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Offline bluezboy

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If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« on: September 27, 2010, 10:00:54 am »
  i know there are lot of talented guys out there on the forum who do some amazing work on your bikes, but I just had to share this guys work with you. His work blows me away every time I see one of his bikes listed.  Lucky me, he's also a local guy here, so I'll be using his services in the near future to get my girl in shape, though not to the degree of this bike. enjoy!


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB-K-1-CB-CB750-1971-HONDA-CB750-K-1-RESTORED-CB-750-K-1-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem255db67bf8QQitemZ160486030328QQptZUSQ5fmotorcycles#v4-32
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2010, 10:18:00 am »
too rich for my pocketbook, but that sure is pretty  8)
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2010, 10:20:05 am »
Rich is right..but damn gorgeous resto job!! Wow....slick!
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2010, 10:38:01 am »
Quote from: HedNut on September 27, 2010, 10:20:05 am
Rich is right..but damn gorgeous resto job!! Wow....slick!

yes i must agree       hmm absolutely    pardon me however i must ask what does the initials   N.o.s mean    thanks
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2010, 10:41:04 am »
New Old Stock as in real Honda parts that are new.
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2010, 11:15:10 am »
...but he used a wrong, late cylinder head for his resto job and the tanks stripes at the rear are out of place.
all in all, nice job, but ihmo this should be correct for the price he is asking for.

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« Last Edit: September 27, 2010, 11:20:54 am by nippon »
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2010, 11:45:28 am »
No tool kit.  Deal breaker! ;)

(And it's missing the plastic water shield thingy from the brake disc.)
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2010, 04:31:04 pm »
All that for 10 grand is cheap.

Walk into a dealer with 10K and see what you can get.  Nothing that beautiful.

but of course that is just my humble opinion
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2010, 05:04:59 pm »
Yes, a shame the tank decals are plced badly. Otherwise - fantastic.
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2010, 05:09:34 pm »


Quote from: Toxic on September 27, 2010, 04:31:04 pm
All that for 10 grand is cheap.

Walk into a dealer with 10K and see what you can get.  Nothing that beautiful.

but of course that is just my humble opinion

 amen to that, I'd pay the asking price for this gem before I'd fork over even more for a new, boring bike. I kinf of doubt that he used the wrong cylinder head, but I know nothing about bikes, I do know he is a hard core perfectionist and even if he did, who cares. That is one  freaking hot bike!
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« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2010, 05:22:17 pm »
There are people on ebay that'd charge twice what he's asking for that bike. With all the new parts it has and the overall cleanliness of the build,
I'd thank the guy for keeping the price of the hobby in line.
IMHO. :)
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2010, 05:45:27 pm »

Steve is a builder, not a restorer, and he does this for a living. He makes quality bikes to be ridden and has done so for almost thirty years. Did anyone notice the Barnett clutch and K&N air cleaner? Wow, not stock?  :o  I'll bet he even used some non-OEM bolts!   ;D

The head is as it came on a low mileage bike, and considering the $$$ in NOS parts he put into this bike, the price is reasonably fair and gives him minimal payment for his considerable labor.

I have to support anyone who works so hard to make a living preserving these fading treasures.  RR



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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2010, 06:43:04 pm »
Quote from: Ricky_Racer on September 27, 2010, 05:45:27 pm

Steve is a builder, not a restorer, and he does this for a living. He makes quality bikes to be ridden and has done so for almost thirty years. Did anyone notice the Barnett clutch and K&N air cleaner? Wow, not stock?  :o  I'll bet he even used some non-OEM bolts!   ;D

The head is as it came on a low mileage bike, and considering the $$$ in NOS parts he put into this bike, the price is reasonably fair and gives him minimal payment for his considerable labor.

I have to support anyone who works so hard to make a living preserving these fading treasures.  RR

 it's nice to know Steve has other fans who know his work besides me. Well said RR




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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2010, 10:05:03 pm »
ide expect a rebuilt motor for that money,,id never be able to sell mine for what its cost in my labour and parts.
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2010, 11:16:54 pm »
Quote from: ekpent on September 27, 2010, 10:41:04 am
New Old Stock as in real Honda parts that are new.

tip of the hat sir thanks
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2010, 05:37:38 am »
Quote from: CycleRanger on September 27, 2010, 11:45:28 am
No tool kit.  Deal breaker! ;)

(And it's missing the plastic water shield thingy from the brake disc.)
Early 750's don't have the rotor shield . I hope I can get my K4 close to looking like that .
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #16 on: September 28, 2010, 06:44:39 am »
Quote from: nippon on September 27, 2010, 11:15:10 am
...but he used a wrong, late cylinder head for his resto job

Agreed! I hate to see the later head on an early bike. Totally ruins it. A lot of time and effort spent on the bike and missed, for me, a real key point. Some may consider this small and petty, but that's my take.
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #17 on: September 29, 2010, 02:42:46 pm »
Say.......that deck looks familiar!
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« Reply #18 on: September 29, 2010, 02:56:40 pm »
Amazing bike!
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #19 on: September 30, 2010, 09:03:37 am »
Quote from: Ricky_Racer on September 27, 2010, 05:45:27 pm

Steve is a builder, not a restorer, and he does this for a living. He makes quality bikes to be ridden and has done so for almost thirty years. Did anyone notice the Barnett clutch and K&N air cleaner? Wow, not stock?  :o  I'll bet he even used some non-OEM bolts!   ;D

The head is as it came on a low mileage bike, and considering the $$$ in NOS parts he put into this bike, the price is reasonably fair and gives him minimal payment for his considerable labor.

I have to support anyone who works so hard to make a living preserving these fading treasures.  RR





Support him and buy it!  ;D

Aren't you that 'time correct' with race and custom chassis?

nippon
« Last Edit: September 30, 2010, 01:39:47 pm by nippon »
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #20 on: September 30, 2010, 02:24:30 pm »
cant we all just get along
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Re: If Michaelangelo restored bikes this is what they'd look like.
« Reply #21 on: September 30, 2010, 04:02:35 pm »
Quote from: weasel897 on September 29, 2010, 02:42:46 pm
Say.......that deck looks familiar!

 Weasle it looks like you got your girl from Steve, eh?
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