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Offline RustyJC

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1971 CB750K1 Project
« on: July 08, 2011, 08:39:57 PM »
Here's my 1971 CB750K1 project before the heavy lifting started.  I've owned the bike since it was new, but it sat in an unheated shed in Ohio for over 20 years.  :-[

Since this photo, the Jardine 4-into-1 headers have been rechromed, fluids changed, new battery installed and the Yoshimura front double disc brake system rebuilt - and, of course, more cleaning and polishing....



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Offline Johnie

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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2011, 05:48:21 AM »
Welcome to the forum Rusty. She looks nice and ready to ride. Post some more pics once you get her outside. Looks like a great project.
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Offline zzpete

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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2011, 06:34:42 AM »
Looks good already Rusty. Nice to see an original owner still with his bike after 40 years! Welcome to the forum!   :)
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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2011, 06:40:18 AM »
Nice bike!  I'd like to see some pics of that Yoshi double disc set up!
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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2011, 06:41:33 AM »
Very clean engine on that one..nice to start out that way..on a fix up.
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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2011, 07:49:08 AM »
Quote from: Greggo on July 09, 2011, 06:40:18 AM
Nice bike!  I'd like to see some pics of that Yoshi double disc set up!

Ask and ye shall receive - see below.  It also has the Yoshimura Road and Track (3/4 race, if you remember the term) cam and pistons and some other goodies.  While I'm waiting on Reagan at Ace Motorworks to clean and coat the fuel tank innards, I've spun it up on the starter and get 20 lbs oil pressure @ cranking speed and good compression.

This photo was shot before the brakes were rebuilt.  I'm out in the garage installing the rebuilt braking system today, so maybe I'll get some more photos posted later showing my current progress.

On edit:  The front brakes are installed and bled!   ;D

Rusty
« Last Edit: July 09, 2011, 12:09:59 PM by RustyJC »
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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2011, 03:04:09 PM »
Here's a pic after today's brake installation.  Still waiting for the fuel tank to get finished.

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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2011, 03:17:36 PM »
A pic of the front brakes after reinstallation and bleeding.

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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2011, 03:20:31 PM »
And, finally, the rechromed Jardine headers (originally installed in 1972).

Rusty
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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2011, 08:52:56 AM »
IT'S ALIVE!!!

I got it back together and lit it off at 8:50 this morning with only 2 minor problems:

1. Initially, I wasn't getting fuel flow through the petcock.  Took care of that.

2. One carb had a stuck needle/float and dribbled fuel out the air cleaner.  Got that freed up.

With that done, the engine lit right off.  It took less than a minute for the untouched original carbs to clean up and start hitting on all 4 cylinders, but it's now idling at 1000 RPM (remember - it has the Yoshi cam) and sounding great.  70 PSIG oil pressure @ 2000 RPM (10W-40 Castrol) and no funny noises.  Next step was to unstick the clutch plates - bike on centerstand, 1st gear, clutch in and GENTLE rear brake application - with 2 or 3 stops, the clutch broke loose.

Next step is to take it around the block - with no baffle in the header, 1985 Ohio plates and no inspection sticker.  I hope the local LEOs understand.....

Rusty
« Last Edit: July 16, 2011, 09:08:16 AM by RustyJC »
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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2011, 07:32:17 AM »
Project update.  The bike is insured, inspected, licensed and ready to hit the street.  Here's what it looked like this morning.

Rusty

(The last one slipped in.  The Beemer is jealous of all the attention - and money - going to the 750.)
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Offline hoodellyhoo

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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2011, 07:57:23 AM »
Congrats and she looks great! Now get out there and put some miles on her to make up for all those years of sitting :)
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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2011, 10:18:21 AM »
Nice to see her back on the road after all those years. Enjoy!
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Re: 1971 CB750K1 Project
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2011, 11:17:33 AM »
Excellent Rusty...another one saved!!! Good job. Ride on man...
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