Author Topic: Pics of restored 1976 Honda CB750 K6 (Read 6410 times)

pelicanwheel · « **on:** January 06, 2010, 09:06:43 AM »

Gang -

Over the years I've restored this bike. I am the second owner but really have owned the bike since it was new since the original owner died the day after he bought this bike. I rode it for a few years in Chicago not appreciating the bike, but decided to restore it. These pics are the results of that effort.

I have used this site to help with the project and wanted to say thanks to everyone that helped.

I did everything myself that you see except for the powder coating of the painted parts, and the chroming of the metal parts. As a result, I'm pretty familiar with the bike and if anyone has questions, feel free to contact me. Since I wont be checking this site much any more...it would be best to contact me at me email which is my screen name at yahoo or hotmail...your choice.

Thanks again,

pelicanwheel · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2010, 09:07:48 AM »

pelicanwheel · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2010, 09:08:53 AM »

pelicanwheel · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2010, 09:10:09 AM »

and the last two.

Some of the pics were taken when I had another tank on the bike...but it is the same bike.

If anyone wants closer detailed pics...let me know.

Finally - the bike is for sale on Ebay...one day left!

Pelican

pelicanwheel · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2010, 09:13:49 AM »

sorry..didn't put full bike pics

Toxic · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2010, 10:20:30 AM »

Wow speachless, I am humbled by your effort.

How long did that build take?

Whew managed to say something.

BigBoi · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2010, 10:36:21 AM »

That's gorgeous.

1 question...where did you pick up those gauge faces? Or did you replace them entirely?

Thanks!

pelicanwheel · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2010, 11:00:51 AM »

Toxic - it took over ten years.....it started when I was single and had money...it got delayed when I got a mother in law and three kids and a mortgage. I simply worked on it when I had the time.

For the face dials, I used the decals that are available for the instruments. YOu can find them on ebay or other honda suppliers.

Thanks!

sbparks · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2010, 11:52:46 AM »

PelicanWheel,

Your bike looks super... Nice Job!

I wanted to ask... your turn signals; Original or Aftermarket. If aftermarket where did you get them.

I am in the process of a restoration and I haven't decided how to handle my turn signals. They are decent, but not perfect.

Thanks for the reply!

Scott

pelicanwheel · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2010, 12:26:33 PM »

The turn signals are NOS from Honda...I purchased them 10 years ago when I bought about $3000.00 worth of other NOS parts.

I believe that are still available from Honda, however.

ekpent · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2010, 12:33:22 PM »

How much is your reserve on the E-bay auction. Is that TMI

pelicanwheel · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2010, 02:52:21 PM »

I dont mind saying. Its $6500.00. Its not an arbitrary number, I based it on what the last two high priced cb750s that sold on ebay just prior to mine. Both sold for over $7000.00. One was an all original '75...pretty clean from storage and lack of use, not restoration, and with after market muffler. The other was similar except it was one of the earlier bikes.

My bike is all OEM except for the chrome plating and one or two other performance mods (bearings in stem and swing arms, shocks, etc). Some do not like the chromed parts, but I have the original engine parts that were not chromed... that goes with the bike. In other words, a few hours can make the bike totally stock with a very low cost.

Anything less than that and I will continue to own it for the rest of my life.

Johnie · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:06:33 PM »

If you do not get what you are asking, would you be willing to sell me those extra tank badges for my K4 restoration? Or, can you tell me where you got those.

stickman · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:16:38 PM »

Very nice job. Your efforts certainly do show. But I wish I had a $ for everytime I see a sidecover with the winged emblem mounted wrong with the left on the right side and vice versa. Just do not understand how this happens so frequently. Got 2 of my own 76 resto's underway and I know now they will not measure up to yours. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

SHELLFISH · « **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:18:59 PM »

Very nice! That's a great looking job you did!

pelicanwheel · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:57:48 PM »

LOL Stickman...you got me!!!!!!!!

I bet that my mistake, and everyone else that does it, is simply we never noticed this before!

You dont want to know how much trouble I had getting the carb to air box rubber boots to fit on correctly. The carb to engine boots have to be a certain position for the back boots to fit right. I would try it for about 15 minutes...get frustrated...come back months later. Try it again, get frustrated...come back months later. I finally committed an entire morning to doing it right... and it took 15 minutes. Go figure. I guess the lesson there is always be in the right frame of mind for things to go right. It takes twice as long to do it wrong than to do it right from the start.

Pelican

YogiBear · « **Reply #16 on:** January 06, 2010, 04:29:26 PM »

one word......WOW

. Your CB looks amazing. I love the look of all the extra chrome you did, and the finned covers. very nice touch. The hubs are chromed, arnt they?

pelicanwheel · « **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2010, 04:41:20 PM »

yes, the hubs were chromed as well.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #18 on:** January 06, 2010, 07:49:46 PM »

Wow given the level you went to I'd say your price is reasonable.

ekpent · « **Reply #19 on:** January 06, 2010, 08:07:21 PM »

Cleaner and more updated than stock for sure,and more MAN hours to boot-Good luck on it and a great inspiration thread also.---Eric

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