GigaWhiskey Posted September 14, 2008 #1 Posted September 14, 2008 Well, Mrs GigaWhiskey has a new ride and I got some work to do! She now owns a 1975 CB750K. In the pics, there is a quick before and after (as soon as I got home!). Basically, now it looks like a motorcycle. It is still a bit tall for her challenged inseam but that will be a no brainer. It may see some lowering blocks, shorter shocks and a 16" back rim with a nice fat tire. Then I will need to see how I can trim some from the front. I may consult Rick "Butt" Butler about the seat or look for a new one. I am going to enjoy this project! She runs good too and no signs of ever going down. She actually may be the 3rd owner of this bike where the 2nd one had it only 6 months. The story is the original owner was 75+ and could not deal with it any longer. If those miles on the speedo are right, there is close to a new bike there. 'specially when I get my hand deeper into it. Oh, Mrs. GigaWhiskey actually likes the old school cafe racer look, go figure, lol.
6pak Posted September 14, 2008 #2 Posted September 14, 2008 Hey, I had one of those in 85 to 87 while at ft ord. Lots of trips up and down the coast to Big Sur and most of the left coast. The pics bring back memories. Lots of miles, not a single problem. Enjoy your project, I'll bet the Mrs will enjoy it too.
mini-muffin Posted September 14, 2008 #3 Posted September 14, 2008 Glad you got her a bike. Now get to work on it so she can ride it. Margaret
IH Truck Guy Posted September 14, 2008 #4 Posted September 14, 2008 Ah yes,the 750K..I have owned 3 over the years and loved them.The 2nd one had 120,000 miles on it when I sold it and bought a brand new one in 1978. I think that her bike looks *****'in in that color and the cafe racer style..:D
hipshot Posted September 14, 2008 #5 Posted September 14, 2008 Well, Mrs GigaWhiskey has a new ride and I got some work to do! She now owns a 1975 CB750K. In the pics, there is a quick before and after (as soon as I got home!). Basically, now it looks like a motorcycle. It is still a bit tall for her challenged inseam but that will be a no brainer. It may see some lowering blocks, shorter shocks and a 16" back rim with a nice fat tire. Then I will need to see how I can trim some from the front. I may consult Rick "Butt" Butler about the seat or look for a new one. I am going to enjoy this project! She runs good too and no signs of ever going down. She actually may be the 3rd owner of this bike where the 2nd one had it only 6 months. The story is the original owner was 75+ and could not deal with it any longer. If those miles on the speedo are right, there is close to a new bike there. 'specially when I get my hand deeper into it. Oh, Mrs. GigaWhiskey actually likes the old school cafe racer look, go figure, lol. NOTE TO SELF: don't forget to send Miss Erica , a good short quirt! got to keep Rick, focused on this project! lol ya done good BRO! just jt
Grandpagak Posted September 14, 2008 #6 Posted September 14, 2008 AHHH YESSS.. i have had 4 honda 750 4 cylinders... and the 1975 was my favorite one... good choice... congrats ..
Squidley Posted September 14, 2008 #7 Posted September 14, 2008 Had a '79 CB750K back in the late '80's with a vetter fairing and trunk. Neat bikes and I thought that one was big....good luck on the project and looking forward to seeing it all done and drivin'
Guest Swifty Posted September 14, 2008 #8 Posted September 14, 2008 neat...my beautiful '78 CB750K was totalled by my brother in Miami one Christmas, a fact he discovered when he came to in the back seat of the car he hit.
GigaWhiskey Posted September 14, 2008 Author #9 Posted September 14, 2008 Been cleaning and polishing aluminum today. She is looking better. I rode her around today, what a difference from my bike. This thing feels so tiny and nekkid! Does not have the uumpgh either but I expected that. Not like it can't be bumped up 10 or 20 hp without too much work. Well, she starts, idles, runs, sounds, drives, brakes and corners well. Still may stand some seafoam and a sync but sure glad I do not have to worry about the major stuff. I can work on her cosmetically and make it fit Mrs. GigaWhiskey as well as ask her what she wants done. Before too long, she may actually be driving it!
Squidley Posted September 14, 2008 #10 Posted September 14, 2008 Been cleaning and polishing aluminum today. She is looking better. I rode her around today, what a difference from my bike. This thing feels so tiny and nekkid! Does not have the uumpgh either but I expected that. Not like it can't be bumped up 10 or 20 hp without too much work. Well, she starts, idles, runs, sounds, drives, brakes and corners well. Still may stand some seafoam and a sync but sure glad I do not have to worry about the major stuff. I can work on her cosmetically and make it fit Mrs. GigaWhiskey as well as ask her what she wants done. Before too long, she may actually be driving it! You know what we want...pics of the progress as it comes along
Marcarl Posted September 14, 2008 #11 Posted September 14, 2008 My first bike was an '84 black Night Hawk,,,,'bout the same bike,,,,,my son none tooo happy when I sold it in favour of the Venture,,,t'was his first you see and I only had it for one year,,,,,but it was easier to lift the front on it than it is on the Venture,,,,,,that thing had guts,,,,,,but BROWN is faster.
Freebird Posted September 18, 2008 #12 Posted September 18, 2008 HEY...I may be buying a '78 with less than 9,000 miles later today or tomorrow. I saw it for sale in front of a house today. Pretty nice condition and appears to be 100% original. Price is right, I just need to hear it run first and the owner was not home. It WILL be for sale though if I buy it. I've owned 4 of these previously, including the full dressed Hondamatic that I had last year. Some of you saw this one at my Maintenace Day year before last. The one I'm looking at now is the same color but not an automatic and without the fairing and luggage and it has spoke wheels.
Yammer Dan Posted September 18, 2008 #13 Posted September 18, 2008 When you get it right it will surprise you. My 750 Maxim will stay with my Venture till about 70 mph with no trouble.
GigaWhiskey Posted September 18, 2008 Author #14 Posted September 18, 2008 I am going to leave the bike with the aftermarket pipes for a while (might go to a 4-1 instead) until she decides she needs a little more uumph. On these, it is perty easy to do. I like spokes, so many options choices available. I am really starting to like this bike again. So manipulative versus the VR. I find more stuff for this bike than my own. Prices are much better too.
MAINEAC Posted September 18, 2008 #15 Posted September 18, 2008 Oh, Mrs. GigaWhiskey actually likes the old school cafe racer look, go figure, lol. Here's a newsflash Gig... In 1975 that was a tourer not a cafe racer... Nice score!!!
1BigDog Posted September 18, 2008 #16 Posted September 18, 2008 Looks good there Gig....I had a new 1978 750 SS back then. It was a blast. Wife had a 77 550 too.
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