Topic: Introduction

[Rsnip988]

I read the "Newbies start here" and it said to introduce myself and my bike...

I am RIchard Snipes, I live iin NC, (anyone else living in the state let me know).

I bought a 1976 CB750 K6 for $150 on ebay, back in May 2006.  I cought a lot of grief from my fiance' and my family, since it was and is still not running.   I knew it had Good compression and the engine turns freely so I came out on top of the deal for sure.
   The Elec system was butchered, random wires just cut for no apparant reason.  I started by systematicly replacing all of the wires and connectors.   The lights work now so I am pleased. 
   I Replaced oil & Air Filters as they were in desperate need.  the tank had some dents in it and was really runsty outside so i just finished sanding to bare metal, and using this stuff called Steele (some kind of stick epoxy with steel in it) i filled in the dents. 
   I figure that the next step should be to rebuild the carbs whether they need it or not,(seeing as they've been there 30 years i think they probably need it).  While waiting on the Carb kits to get here I'll probably want to adjust the Contact Points and Valves(so that I can get the carbs synced when I finish them)

I have purchased a sweet Large 70's Vetter Fairing for $30.

I am having a dilema though about how to paint it, I dont know if I want to do a custom metal fleck red paint job with black/Red Racing stripes, OR if i should get the Candy Antares Red kit from DONDIRTBIKER (http://www.vintagehondapaint.com/). 
Basically i need direction as to whether I should go with Restoration (which I dont have the money for now), or Custimization now and restore it when i get the money?  Also I am guessing i should paint the Fairing the same color as the tank and side covers.

I'll be posting some pics of the progress so far on my gallery tomorrow somwtime (since I'm @ work now) 

Please let me know if you guys have any advice or opinions..

[Bob Wessner]

Welcome to the group. The way I look at it, if there seemed to be a reasonable possibility of getting the bike back on the road, what you bought was $150 worth of challenge/entertainment/investment, and that's not bad.

About the only thing I might suggest, is that you consider just disassembling and cleaning the carbs. There is a good chance you not need  to replace any parts. Take care with any rubber parts depending on what carb cleaner you use.

Look forward to seeing the pics. Good luck with your $150 investment.

[ChrisR]

Definately a good deal if you can get it running fairly cheaply. From what you say it sounds like it just needs TLC. If you need any advice on almost anything including motorbikes you have come to the right place. Welcome.

[oldfordguy]

Welcome, and ditto what Bob said, often carbs just need cleaned without having to replace any parts.

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

Richard,

WELCOME. You just started a life long hobby (as long as your are a patient guy). Good luck with the rebuild.

You mentioned a few things in your post. Fiancee - congrats buddy!!  Family. Wives and fiancees can leave you but family can't. Please the fiancee first! She needs to understand that you just purchased a "hobby" that will keep you at home in your garage close to your fiancee/wife and not at the strip joint. Even when you get it running you will still have much to do over the years so this "hobby" will "keep you out of trouble". Family, we love them, but tell them to get over it.  . They're not going anywhere so they should just try to accept.  Finances. (spelled much like fiancees huh?!) Spend your money now while you still have some. You may THINK you're a little strapped NOW but wives get expensive and kids get more expensive. Only advice I have here is do what you can afford. If you have to wait a little longer to do it right then so be it. You might find that preferrable to doing it a second time. Prioritize what must be done and what can wait.

Anyway, now that I have you in trouble with the new to be wife and family, this is the best resource going. We're here to help.

Jerry
   

[upperlake04]

Sounds like good advice Rxman     one way to prioritize would be to focus on the mechanicals. Once you have gone through and sorted all that and know what you have, then doll it up however you like. Don't know how much experience you have with  bikes, but if none like me, trying to do everything at once can be a little overwhelming     Welcome, you have come home

[Rsnip988]

I am semi mechanically inclined but this is my first bike and project experience.

Thanks you so much for the big welcome.

(The Fiance has gotten over the fact that i bought a bike and "Is happy that it makes me happy" she is just concerned about my safety)

RKS

[aptech77]

hello,hello,hello.......HELLO

[Rsnip988]

HI right back at ya

[dusterdude]

richard,what part of nc you in?

[old76cr]

Hi Richard. Welcome. I have just removed a windjammer SS from my k5 and rewired my lights and all went well so your hook up should be easy. Also have a few spare electrical bits from previous owner. points plate, bar switches, coils. John.

[Rsnip988]

I live in Burlington, NC  its between Raleigh and Greensboro



Ooh spare parts are good, i havent checked the points yet thats the next step after cleaning the carbs.

I cant get the stupid throttle pully off of the carb rack to take it apart, i stripped most of the rusty screws.

DOH!!

[Roach Carver]

welcome to the forum

[Gordon]

welcome to the forum

Hey now!  April 1st was over a week ago!

[fmulharin]

Welcome from another K6 Owner. I picked mine up last summer. I came with a Vetter Windjammer 4 fairing. I use the Bike just about Evey day (Weather Permitting). I am about 3/4 the way though a repainting. I am a Boy scouter Leader, so I decided to do a Scouting Theme, as apposed to trying to do a Factory Restore. Make sure to pick up a Manual for the Bike. the clymer book is pretty good, and should help you to get the bike up and running.

Good Luck with it

Fred

[Rsnip988]

I've got 2 k6's now, they dug this up from last year when i joined