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Offline nattyg

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Hello from Wisconsin
« on: August 31, 2010, 05:24:52 PM »
Hello Everyone,

Years ago I had a CB750k5 and I loved it.  It was my first bike.  I foolishly let a co-worker drive it one day and he wrecked it.  >:(

Fast forward about 18 years.  Recently I've been thinking about that bike more and more often.  I started thinking about trying to find an 'ol beater' to fix up and do some sort of custom work on.  Imagine my surprise to discover that these bikes are so popular!

Anyway, I recently pulled the trigger on a '74 CB750 and am getting ready to tear into it.  I am astonished (and relieved) to find a forum dedicated to these bikes, I've been living on this site the last few weeks soaking up as much info as I can, I have a copy of Hondamans book on the way, and as soon as I get started I'll be putting up a build thread.

So anyway, hello from Wisconsin!

Nate
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2010, 06:31:00 PM »
Welcome to the club from TX!

Another thing you need to know: we love pics! So post some up so we can see what you got. [open an acct on photobucket]

Good Luck.
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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2010, 07:32:46 PM »
Welcome from Oshkosh. One thing you will find out is we like pics here. The guys have a wealth of knowledge and enjoy sharing. Nothing makes us more happy than to see a vintage bike brought back to life.
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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2010, 08:14:37 PM »
Hello Wisconsin!  :D
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Offline nattyg

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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2010, 07:32:59 AM »
OK. That's 2 requests for pics.  These are some pics from the auction and is definitely not how I want the bike to look... ::)
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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2010, 08:04:50 AM »
Natty...what kind of restore are you doing? Cafe or stocker? Here is a pic of my K4 which was my project last winter.
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1970 Chevy Chevelle SS396 - Cortez Silver
1976 GL1000 Sulphur Yellow

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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2010, 04:54:14 PM »
WOW - it screams '70's! Looks like a good project.
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Offline hoodellyhoo

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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2010, 05:10:48 PM »
Another welcome from oshkosh
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Offline nattyg

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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2010, 08:36:05 AM »
Quote from: Johnie on September 01, 2010, 08:04:50 AM
Natty...what kind of restore are you doing? Cafe or stocker? Here is a pic of my K4 which was my project last winter.

Not sure yet what I plan to do with it.  Definitely not stocker, although I gotta say that yours is a beaut!  First steps are all mechanical.  Rebuild carbs, new tires, fork seals, improve on kluged forward controls, etc.  Oh, and turn signals too.  I figure that'll give me time to think about aesthetics.

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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2010, 11:33:06 AM »
Sounds like a good project for you. Have fun with it.
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Re: Hello from Wisconsin
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2010, 12:11:46 PM »
Welcome from Pittsburgh.  You won't find resources and advice lacking 'round these parts.

Quote from: CycleRanger on August 31, 2010, 08:14:37 PM
Hello Wisconsin!  :D

Not sure if the reference was intended, but it made me laugh.
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