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Offline KJ790

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Where to find emblems
« on: November 03, 2011, 05:39:59 PM »
I am wondering if anyone knows where to find emblems. I have a 1978 CB750F super sport and I only have one tank emblem and one side cover emblem. I would like to have one on each side. I did a search and couldn't really find where anyone has been able to find emblems. I found that Z1 enterprises has the side cover emblem I need, but I can't find anyplace to get the tank emblem. I don't care if it is used, I searched ebay and everything.
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2011, 05:44:40 PM »
Try searching eBay with very vague terms.  I know you will have to sift through a bunch of auctions but I bet you find the emblems under some generic terminology.  Post a pic of what you need, I have a couple dozen in a bag here.
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2011, 05:53:32 PM »
These are the emblems I have:





I'm not too worried about the condition of any emblems, I work in the metal finishing industry so I can restore most things. Like I said, I found the side cover emblem, but another source (or a used one from somewhere) might still be helpful.

I have found a bunch of emblems on ebay and craigslist, but they are just the Honda emblem and not the super sport one. If I have to I will just buy two of the Honda ones from a K model I suppose.
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2011, 05:59:10 PM »
That one must be unique to the 78F, I haven't got it for sure.  Maybe another member now that we have pics?
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2011, 06:17:41 PM »
Quote from: Rigid on November 03, 2011, 05:59:10 PM
That one must be unique to the 78F, I haven't got it for sure.  Maybe another member now that we have pics?

Yeah, after some research it appears that this tank emblem was only on the '77 and '78 F models, it is turning out to be pretty hard to find. I guess it's not the end of the world if I have to buy a pair of different ones.
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2011, 06:58:06 PM »
Quote from: KJ790 on November 03, 2011, 06:17:41 PM
Quote from: Rigid on November 03, 2011, 05:59:10 PM
That one must be unique to the 78F, I haven't got it for sure.  Maybe another member now that we have pics?

Yeah, after some research it appears that this tank emblem was only on the '77 and '78 F models, it is turning out to be pretty hard to find. I guess it's not the end of the world if I have to buy a pair of different ones.

Even the "K" model for those years are getting hard to find as well as every other part for the "F" and "K" model.

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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2011, 08:09:11 PM »
Here's a pricey side cover emblem ($40), how much was the one from Z1?

Post a thread in the parts wanted thread, someone has one!
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2011, 08:24:55 PM »
I have a brand new set of those still in the original bags they came from Honda in.... ;D ;)
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2011, 08:28:22 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 03, 2011, 08:24:55 PM
I have a brand new set of those still in the original bags they came from Honda in.... ;D ;)

I knew someone had some! And bet you're not letting them go?
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2011, 08:46:32 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on November 03, 2011, 08:28:22 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 03, 2011, 08:24:55 PM
I have a brand new set of those still in the original bags they came from Honda in.... ;D ;)

I knew someone had some! And bet you're not letting them go?

I still haven't made up my mind if i will use them on my F build just yet.... If i don't i will offer them for sale on the site.... ;)
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2011, 03:19:54 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on November 03, 2011, 08:09:11 PM
Here's a pricey side cover emblem ($40), how much was the one from Z1?

Post a thread in the parts wanted thread, someone has one!

Where is the $40 one? Z1 wants $52 a piece for the side cover emblems.
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2011, 03:20:46 AM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 03, 2011, 08:46:32 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on November 03, 2011, 08:28:22 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 03, 2011, 08:24:55 PM
I have a brand new set of those still in the original bags they came from Honda in.... ;D ;)

I knew someone had some! And bet you're not letting them go?

I still haven't made up my mind if i will use them on my F build just yet.... If i don't i will offer them for sale on the site.... ;)

Let me know if you decide to let them go  ;D
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2011, 04:36:16 AM »
I found 2 of the tank emblems ('77/'78) for $11 on Ebay.  Just gotta be patient and persistent.
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2011, 04:50:00 AM »
After some time waiting for some emblems for my K1 to appear, I finally bit the bullet and bought them original in Honda. Expensive for being a piece of plastic, but cheap for the time I saved.

I bet those are still available from Honda, you just need to know the part number.
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2011, 05:53:49 AM »
Quote from: KJ790 on November 04, 2011, 03:20:46 AM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 03, 2011, 08:46:32 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on November 03, 2011, 08:28:22 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 03, 2011, 08:24:55 PM
I have a brand new set of those still in the original bags they came from Honda in.... ;D ;)

I knew someone had some! And bet you're not letting them go?

I still haven't made up my mind if i will use them on my F build just yet.... If i don't i will offer them for sale on the site.... ;)

Let me know if you decide to let them go  ;D

Will do....
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2011, 06:00:07 AM »
Quote from: Raul CB750K1 on November 04, 2011, 04:50:00 AM
After some time waiting for some emblems for my K1 to appear, I finally bit the bullet and bought them original in Honda. Expensive for being a piece of plastic, but cheap for the time I saved.

I bet those are still available from Honda, you just need to know the part number.

Nope, already checked from Honda, they haven't been available for a while now  :(
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Re: Where to find emblems
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #17 on: November 04, 2011, 09:53:59 AM »
Doesn't look like the tank emblems are reversable.

http://www.cycle-parts.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=1413351&SKU=87121-410-000

http://www.cycle-parts.com/Products/1636625-87122-410-000.aspx

I got to the shopping cart and it didn't say unavailable but I would have some reservations.
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #18 on: November 04, 2011, 11:53:18 AM »
Quote from: Duanob on November 04, 2011, 09:53:59 AM
Doesn't look like the tank emblems are reversable.

http://www.cycle-parts.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=1413351&SKU=87121-410-000

http://www.cycle-parts.com/Products/1636625-87122-410-000.aspx

I got to the shopping cart and it didn't say unavailable but I would have some reservations.

I wonder how you can tell the difference?  I told KJ790 that I had one tank emblem he could have but now I'm not sure which side it's for?  I can only see that there would be got to be a difference in the location of the mounting pins. 
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #19 on: November 04, 2011, 04:24:31 PM »
I want to thank gregk for hooking me up! This guy really is awesome!
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Re: Where to find emblems
« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2011, 09:41:22 AM »
KJ

Glad you could make use of it. 
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