First attempt at a full restoration! 1980 Cb750k

Posted by Ryan Sauers on May 21, 2012; 10:48pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/First-attempt-at-a-full-restoration-1980-Cb750k-tp4005676.html



So i picked up this bike for 100$ with almost everything there, not saying its all useable but for the most part its all there. Seeing is how this is my first attempt at a restoration i was wondering if there are any steps i should take that are mandatory in a resto. Right now i have the bike down to the frame and i was planning on sandblasting it then powder coating it then go from there. I'm going for a cafe look. Single seat, low bars, no signals, hide as much wiring as possible maybe even try to hide the battery. I want this this to be mint when I'm finished. I'm thinking about putting around 1500-2000 into the bike in parts paint etc. Should i look into having the motor rebuilt? At least looked at? I'm not going to cut any corners on this. If only there were a step by step manual!

Going for a look similiar to this.

http://cafebikesforsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/KGrHqVHJBEE8+gQM39BPRD9Jh60_3.jpg