Author Topic: Whose K0 is this please? (Read 2676 times)

Magpie · « **on:** November 08, 2009, 02:48:31 PM »

Whose outstanding K0 is this?
Cliff.

Johnie · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2009, 07:34:50 PM »

That would be Mark's bike. It is just beautiful and I love it!!!

Simpson · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2009, 07:37:32 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on November 08, 2009, 07:34:50 PM

That would be Mark's bike.

Mark who?

Magpie · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2009, 07:25:00 AM »

Yes, Mark who?

daewon774 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2009, 07:28:16 AM »

Who, mark, yes?

Johnie · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2009, 10:52:51 AM »

On this board he goes by markb from Minnetonka, MN. His bike was in the July BOTM. Check out this link for more pics. I have a bunch of his pics on my lap just because it is so PURTY!!! I sent Mark a PM to let him know people are lurking.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=53344.msg578959#msg578959

NoXi · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2009, 11:13:16 AM »

wow thats 10 miles from me! ill have to go and see it sometime! just a question. how do you distinguish a k0 from any other k? (aside from the engine)

Johnie · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2009, 12:43:58 PM »

Quote from: NoXi on November 09, 2009, 11:13:16 AM

wow thats 10 miles from me! ill have to go and see it sometime! just a question. how do you distinguish a k0 from any other k? (aside from the engine)

From what I understand from this board the KO would include the 1969 & early 1970 production bikes with the 4 cable carbs, duckbill seat, recessed ignition switch, and some other familiar detail markings of those models. Some referred to the 1969 as the CB750 since it was the first year of production and the 1970 as the CB750KO as they were pretty much identical (not counting the sandcast case on some of the early 1969's only). I am not an expert on the subject and I am sure others here will chime in too.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2009, 12:53:53 PM »

Here's a timeline that delineates the models by VIN

http://www.hondachopper.com/engine/engine_timeline/timeline.html

Magpie · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2009, 01:26:29 PM »

Thanks guys! PM sent to markb.
Cheers,
Cliff.

ekpent · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2009, 04:16:52 PM »

What the heck are you up to now Cliff

Your bikes are already so fine-know you got a 69 going on-you need that thing for parts or what

Magpie · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2009, 04:52:20 PM »

Ha! No, I think it's late '69 build and mine is 12/69 so it's a good time capsule. Plus it's MOTIVATION and INSPIRATION to keep me going on mine. It's gorgous! The one I'm doing was used, abused and the partially stripped so every day is a treasure hunt. I've had some good buys lately but it can get expensive. The next bike I do I'll wait patiently for one that's more whole like I see some of the K0's recently found. The K1's are a lot easier to do because you can buy tons of new stuff that's correct - if the budget allows.
Cheers,
Cliff.

smokeygold · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2009, 05:05:46 PM »

I always look for the painted headlight bucket and brackets to let me know if it is an earlier model.

Don R · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2009, 08:01:56 PM »

Louvers on the side covers.

ekpent · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2009, 08:14:51 PM »

Hey Cliff we all want that $100.00 special

If I buy that story

------Eric Good Luck on your projects

Magpie · « **Reply #15 on:** November 09, 2009, 10:20:52 PM »

Well, this one was a gift but I had to bribe the owner's brother with $100 and go to Vancouver to get it so it was about $300 but not as nice as the $100 bike. This one had a bent frame, shot wiring and many wrong pieces although I was able to reface the gauges and use them on my K1 project. Sometimes the cheap ones are very expensive.

I've been collecting parts for a long time. If it looks anything like Mark's in the end I'll be very happy and shred every invoice for parts and work.
Cliff.

markb · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2009, 09:12:13 AM »

Yes, it's mine. Wow, I'm flattered by all the interest. I hope my sandcast turn out as good.
Thanks,
Mark

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2009, 10:57:37 AM »

That is one sharp duckbill...

Magpie · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2009, 11:13:30 AM »

Mark - pm sent.
Cliff.

toycollector10 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 12, 2009, 02:33:25 PM »

Nice work!

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Author Topic: Whose K0 is this please? (Read 2676 times)

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