Author Topic: In Defense of the 73-76 CB750K-------- (Read 6904 times)

BobbyR · « **Reply #25 on:** August 29, 2011, 06:06:19 PM »

Nah Mate, it is not crowded enough.They are usually cheek to cheek, and someone would be feeling up the woman.

Honda had to restyle the 750 since the US put a tariff on Jap bikes to protect Harley. Fatter Tank, extended and uncovered fork tubes, concealed gas cap. More Americanized than European. It's all good.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #26 on:** August 29, 2011, 06:41:58 PM »

Ha ha, you're close Bobby, Honda had already "styled" their soon-to-be- released DOHC 750K that couldn't be released in 1977 when they'd originally planned to, (mechanical gremlins that they were never able to resolve)so they styled the K7/8 similarly, to gauge the public's reaction to the new DOHC bike's styling cues.

The public didn't think much of it and voted with their feet, so Honda brought out the CB750/900F "Bol dor" versions to attract back the prospective Honda buyers who were flocking to Suzuki and Kawasaki showrooms in disgust. This was about the same time that Honda seriously considered getting out of motorcycle manufacturing entirely, they couldn't give their bikes away, and their bikes couldn't win a race. Cheers, Terry.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #27 on:** August 29, 2011, 07:05:23 PM »

Daaaaaayuuum!!!!!!...................OUCH!!!!!!

bjatwood · « **Reply #28 on:** August 29, 2011, 07:06:43 PM »

Got the wife back on the bike after her "Lady" surgery 4 weeks ago. Perfect night for a ride on the K3, upper 70's for a temp and the bugs doing their last dance for the night. These bikes are so much fun, it just takes you back years, cares are forgotten, and the buzz of the motor takes over and sings it's magic, a little blip of the right hand and it roars to life like Godzilla taking a Tokyo skyscrapper down! LOL

mrbreeze · « **Reply #29 on:** August 29, 2011, 07:11:33 PM »

Quote from: bjatwood on August 29, 2011, 07:06:43 PM

Got the wife back on the bike after her "Lady" surgery 4 weeks ago. Perfect night for a ride on the K3, upper 70's for a temp and the bugs doing their last dance for the night. These bikes are so much fun, it just takes you back years, cares are forgotten, and the buzz of the motor takes over and sings it's magic, a little blip of the right hand and it roars to life like Godzilla taking a Tokyo skyscrapper down! LOL

Sooooo........Is that a vote for the pre 77' K model??? We WILL have a poll (me thinks!!!).

bjatwood · « **Reply #30 on:** August 29, 2011, 07:13:13 PM »

Why yes, I do hear a poll coming in on Godzilla's raunchy sushi breath!

mrbreeze · « **Reply #31 on:** August 29, 2011, 07:16:05 PM »

HonderCB · « **Reply #32 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:18:25 AM »

I dont descrimnate, i like them all, butt....

Quote from: Retro Rocket on August 28, 2011, 10:25:09 PM

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It's not always about the extra few extra HP...

Oh yes it is.......

If thats what your after than the F2 is what you want

72 HP and 140 MPH if i remember correctly

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #33 on:** August 30, 2011, 02:49:57 PM »

Quote from: HonderCB on August 30, 2011, 08:18:25 AM

I dont descrimnate, i like them all, butt....

Quote from: Retro Rocket on August 28, 2011, 10:25:09 PM
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It's not always about the extra few extra HP...

Oh yes it is.......

If thats what your after than the F2 is what you want
72 HP and 140 MPH if i remember correctly

I think my 1000cc K2 will do just fine thanks......

m in sc · « **Reply #34 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:13:08 PM »

as much as i hate to admit it, the 78 I have is actually growing on me. goes just fine, etc. im def not fond of the tank but that can be changed. still better than a tractor with a peanut tank on it.

mrjack55 · « **Reply #35 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:22:38 PM »

My head hangs with shame.

Ok, so the tank looks like a pregnant yak. I'm quite happy with my K7. She a buxom old gal that still turns a head or two.

BobbyR · « **Reply #36 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:14:12 PM »

Quote from: mrjack55 on August 30, 2011, 03:22:38 PM

My head hangs with shame.

Ok, so the tank looks like a pregnant yak. I'm quite happy with my K7. She a buxom old gal that still turns a head or two.

We K7/8 owners need not apologize for having the most evolved of the CB750 line. These are our bikes and as we said in the Bronx. " ya don't like it...........don't look".

mrjack55 · « **Reply #37 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:17:56 PM »

Quote from: BobbyR on August 30, 2011, 05:14:12 PM

Quote from: mrjack55 on August 30, 2011, 03:22:38 PM
My head hangs with shame.

Ok, so the tank looks like a pregnant yak. I'm quite happy with my K7. She a buxom old gal that still turns a head or two.
We K7/8 owners need not apologize for having the most evolved of the CB750 line. These are our bikes and as we said in the Bronx. " ya don't like it...........don't look".

Thanks for that Bobby. Ah the Bronx, where men are men and you can go f@#k yourself.

My dad was born and raised there.

Don R · « **Reply #38 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:33:43 PM »

Fugly!!! That cuts to the quick, In all fairness I never was too fond myself until I found a deal too good to pass up. I added the triple disc and my 3 1/2" diameter glasspack with an 18 tooth sprocket. I love it. Its a 76 and a third of the miles on it happened this year. Besides, it's what I have to ride while I restore my K0. hahaha.

BobbyR · « **Reply #39 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:42:41 PM »

Quote from: mrjack55 on August 30, 2011, 06:17:56 PM

Quote from: BobbyR on August 30, 2011, 05:14:12 PM
Quote from: mrjack55 on August 30, 2011, 03:22:38 PM
My head hangs with shame.

Ok, so the tank looks like a pregnant yak. I'm quite happy with my K7. She a buxom old gal that still turns a head or two.
We K7/8 owners need not apologize for having the most evolved of the CB750 line. These are our bikes and as we said in the Bronx. " ya don't like it...........don't look".

Thanks for that Bobby. Ah the Bronx, where men are men and you can go f@#k yourself. My dad was born and raised there.

Your Dad knows how to survive and thrive in any situation. I hope he taught you well.

Hinomaru · « **Reply #40 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:57:11 PM »

You can see what bike the sexy Miss Honda rides in this adventure novel.

ekpent · « **Reply #41 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:02:23 PM »

I started the thread but am ready to come out of the closet

Sorry Terry, but I also own a 76 750 SuperSport and do enjoy riding it.Had less than 5,000 miles on it when I got it from the original owner.Nice tight peppy ride but I do still have a major soft spot for my old K1's.Have to admit though in over thirty years of owning 750's I have never ridden one,an SOHC that is, newer that a 76. I need to make a friend with a 77-78 so I can take one for a spin.

754 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:08:55 PM »

I have at the shop, what could be the bestest one..
a 78 frame with #16,*** motor..

of couse it will have to wear a non stock tank..

ekpent · « **Reply #43 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:11:06 PM »

Quote from: 754 on August 30, 2011, 07:08:55 PM

I have at the shop, what could be the bestest one..
a 78 frame with #16,*** motor..

of couse it will have to wear a non stock tank..

That would be an early K0 motor I presume, correct 754 ?

754 · « **Reply #44 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:30:11 PM »

Fairly early yes..

but I have #10, ***, cases that are cut for bigbore, that will be a hotrod one day.. maybe a 970 or liter motor..

ekpent · « **Reply #45 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:37:14 PM »

I have seen pics of your shop before 754 thanks to Magpie - Cliff. You probably got the stuff around there to do it when the time feels right I would venture to guess. Eric

KCbarsos · « **Reply #46 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:43:31 PM »

k3 all day

m in sc · « **Reply #47 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:41:52 PM »

i miss my 75F1. loved it. still miss it.

I own 3 4-strokes out of 10 street bikes.... the 3 are a 74 moto-morini 3 1/2, an 09 ducati sport classic biposto equipped with lots of go fast goodies,. and the K8. so, it has good company at least.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #48 on:** August 30, 2011, 09:02:45 PM »

Soooooo..........who wants to start the poll?? People that know me know I'm a lazy bugger and would rather brag the greatness of an old K model to the totally inept design of the other choices. I don't give a rat's a$$ about how many ponies they put out.......they also had problems (certainly in the looks dept.!!!).......On the other hand .......(there's warts!!

).........they did have some coolness...(rear disc brakes come to mind)....This thread is called "In defense of the 73-76 K"...........Gimme a poll dammmit!!!!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #49 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:24:11 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on August 30, 2011, 07:02:23 PM

I started the thread but am ready to come out of the closet Sorry Terry, but I also own a 76 750 SuperSport and do enjoy riding it.Had less than 5,000 miles on it when I got it from the original owner.Nice tight peppy ride but I do still have a major soft spot for my old K1's.Have to admit though in over thirty years of owning 750's I have never ridden one,an SOHC that is, newer that a 76. I need to make a friend with a 77-78 so I can take one for a spin.

Ha ha, you don't have to apologise to me Eric, but I have to tell you, that Gold K1 looks ten times better than that slab sided red monstrosity, I bought the "Chicken Yellow" version new in 1978 (it was a 1975 model "FO" which I believe stands for "Fcuking 'Orrible") and the only reason I bought that one was because Honda couldn't sell them and I got a massive discount.

I really wanted a Kawasaki Z1000, but didn't have enough money, and there was no way I'd have bought a K7 or K8, my standards are pretty low, but there are some things that even I can't abide. As it was I got rid of the F0 after 10 months and bought a K1, and apart from 2 F2's (a much better bike, but 140 MPH? In yer dreams.............) I've kept the bloodline pure with only K0-K6 bikes in the current herd. Cheers, Terry.

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