Topic: What is the most sought after 750 next to sandcast

[mafd2]

What CB750 would you think is the most sought after next to the sandcast?  Matter of preference?  I would have to vote for the K1.  Would you vote for year of the 1st like the flake paints etc, or the last of a body style like the K6?  I would have to go with the K1 because it was the year of many last  

* Last year for the jewels in the speedo/tach
* Last year for the beautiful Candy Ruby paint
* Last year for the painted fork ears and headlight bucket
* Last year for the shorter 300 handlebars
* Last year for the plastic chain guard
* Last year for the black shock bodies
* Last year for the rear turns with no stems
* Last year for the awesome 300 pipes

Did I forget anything

[754]

K0 is 2nd

K1 is 3rd..

 K1 is what I want next....

[Magpie]

I'm partial to red K1's however I'm working on a K0 with a sandcast so I'm somewhat confused.
Cliff.

[moham]

come on, dude...everybody knows the K8 is the most sought after...

[mafd2]

   There you go!

[markb]

K0 is 2nd

K1 is 3rd..

I agree, especially early K0, a lot of parts are sandcast except the two most important ones.

[Magpie]

I am still partial to K1's.
Cliff.

[Damfino]

The K6 of course!!!!!!!

[mafd2]

I must say those 2 K1's side by side look too cool 

I am still partial to K1's.
Cliff.

[Magpie]

Later this year I hope to have them frame a candy blue K0.
Cliff.

[Raul CB750K1]

The most sought after..... is always the most scarce, regardless of what you are looking for.

[Inigo Montoya]

I would actually have to say the 75F model. There are a lot of K bikes but not as many F bikes.

[OldSchool_IsCool]

The most sought after..... is always the most scarce, regardless of what you are looking for.

Then I guess it would be the one that doesn't leak!  

[Terry in Australia]

The Diecast K0 is the most sought after CB750, after the sandcast. A really good diecast K0 will sell for $10K plus, or about twice that of a good K1, (my favorite) or K2.

The K3 to K6 (while even better bikes, technically) will go for under $3K usually, unless they're "as new".

The F0 and F1 will go for less again, (great bikes, but not collectable) the F2/F3 is a hand grenade just waiting for a careless owner to pull the pin, so it falls into the F0/F1 price range. (cheap)

The K7/K8, while being the most "evolved" of all the CB750's, was seen as "too little, too late" by the market at the time, (whooped by DOHC Kawasaki's and Suzuki's sales-wise) and unless you're wearing rose colored glasses, a good one shouldn't fetch more than a couple of grand, tops.   

[dhall57]

I like the look of all 69 to 76 K's. Never cared to much for the 77 to 78 K's. Just didn't like the styling change. I've got a K6, so right now its my favorite.

[bikeme2001]

I am still partial to K1's.
Cliff.

nice bikes and your looking good too

[mafd2]

I'm like you, not much into the K7/8's even though they are SOHC's.  Even though your K6 has a non OEM seat and 4 into 1, It really is a nice looking bike!!  Great job and nice bike dhall57!

I like the look of all 69 to 76 K's. Never cared to much for the 77 to 78 K's. Just didn't like the styling change. I've got a K6, so right now its my favorite.

[mafd2]

That's magpies wife not magpie  . Cliff does have nice slippers and robe nonetheless 

I am still partial to K1's.
Cliff.

nice bikes and your looking good too

[dhall57]

Thanks for the kind words mafd2. The Mustang seat is about to go Im in the process of getting a factory OEM seat from Service/Honda $218. Can't wait!! Pipes will have to wait awhile to much $$$$.

[mafd2]

You're welcome.  That's a good price on the seat.  I know what you mean about the pipes.  I bought a new set of HM341's for my K6 which I no longer have and just ordered a new set of 300's for my K1 resto.  

Thanks for the kind words mafd2. The Mustang seat is about to go Im in the process of getting a factory OEM seat from Service/Honda $218. Can't wait!! Pipes will have to wait awhile to much $$$$.

[bender01]

 My next one! Preferably 69-76k

[mafd2]

I must agree Terry.  Good points.  I know and fully agree the cast and K0 are worth more than the K1's but what I find so interesting about the K1's is, it had more of last year things that will be remembered before the K2 transition for a bike that was still in production.  I think the K1 was the last year of more things of one model than any other 750 K model.

The Diecast K0 is the most sought after CB750, after the sandcast. A really good diecast K0 will sell for $10K plus, or about twice that of a good K1, (my favorite) or K2.

The K3 to K6 (while even better bikes, technically) will go for under $3K usually, unless they're "as new".

The F0 and F1 will go for less again, (great bikes, but not collectable) the F2/F3 is a hand grenade just waiting for a careless owner to pull the pin, so it falls into the F0/F1 price range. (cheap)

The K7/K8, while being the most "evolved" of all the CB750's, was seen as "too little, too late" by the market at the time, (whooped by DOHC Kawasaki's and Suzuki's sales-wise) and unless you're wearing rose colored glasses, a good one shouldn't fetch more than a couple of grand, tops.   

[dhall57]

Where did you get you OEM pipes mafd2. I see where David Silver Spares offer A complete pipe kit including all hardware needed for installation for around $1200 Thats alot of $$$ but that seems like it might be best way to go. I think OEM pipes are still available from Honda, but looks like you have to buy everything piece by piece.

[Colonel]

1- I would go with the K5 as it is my first classic bike but I am totally biased!
2- I like the k3; especially the 'CANDY BUCCHUS OLIVE' one

[mafd2]

Are you sure the pipes from DSS include all flanges and hardware for $1200?  If so thats a deal.  You just have to be careful with the shipping cost from the UK especially on 4 pipes $$$.  Another thing is, if a pipe is damaged it will cost you $$$ to send it back and may be a long time without a pipe  .  Did you try www.cmsnl.com in the Netherlands?  Those 341's are readily available in the US.  Here are 2 ebay links for the pipes and all mounting hardware.  They are priced better than what I normally see for 341'1 which are usually $1200-$1300.  Good luck

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-STOCK-EXHAUST-MUFFLERS-SOHC-CB750-CB750K-72-76-o38_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53dfaa2574QQitemZ360234755444QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB750-K0-K6-NOS-Exhaust-Muffler-Hardware-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2c530b20a4QQitemZ190371799204QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Where did you get you OEM pipes mafd2. I see where David Silver Spares offer A complete pipe kit including all hardware needed for installation for around $1200 Thats alot of $$$ but that seems like it might be best way to go. I think OEM pipes are still available from Honda, but looks like you have to buy everything piece by piece.