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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #50 on: December 07, 2010, 05:28:32 AM »
Nice work. Those forks look great and should run like new..maybe better then new..

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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #51 on: December 07, 2010, 08:45:15 PM »
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #52 on: December 08, 2010, 07:10:32 PM »
Man its shaping up nicely!! You gotta be happy with it...

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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #53 on: December 08, 2010, 07:21:39 PM »
couple new pics







Tango - looks like you have a nice workshop. wow - carpeting, nice touch!  Heat?
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #54 on: December 08, 2010, 08:21:35 PM »
Looks Great! I love a thread with a lot of pic's so keep them coming!
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #55 on: December 09, 2010, 06:22:02 AM »
Looks Great! I love a thread with a lot of pic's so keep them coming!

thanks,  last night i tore down the wheels,  rear needs bearings bad.   Ill buff everything out including each spoke, then put back together.  New tires coming friday.  PIcs tonight.
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #56 on: December 17, 2010, 07:00:56 AM »
well finally got over my Asthmatic Bronchitis.  Im still not feeling very well, but got to get some more done on my "Semi-Restore"  meaning i did tear it all the way down but im working on a small budget.   purchasing a bike and a parts bike with parts, and after all is said and done keeping the project at 1k out of pocket and remaining parts sold off.

At this point the frame is done,  front end on, swing arm is on, and im tearing down the wheels/hubs for new bearings and seals, and cleaning each spoke one at a time. In this pic the front wheel is not yet torn down, i also have new tires sitting around waiting patiently to dress up this 72' beast.



thinking about painting the hubs,  so ill be researching a good paint and color, i guess i should get that spraymax 2000 clear that everyone raves about.
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as you can see im not a good painter or preper. but after i hit it again, wet sand and clear, should be good.


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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #57 on: December 17, 2010, 06:10:11 PM »
Very nice cleanup. Hope the rest goes as well..

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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #58 on: December 20, 2010, 07:35:59 PM »
finally after recovering from bronchitis, today i got back to work on my 72 cb750.  Here are some updated pics of the rear hub.  I tore it all down, installed new bearings, dust covers, brake shoes etc.  I didnt buff and polish like some would but it cleaned up pretty nice.  Im dreading, cleaning the engine, specially since its 4 inches of snow here in indy and i cant take it outside to power wash like id like to.

Just need to install the spokes front and back and ill have a rolling chassis again.












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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #59 on: December 20, 2010, 08:33:11 PM »
Looks good. Was wondering where ya been, glad you're feeling better.
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #60 on: December 21, 2010, 07:51:28 AM »
Looks good. Was wondering where ya been, glad you're feeling better.

thx stev-o.  yeah had bronchitis for the last week and a half, then a headache all day yesterday but im back at it.   Im 2 rims and 80 spokes or so from having a rolling chasis.  Ive got all i need except a caliper and paint for the covers and tank.  like i said earlier im dreading the engine clean up. 3 more months and the weather will be perfect for the maiden ride.
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #61 on: December 22, 2010, 04:59:52 AM »
few more pics,  was tinkering and started messing with the bucket, rear fender, tool tray and bat box.  Yes pretty random but after 12 hours at Fedex Dispatch on "Peak Week" (week before Christmas)  I just wanted to de stress and tinker around.










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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #62 on: December 24, 2010, 06:01:41 AM »
installed batt box, electrical panel, studied wiring, as the k0-k1, k2 and k3+ are slightly diff.
painted lil brackets and small stuff, now ready to tackle cleaning the engine, not wanted to at all i hate cleaning lol
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #63 on: December 24, 2010, 06:13:39 AM »
Love it!!!  Wrenching on Xmas eve :)

Get that cleaning done!!!!!
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #64 on: December 24, 2010, 06:43:56 AM »
Love it!!!  Wrenching on Xmas eve :)

Get that cleaning done!!!!!
yo where you been havent seen you on google talk!!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #65 on: December 24, 2010, 06:49:40 AM »
Trip to Delaware and back yesterday to grab grandfather for the holidays. 12 hours in the car because of holiday traffic. Oh boy!

Can't wait to get back to normal and start wrenching again!!!
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #66 on: December 24, 2010, 07:15:05 AM »
Love it!!!  Wrenching on Xmas eve :)

Get that cleaning done!!!!!

I'm thinkin' of doing it too, too early to start drinkin!

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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #67 on: December 28, 2010, 06:43:50 AM »
Looking good Steve. What color are you going with on the tank and side covers, or did I miss that?
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #68 on: December 28, 2010, 06:59:27 AM »
Looking good Steve. What color are you going with on the tank and side covers, or did I miss that?

Im going with the Candy Gold, with the black strip on the tank.  Still debating on rattling it myself or getting it done, i got a nice lil wad of cash for xmas, so i might just have a pro do it.  Getting my new spokes today so ill be lacing it up tonight or tomorrow.

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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #69 on: December 28, 2010, 09:00:29 AM »
The Candy Gold is one of my favorite CB750 colors. The 750 K2 owners are the lucky ones because Honda made them in several different colors. Depending on which market they were sold in you can find: 

Candy gold custom
Brier brown metallic
Flake sunrise orange
Candy ruby red
Planet blue metallic
Silver metallic custom
Astro purple metallic


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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #70 on: December 28, 2010, 09:08:14 AM »
i only know of the 4 colors but that was just a fast search i did on yahoo.   Brown, orange, gold and red i think.

i like the red, orange, and gold. 
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #71 on: December 28, 2010, 04:51:45 PM »
Ok, moving right along, i finally got the guts to try and lace up the rims myself, with the new spokes from www.cb750supply.com
Plz tell me they look correct.  Im going to get them trued and balanced at my friends house across town as he has the tools to do so.  Should have a rolling chassis in a few days.






ill have a rolling chassis in a few days.
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #72 on: December 28, 2010, 06:36:53 PM »
Those wheels look good to me  ;)
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #73 on: December 28, 2010, 07:35:46 PM »
thanks man, just got the sprocket and rotor installed.   my buddy across town will true and install my new tires.   
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Re: 1972 CB750k Semi Restore - Indiana
« Reply #74 on: December 29, 2010, 05:10:21 AM »
got the sprocket and rotor on.  cleaned some more parts and whats left of the parts bike.








the seat pan in one of the pics above is not goin on this bike, its just an extra :P
below is the seat ill be using, its an original 72,  has the receipt of the PO's purchase of the K2 its off of, receipt says $1557.00 pretty cool. He told me he took it off and stowed it away and put a more comfortable seat on. As i said earlier It was a CL find for $85

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