There's no denying your enthusiasm for the K0. Nice narrative. FWIW, trust your mic. The audio's fine and there's no need to disengage your clutch while riding for our sake.
I bought a new 1970 CB750 K0 back in 1970 when I was 17yo. Candy Gold. I remember the dealer (King Honda in Milwaukee) knocked off $75.00 off the $1,495 list price. He had to put down that I traded in a lawnmower otherwise if another dealer saw that that he was discounting a new hot model bike he said he would be in big trouble.
It's great that you and your dad share a love of classic motorcycles...so much so that you opened your own shop/dealership. If I'm ever in Columbus I'll definitely drop in and check the place out. I'd love to ride a 69 or 70 CB750 to compare it to my 1975 model. The low end on mine isn't great. I think they de-tuned them in the mid 70's for EPA regulations. The 75 feels a little heavy and doesn't have a ton of pep off the line, but it's still an awesome bike. It's been very relievable and not too difficult for a newbie like me to learn to do maintenance and make upgrades on. The 750's have lots of parts and UA-cam educational videos available, as well as on-line forums.
Mate, I’m with you 200%. I have a Sandcast, a 69 Diecast (one of the first) and a 1970 K0, with Yoshimura cam, carbs and exhaust. My period is the same as yours, 1969 to 1978, although I do have a slightly later 900F, CBX, and a daily Africa Twin. We could be twins 😉
As you say the sandcast wasnt cast in sand it just looked like it was. The die was gravity fed as they were keen to launch. After around 7400 ish bikes were produced the die were then pressure fed producing a much stronger and better finished casting. These bike were designated CB750. The first mod was a one into four throttle cable requiring constant fettling being replaced for a two cable set up, open and close operating a rack with each carb connected to it via a rod. This bike became the CB750KO. The CB750 was produced in 68 and 69, the K0 in 1970, K1 in '71, K2 in '72 and so on. All with various design changes, chain oiler added at the K1 (chains of the day werent strong enough, would snap and break the crankcase), new side panels. K2 onwards, bigger fuel tank, black headlamp, chrome stanchions, detuned, K341 exhausts to get around noise emissions, etc. They all sound great but '68 to '71 with the K300 pipes just a little rortier.
Clarification- it WAS actually cast in sand. Now, casting sand doesn't have the consistency of, say, beach sand. It holds together a bit better (enough to hold the shape of whatever is being casted), but it IS literal sand. The biggest downside is you have to destroy the mold to get the part out. It's good for making a few parts quickly, but die casting is better to make a bunch of stuff eventually. And the "K0" was 69/70. They only bikes built in '68 were non-sold prototypes. Any that were built in '68 were listed as a '69 model year The first modifications (hence the K1) dropped in '71.
I have a 78 750 supersport and it's fantastic. I prefer the look of the K models but this one fell into my lap and it is such a good bike I'll probably have it forever.
I’m excited after your video. I just bought an old house and found a 1970 CB750 hidden in the old barn. It looked like junk until I dragged it out into the light. I washed it and found that it’s Beautiful! There’s only 4369 miles on the odometer. It rolls over and everything seems to be intact and “moving”. The only real issues I could observe just by poking around is that the rear indicators are broken, the tires are dry cracked, and the throttle is seized at the linkage. I’ve always wanted a CB and here I just stumbled on one. Pretty exciting!
@@throttlecompany I know right! I went to the DMV this morning, they sent me to the local Honda dealer for an appraisal, and then I went back to the DMV and submitted the documents for lost title. It’s legally mine as of noon today. 😄 wish I could post a photo of this darn thing on UA-cam. Lol
My father bought one brand new in April of 1970 & still has it to this day. Up until 5-6 years ago it was still great riding shape. He was into drag racing so when the 900’s came out, he had it bored in an effort to keep up with the kawi’s. Since having a bypass it hasn’t been ridden, the clutch feels stuck. We had someone who was going to “clean up/repair” the carbs and long story short it seems he had no idea what he was doing. The motor is perfect, no smoking, no oil usage, it’s got the 4 into 1 exhaust and we no longer have the factory exhaust, but I think it’s time to get it back in great running shape. Do you guys do work on these as a service ?? I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get it back in it’s glory days.
May the Mighty Lord continue to bless my boss . He gave me 1 for free he has just sitting outside his house :/ I’m so blessed!! Don’t think they selling for 30k $ tho ??
@@michaelbailey8729 im not talking about going slowly,you pull the clutchin and hold it in as soon as you start slowing down and release as you are going around the corner ,,much more control to blip throttle and go down the gears as you are slowing so in correct gear all the time,,,just my 2 cents worth
In my opinion, the Honda SOHC inline 4 is the best looking engine ever!
There's no denying your enthusiasm for the K0. Nice narrative. FWIW, trust your mic. The audio's fine and there's no need to disengage your clutch while riding for our sake.
Great sound, I like the 4-to-4 exhaust. She's a beast!
I bought a new 1970 CB750 K0 back in 1970 when I was 17yo. Candy Gold. I remember the dealer (King Honda in Milwaukee) knocked off $75.00 off the $1,495 list price. He had to put down that I traded in a lawnmower otherwise if another dealer saw that that he was discounting a new hot model bike he said he would be in big trouble.
What a beautiful bike!
It's great that you and your dad share a love of classic motorcycles...so much so that you opened your own shop/dealership. If I'm ever in Columbus I'll definitely drop in and check the place out.
I'd love to ride a 69 or 70 CB750 to compare it to my 1975 model. The low end on mine isn't great. I think they de-tuned them in the mid 70's for EPA regulations. The 75 feels a little heavy and doesn't have a ton of pep off the line, but it's still an awesome bike. It's been very relievable and not too difficult for a newbie like me to learn to do maintenance and make upgrades on. The 750's have lots of parts and UA-cam educational videos available, as well as on-line forums.
Thanks! We’d love to have you!
Thanks for the details walk through, lots of great knowledge! Love that color and the bike. So gorgeous. Thanks for taking us around the loop again.
Mate, I’m with you 200%. I have a Sandcast, a 69 Diecast (one of the first) and a 1970 K0, with Yoshimura cam, carbs and exhaust. My period is the same as yours, 1969 to 1978, although I do have a slightly later 900F, CBX, and a daily Africa Twin. We could be twins 😉
As you say the sandcast wasnt cast in sand it just looked like it was. The die was gravity fed as they were keen to launch. After around 7400 ish bikes were produced the die were then pressure fed producing a much stronger and better finished casting. These bike were designated CB750. The first mod was a one into four throttle cable requiring constant fettling being replaced for a two cable set up, open and close operating a rack with each carb connected to it via a rod. This bike became the CB750KO. The CB750 was produced in 68 and 69, the K0 in 1970, K1 in '71, K2 in '72 and so on. All with various design changes, chain oiler added at the K1 (chains of the day werent strong enough, would snap and break the crankcase), new side panels. K2 onwards, bigger fuel tank, black headlamp, chrome stanchions, detuned, K341 exhausts to get around noise emissions, etc. They all sound great but '68 to '71 with the K300 pipes just a little rortier.
Clarification- it WAS actually cast in sand. Now, casting sand doesn't have the consistency of, say, beach sand. It holds together a bit better (enough to hold the shape of whatever is being casted), but it IS literal sand. The biggest downside is you have to destroy the mold to get the part out. It's good for making a few parts quickly, but die casting is better to make a bunch of stuff eventually.
And the "K0" was 69/70. They only bikes built in '68 were non-sold prototypes. Any that were built in '68 were listed as a '69 model year The first modifications (hence the K1) dropped in '71.
I have a 78 750 supersport and it's fantastic. I prefer the look of the K models but this one fell into my lap and it is such a good bike I'll probably have it forever.
nice movie, lots of helpful advice appreciated
I’m excited after your video. I just bought an old house and found a 1970 CB750 hidden in the old barn. It looked like junk until I dragged it out into the light. I washed it and found that it’s Beautiful! There’s only 4369 miles on the odometer. It rolls over and everything seems to be intact and “moving”. The only real issues I could observe just by poking around is that the rear indicators are broken, the tires are dry cracked, and the throttle is seized at the linkage. I’ve always wanted a CB and here I just stumbled on one. Pretty exciting!
Luckiest man alive!
@@throttlecompany
I know right! I went to the DMV this morning, they sent me to the local Honda dealer for an appraisal, and then I went back to the DMV and submitted the documents for lost title. It’s legally mine as of noon today. 😄 wish I could post a photo of this darn thing on UA-cam. Lol
Beautiful... the first of the super bikes 👍👍
My father bought one brand new in April of 1970 & still has it to this day. Up until 5-6 years ago it was still great riding shape. He was into drag racing so when the 900’s came out, he had it bored in an effort to keep up with the kawi’s. Since having a bypass it hasn’t been ridden, the clutch feels stuck.
We had someone who was going to “clean up/repair” the carbs and long story short it seems he had no idea what he was doing. The motor is perfect, no smoking, no oil usage, it’s got the 4 into 1 exhaust and we no longer have the factory exhaust, but I think it’s time to get it back in great running shape. Do you guys do work on these as a service ?? I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get it back in it’s glory days.
I also had a 1970 CB750. It was an awesome bike and brought much joy. It ran perfect and never failed for the 3 years I rode it.
The most beautiful bike! The best era ever! I HATE the new ugly bikes that sound like moppets!
It's a keeper. Hope you don't sell it.
Beautiful honda!
May the Mighty Lord continue to bless my boss . He gave me 1 for free he has just sitting outside his house :/ I’m so blessed!! Don’t think they selling for 30k $ tho ??
great bike but whats with holding the clutch in when slowing down and going around corners
Its a thoroughbred, you do need to feed the clutch when manouvering slowly.
@@michaelbailey8729 im not talking about going slowly,you pull the clutchin and hold it in as soon as you start slowing down and release as you are going around the corner ,,much more control to blip throttle and go down the gears as you are slowing so in correct gear all the time,,,just my 2 cents worth
How can I get this? I really love this thing but I don't have enough money...
Get more money?
I have a1969 CB750E # 2396948. All talk about k's nothing about the E. Motor..?
🤩😇👍
why don't you downshift and engine break? Where the syncros an issue with higher RPM downshifts?
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