Author Topic: My 1971 CB750K1 project is done! (Read 5986 times)

Magpie · « **on:** March 12, 2008, 04:16:06 PM »

Well, 99% done! Just rolled it out of the garage. Long time for this day to come, nearly quit on it several times. Cheers,
Cliff.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2008, 04:18:54 PM »

Very nice!! What tires are you running there?

Magpie · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2008, 05:52:00 PM »

Thanks!
They're Dunlop TT100's -THE tire for the era.
Cliff.

Ecosse · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2008, 05:53:28 PM »

Congratulations!! Every CB restored makes me feel less guilty about admiring those Cafes.

None the less I'm big on preserving vintage autos and bikes. They're history.

One question and one criticism though. What (forgive my ignorance) color is that? And, next time I suggest a prettier background. Not for me; it's for my desktop.

rachet · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2008, 05:54:54 PM »

Very nice work! I really like that the Head light brackets and Bucket are matching in color~ very Tight!

Rachet~

seaweb11 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2008, 06:14:04 PM »

Nice work Cliff, you beat me outdoors

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2008, 06:14:27 PM »

His and Hers or are you just greedy

Very tasty

Sam

bzr · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2008, 06:28:03 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on March 12, 2008, 05:53:28 PM

One question and one criticism though. What (forgive my ignorance) color is that? And, next time I suggest a prettier background. Not for me; it's for my desktop.

Candy Ruby Red, I'm assuming. That is, if it's completely stock...

And I agree with preserving history, that's why I almost feel guilty about my own pseudo-cafe project. Almost.

As long as somebody else churns out the museum pieces, then I'm ok with that!

I'd love to do a full-fledged matching-numbers restoration eventually.

Magpie · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2008, 06:30:32 PM »

The colour is Candy Rubytone Red. In the pic with 2 bikes, the one on the right I bought new in Setember of 1971. It's never been painted, all the paint except for the right headlight bracket is factory paint. My painter matched it quite well I think. Thanks for the kind words!
Cliff.

Magpie · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2008, 06:34:18 PM »

BZR,
When the garden is in full bloom, I'll post more pics for you.
Cheers,
Cliff.

Johnie · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2008, 07:13:55 PM »

My gosh Cliff...simply beautiful!!! Takes the wind out of me. I think it is so neat how we on this board are preserving that time long past. Our past...

You da' Man today Cliff.

Ecosse · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2008, 07:37:06 PM »

Quote from: Magpie on March 12, 2008, 06:30:32 PM

The colour is Candy Rubytone Red. In the pic with 2 bikes, the one on the right I bought new in Setember of 1971. It's never been painted, all the paint except for the right headlight bracket is factory paint. My painter matched it quite well I think. Thanks for the kind words!
Cliff.

I have to chime in again. I envy those fortunate to have been able to buy new! Kudos to all who have been wise enough to hold onto these gems.

Also, if I ever repaint mine Candy Rubytone Red is the color! Currently mine is a nice General Motors color by the PO. I use to be so anti-red too.

mystic_1 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2008, 09:13:02 PM »

Wow, NICELY done. I asked my wife which bike was original and which one was the restored one, she guessed wrong!

mystic_1

bgfootball67 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:05:15 AM »

That is one sharp bike! Do you have a before pic? Great work!

andy750 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:10:56 AM »

I think this is another BOTM contender! Great work and the colour is really amazing! I like the double shot photo as well so perhaps you can get a photoshoot and post some double bike pics when you get the chance.

Well done in finishing it!! Now....how does it ride!? Sound?

cheers
Andy

dusterdude · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2008, 01:40:51 PM »

beautiful

Magpie · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2008, 03:10:22 PM »

It sounds very throaty, the new pipes are much louder than the older ones for some reason. I haven't ridden it yet. I have to get it registered as a "collector" vehicle in B.C. which will give me very cheap insurance.
A before shot, sure. But not much to see. I bought a fellow out of all his K stuff (he was into F's only) for $200 which was most of a motorcycle except a motor - all in very rough condition. There were some treasures in the boxes such a set of sandcast gauges. I found a K0 motor that was seized but in remarkable condition on the outside, so the numbers don't match. Another friend gave me a rough K0 and mores boxes of treasures. So after many hours of hunting down stuff, sanding, painting and spending lots of $$'s, it's 99% done. I'm rebuilding a set of K1 gauges to replace the K0 ones. If you looked closer you'll find it's not totally correct but I built it for me to see if I could do it. It will never be sold.
Cheers,
Cliff.

GNXFan · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2008, 07:45:04 PM »

Beautiful job on your K1. I'm finishing up one just like it and almost done except for the front end. I'm re-installing the original body work(faded)though for now because I have a complete extra set that I'm going to paint and then install them on the bike. I also like those tires. One comment, the throttle cables need to be routed around the other side of the frame.Here's a pic of mine, not anywhere near as pretty as yours. Great job!!!!!

Magpie · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:43:38 PM »

GNX,
It looks great! The tires are Dunlop TT100's.
You mean the cables should be on the other side of the steering head, the left side? That would answer a problem with it holding some revs when I shut the throttle off I think. I'll change it on both bikes.
Thanks for that!
Cheers,
Cliff.

GNXFan · « **Reply #19 on:** March 14, 2008, 04:22:07 AM »

Yes, route them on the other side of the steering head. Thanks for the compliments. I hope mine turns out as good as yours.

Gregorymoto · « **Reply #20 on:** March 15, 2008, 08:23:54 AM »

Good work!

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