Author Topic: A long, long wait for Candy Gold (Read 5382 times)

kyle750 · « **Reply #150 on:** December 31, 2025, 06:04:44 AM »

Front Fork Damper Tubes with flash rust removed

I was never very good with physics but curious the purpose of the holes at the bottom end of the damper. Only one set of 4 holes on each damper. Damper tubes are actually upside down with the larger end bolted in at the bottom of the lower fork. I am quessing that when the fork is compressed it helps equalize the internal pressure of the fork oil and makes the forks more gentle? Does it matter if the holes are facing forward or backward in the lower fork??

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #151 on:** December 31, 2025, 06:44:50 AM »

No…. Just drop them in.

In your photo it’s hard to tell which headlight/ fork ears are original and Yamiya, nice “spares”!

Rayzerman · « **Reply #152 on:** December 31, 2025, 06:58:48 AM »

The holes in damper rods are to meter the fork oil as the fork compresses. Orientation is unimportant as the lower fork tube forms the chamber for the oil to "escape".

MauiK3 · « **Reply #153 on:** December 31, 2025, 07:11:24 AM »

I think the K1 was maybe the best of them, the were a pinnacle.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #154 on:** December 31, 2025, 08:23:20 AM »

Quote from: MauiK3 on December 31, 2025, 07:11:24 AM

I think the K1 was maybe the best of them, the were a pinnacle.

Agreed. Best features, favourite ride!

kyle750 · « **Reply #155 on:** December 31, 2025, 03:42:20 PM »

^ ^ ^ Beautiful K1 ^ ^ ^

Photo wants you to strap on the helmet, put on the jacket, enjoy the bright blue sky, and ride. I am hoping that 2026 will be the year I get to ride the fire breathing dragons (CB750 and CB550)

I can even smell the freshly mowed grass

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #156 on:** January 01, 2026, 08:18:33 AM »

That pic was after a long ride on a very fine day. Today there is over a foot of snow out there! Happy New Year.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #157 on:** January 01, 2026, 08:26:50 AM »

Happy New Year indeed!
Beautiful photo.

kyle750 · « **Reply #158 on:** January 01, 2026, 12:58:48 PM »

I did not realize that the earlier K1 fork ears use a smaller side reflector. 40mm vs 55mm. The larger reflectors will not work as the bolt is also larger at 6mm vs 5mm with the smaller reflectors and K1 fork ears. No worries - I ordered a set of used reflectors from a 1971 CB450 (exactly the same as the K1) for $15.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #159 on:** January 01, 2026, 01:59:05 PM »

Kyle….. if those aren’t the correct stud size, I’m sure I have a pair that I could donate (for postage)!

kyle750 · « **Reply #160 on:** January 01, 2026, 05:10:09 PM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 01, 2026, 01:59:05 PM

Kyle….. if those aren’t the correct stud size, I’m sure I have a pair that I could donate (for postage)!

Thanks Mate. Very much appreciate your offer. The correct smaller reflectors with smaller 5mm stud have already been ordered and shipped. Unfortunately I just consolidated a large shipment of parts from the USA so the reflectors will have to wait until the next shipment. I average about 1 shipment every 2 months. I really enjoy buying used Honda parts from the bike dismantlers on Ebay. They provide a very important service to bike restorers and I am very grateful for the availability. Quality, condition, and price varies tremendously.

kyle750 · « **Reply #161 on:** January 01, 2026, 07:48:58 PM »

Earlier smaller K0/K1 side reflectors on the super rare prototype scheduled to be auctioned off at Mecum later this month. Smaller size side reflectors look so good

I wonder what price the bike will bring this time around?

Late Edit: Photos are from the earlier first time auction. I would not trust my center stand on a sandy beach

Is the tank trim correct for this bike??

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1157654/1968-honda-cb750-prototype/

kyle750 · « **Reply #162 on:** January 02, 2026, 12:03:55 AM »

I quess the answer to the tank trim question is right here

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #163 on:** January 02, 2026, 08:09:45 AM »

Interesting. I’m sure those are correct for that bike. But quickly changed (as did a lot of things) over the first year. Every S/C I’ve seen had the plain trim.

kyle750 · « **Reply #164 on:** January 02, 2026, 05:18:35 PM »

After a long time waiting for a Candy Gold set and then all of a sudden they seem to be coming out of the woodwork. Here is another set just posted on Yahoo Japan. Tank looks like a repainted original but fork ears and side covers look like reproductions. A quick note that the tank and side cover emblems look original (and not cheap aftermarket). Hard to tell the quality of the paint from photographs but this set looks to be a good value.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #165 on:** January 03, 2026, 05:46:25 AM »

Nice body set. Always fascinates me that someone would do such lovely paint work and then appear to never even have washed the underside of the tank!

kyle750 · « **Reply #166 on:** January 03, 2026, 05:53:44 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 03, 2026, 05:46:25 AM

Nice body set. Always fascinates me that someone would do such lovely paint work and then appear to never even have washed the underside of the tank!

. . . not a very good sign of the quality of the prep and paint work

kyle750 · « **Reply #167 on:** January 03, 2026, 06:06:30 AM »

Please excuse the off-topic inquiry however I wanted to ask forum members about this bike

This Honda Dream 50 AC15 popped up For Sale on my local facebook page. Bike was made in 1997 to celebrate Honda's 50th anniversary and commemorate the successful 1962 Honda RC110 single cylinder racer. Bike was only made for 1 year and sold in Japan only. Bike looks totally mad - a 50cc bike revving to 13,000. I can see that the exhaust and shocks are not original and it is missing the gas cap.

Why did the owner add a steering damper - it's only 50cc - how fast can it possibly go?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c8JqCo27-Q

MauiK3 · « **Reply #168 on:** January 03, 2026, 07:00:56 AM »

Screaming little 50cc DOHC. Wish they sent some over here.

Last I checked, Vic World owned the prototype CB750 (unless that changed too) I wonder why he's selling it. I'm pretty sure it's a one of one at this point. At one point he had a candy blue green Pre-production CB750 which I think he sold some time ago for eye watering money.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #169 on:** January 03, 2026, 07:05:04 AM »

Just read the Mecum page, they seem to have it right that it's a unicorn. I sure hope it goes to a good home, pretty cool machine, and beautiful.

kyle750 · « **Reply #170 on:** January 03, 2026, 03:36:03 PM »

When the Thai girls saw the Honda Dream 50 AC15 photos they laughed

"It's like a Gorilla riding a Mickey Mouse bike"

They're right of course

kyle750 · « **Reply #171 on:** January 04, 2026, 05:25:01 PM »

Delivery today

New shipment arriving from the USA. Lots of vintage and new Honda parts. Items needed to complete the body set install that will be in this shipment:

1. Upper and lower NOS rubber bushings for the front fork ears
2. Upper chrome trim rings for front forks rubber boots/gaiters
3. Chrome over brass construction reproduction gas cap latch
4. NOS side cover emblems
5. Early Original K1 gas tank embems and clips

I'll be waiting at the front gate

Late Edit: Front fork tubes had a few deep scratches/nicks with sharp raised outer edges. Scratches were sanded down and filled with 2 part JB Weld epoxy. Tubes were then completely sanded with 800, 1000, 1200 and final metal polish. Tubes are now super smooth and should move easily along with the new front fork seals. The chrome Honda used on these tubes is truly remarkable.

kyle750 · « **Reply #172 on:** **Today** at 01:35:08 AM »

Super smooth front fork tubes

Honda Quality

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Author Topic: A long, long wait for Candy Gold (Read 5382 times)