Author Topic: New Horse in the Stable 1972 cb750 (pics) (Read 8538 times)

CycleRanger · « **Reply #25 on:** October 29, 2010, 09:57:22 PM »

Quote from: Prospect on October 29, 2010, 03:10:44 PM

Quote from: CycleRanger on October 07, 2010, 08:00:20 AM
Great score! Wow, that back tire is huge!

Btw, If you happen to remove the fuel tank I'd like to see a photo of the carbs from the top down. Thx.

Finally got the bike home. Here you go!

Hey thanks! That's great.

Prospect · « **Reply #26 on:** October 30, 2010, 03:44:58 PM »

I guess because it's a very late k1 that I have the hm341 pipes and k2 instruments. This was a transition period to the k2 so it explains a lot. I guess hondaman had the same thing on his.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=56803.0

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The HM341 pipes require 105 mainjets in the carbs to stop fouling of the sparkplugs, but the stock jet was 110 if HM341 was fitted to a K1. Mine is a K1 with the K2 dashboard and instruments, and taillight and seat, one of the very first K2 bikes. It has 110 mains and HM341 pipes also, but could not keep a plug for more than 1000 miles until I changed to match the later K2 at 105 mains.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #27 on:** October 30, 2010, 05:07:51 PM »

I think you're probably deluding yourself mate, what you've got there is a "bitsa", i.e., it's made up of "bits of this, and bits of that".

Your bike had probably been "down the road" like most CB750's have been at one time or another, and the original K1 gauges have either been smashed or removed for some other reason (sold, used for another project etc) and someone's put K2 gauges back on, and with your mis-matched pipes, either they've been damaged or rusted out, and have been replaced with whatever's available.

Good thing is, the K1 is becoming more "collectable", and the parts that you need to make it right are still available. Cheers, Terry.

Stev-o · « **Reply #28 on:** October 30, 2010, 06:42:39 PM »

Hate to say it, but, "It's a Bitsa"!

Brown Bomber · « **Reply #29 on:** October 30, 2010, 06:58:13 PM »

Call it "Bitsie", clean it up, and get it on the road. You'll at least chuckle, if not laugh out loud at the experts at Bike Night telling you what's wrong with your bike, then smile and wave as you ride away on your "unique" CB750.

Stev-o · « **Reply #30 on:** October 30, 2010, 07:04:56 PM »

Most so called "experts" at bike night would not notice such details.

Brown Bomber · « **Reply #31 on:** October 30, 2010, 07:17:01 PM »

Quote from: Stev-O on October 30, 2010, 07:04:56 PM

Most so called "experts" at bike night would not notice such details.

I had a guy tell me my tail light, and top bridge were '73, and he used to assemble the bikes right out of the crate, so he was speaking from experience.

That guy was a few years my junior, (I'm 50) so that means he was putting K2's together at the ripe old age of 10

I doubt it. Maybe he handed his uncle a wrench on occasion.
Yep, there are plenty of experts out there.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #32 on:** October 31, 2010, 12:26:21 AM »

And of course, I didn't mean any offence with my "Bitsa" analogy, some of the nicest bike's I've seen were bitsa's. My June BOTM winning K2 was purposely made with parts from many models of CB750, not to mention some borrowed from Yamaha and Suzuki as well. Interestingly enough, I've had lots of guys who've come up to me and told me that they had a gold K2 just like mine, "back in the day"? I'll bet they didn't............

Brown Bomber · « **Reply #33 on:** October 31, 2010, 05:51:05 AM »

Yep, Terry's "Bitsa" is a fine example of all the right pieces without taking away from the original look.

Stev-o · « **Reply #34 on:** October 31, 2010, 05:57:24 AM »

Terry may win the "Bitza Of The Year" award!

solo 2 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 31, 2010, 06:30:16 AM »

I guess a "deal" depends on your geographical location. In big cities in Canada there are very few deals to be had. Things have really gone up in price in the last 5 years. You really have to go outside of the cities to find anything. I paid $1175 which I consider a good price but not really a steal. [/quote]

Wow! I won't even post a pic of my find out of embarassment now, I bought my first CB750 yesterday for $900, K4, doesn't even have carbs. Mines a bitsa this missing and a bitsa that broken. I just couldn't wait to find a 69-76, the chromes all nice on this one though and the motors clean. Nice score, I'm going to go look for parts now...

Prospect · « **Reply #36 on:** October 31, 2010, 12:14:43 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 31, 2010, 12:26:21 AM

And of course, I didn't mean any offence with my "Bitsa" analogy, some of the nicest bike's I've seen were bitsa's. My June BOTM winning K2 was purposely made with parts from many models of CB750, not to mention some borrowed from Yamaha and Suzuki as well. Interestingly enough, I've had lots of guys who've come up to me and told me that they had a gold K2 just like mine, "back in the day"? I'll bet they didn't............

I'm not offended at all Terry. Just trying to figure out the 750 as I'm new to them but not CB's themselves. I won't be looking for K1 specific parts at all. I'm more about riding than image. I had a very good look at it recently and I think it'll start easily with kreeming the tank and a good carb clean. Good compression too. One of the pipes has a 1 inch hole in it so I'll have to take care of it too.

Prospect · « **Reply #37 on:** October 31, 2010, 12:18:37 PM »

Quote from: solo 2 on October 31, 2010, 06:30:16 AM

I guess a "deal" depends on your geographical location. In big cities in Canada there are very few deals to be had. Things have really gone up in price in the last 5 years. You really have to go outside of the cities to find anything. I paid $1175 which I consider a good price but not really a steal.

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Wow! I won't even post a pic of my find out of embarassment now, I bought my first CB750 yesterday for $900, K4, doesn't even have carbs. Mines a bitsa this missing and a bitsa that broken. I just couldn't wait to find a 69-76, the chromes all nice on this one though and the motors clean. Nice score, I'm going to go look for parts now...

Post a pic Solo 2. Curious as to what's available in the west for $900. Edmonton had fewer of these bikes and with the oil boom prices have risen in the last little while. Like I said I had been looking for years for this bike at this price.

beelsamin · « **Reply #38 on:** October 31, 2010, 01:04:39 PM »

My 1972 CB750 does not have a gold painted headlight shell or ears the shell is black and the ears are chrome so...which is standard for a 72 ? Painted ears and shell or chromed ears and black shell ?

MCRider · « **Reply #39 on:** October 31, 2010, 01:14:46 PM »

Quote from: beelsamin on October 31, 2010, 01:04:39 PM

My 1972 CB750 does not have a gold painted headlight shell or ears the shell is black and the ears are chrome so...which is standard for a 72 ? Painted ears and shell or chromed ears and black shell ?

"1972" doesn't nail it's identity down. Could be a K1: painted shell and ears, or more likely a K2: chrome ears and black shell.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #40 on:** October 31, 2010, 04:15:36 PM »

Quote from: Stev-O on October 31, 2010, 05:57:24 AM

Terry may win the "Bitza Of The Year" award!

Woohoo! I better start practising my acceptance speech!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #41 on:** October 31, 2010, 05:24:39 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 31, 2010, 04:15:36 PM

Quote from: Stev-O on October 31, 2010, 05:57:24 AM
Terry may win the "Bitza Of The Year" award!

Woohoo! I better start practising my acceptance speech!

Her ya go Terry.....

"I would like to thank my sponsors......

Mick

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #42 on:** October 31, 2010, 05:32:55 PM »

Oooher, I wonder if I couldn't get some sponsorship from Maker's, or JD, Buffalo Trace, Jimmy Beam, etc? I'd be happy to put their logo on my bike, which I think'd be a fair trade?

solo 2 · « **Reply #43 on:** November 01, 2010, 05:56:58 PM »

Quote from: Prospect on October 31, 2010, 12:18:37 PM

Quote from: solo 2 on October 31, 2010, 06:30:16 AM
I guess a "deal" depends on your geographical location. In big cities in Canada there are very few deals to be had. Things have really gone up in price in the last 5 years. You really have to go outside of the cities to find anything. I paid $1175 which I consider a good price but not really a steal.

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Wow! I won't even post a pic of my find out of embarassment now, I bought my first CB750 yesterday for $900, K4, doesn't even have carbs. Mines a bitsa this missing and a bitsa that broken. I just couldn't wait to find a 69-76, the chromes all nice on this one though and the motors clean. Nice score, I'm going to go look for parts now...

Post a pic Solo 2. Curious as to what's available in the west for $900. Edmonton had fewer of these bikes and with the oil boom prices have risen in the last little while. Like I said I had been looking for years for this bike at this price.

Well here it is, I scored a nice set of K1 carbs on Ebay last night cheap...it begins.

Stev-o · « **Reply #44 on:** November 01, 2010, 06:16:52 PM »

Solo - looks good! What are your plans?

If stock, did you see this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB750-CB-750-SEAT-SADDLE-/260686451651?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb21f93c3

Ran across it looking for one for my K7.

solo 2 · « **Reply #45 on:** November 01, 2010, 06:44:52 PM »

Thanks for that but I'm going to do a restomod/cafe, nothing too over the top. Like this pic more or less.

Hondell · « **Reply #46 on:** November 02, 2010, 11:57:07 AM »

Hi
Nice start. Canadian 72's had a black headlight bucket and chrome headlight ears. The tank stripe and paint is a 71. I'd say it's "mostly" a 71.

Really? · « **Reply #47 on:** November 02, 2010, 12:03:41 PM »

that looks like a 16x3 rim with a car tire on it. Lots of people doing this nowadays to get more miles out of a tire on a bike. Since these folks do not corner much and do drive long distances often, they feel the pro's outweight the cons. Well, if that is a car tire.

Either way, this video is an interesting view.

Prospect · « **Reply #48 on:** November 02, 2010, 03:15:16 PM »

Quote from: TipperT on November 02, 2010, 12:03:41 PM

that looks like a 16x3 rim with a car tire on it. Lots of people doing this nowadays to get more miles out of a tire on a bike. Since these folks do not corner much and do drive long distances often, they feel the pro's outweight the cons. Well, if that is a car tire.

Either way, this video is an interesting view.

I think you're absolutely right. That does look like a car tire on the cb750. The PO did do a lot of highway riding before he parked it. It came with "Olympic" touring luggage (in which I found a small sum of money).

Really? · « **Reply #49 on:** November 02, 2010, 03:23:42 PM »

Quote from: retro rocket on October 31, 2010, 05:24:39 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 31, 2010, 04:15:36 PM
Quote from: Stev-O on October 31, 2010, 05:57:24 AM
Terry may win the "Bitza Of The Year" award!

Woohoo! I better start practising my acceptance speech!

Her ya go Terry.....

"I would like to thank my sponsors......

Mick

Never noticed there is no 'e' in Whiskey on that label. Maybe because I drink more Knob Creek and Bookers (Jim Beam products).

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Author Topic: New Horse in the Stable 1972 cb750 (pics) (Read 8538 times)