Honda CB750 Sandcast
General Category => Member's Bikes => Topic started by: CB750faces.com (Lecram) on November 18, 2010, 06:18:15 pm
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In August this year, I bought myself a nearly original 1970 CB750K0. The bike has only 5000 miles and is imported from the USA to Holland in 1987. It has never had a Dutch license, so the bike is bought by the former owner in 1987 and stored in a shed. The former owner passed away and he left over 30 bikes, this bike included.
The engine runs great, no bad noises, only the clutch was stuck. Almost all bolts and other parts are original, the seat is in great shape, the paint is very nice, some little dents and the air filter house has a small crack. Even the tires are original.
You will understand that I am currently one of the happiest men in Holland!
Here some pics, find more here:
http://picasaweb.google.nl/LecramR/HondaCB750K01970#
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I made some extra pictures which shows in what great condition this bike is. Some rubber parts are torn, the mirrors are missing and some chrome bolts are rusty. So I made David Silver Spares happy with an extra order. Even the tyres are original! 40 years old.
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I bought NOS K0 gauges from DSS. The price was a pain in the ass, but they are very hard to find.
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I have cleaned and waxed the 40 year old seat and it looks like new (except 2 very little rips)
I also replaced the screws and plates of the grip band (Yamiya)
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Iwudks3e4io/TLnf4nebA8I/AAAAAAAADBg/pJxm9KDHPrY/Zadel_K0_01.JPG)
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Some pics of the dismantling. The frame, rear bridge and centerstand will be painted in vintage look black paint. All welding spits must remain. Some chrome parts are replaced
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Found K0 footpegs at DSS
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And bought gold emblems at Yamiya:
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After polishing the painted parts. Note: this is the original paint!
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a small crack:
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and a scratch:
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not bad at all after 40 years!
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Hello and welcome Lecram to our site. Great pictures you have take of your bike. Keep up the pictures as you are restoring this bike. The black badges are an oddity as these were fitted to the Candy Gold bikes and Police bikes as I understand. Maybe you need to check the paint very closely
All the best and don't hesitate to ask any questions you need answering as the members collectively have a vast store of knowledge.
KP
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Hello and welcome Lecram to our site. Great pictures you have take of your bike. Keep up the pictures as you are restoring this bike. The black badges are an oddity as these were fitted to the Candy Gold bikes and Police bikes as I understand. Maybe you need to check the paint very closely
All the best and don't hesitate to ask any questions you need answering as the members collectively have a vast store of knowledge.
KP
Thanks for your warm welcome.
I found a Honda website with a picture of a Ruby Red K0 with black emblems. Given some details like horn and front fender, this is a late K0. I was surprised to see this. Despite this picture I decided to replace the black ones (which are still is a very nice condition) with gold ones.
This is the website:
http://world.honda.com/history/challenge/1969cb750four/
(http://world.honda.com/history/challenge/1969cb750four/img/index_top.jpg)
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I found some yellow/gold paint on the lamp ears and the air filter housing. But not on the side panels, lamp bucket and tank. So it could be that one of the previous owners didn't like the gold color and replaced tanks, lamp bucket and side panels and repainted the lamp ears and air filter. I have a name and address of the owner who owned the bike in 1985, but the doesn't live there anymore. And the previous dutch owner passed away. but I don't believe that he changed the color. The bike hasn't been on the dutch road. It still has its US title.
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Lecram:
Welcome to our site, always nice to have another CB750 enthusiast join our club. Very nice detailed pictures of your bike, keep them coming. It would be nice if you would keep us updated by posting pictures and information as your restoration progresses. KP is correct in that the black emblems only came on production gold CB750's. Other non production bikes may have had them installed, but it is not considered the normal production procedure to have black emblems on red or blue CB750's from the factory. Enjoy the site and don't hesitate to ask questions you need answered, as the members collectively have a vast wealth of knowledge on these machines. Marty K.
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Today I received an email with pics from the paintshop that the frame and frame parts are finished. They look so great! This painter is doing all the paintwork for my bikes. He isn't cheap, but I think that he is the very best motorbike painter in Holland. He is, like me, a perfectionist.
I asked him to do not paint too shiny as it must keep it's vintage look. Also all the welding pitting must remain. That belongs to the bike as the seat and the engine belongs to the bike.
I have to wait until Friday afternoon to pick up this parts. I hate waiting so long before I can see them with my own eyes.
I like to share the pics with you:
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Iwudks3e4io/TPfZ5UgsjbI/AAAAAAAADPs/RItSc8vJloQ/s800/IMG_8041.JPG)
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Very great Job.
Compliments, i need to see the complete bike, after restore.
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LECRAM
looks like you have a very solid bike there. What is the vin#? Are you trying build a bike as close to original as possible?
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Thanks guys.
The bike is in a great condition. The frame had only some rust on the surface. If it didn't had so much rust, I should have decided to leave it in its original paint, like the red parts.
It is a late K0 with VIN 1040080
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Hi Lecrae, I am Maurizio.
Can I have news regard Your work on motorbyke?
Have You disassembled also the motor?
I want to watch carefully, because I want to learn :P
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Hi Maurizio,
The bike is still being disassembled, except the engine. I only have replaced the head gasket. Finding time to assemble the K0 is not easy...
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It was my understanding that the 1970 KO had black badges.
Of course,I've been wrong before!
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I think it was the Gold bikes had the black badges KP
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That is correct:
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Today I received an email with pics from the paintshop that the frame and frame parts are finished. They look so great! This painter is doing all the paintwork for my bikes. He isn't cheap, but I think that he is the very best motorbike painter in Holland. He is, like me, a perfectionist.
I asked him to do not paint too shiny as it must keep it's vintage look. Also all the welding pitting must remain. That belongs to the bike as the seat and the engine belongs to the bike.
I have to wait until Friday afternoon to pick up this parts. I hate waiting so long before I can see them with my own eyes.
I like to share the pics with you:
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Iwudks3e4io/TPfZ5UgsjbI/AAAAAAAADPs/RItSc8vJloQ/s800/IMG_8041.JPG)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Iwudks3e4io/TPfZ6t6I-DI/AAAAAAAADP0/VYTXp5ujWwU/s800/IMG_8043.JPG)
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Iwudks3e4io/TPfZ8GjFSrI/AAAAAAAADP4/c6WqHizTOdg/s640/IMG_8046.JPG)
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Hi Lecram,
Whic paint is for You the better?
Normal paint or powder paint?
Bye
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I should never powder coat my CB750. Originally, the CB750 has been painted, not powder coated. I find painting much more beautiful as well.
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I used powder coat one time for frame and parts back in the late 1970's. I have never used it since and will never use it for frame. Chips easily. Develops microfine scratches from cleaning. Cannot be polished without creating more microfine scratches. Cannot be touched up. Unless holes are taped off, very stubborn to remove. Powder coat is grreat stuff, but for restorations, my opinion, has limited application for use. I agree, paint is more beautiful and has more original finish.
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After almost 5 years being busy with other things, I started to assemble this bike. After cleaning the engine, this looks great! I obviously keep the patina. All bolts and nuts are zinc plated.
I will retain as much as possible original.
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With the engine on a stand, it's easier to install the engine into the frame
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Front fork installation
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LHVeuhIsAko/VQNLi4laIGI/AAAAAAACJAw/w0HLyJDtke4/w1153-h865-no/21-2-2015%2B21-15-05_0001.JPG)
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Further steps:
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The wire looms are all uncut and in great condition! I have never seen that with a 45 yr old bike
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Progress on the back side
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I polished the original HM300 exhausts. These look almost brand new after 45 yrs!
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Carbs cleaned and revised
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Original seat in perfect condition
Applied revision set to brake pump. The brake hoses will obviously be replaced by new ones
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replaced the brake hoses, like all other rubber parts
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Looks great with the tank and side covers. These have the original paint, just polished!
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K0 schocks:
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K0 mirrors
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Marcel,
Wow, you have been busy! Looks great.
Mark
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Marcel,
Looks really good. I like how you kept the engine and paint original.
Joe K.
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Marcel, Very lovely ! there is something special about saving an original patina bike from restoration. Super, super job !
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Great conservation work!
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Marcel,
What did you use to clean the carbs? I think they look great.
Mark
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Marcel,
What did you use to clean the carbs? I think they look great.
Mark
to be honest, I cleaned these 4.5 yrs ago and I dont exactly remember what I used. I think that I used thinner
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Hi to all,
very good work Marcel, when do you want we can meet...:)
For the carburetors....From few days I clean the carbs of my cb 750 fa (1980).
Also for these carbs I used the ultrasonic bath and changed all rubber parts.
Very happy, my bike now start up to first push to button.
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bye
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Marcel,
You have really gotten far, looks awesome! Is she running yet?
DW
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Nice work marcel
pete
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Marcel,
You have really gotten far, looks awesome! Is she running yet?
DW
Not yet, need to adjust ignition and remove surface rust from the inside of the tank. The tires must be replaced as well because the current tires are the original 45 yrs old ones.
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The first start of this great bike. The engine hasn't been opened, only the head gasket has replaced. With just 5,000 miles, this engine is almost 'new'. Runs great from the first time, needs some refinement. Being proud!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdqnpLB_hYk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdqnpLB_hYk)
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Marcel,
Sounds sweet!
Wonderful!
DW
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Time to play outdoors!
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Adjusted the ignition, synced the carbs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1--LjTEYfY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1--LjTEYfY)
And did the first ride after 28 years! Just a short ride in the street as this bike still has its US title and not a Dutch title and is not insured.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEDTuicv8ts (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEDTuicv8ts)
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She's a beauty!
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Just gorgeous!
DW
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WOW ! That is a beauty.
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The Dutch type-approval authority, RDW, approved this bike without any remark, for a Dutch title. The people there loved this bike, too! When a bike comes from outside the EU, the test is much more than just a paper work examination. All technical parts were tested. They test it according the rules from the date of first use, in this case 1970.
I am now waiting for the paper work in order to make a license plate. I will get a vintage title. In 1970, the bikes had a blue license plate.
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The license arrived today
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Marcel,
What an exciting story! You will be smiling, so keep the bugs out of you teeth. I rode one of my KOs yesterday and had to brush my teeth, so be careful.
Enjoy,
Duane
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Cool, that looks familiar to me when I passed "MOT" (TÜV) with my 03/1970 last year.
What VIN is yours?
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My VIN is 104008**
Is your K0 originally from Holland/Germany? I thought that these turn lights are delivered in Holland and Germany only
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Yes, sold in Germany in 03/70, VIN 189xx.
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I ordered the license plate this weekend, but it takes too long, I can't wait. So I printed one from my computer, glued it on a card board and did the first short roadtrip since 1985. It's so exciting to drive this bike! My smile was bigger than my head. So smooth! It's incredible that this bike has a mileage of only 5,000 miles. I love this bike!
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Hi Marcel,
Nice job on the bike. Well done
Is that an electric car in the last photo?
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Hi Marcel,
Nice job on the bike. Well done
Is that an electric car in the last photo?
Thank you!
That is an electric BMW i3, indeed. The opposite of the K0, but I love both!