Holy Cow Ken, that's an amazing restoral effort. The thing hasn't moved in 30+ years and it STILL STARTS?!?!?! Freaking amazing!!! When I was a kid these were VERY popular because they were cheap enough that uni students who had a job could juuuuuuust afford them. Guys in my position couldn't afford the z900 or the CBF900s, but if we really stretched out budget we could get a 650 or a 750 rather than a 400 or 500. The really BIG deal were the twin disks on the front that gave it a lot of stopping power so guys rode these much more aggressively than, say, I could ride my 650. They figured they could stop fast enough to get out of trouble. They were a good bit faster than the 650s, topping out at 210km/h if you had a fairing. The guys who owned them LOVED them. So wow, thanks for another trip down memory lane!
Kenny I loved this bike. Had an F (Sport) and K (touring) F model same color. I added blue hand grips and Kerker headers and exhaust on this bike. This bike brings back so many wonderful memories. Thank you!
NO leave brake hoses! Leave exhaust! Leave as many original parts as you can! 11,600 is nothing. USE NON ETHNOL GAS No rust in tank! Put air filters and exhaust back! Put jets back! Save old master cylinder!
Sorry, the brake lines were toast. The mufflers were rotted out. The other parts I took off were saved. It will be a daily rider... got be dependable and safe. :)
G'day Ken. What can I say brother, except "You little bloody Rippa"!! Incredible to see how you have restored this wonderful bike. Thanks for giving life back to this old girl, and I'm bloody sure that she rides like an old school bike should. F**king amazing job Brother, you should be so proud of yourself. Guess what? Finally got a picky of my Z900 RS on the tube! My neighbor is a clever fella, and he is always more than willing to help this techno- quamby with my computer. Again, well done mate, can't wait to see this girl on the road. Stay safe and have fun brother.
Thanks Andy, it was a lot of fun working on the CB. I have the KZ back now so I will be making sure its road worthy too... but I think I will look for another old bike to tinker with. I see your bike in your avatar... love that color combo.
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Holy Cow Ken, that's an amazing restoral effort. The thing hasn't moved in 30+ years and it STILL STARTS?!?!?! Freaking amazing!!!
When I was a kid these were VERY popular because they were cheap enough that uni students who had a job could juuuuuuust afford them. Guys in my position couldn't afford the z900 or the CBF900s, but if we really stretched out budget we could get a 650 or a 750 rather than a 400 or 500. The really BIG deal were the twin disks on the front that gave it a lot of stopping power so guys rode these much more aggressively than, say, I could ride my 650. They figured they could stop fast enough to get out of trouble. They were a good bit faster than the 650s, topping out at 210km/h if you had a fairing. The guys who owned them LOVED them. So wow, thanks for another trip down memory lane!
Turned out Beautiful Beautiful bike well done Phil Maguire meath lreland
nice one it was my dream bike all those years ago.
I think you found your calling bud. That’s truly badass. The before and after is very cool. Great job man 👍🏼
Kenny I loved this bike. Had an F (Sport) and K (touring) F model same color. I added blue hand grips and Kerker headers and exhaust on this bike. This bike brings back so many wonderful memories. Thank you!
It was fun to learn about the bike and work on.
Loved my F model. Well thought out bike.
Good going! I had the exact bike new in 79. Thanks for the memories
I got the first 1979 in Whittier ca mine was the black .... loved it
Looks great Ken, looking forward to the review.
I had the CBF Super sport 900, it was amazing.
You got a magnificent motorcycle.
I raced 3 or 4 of those in AAMR up and down the east coast, motor was indestructible
I have been reading a lot of good things about the 750... good to hear.
Looks and sounds absolutely amazing! You’ve done a wonderful job with it since I first saw it.
Thanks!
a very nice restore and you now have 2 Japanese apples to compare
Looks great!
Beautiful bike !!!
How much did you sell it for? Interesting old bike
It was not my bike, i restored it for a friend. He will never sell the bike.
Less coffee...bud...more work
Don't drink coffee.
NO leave brake hoses! Leave exhaust! Leave as many original parts as you can! 11,600 is nothing. USE NON ETHNOL GAS No rust in tank! Put air filters and exhaust back! Put jets back! Save old master cylinder!
Sorry, the brake lines were toast. The mufflers were rotted out. The other parts I took off were saved. It will be a daily rider... got be dependable and safe. :)
@@Yo-Ken
The bike is gorgeous and a piece of history ❤
G'day Ken. What can I say brother, except "You little bloody Rippa"!! Incredible to see how you have restored this wonderful bike. Thanks for giving life back to this old girl, and I'm bloody sure that she rides like an old school bike should. F**king amazing job Brother, you should be so proud of yourself. Guess what? Finally got a picky of my Z900 RS on the tube! My neighbor is a clever fella, and he is always more than willing to help this techno- quamby with my computer. Again, well done mate, can't wait to see this girl on the road. Stay safe and have fun brother.
Thanks Andy, it was a lot of fun working on the CB. I have the KZ back now so I will be making sure its road worthy too... but I think I will look for another old bike to tinker with. I see your bike in your avatar... love that color combo.