Author Topic: 1973 CB750K3 - One Owner Barn Find - 5,310 miles - Final with Pics (Read 43909 times)

Johnie · « **Reply #150 on:** December 18, 2011, 08:14:36 AM »

As mentioned earlier I am doing my best to keep this bike original. By that I mean I am not planning to do any chrome. Just going to keep it the way it was when I found it since it had very minimal oxidation or rust. Yesterday I had a chance to detail the rear fender area by removing it and the tail light. It cleaned up very nice. No dents. The only thing of any significance is the tire sticker on the back fender is lifting at the edges. I know Yamiya has them if I decide to replace it. Hope to get the rear tire and chain on in the next day and then progress to the front.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #151 on:** December 18, 2011, 08:17:53 AM »

Looks good to me. The main thing is if it's got any fade going on, which it doesn't look like it does. To me, that looks the worst with the stickers.

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #152 on:** December 18, 2011, 02:35:04 PM »

Looking good John!

I'm going to have to get some detailing tips from you. That is, if you don't mind giving up some of your secrets

Greggo · « **Reply #153 on:** December 18, 2011, 02:36:15 PM »

My two cents: keep the original, peeling sticker. It adds character, and retains originality.

Johnie · « **Reply #154 on:** December 18, 2011, 02:55:23 PM »

Hoodle...you keep promising to come over and give me my present. When will that be???

Johnie · « **Reply #155 on:** December 23, 2011, 01:35:39 PM »

Today I cleaned out the bleeder valve so I could run some fluid through the system just to clean out the lines before I rebuild the caliper and master. Got the bleeder cleaned out and added some fluid to the master and the handle did not want to move. Was not real sure if it was a clogged line, stuck master piston or stuck caliper piston. Ruled out the caliper piston by disconnecting the line at the caliper. Turned out a little more pressure on the handle did indeed push the fluid through. I think it was the master piston that was stuck. Some pretty nasty stuff there. I can imagine the gunk that is sitting in the bottom of the caliper.

bjatwood · « **Reply #156 on:** December 24, 2011, 08:12:46 AM »

That fluid hasn't been changed out in a while!
Fork oil looks the same way when you change it out, very milky and stinks like "Sheep Piss"

Johnie · « **Reply #157 on:** December 27, 2011, 12:36:00 PM »

Today I got the new x-ring chain and rear tire back on the bike. Then completed the packing of the steering head upper and lower balls. I chose not to put tapered on this bike with only 5,310 miles as the races and balls show no sign of wear or denting. Steering felt good during the test ride this fall too. Next comes removal of the forks for rebuilding and polishing.

dhall57 · « **Reply #158 on:** December 27, 2011, 02:29:20 PM »

K3 is moving right along. You do good work Mr. Johnie

Johnie · « **Reply #159 on:** December 27, 2011, 03:31:07 PM »

Thanks Hall...it is coming along faster than I thought. I was not planning on moving to fast with hunting, holidays and my sons wedding coming up Jan. 7th. I am on vacation this week and moving right along, but I expect to slow up now. Happy New Year all!!!

ekpent · « **Reply #160 on:** December 28, 2011, 07:10:43 AM »

Have you got your first 'Pipe of the Month' yet ?? Dec.,Jan.,Feb., March will get er done by spring.

Johnie · « **Reply #161 on:** December 28, 2011, 07:19:02 AM »

Eric..."Pipe of the Month" starts in January or maybe February depending on how much this wedding costs me on Jan. 7th. December was "Muffler Heat Shield of the Month".

Still trying to get the PO to find and send me the exhaust spigots and clamps. Just sent him another E mail. He says he just has to get down to his shop to locate them.

Johnie · « **Reply #162 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:12:11 AM »

My wife could not get off work this week between the holidays so I have been able to spend more time on the bike than intended. No snow here in WI so I don't have to spend time shoveling either. Yesterday I removed the front end and brake system. Cleaned most of that up and today will rebuilt the master and caliper. Fork rebuild will have to wait until after my sons wedding Jan. 7th.

ekpent · « **Reply #163 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:19:02 AM »

Weddings are FUN---unless you have to pay for it

Hope my Son stays single as long as possible

Johnie · « **Reply #164 on:** December 30, 2011, 09:34:07 AM »

I am lucky being father of the groom expenses are not like if I was father of the bride. I am paying for the rehearsal dinner and beer / pop at the reception. The brides parents gave her $10,000 to do with what she wants. Gosh, the dress was like $1,500 (or in SOHC terms - a good set of HM300's). Food at the reception is $5,000 (or in SOHC terms - a good sandcast project bike).

bjatwood · « **Reply #165 on:** December 30, 2011, 09:45:56 AM »

Nice, our daughter got married in June. One month after I picked up my K3. And this year it was my wife and I, 25th wedding Anniversary. Needless to say the rock she picked out for me to buy her would have been in (SOHC terms) a very nice K0-K1 bike in very good shape! My 401k is getting some payback with every paycheck for a couple years

dhall57 · « **Reply #166 on:** December 30, 2011, 09:56:06 AM »

Isn't it great how both of you can put all this money in the right prospective

and link it to everything SOHC4. Y'all guys crack me up

Johnie · « **Reply #167 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:53:26 AM »

SOHC terms is all we understand...

Killer Canary · « **Reply #168 on:** December 30, 2011, 12:01:39 PM »

If I had that many 750s it would be divorce in SOHC terms!

dhall57 · « **Reply #169 on:** December 30, 2011, 12:23:12 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on December 30, 2011, 11:53:26 AM

SOHC terms is all we understand...

As long as we are all on the same page here or should I say the same ducktail seat, hey I'm good with it

MikeKato · « **Reply #170 on:** December 30, 2011, 01:51:57 PM »

Quote from: Killer Canary on December 30, 2011, 12:01:39 PM

If I had that many 750s it would be divorce in SOHC terms!

Couldn't afford to get divorced,you'd have to give up half your bikes. Probably just be less stressful to live with someone you hate.

Johnie · « **Reply #171 on:** December 30, 2011, 02:07:53 PM »

I think my wife would kill me if I sold any of the 750's. I think that is what "she" thinks, but I could be wrong.

Killer Canary · « **Reply #172 on:** December 30, 2011, 02:09:07 PM »

Makes sense to me.

Johnie · « **Reply #173 on:** January 09, 2012, 09:39:33 AM »

OK gents...I had a little down time for my sons wedding. It was beautiful (pic) and he married a wonderful girl. Back at it now. Got the master and caliper rebuilt. Recall my plan is to keep the bike completely OEM and not do any new chrome. I polished the fork ears and front fender. Amazed at how nice they are for original. Next I order the front tire to match the back. Then the forks come off for rebuild and polishing to remove the oxidation. More as I progress...

bjatwood · « **Reply #174 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:02:52 AM »

Congrats!
Better start on a Z50 next Johnnie for the "Grandson" LOL

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Author Topic: 1973 CB750K3 - One Owner Barn Find - 5,310 miles - Final with Pics (Read 43909 times)