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Offline i2edman

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My 1978 CB750K project-K8
« on: November 11, 2009, 08:26:21 PM »
Hi everyone! here's my K8 750
--bought it  on sept. I think it's a pretty okay :-\ deal. Few weird stuff installed components called "trash..I'm not sure what I will do to this thing. Go cafe or just plain stock...we'll see..

I will be posting some interesting pics. Pictures below is when i uhauled this bike..I just couldn't drive it specially with them slick tires..I will also be posting some new stuff new fixes.

Condition:
-runs but needed top end tuneup and carb tune up...brakes..brake pads..chain..sprocket..suspension..etc etc....







-well..all kinds of #$%*load of stuff..help  :o  :'(


-That rear shock..do you see something weird about it?  ???


-front brake oil long gone.. :-\


-cut exhaust..just great >:(


-Cruiser mirrors.. 8)   gone now.. to the trash..and the grip too


-tires..very slick..how fun!


-halo ring everyone..


-This is just a start


-Missing side cover..hard to find now days..but thanks to ebay I got the right side for now.


-Clean a plus headpipe..just need to cut the exhaust and do slip-on identical megaphone


-I just replaced that rear shock..got them off ebay for 30$




-just cleaned them carb first


-To be continued..
« Last Edit: March 14, 2010, 08:57:28 PM by i2edman »
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Re: My 1978 CB750K project--''preharley??
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2009, 10:01:48 PM »
Nice deal!  Dosen't seem to be too much to get her back to being a "Honda". :).
Now  1972 CB350FX (experimental v2.0)
        1981 CB650c Custom with '79 engine (wifes)
        1981 CB650 engine
        2004 HD XL883C Custom
        1977 Yamaha XS750D (in progress)
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        1964 Yamaha YGS-1T
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Re: My 1978 CB750K project--''preharley??
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2009, 04:25:00 AM »
You're lucky, the PO made the changes instead of letting mother nature and father time ravage the bike.  Have fun making it your own. 
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Re: My 1978 CB750K project--''preharley??
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2009, 05:22:39 AM »
Looks like a great deal and very clean as well. Lucky, lucky!

Have fun with it and looking forward to your first ride report.

good luck!
Andy
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Offline cb750k7

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Re: My 1978 CB750K project--''preharley??
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2009, 01:19:10 PM »
Quote from: [img width=600 height=450
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o302/jossdg/IMG_0509.jpg[/img]
-Missing side cover..hard to find now days..but thanks to ebay I got the right side for now.

Wellcome.
Maybe this will help with your side panel source.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=59408.msg644014#msg644014

Cheers,
jona
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Re: My 1978 CB750K project--''preharley??
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2009, 05:47:53 PM »
Quote from: [img width=600 height=450
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o302/jossdg/IMG_0509.jpg[/img]
-Missing side cover..hard to find now days..but thanks to ebay I got the right side for now.

Wellcome.
Maybe this will help with your side panel source.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=59408.msg644014#msg644014

Cheers,
jona

 I finally got the left side; thanks to you. I should be getting it by next week!
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Re: My 1978 CB750K project-K8
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2010, 12:28:43 AM »

After few months. Here it is.
-new tires
-seat cover
-euro handlebar
-front and rear sprocket 14/42 with 640 chain
-new plug 8e's
-new batt
-motion pro cables..all
-brakes front/rear (works now)
-rear shocks
-two sides non factory covers
-nos parts lots of nos parts



wait..Actually I have lost my freakin' head again..said the wife

not satisfied with the above look. Will be turning and not returning this into cafe style..

rear fender cut to about 6inches..my cafe seat is being ordered..will be posting that also..soon

bronze bushing

remove this rubber under the washer before doing this or you'll cut or damage it.

this is you friend when removing that nasty stock steering brackets bearing..at least it worked 4 me

you gotta whack this sucker man..top and bottom

these have to be out..top and bottom when you go tapered bearings

balls everywhere..lol

new progressive fork springs. note: it's about 1 inch shorter than stock you have to cut a pvc pipe that came with the springs and place it on top of the spring so it wont bottom out..well it doesn't really b/o: I only weigh 150lb but the ride seemed to be lower on the front..changed fork oil also while your at it.


oh yeah..you have to check out 'craigslist' often! I bought this motor 4 only $100 750f




Ok here's the latest. finally got my cafe seat from classic cycle city. This guys are awesome they specially made and will start selling this cafe seat k8 in the future..pricey but worth it. completely bolt on with no modification needed perfect fit..very light tough material and what else can i say..it looks damn good..


march 14. 10 motor out last week. Right side position worked awesome. I timed myselft and it took about 2 mins to pull the motor out..easy

cow tipping (right side)


to prevent your engine from getting scratch on the floor in case anything happens to you and this 200+ motor; harbor freight sells this portable dolly for only 12 bucks.


u aint that tough motor..f u! f u!
« Last Edit: March 14, 2010, 09:17:13 PM by i2edman »
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Re: My 1978 CB750K project-K8
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2010, 01:59:00 PM »
Awesome to see someone else got to get a 77-78 750 seat from Classic Cycle City.

What do you have planned for the back of the bike? Are you going to use the stock fender?

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Re: My 1978 CB750K project-K8
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2010, 08:41:06 PM »
Awesome to see someone else got to get a 77-78 750 seat from Classic Cycle City.

What do you have planned for the back of the bike? Are you going to use the stock fender?
I just resized the fender and customized the rear tail light. I'm very excited right now..getting the frame powder coated and I'm re-buiding the motor and soon I'll be done.. will see :-\
« Last Edit: March 14, 2010, 08:42:39 PM by i2edman »
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