The Pebble Beach Concours has ha da motorcycle class for the last five years. This year they are featuring Japanese motorcycles. Probably one of the 1st major shows to do something like that. I know they are interested in having a very original CB-750 Sandcast on display.

http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/

Of course you have to deal with folks like Jay Leno checking out your bike.............

This was extremely interesting! I have come across blank replacement cases before. This make sense about them using up inventory to meet demand. No manufacturer is going to tell them "They'll have to wait".

I got to know Bob Hanson years ago and he told me some interesting tales about how it came about.

When I've got time I'll write up my memories. I last saw him in San Diego a year ago. He was frail but remebered me.

I just joined the forum.I can actually remember new CB750s when I was stationed in the Orient.We could get them for $995 ! Guys promptly screwed them up by flocking the tanks etc.
I bought my 1st on in 1984 at an auction of Zach Reynold's estate. (See Avatar). It was built by RC Engineering when Byron Hines was in the back room twisting wrenches. Over the years I've had several really low number bikes including 2 digit serial numbers. I have a stock one and a KO (diecast) that came from Japan.The Japanese market ones were slightly different.Taillights had amber side reflectors and an light that came on at  55MPH ?
 I have a great interest in early speed eguipment for Hondas. A whole no market was opened up with the introduction of the transverse multis.
Here is a pictur of Zach Reynolds.He was the grandson of R.J.Reynolds. He was a real gearhead who died in a plane crash. Google his name.

It was my understanding that the 1970 KO had black badges.

Of course,I've been wrong before!