Honda CB description
1970 Honda CB750K0-FOUR in Nice Original Condition.
THE LEGEND:
This is the bike characterized by Contemporary Motorcycle Historians as the bike that "Changed the Game".
The Honda CB750 Four was a milestone in the way motorcycles were designed and built since.
They set a new standard in the industry which makes this first series "K0" the most sought after, as well as the fastest of the CB750K models until they introduced the "F0" in 1975 (which used the same hot cam and ignition timing advance curve). When these bikes were introduced, the early ones had a reputation of breaking drive chains when spurred hard !
Of the Six CB750 Race bikes entered at Daytona that year, one that was given and prepared by BOB HANSEN and his mechanic BOB JAMESON was ridden to victory by Dick Mann, then hired gun for Honda.
Honda then withdrew from subsequent races because they had nothing left to prove.
Of the 53000 some K0 bikes that were built, about 7400 had Sandcast lower engine cases like British bikes at the time. They were prone to seep oil through the porous cast cases and had to be cast thicker to make up for their lack of strength compared to the diecast units.
As production spooled up Honda invested in making dies for the lower engine cases, but continued to Sandcast the heads and cylinders for some time afterward. This bike has the Diecast Engine lower cases with the Sandcast head and cylinders, and being the first model designation "K0" makes them the 2nd most collectable CB750 behind the "Sandcast".
Unfortunately the Sandcast, or as I like to put it: $andcast is out of the reach of entry level buyers like us...
THE BIKE:
This bike was acquired from the 2nd owner and was a daily rider for years. It was ridden up until a couple years ago when I took possession of it.
The bike had been sitting and did not try to start it, but I was assured the bike was a solid runner by the owner who had owned it several years.
The bike features all the original parts except an airbox from a later model bike because the original and warped and cracked from the engine heat which is typical. I had planned on putting this completely back to stock and enjoying it for awhile before passing it on. ( I am including an authentic Honda replacement still in the box).
I aquired this bike because it met my criteria as the perfect candidate for refurbishment... It's all original, all there, has great chrome, the exhaust system is original and intact and everything works. This needs very little to make it a SOLID "10" with little effort...
As it were I have a business that's getting back on it's feet since the economy's demise a few years back and I need the working capital. It's all there, original, complete, no leaks bashed parts or rusted through pipes.
The chrome is a very nice unpitted example of a bike that was kept inside and cared for. There is slight surface rust on the headers but in my experience this can be removed with soda blasting.
I'm setting the reserve low, as is and willing to take any decent offer (off eBay because the bike will be for sale locally) Therefore I reserve the right to cancel any bids if I do so.
I will photo the Air cleaner parts and side covers that are included in this deal. They are the best quality available from Japanese companies using the original Honda dies.
This isn't a FIRE SALE, and I understand the worth of these models but I am willing to give someone a great deal on a Legendary Bike that needs clean-up detail and slight touch up... Please understand what you are buying and BID ACCORDINGLY.
MY BACKGROUND:
As a 17 year old I ate breathed and slept anything motorcycle. My father had owned a couple Honda motorcycles up until that time and I had a part time a job after school, for a couple years at a Yamaha BSA shop , setting up, prepping new bikes and learning bike mechanics.
I was offered a job at a new Honda franchise in my hometown, who immediately sent me to the Midwest American Honda Training Center in Racine WI. There I apprenticed under BOB JAMESON (the same guy that prepped the winning Daytona Bike) right there in BOB HANSEN's Race Shop!
Since then I had worked for a few other shops as a career bike mechanic before moving into a more lucrative business. It's now my favorite hobby. Tracking down and fixing up CB750 SOHC Honda Fours.
Collectibility:
Beyond that, this coveted model is now being sought by Sentimental Japanese investors because of the Patriotism Pride for their country and by the motorcycling public at large because of what these bikes represent. As the bikes are coveted out of circulation by the collectors and museums, they keep getting more rare.
I have owned, brokered and sold many of these over the years and the price keeps rocketing skyward because they are a solid investment. It's still at entry level prices for the new antique bike investor/collector. They don't bring the kind of money as a Vincent on the auction block yet, but you can still afford to own, ride and enjoy it.
These bikes don't surface much anymore and as the world economy strengthens they will appreciate in value further.
DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I MADE WHEN I HAD A CHANCE TO BUY A VINCENT SEVERAL YEARS BACK (the other game changing bike) !
I will gladly answer any questions pertaining to this bike or entertain solid offers (as the bike is being offered for sale to the general public off this site). I own Legendary-Motorcycles.com and have a very impeccable reputation.
Year:
Mileage:36295
Color:
Engine Size (cc):736
For Sale By:Owner
VIN:CB7501021594
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