Topic: New Forum Member - Looking at a CB750 - need guidance

[jlh3rd]

I didn't know K3's came with painted headlight buckets and ears, maybe it's a non-US thing.
Welcome aboard!
If you go with this bike, Yamiya in Japan is your closest source of parts, great company.
Get Hondaman's book (on Amazon), a must read, it will save you much headache and money.
If you do this project you will also need a few JIS screwdrivers. The fasteners that look like Phillips head screws actually use a Japan version known as JIS, they are easy to get.

https://www.amazon.com/CB750-book-Hardcover-Mark-Paris/dp/B06Y4LP2WW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=A232QL2HWPEC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QMPq_m8i4r_nHy8HDRLGLg.3CqOG5xVoDmQfQ1vTPmXgsm4SZEVs27urzitRQt6R8E&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mark+Paris+Honda+book&qid=1732200636&sprefix=mark+paris+honda+book%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/VESSEL-GRIPTM-Screwdriver-JISDRIVE-No-550APH4PBU/dp/B0C2JY39MG/ref=sr_1_6?crid=M7HUUR1XKCAL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-hniuCatdxcUBO3-F1OuXPy7jH08atSZl8Lr4fhPvoAIm34zuJYGelkcf91Swc3ZNhJWd6vHd_jFZvmhBrljFN9MQ2ZaGtTq3LvHlaVZ0S37RlyzOGz6toOeP4d0kPGY-Ff_wJHlqpkUxoQRcGwkb3IB1Rm8NLy1YR3Oosmsk8MWVP9_RUCYaZvUp8Aq6SXyqPuWhzNM3uvTNzxAkK5m6O-fKInu5p6gIcgkWONMtbuMqNH-i035US5tkSP4QAvCYFnd1CcKMvZkffbfXDRP6kmBWVubG0FqKkgE1Mdokdk.8AE7_5eNrB9T0ZA4ardf1CXRq0zItbgOSGJ6PEDFEyQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=JIS+tool&qid=1732200688&sprefix=jis+tool%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-6

um....that's a unique taillight lens also....maybe not a K3 ?

[bryanj]

Looks like a uk one fitted upside down

[MauiK3]

You will want to change the brake fluid and carefully check out the system, they can corrode if they sit too long. Easy to put right.

[willbird]

Everything you need and nothing more. 

except power

Adding HP just makes it go faster than it will turn or stop LOL.

[M 750K6]

Already does! 

[willbird]

You will want to change the brake fluid and carefully check out the system, they can corrode if they sit too long. Easy to put right.

IMHO take the front caliper part and clean out the "stuff" that typically grows in the O ring groove, the square O ring that seals the piston needs the extra room provided in the groove in order to retract the piston. Neglected that back in the day when I did a frame up restoration on my K2 and it caused the caliper to drag. Would be true of rear caliper on N F model too I bet. The "stuff" has to be mechanically dug out maybe...needed to in my case anyway.

Bill

[kyle750]

Many thanks for all the guidance and advice.  So much to do with an older bike and if I decide to start this journey it will be a slow process but I am a very patient person. Finding the right person who is very experienced with these bikes will be crucial.  I am never in a hurry for excellent work.

I am going to see the bike in person with a good friend from Germany named Tony.  He has been riding and fixing bikes his entire life but without his tools with him here he will be limited in his ability to help.  He lives in Germany and visits here every year in the winter months. I've shown him the photos and videos and he likes the bike and his brother owned one but he thinks the CB750 is just too old and outdated.     He likes Kawasaki more than Honda and rides a Kawasaki.  He says I should consider buying a Kawasaki Z900 instead of the Honda CB750.  According to Tony it has a retro vintage look but modern handling and performance.

[spotty]

Good luck

[kyle750]

A Thai friend has been communicating with the owner/seller and she has done an excellent job with requests for photos and information. She has also done an excellent +++ job negotiating the price with the seller.

I already withdrew the money for the CB750 from my Thai Bank and its sitting here in bundles of 1,000 baht notes

[kyle750]

Good luck

Thanks mate.  I will need it!

[spotty]

Join up with some of the Oz FB sites, we're nice and close if you find someone with any parts you need, though the bike looks remarkably complete

[kyle750]

What are the miles?

Here is a screen grab of the gauges from a video.  Looks like 63,305. Bike was imported from Japan 20 years ago so I am quessing kms and not miles.   

[jlh3rd]

um...doesn't that make it a JDM , Japanese domestic model ?
which makes it special and unique?

also, nothing wrong with a Kawasaki 900....beautiful bike.

[kyle750]

Photo of my Honda CRF250L purchased new in 2012.  This photo was taken about 5 years ago right after all the plastics were changed out and new updated CRF stickers added. The original plastic was faded, scuffed, cracked, broken, and beat up. Also installed at that time was a new chain and rear sprocket, new front brake disc pads, new seat, and new tires.

Of course, the speedo on the Honda is a modern digital readout with LCD display.   Easy to read with big numbers, bar graphs for fuel,  and lots of colored lights. Nothing wrong, fully functional, and gets the job done but the simple analog gauges of the Honda CB750 speak to me. 

Here is what I find truly bizarre. Checking the odometer and I have riden 63,904 kms on the Honda which is nearly the same as the Honda CB750 (if the odometer is fully functional and correct).