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Offline ekim98

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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #25 on: December 18, 2007, 12:32:49 PM »
Is that the smell of napalm burning someones backside, ouch. ::) ::) ::)
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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #26 on: December 18, 2007, 01:29:03 PM »
Napalm is a wonderful tool!
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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #27 on: December 18, 2007, 01:54:39 PM »
Ha ha, I always love to read the collective "wisdom" of the "K7/8 Defenders society" as they try to re-write Honda's history, it's like gay rights activists, they know they're weird, but they'll fight to the end to defend their right to, well, you guys probably know the rest................ :o

And Eldy, we've had this discussion before, a K7/K8 is not the fastest or best handling of the CB750's, the F2/F3 shares that honor, (although the mighty K0 was almost as quick) and part of the reason that the last engines in the K7/8 were the most reliable, is that they were detuned considerably, and would wheeze down the 1/4 mile like a paraplegic with asthma!

Sure, the F2/F3 had a few mechanical "bugs", but remember, mechanical faults are easily fixed, but "Fugliness" is terminal. Collectable? Yep, every Tuesday night mate, just leave it on your sidewalk and you'll never need to worry about that red-headed step child ever again, ha ha! ;D
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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #28 on: December 18, 2007, 02:57:50 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 18, 2007, 01:54:39 PM
Ha ha, I always love to read the collective "wisdom" of the "K7/8 Defenders society" as they try to re-write Honda's history, it's like gay rights activists, they know they're weird, but they'll fight to the end to defend their right to, well, you guys probably know the rest................ :o

And Eldy, we've had this discussion before, a K7/K8 is not the fastest or best handling of the CB750's, the F2/F3 shares that honor, (although the mighty K0 was almost as quick) and part of the reason that the last engines in the K7/8 were the most reliable, is that they were detuned considerably, and would wheeze down the 1/4 mile like a paraplegic with asthma!

Sure, the F2/F3 had a few mechanical "bugs", but remember, mechanical faults are easily fixed, but "Fugliness" is terminal. Collectable? Yep, every Tuesday night mate, just leave it on your sidewalk and you'll never need to worry about that red-headed step child ever again, ha ha! ;D

ROTFLMAO ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Terry this isn't the first time you've nearly made me spill my beer. In fact you HAVE made me spill it a couple of times. Keep it up and I'll have to send you a bill.  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #29 on: December 18, 2007, 05:55:50 PM »
WOW! Glad everyone got that on the table.  Learned more about 750k's in the last 5 minutes then most of the reading I have done.  HA!   Geno
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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #30 on: December 18, 2007, 06:08:58 PM »
Terry, I love my K8 and all but that was a damn funny post....

Dennis

P.S. you owe me 2 dollars for the Rye and coke I just spewed! I won't ding you for the cost of the laptop I just ruined because I am surfing on the work computer...

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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #31 on: December 18, 2007, 06:18:20 PM »
You're drinking at work Dennis? At last, a man after my own heart! (in a tough guy hetro, spit on the floor and scratch yer balls, kinda way, of course............)  :D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #32 on: December 18, 2007, 06:27:11 PM »
Now if I were one to take offense I would point out a few interesting design details about the early CBs, but I am not so I will not say:



I truly love the radiator hoses over the fork tubes, I believe they are the universal types made to bend for different cars.
The color coordinated headlamp mounting ears. 
The scooter style handlebars are prescious.
I must admit that thing sticking up at the top of the gas tank icomes in handy when roping cattle or sheep.
The louvers cut into the side covers are a must to reduce the pressure when reaching Mach I. Not to mention the shoulder patch pasted to the cover.

Now if one were to look at a real motorcycle one would see:

Manliness


 
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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #33 on: December 18, 2007, 06:30:00 PM »
Quote from: BobbyR on December 18, 2007, 06:27:11 PM
Now if I were one to take offense I would point out a few interesting design details about the early CBs, but I am not so I will not say:



Man, that's one beautiful bike! I think I better take mine for a ride today, it's too warm here just sitting in front of this computer anyway! ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #34 on: December 18, 2007, 07:07:37 PM »
I love my 78K and I don't see myself ever letting it go. I just wish the side covers and seat were cheaper:)

Take a look at this auction that ended recently:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190173950376&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009

 
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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #35 on: December 18, 2007, 07:40:59 PM »
well sort of Terry...I am drinking at home but am logged in to my work computer...this time of year is busy for me doing reviews on all my technicians (wouldn't they love to hear that I am drinking while typing up their evaluations!?!?)

Actually seeing those bikes so close together I gotta admit that the early models do look a little girly! And that line about the gas cap used for roping sheep was funny too!

Dennis
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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #36 on: December 18, 2007, 09:54:31 PM »
The 69 was a groudbreaking style setting motorcycle in a totally different era than the 78.

By the time the 78 rolled out everyone, had a faster, lighter, stylish bike.. it for certain had lost the edge it had held the first 4 years.
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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #37 on: December 19, 2007, 02:40:13 AM »
Quote from: my78k on December 18, 2007, 07:40:59 PM
well sort of Terry...I am drinking at home but am logged in to my work computer...this time of year is busy for me doing reviews on all my technicians (wouldn't they love to hear that I am drinking while typing up their evaluations!?!?)

Actually seeing those bikes so close together I gotta admit that the early models do look a little girly! And that line about the gas cap used for roping sheep was funny too!

Dennis

Well it's good to see that you're taking your subordinates careers so seriously, ha ha! Be careful though, I tend to be a lot more honest, and a lot less "diplomatic" when I'm drinking!

Bobby's a great bloke, and funny too, but like most K7/8 owners, (and gay rights activists) when it comes to motorcycles, his taste is in his arse, ha ha! ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #38 on: December 19, 2007, 06:24:02 AM »
Actually the slowest K's are the 74s. The K8 is right on par with the F1 which is where it draws its engine from, with some improvements and more power of course.

It also is not so wuss like the f2/3 and does not need rebuilding every few times you start it. It also does not dump oil on your leg!

Ahh terry, my taste might be in my arse(unlikely since I think the K0 is ugly) but at least I do not know what a LIVE sheep's rear end tastes like! ;D
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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #39 on: December 19, 2007, 07:45:02 AM »
Neither Bike is ugly. The model spans a decade and it is inevitable that it would change or attempt to change with the times. Kawasaki went minimailist and gave you a really light frame and powerful engine. In fact my KZ440 and my neighbors KZ900 have an almost identical frame with some bracing, but you can see they are sourced. Terry and I bust balls on each other all the time, all in good fun. If you have a K0 ride it and enjoy it, if you have a K8 ride and enjoy it. If you have the chick in my avatar give me your bike since you will have all you need to ride. :o   
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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #40 on: December 19, 2007, 08:41:20 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 18, 2007, 06:18:20 PM
You're drinking at work Dennis? At last, a man after my own heart! (in a tough guy hetro, spit on the floor and scratch yer balls, kinda way, of course............)  :D

ROTF LMAO

DAMMIT Terry ........ you did it again..... coffee all over my keyboard

I'm supposed to be working and now I have to clean up the coffee.  ;D
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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #41 on: December 20, 2007, 09:37:22 AM »
"If you have a K0 ride it and enjoy it, if you have a K8 ride and enjoy it"

Bobby, you left out part of that line...the part about if you have a K8 be proud of it.

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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #42 on: December 20, 2007, 03:16:34 PM »
Parts bin special................ ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #43 on: December 20, 2007, 05:06:19 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 20, 2007, 03:16:34 PM
Parts bin special................ ;D
Hmmmm. I may have to do some parting out here myself ;D

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« Reply #44 on: December 20, 2007, 05:30:47 PM »
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #45 on: December 20, 2007, 05:43:41 PM »
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« Reply #46 on: December 20, 2007, 11:28:16 PM »
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #47 on: December 21, 2007, 07:29:06 AM »
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« Reply #48 on: December 21, 2007, 09:22:39 AM »
Quote from: BobbyR on December 21, 2007, 07:29:06 AM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 20, 2007, 11:28:16 PM
Quote from: BobbyR on December 20, 2007, 05:43:41 PM
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: New purchase 1978 750K (cont.)
« Reply #49 on: December 21, 2007, 10:06:35 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 21, 2007, 09:22:39 AM
Quote from: BobbyR on December 21, 2007, 07:29:06 AM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 20, 2007, 11:28:16 PM
Quote from: BobbyR on December 20, 2007, 05:43:41 PM
The Original, and the best!

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Honda's earliest attempt to enrter the Motorcycle market. While the styling borrows heavily from both Mopeds and teapots, the engines have promise. We expect Honda to evolve this experiment into a viable Motorcycle in the 1977-78 timeframe.
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But we were boys, and boys will be boys, and so they will. To us, everything was dangerous, but what of that? Had we not been made to live forever?
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