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Offline Lawdog374

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My "new" CB750 K4
« on: September 08, 2009, 06:42:43 AM »
Here it is...my "new" CB750 K4.  It was a real "find."  I am worried I may have bitten off more than I can chew. 





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Offline HedNut

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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2009, 06:50:17 AM »
Veeerryyy Cool....looks like it's been pulled out of the dusty archives after 35 years of waiting...uncovered.   Can't wait to see what she looks like on the inside!
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Offline Lawdog374

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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2009, 06:52:14 AM »
I am a little scared to say the least to see what it looks like on the inside.  The bike was put away with a full tank.  The gas has since "solidified" and has a horrendous smell to it.
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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2009, 07:04:07 AM »
Also, it has only been sitting for 24 years.  The last tag on the plate is from 1985.  Let the good times roll.
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Offline andy8190

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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2009, 11:07:14 AM »
might i add how massively large your garage is
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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2009, 11:46:57 AM »
Fresh gas, fresh oil, new battery & clean contact points - I bet she'll start.

Are they integral cruising pegs on the crash bars ? Cool as *%£# !!
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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2009, 02:49:48 PM »
Yeah the pegs are built right into the crash bars.  I am debating what to do with them.
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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2009, 06:47:12 PM »
Quote from: Lawdog374 on September 08, 2009, 02:49:48 PM
Yeah the pegs are built right into the crash bars.  I am debating what to do with them.

I think you either have to embrace them; glory in them (maybe fit a backrest/cissy bar combo too) and build the bike around them or you have to take them off and keep them safe somewhere.

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Offline Roach Carver

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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2009, 06:49:41 PM »
I like it. I would be inclined to spray it with soap and then water. repeat as necessary.
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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2009, 10:16:04 PM »
Is that a sheepskin on the seat..........oh wait ,nevermind.
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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2009, 08:43:14 AM »
Yeah it is either wool, or shag carpet.  It is so old I can't tell.  The soap and water application will happen Sunday, right after I do the brakes on my truck.
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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2009, 09:18:38 AM »
looks like just cleaning it will provide you with some inspiration to keep going. Very cool project! I think in this case a post cleaning pic is mandatory. nice score,Fergie
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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2009, 07:27:49 AM »
Ok, got some updated pics of some "junk" I have taken off.  Getting the bike stripped down to get the engine out.  Going to get it running, then strip it back down and do a full frame up restoration. 

This came off....


He it is, nakeder than ever...


And from the front...



Next weekend........THE ENGINE COMES OUT!
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Re: My "new" CB750 K4
« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2009, 08:11:07 PM »
Got the engine out.  What a pain.

This is my super sophisticated engine stand (temporary though)



The dirty turd less one engine


And last but not least.  My DBO ingenuity really shows through in the "work bench" I made this morning. (Temporary also)


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