Topic: Winter project. K8

[dragracer]

I think I'll pull this one out of hibernation and make it a winter time project.  I gave some thought to a restoration but some hipo  modifications might suit me better. Maybe a ported head with oversized valves,  a bigger cam with an 836 kit will satisfy my need for speed but still leave it streetable.  Of course a longer swingarm is a must with the added power. Dang, I got a feeling this could lead to a deep hole in the pockets. Hahaha. 

[PeWe]

I guess you have some go faster parts on the shelf begging to be used

[dragracer]

I guess you have some go faster parts on the shelf begging to be used


Now what would make you think that?? 😆

[PeWe]

Decades in the hunt to be faster and live close where most tuning parts are manufactured.

Tons of new as used parts must have been  and still is available everywhere around you!

It is difficult to not collect parts when available. It is something special with cams and ported heads

Frame kit for a quick change to try another fun cam?
- You might have a favourite cam for this build?

[754]

How long on the arm.. ? I ran 6 over .. a bit too long .. was thinking  of 4.5  over . Then a  120 link chain will still fit with 54 tooth rear sprocket..

[Prospect]

I'm amazed how many cb750's had the 16" rim installed back in the day. All but one of my 750's had that chopper conversion done.

[Alan F.]

My K8 basket case still has its rusty 17, but it'll share my K3's 18/19 combo because I'm cheap.

[754]

16,s had more bite.. and  until 76 or 77 when Yokohama came out with a 4.60 .. no wide 18,s.
 16 cheaper to run , lasted longer..

[madmtnmotors]

About time you got around to this one! 

[MRieck]

I like the dropped tank

[754]

I'm amazed how many cb750's had the 16" rim installed back in the day. All but one of my 750's had that chopper conversion done.

 It's a 17 inch on that one.... stock rim..

[dragracer]

I'm amazed how many cb750's had the 16" rim installed back in the day. All but one of my 750's had that chopper conversion done.

 It's a 17 inch on that one.... stock rim..

Yeap. Stock but narrow 17" rear.  I got lucky and found a 5.5" ×17" polished aluminum band last year. I probably won't go over 6" but definitely need to be certain the arm is wide enough to fit a 180 tire. I'll use an 18" front to help lower the bike some. I don't intend to do much weight reduction or hack up this one. I intend to ride this one on the street some. I'll eventually return it back to stock condition as a daily rider restoration one day.

Mike, thats actually the stock k8 tank. It looks lower because I had the seat cut down with a step to lock my body in place when racing it.