Honda CB750 K0 Sandcast 1969 asking $56,000 USD ($77,700 NZD) on Evil Bay

[toycollector10]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi1fuoMXr-4

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Honda-CB-750-K-Sandcast-vintage-survivor-sohc-sand-cast-engine-cb750-k0-69-1969-Honda-CB-/123023810094

[AllanB]

I was thinking something was wrong here as the sandcast were ultra rear prototype bikes I thought. So I checked as I remembered reading about them. Maybe I'm splitting hairs. It's a oldie very early one, and worth good coin.


https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/honda-cb750-sandcast-prototype



http://www.sohc4.net/cb750-sandcast/


http://www.cb750sandcastonly.com/

[sidecar bob]

Cool, I'd take well under half that for my K2. I bet they don't ride very differently & the K2 is easier to get parts for.
Im off to mount my horn on the other side too! Apparently that is the only difference.

[Voltaire]

Cool, I'd take well under half that for my K2. I bet they don't ride very differently & the K2 is easier to get parts for.
Im off to mount my horn on the other side too! Apparently that is the only difference.

Sandblast the engine....job done.:eek5:

[Grumph]

Cool, I'd take well under half that for my K2. I bet they don't ride very differently & the K2 is easier to get parts for.
Im off to mount my horn on the other side too! Apparently that is the only difference.

Then you've got a non standard K2 - and reduced it's value...

I'd love a look at a set of "sandcast" cases. I understand they were not actually sandcast just a low volume die set. Bet I could make a later set look like them...

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'd love a look at a set of "sandcast" cases. I understand they were not actually sandcast just a low volume die set. Bet I could make a later set look like them...

I reckon eh! Need to have a KX500 clutch cover made to look sand cast. Doubt it'll be hard.

[jellywrestler]

Cool, I'd take well under half that for my K2. I bet they don't ride very differently & the K2 is easier to get parts for.
Im off to mount my horn on the other side too! Apparently that is the only difference.

the black shadow vinnies featured among other things black engines, they made more b/s's of some models than standard yet b/s sell for more, they also made a few 'white' shadows, same bikes but for customers who preferred the unpainted engine like the standard bike.
these sell now for up to 30 % more than a b/s
makes a tin of paint stripper a good return on investment...

[Grumph]

I reckon eh! Need to have a KX500 clutch cover made to look sand cast. Doubt it'll be hard.


Talk to a good bead blaster about texturing...





the black shadow vinnies featured among other things black engines, they made more b/s's of some models than standard yet b/s sell for more, they also made a few 'white' shadows, same bikes but for customers who preferred the unpainted engine like the standard bike.
these sell now for up to 30 % more than a b/s
makes a tin of paint stripper a good return on investment...

I read somewhere that because they were going to be painted, B/S cases were often the ones with visible surface flaws which wouldn't polish out....

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi1fuoMXr-4

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Honda-CB-750-K-Sandcast-vintage-survivor-sohc-sand-cast-engine-cb750-k0-69-1969-Honda-CB-/123023810094

They arent making any more of them so.......

The actual prototype (same colour too) went for $148k https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-only-functional-honda-cb750-prototype-fetches-148000-on-ebay-76978.html

[sidecar bob]

They arent making any more of them so.......

The actual prototype (same colour too) went for $148k https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-only-functional-honda-cb750-prototype-fetches-148000-on-ebay-76978.html

And you were having a mild panic attack over a $5k K2.
Well done, you have landed on your feet. I predicted a last minute war on that bike. It was cheap & if I didn't have the identical bike I'd have given it one.

[HenryDorsetCase]

And you were having a mild panic attack over a $5k K2.
Well done, you have landed on your feet. I predicted a last minute war on that bike. It was cheap & if I didn't have the identical bike I'd have given it one.

Aw shucks. Now I'm over the initial shock of it I am looking forward to some quality garage time over the winter, tinkering.

I have upgraded the garage stereo too, so that'll be good.

[sidecar bob]

Aw shucks. Now I'm over the initial shock of it I am looking forward to some quality garage time over the winter, tinkering.

I have upgraded the garage stereo too, so that'll be good.

Mine is coming back from an exceptionally good bike mechanic's home today. He owed me a favour & has given it a sweet tune up.
I'm going to chuck it a pair of switch blocks & mudguards, a seat cover & badge set & it will look like a minter exactly the same as the one I had in '83.
Here's a couple of chums with most of the bits.
http://www.vintagecb750.com/products/5/electrical/90/handlebar-switches
https://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB750K2-FOUR-1972/

[HenryDorsetCase]

Mine is coming back from an exceptionally good bike mechanic's home today. He owed me a favour & has given it a sweet tune up.
I'm going to chuck it a pair of switch blocks & mudguards, a seat cover & badge set & it will look like a minter exactly the same as the one I had in '83.
Here's a couple of chums with most of the bits.
http://www.vintagecb750.com/products/5/electrical/90/handlebar-switches
https://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB750K2-FOUR-1972/

I'd add to that list CMS NL https://www.cmsnl.com/


and the surpisingly good and local Econohonda: http://www.anacondaltd.co.nz/ which is interesting name change..... Malcolm used to be excellent but maybe he has sold the business?

[Grumph]

and the surpisingly good and local Econohonda: http://www.anacondaltd.co.nz/ which is interesting name change..... Malcolm used to be excellent but maybe he has sold the business?

I've been meaning to ask about that - I made an enquiry recently to that site and didn't get an answer...Not a clone site is it ?
Anyone know what's happened there ?

[Crasherfromwayback]

and the surpisingly good and local Econohonda: http://www.anacondaltd.co.nz/ which is interesting name change..... Malcolm used to be excellent but maybe he has sold the business?


I've been meaning to ask about that - I made an enquiry recently to that site and didn't get an answer...Not a clone site is it ?
Anyone know what's happened there ?

I think Honda NZ *asked* him to remove the Honda name. He's still up and running and excellent to deal with.

[Voltaire]

Mine is coming back from an exceptionally good bike mechanic's home today. He owed me a favour & has given it a sweet tune up.
I'm going to chuck it a pair of switch blocks & mudguards, a seat cover & badge set & it will look like a minter exactly the same as the one I had in '83.
Here's a couple of chums with most of the bits.
http://www.vintagecb750.com/products/5/electrical/90/handlebar-switches
https://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB750K2-FOUR-1972/

'83..... had just given up on VW's when given an SL100, which after I blew up the XR200 motor I fitted moved on to a 72 Honda 500/4.

Gone full circle and back on VW's again...:crazy:

[sidecar bob]

Aw shucks. Now I'm over the initial shock of it I am looking forward to some quality garage time over the winter, tinkering.

I have upgraded the garage stereo too, so that'll be good.

As long as you don't paint the guards body colour.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1576886968
Ruined, just like that.
Never a frown with golden brown. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YHHroW6e-J4

[toycollector10]

Regarding the David Silver Spares/generic reproduction K0 1969 right hand L/R handlebar switch. The 1969/1970 bikes didn't have the imprint "Turn" on them. I think it's some sort of USA Department of Transport thing that they have to have it. So, It's far from kidding anyone. Just like if the old tyres (tires) don't have the DOT numbers there's "no warrant of fitness for you, son". For the rivet counters, I'm restoring my diecast 1969 K0 and had the handlebar controls black anodized at great expense :wacko: by Airbus New Zealand (formerly Safeair) in Blenheim. It wasn't a great sucess for a number of reasons.

[jellywrestler]

As long as you don't paint the guards body colour.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1576886968
Ruined, just like that.
you mean like this one.....................
factory touring guards, factory chinese red

[Grumph]

you mean like this one.....................
factory touring guards, factory chinese red

I've seen that combination a couple of times in pics - may even have been the same bike. Came up in one of the early pom auctions - Cheffins ?
I like it. Not what you'd expect on a Vin but tasteful IMO.
Like the Mikunis too - but I"d like to see how the front one is fitted, LOL.

[sidecar bob]

Regarding the David Silver Spares/generic reproduction K0 1969 right hand L/R handlebar switch. The 1969/1970 bikes didn't have the imprint "Turn" on them. I think it's some sort of USA Department of Transport thing that they have to have it. So, It's far from kidding anyone. Just like if the old tyres (tires) don't have the DOT numbers there's "no warrant of fitness for you, son". For the rivet counters, I'm restoring my diecast 1969 K0 and had the handlebar controls black anodized at great expense :wacko: by Airbus New Zealand (formerly Safeair) in Blenheim. It wasn't a great sucess for a number of reasons.

You bloody trainspotters;). I have a mate in the UK that builds parts for racing sidecar outfits, he gets a lot of parts Blackodised, I'm not sure if that's the plating you want done, but judging by how much of it he gets done, I doubt it's a difficult or expensive service to source in that part of the world.
I can hook you up with it if you like.
P.s, are you hondacollector on trademe?

[sidecar bob]

you mean like this one.....................
factory touring guards, factory chinese red

Yeah, nah, that kind of works.
The only thing that could look worse than the CB750 with painted guards, is a Z900.

[toycollector10]

P.s, are you hondacollector on trademe?

No, not me...

[jellywrestler]

P.s, are you hondacollector on trademe? nah that honda collector has two cocks, you just can't get that stupid playing with just one of them

[sidecar bob]

These guys have the best prices fo cb 750 stuff on the net. https://www.cb750supply.com/products

[husaberg]

Then you've got a non standard K2 - and reduced it's value...

I'd love a look at a set of "sandcast" cases. I understand they were not actually sandcast just a low volume die set. Bet I could make a later set look like them...
That's exactly what I have read about them direct from Honda gravity die cast rather than pressure diecast that's all.
Harley went out of their way on the Evo to make the cases look like rough sand cast by using a weather beaten tool.
My old Berg has sand cast cases as does any old Villiers or Greeves

[sidecar bob]

This is my old girl.
It feels bad to the bone hooning around on it with a loud four into one, just like 1983.
The first time I owned virtually the same bike, it was 12 years old, it's 47 years old now.

[husaberg]

This is my old girl.
It feels bad to the bone hooning around on it with a loud four into one.
FZR or Brembo disc bolt straight on, go on bob you know you want to:whistle:

[sidecar bob]

FZR or Brembo disc bolt straight on go on you know you want to

It has a fantastic rear brake. . . . Luckily.:crazy:

[husaberg]

It has a fantastic rear brake. . . . Luckily.:crazy:
Has it had the case mod, in case the chain brakes they have a punch mark or similar if its been done on the earlier ones.

[sidecar bob]

Not sure.
I'm going to shout it a fairly flash chain shortly that should outlast the bike & stop the cases getting ruined.
These chums have a few bits too.
https://classiccycleparts.com/index.php/
A kindly KB member has just alerted me to this site too.
https://www.vpartsinc.com
Thank you Tom Walkinshaw Racing, for that is what I think when you post.

[jellywrestler]

Not sure.
I'm going to shout it a fairly flash chain shortly that should outlast the bike & stop the cases getting ruined.
These chums have a few bits too.
https://classiccycleparts.com/index.php/


i plugged in gs1000s, got a cupholder and an american flag holder, and a battery!
https://classiccycleparts.com/fitments/fitment/result

[jellywrestler]

i plugged in gs1000s, got a cupholder and an american flag holder, and a battery!
https://classiccycleparts.com/fitments/fitment/result

same for my gs1000L, got four gs1000's and an 850, that's five cup holders i'll need and i don't even drink coffee, mind you, my mrs has a condom in her handbag and doesn't even have a cock so best i get ordering.

[HenryDorsetCase]

same for my gs1000L, got four gs1000's and an 850, that's five cup holders i'll need and i don't even drink coffee, mind you, my mrs has a condom in her handbag and doesn't even have a cock so best i get ordering.

I've got a GS550 for sale still.... just a reminder. I was going to put it on tardme at the weekend but meh. probably this week.

[Grumph]

I've got a GS550 for sale still.... just a reminder. I was going to put it on tardme at the weekend but meh. probably this week.

Did the NC30 sell ? Someone was asking me at the weekend.