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Offline grumburg

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They are still out there
« on: November 08, 2023, 06:36:40 AM »
Earlier this summer I had my K2 750 in my driveway. A man was walking by on the sidewalk and stopped. Said his father has a 74 the same color (sunrise orange) that has not be ridden since 1996. Asked if I would be interested. Told him definately!  Did not hear from him until 2 weeks ago when he sent pictures and said his father wanted it to go to someone who would restore it and wants to give it to me.
Went to pick it up (about 2 hrs away). Had been in a pole barn and was the dirtiest thing I had seen in a while. Carb were redone when parked.  Original paint, almost perfect 341 exhaust, side covers, and tank with a dent. Handed me the original 1974 title. Missing gauges and headlight ears.
So far I have checked the electrical (all works) 130 to 150 dry compression and will keep posting progress.
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2023, 06:59:07 AM »
Wow! Now the pressure is on to do it up right.
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2023, 07:13:44 AM »
Fantastic, congrats!  Looking forward to following your progress.

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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2023, 07:29:56 AM »
Quote from: jgger on November 08, 2023, 06:59:07 AM
Wow! Now the pressure is on to do it up right.

What a DEAL and a half.
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2023, 07:40:33 AM »
What a great story.  Makes you still believe there are good folks out there.  Enjoy the restoration......
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2023, 08:37:54 AM »
Good story and good luck with progress.
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Offline Kelly E

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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2023, 08:54:51 AM »
Thats Awesome!

The same thing happened to us with the 83' CB 1100F. The original owner saw our Rust Brothers Garage Fakebook page and contacted us to give us the bike. He did it because he knew that we would resurrect and ride it. We made him take $300 for the bike, it didn't seem right to give him nothing. Getting him to take the money was the hardest part of the deal. 8)
We hope to get started on it this winter.
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2023, 10:03:19 AM »
Great story Grumberg
That should be a fun bringing back to life project.
« Last Edit: November 08, 2023, 01:43:38 PM by newday777 »
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2023, 10:11:21 AM »
Great! Looks like it ended up in the right place…… Enjoy!
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2023, 10:15:45 AM »
Congrats...I have some later model gauges if you are in need [cheap]

Is that an X6 Hustler I see in the pic? 
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2023, 01:31:56 PM »
Yes, that was a  $100 cripple I did about 10 years ago. Serial number 929. Local dealer had all the NOS parts needed to restore. Thank God for packrats. Nothing runs a cookin 2 stroke!
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2023, 01:44:43 PM »
Quote from: grumburg on November 08, 2023, 01:31:56 PM
Yes, that was a  $100 cripple I did about 10 years ago. Serial number 929. Local dealer had all the NOS parts needed to restore. Thank God for packrats. Nothing runs a cookin 2 stroke!
$100 cripple??
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My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2023, 01:57:57 PM »
Yes. Was complete but in horrible condition. Had been badly abused. Every transmission gear that was trashed and the dogs were bent. Matched the paint with the help of House of Kolor.
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2023, 02:05:03 PM »
Better shot
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« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2023, 06:09:16 PM »
So cool of him to pass it on to you!

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« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2023, 10:48:32 PM »
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« Reply #16 on: November 09, 2023, 01:05:59 AM »
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #17 on: November 09, 2023, 07:10:31 AM »
Quote from: grumburg on November 08, 2023, 02:05:03 PM
Better shot

I have one too....



I bought it for the sake of nostalgia, the X6 was my first real bike back in the day.
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« Reply #18 on: November 09, 2023, 02:22:36 PM »
Steve-0. Was at the parts counter at the local Honda dealer buying parts for my 550 project in 2009. A guy next in line asked if I wanted some more old Hondas. One was an S90 Benly I restored and ride regularly. He said the other is a 66, first year they made that model and the biggest one they made that year. I thought “Black Bomber”. Turned out to be an x6, Paid $200 for both. Great fun!
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« Reply #19 on: November 09, 2023, 05:24:40 PM »
Came to follow. What a deal! :)
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #20 on: November 10, 2023, 06:49:38 AM »
Quote from: grumburg on November 09, 2023, 02:22:36 PM
Steve-0. Was at the parts counter at the local Honda dealer buying parts for my 550 project in 2009. A guy next in line asked if I wanted some more old Hondas. One was an S90 Benly I restored and ride regularly. He said the other is a 66, first year they made that model and the biggest one they made that year. I thought “Black Bomber”. Turned out to be an x6, Paid $200 for both. Great fun!

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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #21 on: February 28, 2024, 11:12:02 AM »
Update: 90% done. Still some wiring issues, finishing carbs, odds and ends. One owner bike without too many “Stupid Previous Owner” repairs.
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #22 on: February 28, 2024, 11:46:01 AM »
Wow!

Looks great.
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« Reply #23 on: February 28, 2024, 11:58:39 AM »
Brought it home 4 mos ago today
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Re: They are still out there
« Reply #24 on: February 28, 2024, 12:04:25 PM »
She is looking great. One of my favorite colors!
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