CB750K7 resto

[Honda enthusiast]

Hi folks

I've decided to start on my K7...it's an American import with some scabby engine paint and rusty frame along with a loud Delkevic four into one. The chrome is very good for its age too good to send away for redoing and the previous owner had done the paint which is well finished but slightly lighter and more purple than standard. I might just stick with it....in the next month I'm going to strip it down. I'll be posting pics as I go...

Kind regards

Shuggie

[Matt_Harrington]

As is always said, we love a piccy or 2......

[Johnny4428]

Hi Shuggie, you’ve got a nice couple of bikes there for restoring. Looking forward to seeing pics and updates, always interesting to see what you find when tearing into one of these old machines. Good luck!

[Honda enthusiast]

Hey Matt

Here's two pics, the seat cover isn't fitted well either but has a good base no rust. I've just bought the oe exhaust from DS and a pair of shocks too.

Johnny4428 Hi 😉 Yes I love starting a new project, it's going to be nice...I'll start taking off bits tomorrow 👍

Shuggie

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[Honda enthusiast]

I've started stripping it down, nice thing is I've not found any non original bolts yet but the rear brake pedal shaft is bent, I'll have a go at straightening it in situ but not convinced it will work. I really enjoy stripping a bike down a journey of perusal and discovery hopefully not bad 🤠 [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

[Honda enthusiast]

I managed to lift the frame off the engine, while it was sitting on it's right side. I'm going to degrease the engine, seal all openings and then soda blast it as a unit. Then a top end rebuild with a new head gasket and rubbers as the head is showing signs of weepage at the front.... After that degrease and paint with Simoniz silver paint in a home made oven booth. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

[Honda enthusiast]

After a long time sorting out my Laverda RGS it's finished and sold...twas a bit time consuming but I'm back now on track with the K7..
Laverda is away on Tuesday, I'll have some space now , woohoo

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[Laverda Dave]

You've sold the Laverda  :'(

[Honda enthusiast]

I bought it as a 30k km bike and then found out from one of the club member owners that had 130k Kms on it...I was conned but didn't con the buyer now, lost a shed load on it but the buyer is happy.

I've bought an original 1200TS to replace it, this one is all it seems and a keeper

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[Honda enthusiast]

Nuff said, I'll post pics of what's been done on the K7 tomorrow

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[Laverda Dave]

I bought it as a 30k km bike and then found out from one of the club member owners that had 130k Kms on it...I was conned but didn't con the buyer now, lost a shed load on it but the buyer is happy.

I've bought an original 1200TS to replace it, this one is all it seems and a keeper

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So you are still in the family 👍

[Honda enthusiast]

Yes very much so , the Laverda club are a very helpful and friendly bunch...better luck this time as I've had the engine running well but I will strip it down to restore, it's too nice to run as a rough looking one

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[Honda enthusiast]

As I said, I've been doing a bit and have wire brushed with a six inch wire wheel, all the bike parts which need BZP and I'll be starting soon.. the one hp polisher/grinder/wire brushed is a beast and I'm careful now wearing rigging gloves after a few abrasions!


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[Honda enthusiast]

The cracked RHS side panel has been replaced with a pattern one from DSS and John who sold me the bike gave me some paint which I've used

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[Honda enthusiast]

Peter Horton has done the clocks, super nice guy and a super nice job...bike has done a genuine 10k miles verified by the American title

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