Topic: new here

[arttbags]

Nice site. I'm new here and to bikes. A friend hooked me up with a 1978 cb750k for $200 bucks. I'm looking to go the cafe route with it. I'm wondering how comfortable they are to ride that style of bike and how it will be on a new rider. any way thanks ahead of time cool site guys. also anyone know where to find a carb rebuild kit for a 78 the guys at old bike barn told no one has them?

[mattcb350f]

Hi, welcome to the forum form Ontario.

$200 bucks! that's a great deal 

As for how is the bike to ride, from what I hear a lot of people are very fond of their 750's but that's best answered by a 750 owner. 

Carb kit? I just did a quick search and come up empty. I found out that you need Keyster carb kit #KH-1157N. Where I got that number, they were sold out.

Check out the FAQ section of the forum, there is a thread on "where can I get parts for my SOHC4". Might be help there. My guess is cmsnl.com would have them. Might be pricey though.
You can also search the forums "right side of header on page". Chances are somebody already had this dillema, and if that doesn't find you a carb kit, just post your question to the forum.
 Matt.

[mrbreeze]

Old Bike Barn is can of worms but if you have to find out the hard way...don't say I didn't warn you!!!

[steven400/4]

welcome from the uk 
steve

[arttbags]

yeah old bike barn not very cool . bagged my order with them today two weeks and a few phone calls and nothing.. they weren't up front with there stock on hand .

[andy750]

Try Partnsmore for the K8 carb kits and if not PM ELDAR or Bobby R on this Forum and ask them- both K8 guys. I know there had been some problems last year sourcing these kits.

Check the Feedback section on Old Bike Barn and you`ll see why we steer clear of them.

Welcome to the Forum!
cheers
Andy

 

[bill3749]

Welcome from IN.

I have a 78 K8 and finally gave up on the original carbs and went with an earlier type from a 74. Easy to rebuild and run excellent.

BC

[inline4]

Give these guys a try. http://www.z1enterprises.com/
Although they are Z1 specialists, Jeff Saunders and his team can pretty much get any part you need for a vintage Japanese street bike.
I've used them for years and I can testify that their customer service is second to none. PERIOD! I also bet you would have a hard time beating their prices as well.
Good Luck.