1981 CB750K questions - were there different versions?

[centerall49]

I'm seeing pictures on the internet showing 1981 750K models with dual front disks and single, also 4 pipes or two-into-one, and old style many-spoked wheels and more modern 5 spoke wheels.

Question - did the 1981 model year actually have these differences, maybe early in the year vs later on?  Or, am I seeing some bad info on the web?

If anyone can help please respond.  Thanks

[nomad666]

from what i can gather - the 1981's did come in varying models - all had disc (front double / rear single) but 4 into 2 and 4 into 1 exhausts and spoke wheels and "Comstar" (five spoke you referv to) were options on the F and custom models.

[Cricket]

I have an '81 750k with manufacture date of 4/81. I have single front disc (left side) and rear drum.

My wheels are spoked and a 4 into 2 exhaust (I don't think its stock because the chrome is crappy compared to the rest of the bike's chrome).

Here's a link I found giving the specs http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_750_k_1981.php. It say's dual front disc with rear drum. I think this info is faulty (or describes a European version) because they also say an 18" rear tire which on my bike is stamped as 17" on the manufacturer's plate and is what I have mounted on my rear rim. The photo doesn't look like my bike either. Handlebars, side covers, blinkers and rear light assembly are different.

So my answer is no, you can't trust what you find on any one internet site. Look around and find where your model fits. You may find like I did with the exhaust that someone has made some customizations to your bike. Ask the forum if you have specific questions. The answers may be illuminating.

Anyway, look at your manufacturer's plate on your steering column and see what it says. You might find something that says your bike is worth a ton of money or simply violates California's anti-pollution laws (^_^)

Jimbo