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CB750 K1 restoration
GLRoberts99:
Hello all.
I'm based between Birmingham and Derby and have just completed a restoration of a US import CB750 K1. She will go to auction at Bonhams in October at the Stafford Show, but I was wondering if any of you out there could critique the bike and suggest at what level I should set the reserve.
Here's the link to the last YouTube video : https://youtu.be/hYw8oqVF7Oo
TIA and cheers
Gareth
GLRoberts99:
And here are some photos.
Laverdaroo:
whats all that on the frame above where you show the exhaust stamps? Has it been taken down to the frame and back as it looks like blown paint from rust there and quite extensive.
Nurse Julie:
October is not the best time to sell bikes, especially USA imports which are 2 a penny. If you are sending it to Bonhams, my personal opinion is that it needs a lot more work to make it desirable. The carbs are dirty, carb clamps need fitting correctly. The seat has a big bulge in the middle for some reason. The engine needs a very good clean. Kick start needs moving around on the splines to sit at correct angle. Pitting evident on some chrome parts. Rust and pitting on frame on steering head. Gear change rubber perished. Paint on front of tank looks very poor (it could be a reflection from the rough steering stem though) If it was a cheap restoration you were aiming for, fair enough but the reserve at auction would have to reflect its condition. I'm assuming the engine / gearbox hasn't been overhauled by the looks of the condition of it.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I don't want to appear negative but I assume you were in a rush to get it to market so did not aim for a quality finish where it counts - can't see it being the star of the auction.
I have recently viewed a series of photos of a members CB500K2 - they put this mediocre example of a CB750 to shame.
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