Topic: 1977 cb750k

[jreich]

This is more of a before and after; I'm very bad about taking progress pictures. Thanks for indulging me just the same!

Bought this for $300 plus a torch here locally. Came with a good title and even had the original receipt when bought new for $1800 in '77!

Thanks!
JD

[jontc]

I like it do you have more pics of the project

[jreich]

Sorry, no other pictures...I always kick myself in hindsight.

I have been without a bike for a bit after selling my '67 Triumph, so was quite anxious to get back on the road.

I bought this bike a month ago and just buzzed right through it without taking pictures along the way.

I basically did quite a bit of cleaning, replaced slow jets and went through the carbs,  bent up and welded on a rear loop for the seat support. Made a seat pan to fit and upholstered the seat. I also cut apart some old 550 shocks and made some struts to keep it low....form over function, I know

Used a '75 tank and painted that and some NOS side covers to match and made a new headlight bracket for the old Harley dual ring light I found.

Lastly put on some firestone tires to fit the aesthetic. I've ridden these firestones on a few bikes and they work well for me, but keep in mind I live in Iowa so I'm not out hitting the twisties on them!

Pretty straightforward and nothing too terribly amazing like you see elsewhere on the project forum!

cheers
JD

[BrockSamson]

Great deal on the bike.  The fact that it had a great looking reusable original exhaust makes it well worth it  It is going to be a little rough to ride without the fender and it looks like it will be quite bumpy when you run over a pebble in the back... but you said you knew what you were getting into, haha. 

Nice bike, she cleaned up very well.

[jreich]

Cheers Brock, thanks.

With prices of the old sohc's having gone up over the last few years in my area, I was thrilled with the price.

These have been the last two bikes I've built, so I'm used to bumps caused by pebbles.