:45:24 AM »
To pay that kind of money for a sandcast or KO (restored or not) you have to be single or married to a very understanding and wonderful wife. I am blessed to have that wife for 41 years :)
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #30 on: July 15, 2020, 08:02:02 AM »
I too am lucky to be married to my wife for 41 years.
She supported me totally on my K3 restoration, loves it when we take it out.
She also told me to upgrade my table saw to a Saw Stop professional cabinet saw.
(I do a lot of woodwork)
Life is good.
KO's are wonderful.
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #31 on: July 15, 2020, 08:11:34 AM »
Quote from: Ujeni on July 14, 2020, 11:11:33 AM
Living with a K0 is indeed a bit harder than living with a K1 or later (I have done both). It all comes down to how excited you are about these bikes. If a K0 is the bike for you, then you will find a way to make it happen. Yes, the carbs are trickier to get right...but once they are right, they are wonderful!

About a year ago, I sold my daily driver K1 and now drive a sandcast as my daily driver (unrestored). Yup, it is a little crazy to ride a sandcast as a daily driver, but these bikes are super special to me...I smile more than anyone else on the road. Plus its fun when someone approaches the bike, stares at it and then asks...is that what I think it is?  ;D

 I ride a sandcast too, I took it from 7K miles to 9.5K but as it nears 10K I've slowed down riding it. That and my wife prefers the gl1000. 
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #32 on: July 15, 2020, 08:23:42 AM »
10k miles is almost not used! :D
~16000km
That was normal for 2 seasons when I was even younger! :D

My K6 has done 6100km this year so far.
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CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #33 on: July 15, 2020, 12:28:03 PM »
Candy blue Sandcast for basement price $15,250. Sold yesterday

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-honda-cb750-ko-sandcast/

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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #34 on: July 15, 2020, 03:08:18 PM »
Quote from: Johnie on July 15, 2020, 07:45:24 AM
To pay that kind of money for a sandcast or KO (restored or not) you have to be single or married to a very understanding and wonderful wife. I am blessed to have that wife for 41 years :)

I've only been married 20 years to a very NON-understanding wife so I will not be getting a K0 anytime soon!   But I'm happy with my K1, K3, K4, Z1, H1, H2, RD, X6, etc etc!!!
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #35 on: July 16, 2020, 03:34:48 AM »
Quote from: kck3 on July 15, 2020, 12:28:03 PM
Candy blue Sandcast for basement price $15,250. Sold yesterday

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-honda-cb750-ko-sandcast/
That was cheap, relatively speaking..
The buyer will make a profit if parting it out, right?
That should be not legal!
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CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #36 on: July 16, 2020, 10:02:21 AM »
That sandcast is pretty nice, I'd think a buyer would want to keep it together, rare one, low number.
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #37 on: July 16, 2020, 11:55:22 AM »
A lot of incorrect things about the sandcast sold on Bring a Trail. I think the price was probably about right. I hope the new owner rides it!

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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #38 on: July 16, 2020, 10:39:57 PM »
I am suspecting the following things on that bike, choke lever, lower fork legs, , can't tell on top triple tree.
 The spread in numbers is larger than most seem to be.pipes were wrong, he was upfront about that.
 Cool to have an early frame and most of the right stuff
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #39 on: July 17, 2020, 02:09:40 AM »
What was wierd about filter bolt?
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #40 on: July 17, 2020, 03:01:11 AM »
Round aftermarket acorn head?
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CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #41 on: July 17, 2020, 04:55:11 AM »
Seen those, some sort of US "dress up" kit
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #42 on: July 17, 2020, 06:05:46 AM »
 Looks like the guy has a nice varied collection of different machines. Honda's, Kaws and probably more.
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #43 on: July 17, 2020, 06:11:37 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on July 17, 2020, 06:05:46 AM
Looks like the guy has a nice varied collection of different machines. Honda's, Kaws and probably more.

Yeah, I see 3 Kaw's in those pics. 
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #44 on: July 17, 2020, 07:39:15 AM »
By the way. Seems K0's all have the high bars both US and Euro versions. On my K2 I switched to the lower Euro spec. But is that possible on a K0 with the 1 to 4 throttle cable? Are shorter ones available or is one stuck with the high bars?

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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #45 on: July 17, 2020, 07:59:23 AM »
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By the way. Seems K0's all have the high bars both US and Euro versions. On my K2 I switched to the lower Euro spec. But is that possible on a K0 with the 1 to 4 throttle cable? Are shorter ones available or is one stuck with the high bars?

KO and K1 used low bars in usa 53100-300-000
K2 used higher bars in usa 53100-341-000
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #46 on: July 17, 2020, 10:06:07 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on July 10, 2020, 05:56:16 PM
  Sorry I did not realize you were in Denmark. Probably not quite as easy finding 750's there but sounds like you are a good hunter if you have a couple of K0's in your sights right now. Good luck on the Yammie sale and hopefully you will be checking back with your new bike. Which color do you like best between the blue and gold ? Heck maybe red is your favorite  :)
Never seen a red for sale in DK. This is the first blue I've seen. Maybe I can afford a red Yamiya kit at some point

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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #47 on: July 18, 2020, 11:02:28 AM »
I’m watching this one. How high do think it will go?

https://www.proxibid.com/1969-Honda-CB750/lotInformation/54998564#topoflot
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #48 on: July 18, 2020, 12:46:23 PM »
Quote from: jakec on July 18, 2020, 11:02:28 AM
I’m watching this one. How high do think it will go?

https://www.proxibid.com/1969-Honda-CB750/lotInformation/54998564#topoflot
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Re: Should I get a K0? (If I can find one)
« Reply #49 on: July 18, 2020, 04:32:51 PM »
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I’m watching this one. How high do think it will go?
Looks like $6000, there is 10% "buyers" fee and 5% tax, some go past current values.
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