Author Topic: 1970 cb750 K0 Build "Audrey" (Read 9459 times)

Imjustanumber11 · « **on:** July 21, 2010, 03:20:58 PM »

So one day at work i was sitting at the computer with a fresh tax return in my pocket and the desire for a motorcycle. I was Looking at picking up a 550 or 500. Thats when carl came in, a semi regular customer of ours at the shoe store. He asked me what i was doing and told him i was looking at buying a motorcycle and told him what i stated above. Thats when carl told me that he had a cb750. He then asked me how much i had to spend. Me being a college student and working a part time job my tax return wasnt but 500 dollars, so i told him 500 dollars. He said That he would take 500 dollars for his cb750 and that it would take a week or two till he could get to it and clean it up for me. This is how i got "audrey" My first motorcycle, In fact i didnt even have my license yet nor had i even ridden a motorcycle in my life. This is how she looked when i got her. A pretty good find i must say a running 1970 cb750 k0 with 30,000 miles on the clock.

The day I brought her home, windjammer, King and queen and all.
A day later wind jammer removed.

To my suprise this thing was clean no rust anywhere even the original crinkle tank was clean as a whistle inside. Unfortunatly the P.O. let his girlfriend ride it and she destroyed the left side cover..ouch.
I Know what your thinking a cb750 k0 for a first bike.. bad idea
But a year later i still have it with one wreck under my belt.. the back of a rav4 thanks to the back wheel locking up on me. But luckly we both rode away with a couple bruises. Me torn acl her bent fork, and bent for ears/broken bucket.
Now to the project.
Its going to be a slow one as im a full time student studying industrial design.
Im inlove with the cafe look but after a year of poking around i cant do it to my lovely k0.
So i opted for the best thing i could i bought a parts bike a k2 that was all kinds of chopped up but with good side covers and body panels
Im going to repaint and get a new left side cover and paintmy stock k0 parts back to the original candy blue green. and well take the parts bike and paint them whatever other color i desire having.
And well kind of make this my transformer K0
That with a couple hours worth of work i can put into whatever state i would like her to be.
This is gonna take a while for me guys so be patient but im sure it will be something both the restores will love and the cafe guys will love.

scunny · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2010, 03:25:20 PM »

good idea on the parts bike.

Imjustanumber11 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2010, 03:40:18 PM »

Thanks, it was hard for me to pay 500 bucks for it though as i paid that much for my nice running K0. But i understand that i pretty much stole that one.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2010, 09:10:17 AM »

Quote from: Imjustanumber11 on July 21, 2010, 03:40:18 PM

Thanks, it was hard for me to pay 500 bucks for it though as i paid that much for my nice running K0. But i understand that i pretty much stole that one.

dont take this the wrong way.... I want to punch you. If this is a true story then you are one lucky SOB. congrats.

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2010, 10:52:28 AM »

Seriously, $500 for a solid K0?? Man you scored, deal of the week status.

zzpete · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2010, 10:56:06 AM »

Nice score. I'm looking for one those myself. You want to make a quick $500? Congratulations!

Johnie · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2010, 12:04:40 PM »

Yah, how can you sleep at night man?

You did steal it. First thing is dump that ugly seat. But now the other part. If you want the original seat for that it should have a "duckbill" lip to the back of it. They are not available from Honda anymore, but you can get some repos on eBay and stuff. Or you can get the top of the line duckbill seat from www.yamiya.com. They are in Japan and have a lot of nice KO stuff. Yamiya is well liked on this board as far as quality and shipping. Or...you can buy a 1971 CB750K1 seat which will fit on the KO. They are still available from Honda for around $300. Or get a K1 seat on ebay. Just some ideas for you if you plan to keep it stock. Below is a pic of the KO seat. Click the pic to enlarge it...Good luck with your project. Very nice looking KO there.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2010, 02:42:34 PM »

Not only is it a K0, a very nice K0 at that. Good score.

Imjustanumber11 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:25:34 PM »

Thanks guys, I know i stole this bad boy. I didnt know i stole it until i got on here and started reading and watching what people pay for them on ebay. Dont worry though im very greatful for my bike and know it is truly something special. I have changed the seat out with a k1, i Just couldnt bring myself to spend that much on the duckbill but some day i will. Ive done a few mods to it since i got it a year ago. I put a 4 into 2 exhaust on it, and have been cleaning up the original 4 into 4. I also put new forks on it that are 2 inches shorter than stock as im only 5'10" and 145lbs and it was a bit tall for me. But i really do love the straight line look it gave the bike also. Other than general maintence a new ignition, new fork ears and bucket that i converted to h4 i havent done all that much to it.

This is a picture of it and my suzuki gt185 side by side in my garage. I picked up the suzuki with 1075 original miles from the original owner for $600 bucks. Ive been restoring it as a rider/project for my girlfriend while i am also working on mine.

OHH and I forgot to mention but the guy i bought the K0 from was the original owner also. Now you guys are going to really hate me.

RM81 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:49:25 PM »

Imjustanumber11 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 24, 2010, 03:28:17 PM »

Heres a better most current picture of the bike, 2 inch lower forks, Tas fork ears halogene headlight conversion and bucket with yellow h4 bulb, now stock seat.

Im trying to get a new left side cover for it hopefully in the next couple weeks. Then its time to put the old parts bike tank on and start prepping the tank,side covers, and Bucket for paint. Im going to get them painted the stock blue green that it once was and then im going to put it all back on and take the k2 side covers, tank, bucket and chopped back fender with lucas tail light and prep and get them painted a charcole color.. or any thoughts?
I really like the color of doug_id's bike.

definetely some insperation from his bike, Its a very beautiful build.
Ive also been looking at the firstone champion delux tires anyone have expierence with these? im currently running bridgestone spitfires and am satisfied but just not excited about the look of them.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2010, 04:16:23 PM »

i hope you are saving all the original parts you are removing. you could probably put it back to original, sell it and have enough to build 2 of the bikes you are using for inspiration. none of my business though so carry on.

Imjustanumber11 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2010, 04:52:19 PM »

Quote from: Roach Carver on July 24, 2010, 04:16:23 PM

i hope you are saving all the original parts you are removing. you could probably put it back to original, sell it and have enough to build 2 of the bikes you are using for inspiration. none of my business though so carry on.

Dont worry, Im actually kind of doing a double build with this bike since im in college full time, work part time, and have rent and insurances to pay.
I am saving everything i take off the bike. because im taking it all off to clean and restore but the great part about my parts bike is the motor is toast super toast not worthy of a rebuild and the frame has no title. But the tank, side covers, and rear fender are in great shape. so im going to fix and restore all my stock k0 parts while my bike is fitted up with the k1 parts. Then once ive got the k0 parts all done and in good condition off come all the k1 parts and back on the k0 parts go, all done in original color. Then im going to take the k1 parts and get them all painted silver or charcol along with a Cafe style seat That im forming out of that big ol' king queen seat. so that if i feel the need i can switch my bike to a cafe style or ride it in stock original state. basically a transformer. Until one day i can find a good running k1-k6 and put the cafe parts on and have both without having to switch them out. But currently i cant afford more than 2 bikes insurance on top of my car.
I dont plan on ever getting rid of my K0 like most other k0 owners out there, #$%* if i could get it into my bedroom id sleep with the thing.

Imjustanumber11 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2010, 04:58:16 PM »

Quote from: Imjustanumber11 on July 24, 2010, 04:52:19 PM

Quote from: Roach Carver on July 24, 2010, 04:16:23 PM
i hope you are saving all the original parts you are removing. you could probably put it back to original, sell it and have enough to build 2 of the bikes you are using for inspiration. none of my business though so carry on.
Dont worry, Im actually kind of doing a double build with this bike since im in college full time, work part time, and have rent and insurances to pay.
I am saving everything i take off the bike. because im taking it all off to clean and restore but the great part about my parts bike is the motor is toast super toast not worthy of a rebuild and the frame has no title. But the tank, side covers, and rear fender are in great shape. so im going to fix and restore all my stock k0 parts while my bike is fitted up with the k1 parts. Then once ive got the k0 parts all done and in good condition off come all the k1 parts and back on the k0 parts go, all done in original color. Then im going to take the k1 parts and get them all painted silver or charcol along with a Cafe style seat That im forming out of that big ol' king queen seat. so that if i feel the need i can switch my bike to a cafe style or ride it in stock original state. basically a transformer. Until one day i can find a good running k1-k6 and put the cafe parts on and have both without having to switch them out. But currently i cant afford more than 2 bikes insurance on top of my car.
I dont plan on ever getting rid of my K0 like most other k0 owners out there, #$%* if i could get it into my bedroom id sleep with the thing.

Im doing this so that i will always have my bike to ride as it is the thing that makes me happiest.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2010, 05:00:27 PM »

I feel your pain about being a poor college student. finished 4 years ago. hang in there.

Imjustanumber11 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2010, 10:24:30 AM »

Quote from: Roach Carver on July 24, 2010, 05:00:27 PM

I feel your pain about being a poor college student. finished 4 years ago. hang in there.

Thanks man im working on it. Ive got 3 years left. Luckily my degree offers me alot of cool plastic and metal fabrication classes. Which also includes a powder coating booth and all the space you could need about 10,000 square feet worth of woodworking, metal fab, and plastics lab to get stuff done in.

Imjustanumber11 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2010, 02:18:12 PM »

Well guys some good news, and some more i hate you's. Last night i road the k0 to a section of downtown and parked the bike. As i got off an older gentleman was standing beside me looking at the bike. And we said that he had a 73 cb750 that he parked several years ago because it almost killed him and upgraded to a goldwing. Like any of us would i asked him if he was interested in selling in and guess what he was. Also another original owner bike although with high mileage 55k. SO a third cb750 will soon be making room for itself in my garage. Picked this one up for a song also $500 bucks. i MUST be the luckyist #$%* around.

Has koni shocks, kerker 4 into 1 and it runs

Monster · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2010, 06:10:41 PM »

Nice find.... I hate you.

Monster

scooter1 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 25, 2010, 06:28:08 PM »

go and buy a lotto ticket

zzpete · « **Reply #19 on:** July 25, 2010, 06:30:27 PM »

Yes folks....their still out there. So keep looking. You never know!

Johnie · « **Reply #20 on:** July 25, 2010, 06:34:54 PM »

Gosh you make me ill.

People coming up to you practically giving you their, bikes. Man, you must be living good. What church do you pray in there???

Imjustanumber11 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2010, 11:37:49 AM »

You just have to talk to people guys! I think i may be at an advantage as im a talker and when guys double my age see some young guy riding a cb750 like theirs i guess i just remind them of their youth. We start talking about how sweet they are and then i just ask them if their interested in selling. Pretty simple and very polite, if they say no i say i completely understand as i wouldn't sell mine either. But i do have some cb god hanging over my shoulders!
Remember there is no harm in asking!

Imjustanumber11 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2010, 11:45:53 AM »

Also heres a pick of the parts bike i got. Pretty cruddy looking but no rust anywhere on the thing and alot of cool 70s aftermarket cb parts

Roach Carver · « **Reply #23 on:** July 26, 2010, 02:20:08 PM »

whatever you do, dont paint that tank. Its very rare.

Imjustanumber11 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 26, 2010, 02:24:57 PM »

Quote from: Roach Carver on July 26, 2010, 02:20:08 PM

whatever you do, dont paint that tank. Its very rare.

which one? the flake sunrise orange tank?

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Author Topic: 1970 cb750 K0 Build "Audrey" (Read 9459 times)

Monster