1973 Honda 750 CB K3

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To build a custom 750 to race in the stock class. I raced from Laconia to VIR and intended to campaign it down south as tracks were springing up everywhere from Texas to Alabama.

What motivated you to start your project?

From my first 69 750K O I knew I had to own one in my lifetime. I road raced a Kawi 500 but couldn’t hold them down the straights. After they won Daytona that was all I needed to sell my Kawi and the search was on

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

Made it as classy as it was fast. Most unique feature was not having to replace the engine. Just about every else has been replaced from front to back!

What are you most proud of?

Besides the bike itself? Having to tell everyone what it is at stop lights and shows. Go find another 48 yr old bike that looks this good. Spending time at shows answering questions about the build and the LOOKS you get riding it. Thumbs up anywhere I go!

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

It can’t be that old! Who designed it for you? Will you take me for a ride on it? How fast does it go and will it beat a Ninja? How much you asking for it? Do you know where I can find one like yours?

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1973 Honda 750 CB K3
Fondly known as: It speaks for itself!
Time spent: 100’s and not complete yet
Motorcycle cost: $350.00 Barn find not running
Money spent: More than I should have!
Engine: Honda Motor Company 746 cc’s 60 HP not sure of torque rating Accel Coil set up w/ new plugs and re-jet with Kerker original 4 into 1 exhaust with K+N air filter Oil pressure gauge
Intake: Carbureted, re-jetted with K+N air filter
Exhaust: Original 1973 Kerker 750 exhaust system Chrome down pipes with black collector 4 or 5 inch rear exit Mounted on right side of bike with 8 to 10 inch height so as not to grind on right handers!
Transmission: Honda 5 speed manual transmission with new clutch cable and plates and springs w/ bolts!
Frame: Stock Honda 1973 frame w/ modifications
Suspension: Stock front tubes with new internal spring rate on Honda fork oil Custom made rear shocks I took a 72 swingarm bolt and changed it on my bike because it had ZURK fittings on both ends so you didn’t have to pull the bolt to grease swing arm bolt
Wheels, tires and brakes: Tire size is stock,18 inch front 19 inch rear. Chen Shinn tires mounted on stock rims New EBC pads in front and composite rear shoes rebuilt master cylinder and teflon, stainless brake lines custom hand control levers Custom front superbike fender!
Finish – Paint: First coat of primer, sprayed with pearl white shimmer, Then sprayed with Sunshine yellow gloss and 3 coats of clear.
Accessories: Emgo fairing, Dennis Kirk European cruiser bars and grips. new cables, new battery terminal wires, oil pressure gauge, original Mustang seat, gel seat cover, new chain, sprockets and front fender, modified battery box, spill proof gas cap, battery strap and tank hold down and grommets to hold side covers on, center stand stop, special riding bell for safety

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