I had a 1973 and then a 1977 Gold Wing and several other bikes after that but my favorite by far was my 1973 Honda Cb750. I wish I had it today. The single overhead cam was the best design ever. Easy to maintain and no shims needed. In the words of Curly Joe of the Three Stooges it was, "Poyfect."
If I can find one of these for my 50th next year, I will be having one, was going to buy a more modern 2019 triumph street cup in yellow and grey, but this has just trumped it, knowing me I will get both 😂 absolutely stunning, has to be this colour ‘74 model though, stunning, truly stunning
It's funny how when I was a teenager and riding my Kawasaki triple in 1974 how I hated the Honda's. I appreciated the engine technology but thought the bikes were ugly. Fast forward to 1979 and I bought a new black Honda CB750F Super Sport and thought it was the coolest thing on the road. Over the years I've come to appreciate the early 69-75 Honda 4 cylinder bikes. Nice 74 CB750 and it found the right man to take care of it.
Russ did an excellent job describing his bike, best presentation to date. Those who are yet to visit the cul de sac, take note. In the summer of 1972, when I was 19, I rode my candy apple red/gold 1970 Honda 750 from Palo Alto, California to New York as the first leg of a one year walk about in Europe and the UK. Wonderful memories of cross country trip on a true super bike. Only break down was the chain which failed outside Cortez, Colorado.
I bought a new one in 1974 and with out question it was and still is the best all around motorcycle I've ever owned,thanks for the video,it brings back fond memories.
What a knowledgeable and interesting man to listen too. As a kid in the early 70s I thought and still do think these 750 Ks are the best looking bikes ever.
Had one !! 1971 in the year 1981!!! A blue green color!!! Had a batwing fairing and bags to match!! Tank had a gold stripes!!! Ran good!!! Enjoyed the machine!!! My wife got mad when i rode up on it at her job and she quit the job!! She didn't have a ride home so i took her for a short ride!! She loved it and went back to the hospital to get her job back and no success!!! Had 16 or 17 bikes since then!!!
I really, really loved this video! At the age of 19, I bought a new 1975 CB750 K5 in red. Put close to 100,000 miles on it; chains, sprockets, clutch, steering head bearings and swing arm bushings (used aftermarket bronze) were replaced at various times in the course of 10 years. And many oil and filter changes, of course! Accessories added: Dyna Guards, Lockhart oil cooler (covered with aluminum foil in the winter), gas cap lock, Vetter Windjammer 3 with lowers, Wixom bags and top box, Rack Factory rack, and Eclipse tank bag. Toured the East coast every spring, and went cross country in '79. Commuted to college and work on it. I loved that bike!!!
In the 60s I lived in Omaha Nebraska and my neighbor was the Peterson’s, owner of the largest Honda dealership in the Midwest. I was in middle school and my father was an officer flying B52 at Ouffutt Air Force base. The Peterson kids were bringing home every new bike Honda was releasing at that time. And I could ride my bike to the dealership and watch the mechanics uncrate and setup the bikes. That bike brings back memories and is one of my favorite bikes. I remember the distinctive sound of that bike.
Hi again, many thanks for your other comment about sticking to what I do. I didn't get the chance to respond yet but I really appreciated it. Best wishes, Mike
A very good presentation of a great bike for the time. I had a '72 500 Four that lasted me 65,000 miles until I sold it in '76. A jewel. This 750 and the Kawasaki were the kings of the Japanese bikes.
What a beautiful machine. I love their sound when they have the stock exhaust. Reminds me of 60s ferraris at full song. That owner is quite a gentleman. It was a pleasure listening to him tell us about his motorcyle.
Its on a Honda F2 (750 Sport) that I’ve done my longest motorcycle trip of my life. It was one year after Elvis’ death. I left Montreal and travel throughout the states as far as L.A.. So, watching that video brings me good memories. Honda 750s are extraordinary reliable motorcycle with F1 sounds. You ride, you camp and you ride again. Over and over, day after day. You don’t have to worry about mechanical issues, because there’s none. Thanks guys, that’s a cool video! 👍 How nice it is to live in that cul de sac. So many nice things happen over there! 😉
A nice history lesson and an enjoyable trip down memory lane. Russ really knows his stuff. I always like the sound of the four pipes, and to this day remember hearing the sound of the odd one out on the highway in the night, near where we lived. Back at that time, there was little to no traffic, and in the evening, I could drive my Norton along that highway with no hands for ever. Today, you wouldn't make it 100 yards without being in an accident, as the highway is now just a large subdivision road, with stoplights every quarter mile or so.
What an absolutely beautiful bike. To own one of these is really a moment in history not to mention an owner who is a wonderful caretaker of this bike. Ride on!
Halcyon days. My first "big" big bike was its little brother a 550f mark 2. Wish I never got rid. Good to see the 750 in unmolested condition and not too over restored. You see some restoration that are highly polished and nothing like the original finish. This one is a testament to originality And its owner. After all, these were budget super sports bikes for the masses. Good job👍
Vintage....This is where you find out you're getting old. This was the bike of my era, absolutely beautiful machine. the 500 four to me was a classic. The design is in my opinion the peak of what a bike should be.............no plastic
I had the exact 100% stock machine. I got from my father in law back in 1984 or so. I gave him a Ruger Blackhawk 357 mag. revolver. Pre 1972 with the three screw frame and a hundred dollar bill. A year later I rode from Pittsburgh to Houston, Texas in 36 hours. My motorcycle was stolen from me in that town about a year later. One of the very best of many motorcycles I have owned over the past 50 years. A beautiful machine. Some were Timex quality this Honda was like a Rolex in comparison.
What a treat for eyes and ears.My friend arrived at my place on a new K 1 back in the day.I was awestruck and speechless.Such a quantum leap from your average Trumpy or Beeza.Such a great era.
Another great story and a terrific classic motorcycle from the cul-de-sac. You know you're getting old when the bikes you grew up with are now called classics. Does that mean we're classics too? Thanks Mike
Yes, just a lovely gentle man describing a classic bike? In my younger days I had a Yamaha 750 Triple, then a Yamaha 1100 Four. Both I refitted with 3 into 1 and 4 into one pipes. Then saw the the light and bought a Ducati 900SS in black and gold. But happy memories of those big Japanese bikes.
Many thanks Bob! I really appreciate it. Yes, it has been a wonderful experience and so much fun meeting all these great friends and hearing their stories. Best wishes, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage Bought a K0 in 1970 after my Bonneville was stolen. Used to commute when I was assigned to the Pentagon, even in winter. More a snowmobile suit. Dearly loved the 750, but don't ride any longer at age 79.
That must have been an absolute sight to see that bike up on that Podium spinning around for the very first time!!! How unbelievably cool that is!!! I can imagine your Jaws had to have dropped to the floor when you caught sight of it!
Lovely to hear an owner sharing their knowledge and passion so beautifully👍. He is so right about reaping the benefits of working on your bike yourself, I'm new at it but loving working on my '72 cb350 twin
Hi Rich, thanks a lot for your note. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, that’s got to be one of my favorite visits to the cul-de-sac! Best wishes, Mike
Russ is so easy to listen to, what a cool guy 😎 You meet the nicest people on a Honda 👍 He reminds me of one of my college lecturers. Nice license plate 😀 Good looking and sounding bike, what a treat to see a Honda in your Cul-de-Sac 👍 I prefer the F2 model, with the 4 into 1 in brown or blue paint. My mate had one, awesome, jealous, me no 😂 All the best Mike 👍
Had a 76 CB750 that I rode for 65K miles. I was in my early 20's then so you know that bike was riden hard but I meticulously maintained the machine. In 1980 I traded it in for a Honda 900 Custom. You guys remember that bike with the hi/lo transmission? I wish I was smart enough back then to have kept both bikes to enjoy today. Classic machines.
Proud papá with his adult toy: "... do the maintenance yourself, and when you do that ,you have a deeper connection with the bike..." " ... you wrench it, then you know, it's a complete satisfaction ..." "... i'm privileged to be the caretaker until whenever..."
It's so great that this man brings up Bob Hansen. His name is rarely mentioned in the CB 750 Four story. Hansen was highly respected and liked by not only Honda executives but the boss himself, Soichiro Honda. The story I read some years back was that Bob Hansen was at Honda H.Q., in Japan, when they asked him what Honda's new bike should be. Honda had already began work on the CB 750 design and prototypes but Hansen didn't know about it at all. Not only did Hansen declare it should be a 750, but also a four cylinder. Apparently the Honda folks nearly fell out of their chairs...and the rest is history.
I remember the impact this bike made when it came out. It is hard to re-create the sensation this made . I can say that it was wider than the motorcycle world. The first time I saw this was an article in a magazine we had in French class at school , "Paris Match". Full colour ,centre spread , I seem to remember the bike was a purple ,metalflake/candy finish but maybe that`s 50 years of false memory. Somebody stole the magazine (ok it was me .. Mr Goodwin can`t still be looking for me... he`d be over a hundred anyway) It was like the scene in "Wizard of Oz" when it bursts into colour from a black and white world ,every one is familiar with this now but as a kid when you didn`t know ... wow!
This was the first bike I ever rode. My 17 yr old friend, Jim let me take his for a ride. I was 13. Identical bike. Two miles down the gravel road I dropped it doing a u-turn to head back. I was a skinny 90lb kid. There was no way I could lift it. My friend came running around the corner about 20 minutes later, probably relieved to see I’d just laid it down and not blown off into the toolies.
This was the the bike I wanted as a 17 yr.old teenager. They were around 1800.00 out the door in 1976. I went to a small mom & pop shop and saw my Yamaha 1976 XS650C for 1300.00! Well $500.00 bucks difference for a young man cutting lawns was allot of dough so I bought the Yamaha. Great bike. My friends who at the time had Triumphs, BSA’s,& Sportsters teased me about buying a Japanese motorcycle. But the writing was on the wall with the reliability of Japanese products. My other bike that I wanted then was the Kawasaki KZ750 twin. That bike never really made the popularity of the Honda.
when i was in the air force a friend of mine had one of those, he let me ride it and man was it quick, i love honda motorcycles, wish i could find one of those at a decent price, their collectibles now
I remember when they came out, seemed like a huge machine..... and as for other makers of four cylinder machines, well there were quite a lot in Europe back in the twenties, firms like Nimbus etc..... I used to see one made by Wilkinson Sword that had a woven basket on the front in Rex Judd's bicycle and motorcycle shop in Edgware, North West London back in the 1970's......
I had a 1971 CB750 in High School. It was just magic. About 60 HP when Triumphs and BSA's were making 40 HP. The disk break was SOOO much better than even the double leading shoe drum brakes. The sound (to me) was more like a Ferrari than a motorcycle. Had it till I got married and had to get a car.
Thank you Mike for sharing another beautiful Motorcycle. I do come across quite a few of these 750’s and 550’s in the UK and Northern Ireland. Honda changed Motorcycling for ever after they built these bikes. You all take care now and I look forward to the next visit to the Cul de sac
This was my first bike after a time away from riding. I loved it until I got passed by a 76 Gold Wing riding in Canada one day. In 1977 I bought my 1st wing and am still riding my 2014 ABS Wing. I keep looking for another Metalflake 74 Orange 750 just like yours.
It's a great bike and I am continually stopped by people with my similar condition K6 who reminisce about owning one back in the day as they were so prevalent. This is a bike that puts many smiles on many peoples faces. As to the polishing yes the original anodizing just doesn't hold up to keeping the bike looking spectacular if you are going to ride it. It takes some elbow grease to maintain but the polished finish can be brought back up if the bike is being ridden; what these bikes were meant to do and do exceptionally well. Great all around bike that you can still readily get parts for. Very low maintenance being air cooled and just plain overbuilt. Insurance is also quite reasonable. I too installed the tapered bearing kit which is a nice upgrade. I also big bored it to an 850 during engine rebuild which is now a little more generous on the torque. I have a restored 1975 CB550 K1 as well which is a little more nimble but doesn't hold up as well to the 750 on longer journeys on the highway I find. So many made where did they all go? A great bike that holds up to being a pleasure to ride to this day that can be ridden every day. If you are going to own a vintage bike that's fun, well loved and practical; this is the one to own.
Great bike! I used to have one like it but mine was painted blue metal flake. It was a lot of fun. Like the owner said, it was a bit top heavy but that went away when you got going and it pulled like a freight train. Wish I still had it today!
Watched all of your Tale From The Cul-De-Sac vids & this is one of the very best both in presentation & bike. Really enjoyed watching it & I hope there are more to come!
Many thanks David. Yes that was a really nice episode, thanks. I really enjoyed meeting Russ and hearing about his bike. It was such a great story. Best wishes, Mike
The first thing that caught my attention wasn't the color. It was the 4 into 4 exhaust. There aren't many that haven't rusted out. I have a 1970 CB750 and had to replace the factory exhaust in the mid 90's and couldn't find a 4 into 4. I went with a Kerker 4 into 1 because it was the most popular aftermarket brand when the bike was new. If I can't go original I can at least go period correct.
Another interesting visitor, thanks for telling us about your Honda Russ. I myself was privileged to borrow a 250 Sports Dream back in 1963 for a weekend. If this 750 is 'anything' like the 250 with more power it must be a treat to ride. Thank you so much for a fantastic episode Mike. atvb t ..
I owned a bunch of 750's, KO to the Super sport models in the late 70's. I wish I still had one, rode all over the west with these bikes and yes, I threw away the four pipe exhaust for a 4 into 1 Kerker like all of my friends back then. Oh well.
Hi Mike, what a great description of the Marque from a very knowledgeable man, thank you I really enjoyed it. Both my older brothers each had an orange 750 four back in the day when I had a 750 commando, great times, I believe Honda ruled the roost for a few years with this model until the 900 Kawasaki was released at least. Thanks, Stoyan.
Iconic!I remember when it came out.The critics at the time said it wouldn't last !Issues with quality and fit and finish would show?How very very wrong they all were!!Lovely machine.
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What a charming man, his story about his bike was so interesting and easy to listen to. Brilliant and thank you.
A proper bike for such a gentleman.
I completely agree. Russ is one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Best wishes, Mike
Beautiful Bike, beautiful story... thankyou for entertaining my morning coffee and me.!
I have one......sort of a dark red wine color. Always fun to take it out for a ride. That orange is nice. Nice story!
I had a 1973 and then a 1977 Gold Wing and several other bikes after that but my favorite by far was my 1973 Honda Cb750. I wish I had it today. The single overhead cam was the best design ever. Easy to maintain and no shims needed. In the words of Curly Joe of the Three Stooges it was, "Poyfect."
Absolutely superb, Americans are so articulate 👌🏼
Russ is an awesome presenter! Best wishes, Mike
If I can find one of these for my 50th next year, I will be having one, was going to buy a more modern 2019 triumph street cup in yellow and grey, but this has just trumped it, knowing me I will get both 😂 absolutely stunning, has to be this colour ‘74 model though, stunning, truly stunning
Did you find a bike?
It's funny how when I was a teenager and riding my Kawasaki triple in 1974 how I hated the Honda's. I appreciated the engine technology but thought the bikes were ugly. Fast forward to 1979 and I bought a new black Honda CB750F Super Sport and thought it was the coolest thing on the road. Over the years I've come to appreciate the early 69-75 Honda 4 cylinder bikes. Nice 74 CB750 and it found the right man to take care of it.
Now that’s a talk on that bike. Excellent job
Russ did an excellent job describing his bike, best presentation to date. Those who are yet to visit the cul de sac, take note. In the summer of 1972, when I was 19, I rode my candy apple red/gold 1970 Honda 750 from Palo Alto, California to New York as the first leg of a one year walk about in Europe and the UK. Wonderful memories of cross country trip on a true super bike. Only break down was the chain which failed outside Cortez, Colorado.
the 750 Four's were - and still are - just a beautiful piece of motorcycle jewelry. Timeless.
It’s not often that the speaker exudes such a nice disposition and character as to overshadow the bike itself. Well done!
You wrench it. You own it!
So true Ronn! 👍 🔧
I bought a new one in 1974 and with out question it was and still is the best all around motorcycle I've ever owned,thanks for the video,it brings back fond memories.
Many thanks Terry. I’m glad you liked the video. Best wishes, Mike
I absolutely agree brother, the best all-around bike period! Love them so much that I bought three of them, and privileged to still own them.
Great video,great guy.
Thank you Michael. I totally agree. Russ is a fantastic guy. Glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes, Mike
What a knowledgeable and interesting man to listen too. As a kid in the early 70s I thought and still do think these 750 Ks are the best looking bikes ever.
Had one !! 1971 in the year 1981!!! A blue green color!!! Had a batwing fairing and bags to match!! Tank had a gold stripes!!! Ran good!!! Enjoyed the machine!!! My wife got mad when i rode up on it at her job and she quit the job!! She didn't have a ride home so i took her for a short ride!! She loved it and went back to the hospital to get her job back and no success!!! Had 16 or 17 bikes since then!!!
I completely relate to this man. I just bought a 96 honda nighthawk cb750 and I love it and love taking care of her
I really, really loved this video! At the age of 19, I bought a new 1975 CB750 K5 in red. Put close to 100,000 miles on it; chains, sprockets, clutch, steering head bearings and swing arm bushings (used aftermarket bronze) were replaced at various times in the course of 10 years. And many oil and filter changes, of course! Accessories added: Dyna Guards, Lockhart oil cooler (covered with aluminum foil in the winter), gas cap lock, Vetter Windjammer 3 with lowers, Wixom bags and top box, Rack Factory rack, and Eclipse tank bag. Toured the East coast every spring, and went cross country in '79. Commuted to college and work on it. I loved that bike!!!
Many thanks John for the great comment. I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video. It was a pleasure making it. Best wishes, Mike
In the 60s I lived in Omaha Nebraska and my neighbor was the Peterson’s, owner of the largest Honda dealership in the Midwest. I was in middle school and my father was an officer flying B52 at Ouffutt Air Force base. The Peterson kids were bringing home every new bike Honda was releasing at that time. And I could ride my bike to the dealership and watch the mechanics uncrate and setup the bikes. That bike brings back memories and is one of my favorite bikes. I remember the distinctive sound of that bike.
The Honda CB 750 defined what a man's machine ought to be. Refined looks with rugged performance.
Greetings from the UK, first time I saw a Honda 750/4 I couldn't believe my eyes, it was an O.M.G moment! An absolute classic....
Thank you Henry, glad you liked the video. Best wishes, Mike
Beautiful machine - and that burnt orange paintwork looks absolutely stunning. Another great video - thank you.
Really nice bike, that guy is inspirational. He made me want to go polish something on my bike.
91C4NVA hehe. Me too! Thanks a lot for your comment.
Hi again, many thanks for your other comment about sticking to what I do. I didn't get the chance to respond yet but I really appreciated it. Best wishes, Mike
I had honda 750 4 k4 for my first bike you never forget your first. I chromed it out flame paint. 1978 what fun I had. Thanks for the memory.
Thanks Ric! Had you liked the video and it brought back good memories. Best wishes, Mike
That was a great little tale. I love hearing the history of these bikes, and the owners affection and knowledge shines through.
A very good presentation of a great bike for the time. I had a '72 500 Four that lasted me 65,000 miles until I sold it in '76. A jewel. This 750 and the Kawasaki were the kings of the Japanese bikes.
What a great but simple video with two stars, the bike and its owner. Fantastic.
What a beautiful machine. I love their sound when they have the stock exhaust. Reminds me of 60s ferraris at full song. That owner is quite a gentleman. It was a pleasure listening to him tell us about his motorcyle.
Thank you, guys. Russ is so genuine.
If Honda remakes sure no other will sell including their other models.
Divine craftsmanship
Its on a Honda F2 (750 Sport) that I’ve done my longest motorcycle trip of my life. It was one year after Elvis’ death. I left Montreal and travel throughout the states as far as L.A.. So, watching that video brings me good memories. Honda 750s are extraordinary reliable motorcycle with F1 sounds. You ride, you camp and you ride again. Over and over, day after day. You don’t have to worry about mechanical issues, because there’s none.
Thanks guys, that’s a cool video! 👍
How nice it is to live in that cul de sac. So many nice things happen over there! 😉
A nice history lesson and an enjoyable trip down memory lane. Russ really knows his stuff. I always like the sound of the four pipes, and to this day remember hearing the sound of the odd one out on the highway in the night, near where we lived. Back at that time, there was little to no traffic, and in the evening, I could drive my Norton along that highway with no hands for ever. Today, you wouldn't make it 100 yards without being in an accident, as the highway is now just a large subdivision road, with stoplights every quarter mile or so.
What an absolutely beautiful bike. To own one of these is really a moment in history not to mention an owner who is a wonderful caretaker of this bike. Ride on!
Halcyon days. My first "big" big bike was its little brother a 550f mark 2. Wish I never got rid. Good to see the 750 in unmolested condition and not too over restored. You see some restoration that are highly polished and nothing like the original finish. This one is a testament to originality And its owner. After all, these were budget super sports bikes for the masses. Good job👍
Vintage....This is where you find out you're getting old. This was the bike of my era, absolutely beautiful machine. the 500 four to me was a classic. The design is in my opinion the peak of what a bike should be.............no plastic
I had the exact 100% stock machine. I got from my father in law back in 1984 or so. I gave him a Ruger Blackhawk 357 mag. revolver. Pre 1972 with the three screw frame and a hundred dollar bill. A year later I rode from Pittsburgh to Houston, Texas in 36 hours. My motorcycle was stolen from me in that town about a year later. One of the very best of many motorcycles I have owned over the past 50 years. A beautiful machine. Some were Timex quality this Honda was like a Rolex in comparison.
What do you mean pre-1972 with a 3 screw frame brother? Where would those screws go at on the frame? I have a 71 k1 that I can check out
Outstanding. Love his sharing of his knowledge and experience with the bike.
That’s a beautiful bike. A legend.
The common old CB750. One of the best looking bikes ever built
What a treat for eyes and ears.My friend arrived at my place on a new K 1 back in the day.I was awestruck and speechless.Such a quantum leap from your average Trumpy or Beeza.Such a great era.
I've always wanted one and after watching this now I need one. Another superb machine at the Cul-de-sac of dreams :)
Thanks a lot HH! Glad you liked the video. Thanks for your nice comment. Cheers, Mike
I just happen to own a 1975 k5 honda 750 four red metal flake. Bought it brand new.
Wow! thats fantastic!
Beautiful! Such a legendary machine. Cool guest too.
Thanks very much for your great comment. Hope all is well. Cheers, Mike
Another great story and a terrific classic motorcycle from the cul-de-sac. You know you're getting old when the bikes you grew up with are now called classics. Does that mean we're classics too? Thanks Mike
Hehe, I'm afraid so, but nothing beats a classic 😉
Mike thanks for bringing new friend Russ into the world of the cul-de-sac! Very nice Honda 750 with stock pipes! I too enjoyed Russ's narrative.
Thanks a lot George. Glad you liked it. Hope all is well. Cheers, Mike
Yes, just a lovely gentle man describing a classic bike?
In my younger days I had a Yamaha 750 Triple, then a Yamaha 1100 Four. Both I refitted with 3 into 1 and 4 into one pipes.
Then saw the the light and bought a Ducati 900SS in black and gold.
But happy memories of those big Japanese bikes.
Russ is such a nice guy , knowledgeable and articulate. Great video Mike...I never miss one
Many thanks Bob! I really appreciate it. Yes, it has been a wonderful experience and so much fun meeting all these great friends and hearing their stories. Best wishes, Mike
I was there at the 1968 Tokyo show. We were stunned. I was there on assignment in the Air Force. I was riding Honda 305 CL 77 at the time.
Wow, I can't imagine how cool that must have been! Thanks a lot for sharing. Cheers, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage Bought a K0 in 1970 after my Bonneville was stolen. Used to commute when I was assigned to the Pentagon, even in winter. More a snowmobile suit. Dearly loved the 750, but don't ride any longer at age 79.
That must have been an absolute sight to see that bike up on that Podium spinning around for the very first time!!! How unbelievably cool that is!!! I can imagine your Jaws had to have dropped to the floor when you caught sight of it!
One of the very best Cul-De-Sac videos ever !!,,,Thanks Mike, Thanks Russ
Love the orange colour. I painted my 1970 Norton orange. Originally it was metal flake purple. Have a 79 CB 750. Love them both.
Great job explaining a wonderful bike!
This was a great bike. I’ve seen a ton of these modified and no matter what they’ve always got that great sound. ✊🏼🏁
Great briefing on the bike...these guys should have a serious biker show!
Many thanks! I'm glad you like the videos and hopefully there will be more still to come. Best wishes, Mike
The Honda CB450, nicknamed in the UK "the black bomber" was my first motorcycle in the mid-sixties. Alas it was an Airfix kit.
steve taylor i had a 450 here in the USA,deceptively fast little bike 🏍
I had the air fix kit I'm sure, superb
I had 3, 450's for a reason. Great bikes. 70 m.p.h. in second gear !!
I rode a CB450 DOHC from Singapore to Istanbul, where it got stolen, in 1973. Good bike.
@@stevencampbell8465 that sucks dude, I'm sorry to hear that man, May those thieves burn in hell!!!
Lovely to hear an owner sharing their knowledge and passion so beautifully👍. He is so right about reaping the benefits of working on your bike yourself, I'm new at it but loving working on my '72 cb350 twin
what a beauty, i had a later cb650, very smooth engine, handling wasnt so great, the cb550was a nice bike as well, rich
Hi Rich, thanks a lot for your note. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, that’s got to be one of my favorite visits to the cul-de-sac! Best wishes, Mike
What wonderful bike. And you describe the provenance so well. Great.
Russ is so easy to listen to, what a cool guy 😎
You meet the nicest people on a Honda 👍
He reminds me of one of my college lecturers.
Nice license plate 😀
Good looking and sounding bike, what a treat to see a Honda in your Cul-de-Sac 👍
I prefer the F2 model, with the 4 into 1 in brown or blue paint. My mate had one, awesome, jealous, me no 😂
All the best Mike 👍
Had a 76 CB750 that I rode for 65K miles. I was in my early 20's then so you know that bike was riden hard but I meticulously maintained the machine. In 1980 I traded it in for a Honda 900 Custom. You guys remember that bike with the hi/lo transmission? I wish I was smart enough back then to have kept both bikes to enjoy today. Classic machines.
Proud papá with his adult toy:
"... do the maintenance yourself, and when you do that ,you have a deeper connection with the bike..."
" ... you wrench it, then you know, it's a complete satisfaction ..."
"... i'm privileged to be the caretaker until whenever..."
I bought a brand new 750 just like this one. Loved it, wish I still had it !
Love those CB750 machines, a set of clip on style handlebars and it would be my dream vintage bike.
a nice bowl of nostalgia for breakfast this morning .
Hehe. Thanks a lot Mr. Ed 😉
It's so great that this man brings up Bob Hansen. His name is rarely mentioned in the CB 750 Four story. Hansen was highly respected and liked by not only Honda executives but the boss himself, Soichiro Honda.
The story I read some years back was that Bob Hansen was at Honda H.Q., in Japan, when they asked him what Honda's new bike should be. Honda had already began work on the CB 750 design and prototypes but Hansen didn't know about it at all. Not only did Hansen declare it should be a 750, but also a four cylinder. Apparently the Honda folks nearly fell out of their chairs...and the rest is history.
Now that may just have been the best presentation I have heard... And I like the CB750, it is a milestone in motorcycling.
Many thanks! Yes, it truly was a milestone motorcycle. Best wishes, Mike
I remember the impact this bike made when it came out. It is hard to re-create the sensation this made .
I can say that it was wider than the motorcycle world. The first time I saw this was an article in a magazine we had in French class at school , "Paris Match". Full colour ,centre spread , I seem to remember the bike was a purple ,metalflake/candy finish but maybe that`s 50 years of false memory.
Somebody stole the magazine (ok it was me .. Mr Goodwin can`t still be looking for me... he`d be over a hundred anyway)
It was like the scene in "Wizard of Oz" when it bursts into colour from a black and white world ,every one is familiar with this now but as a kid when you didn`t know ... wow!
This was the first bike I ever rode. My 17 yr old friend, Jim let me take his for a ride. I was 13. Identical bike. Two miles down the gravel road I dropped it doing a u-turn to head back. I was a skinny 90lb kid. There was no way I could lift it. My friend came running around the corner about 20 minutes later, probably relieved to see I’d just laid it down and not blown off into the toolies.
What a wonderful video! Beautiful bike, beautiful narration.
This was the the bike I wanted as a 17 yr.old teenager. They were around 1800.00 out the door in 1976. I went to a small mom & pop shop and saw my Yamaha 1976 XS650C for 1300.00! Well $500.00 bucks difference for a young man cutting lawns was allot of dough so I bought the Yamaha. Great bike. My friends who at the time had Triumphs, BSA’s,& Sportsters teased me about buying a Japanese motorcycle. But the writing was on the wall with the reliability of Japanese products. My other bike that I wanted then was the Kawasaki KZ750 twin. That bike never really made the popularity of the Honda.
Russ is a cool guy and obviously enjoys that bike, I think most of us have had one or more CB750s in our time?
when i was in the air force a friend of mine had one of those, he let me ride it and man was it quick, i love honda motorcycles, wish i could find one of those at a decent price, their collectibles now
Love classic Hondas, lovely vintage.
5:50 So Clean! I just sold my '76 CB750 K6 but I picked up a '76 CB750F basket case to rebuild.
Very nice bike and what a beautyful color. And very nice story telling too. Thanks for presenting another motorcycle ikon.
I remember when they came out, seemed like a huge machine..... and as for other makers of four cylinder machines, well there were quite a lot in Europe back in the twenties, firms like Nimbus etc..... I used to see one made by Wilkinson Sword that had a woven basket on the front in Rex Judd's bicycle and motorcycle shop in Edgware, North West London back in the 1970's......
Ahh what a beautiful bike and an inspiring owner, thanks Mike I love these. 👍
Thanks a lot Chris. It has been a pleasure getting to meet these guys and hear about their bikes and the great stories behind them. Cheers, Mike
I had a 1971 CB750 in High School. It was just magic. About 60 HP when Triumphs and BSA's were making 40 HP. The disk break was SOOO much better than even the double leading shoe drum brakes. The sound (to me) was more like a Ferrari than a motorcycle. Had it till I got married and had to get a car.
my father had a 750 cbx from 84 fantastic motorcycle!
A very knowledgeable man.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane, had 73 k3 I bought new,
damn fine bike.
Many thanks Mike! Glad you liked it. Best wishes, Mike
Beautiful bike. I had a 1972 and sure miss that bike.
Great guy and story 😜👍
Thank you Mike for sharing another beautiful Motorcycle. I do come across quite a few of these 750’s and 550’s in the UK and Northern Ireland. Honda changed Motorcycling for ever after they built these bikes. You all take care now and I look forward to the next visit to the Cul de sac
This was my first bike after a time away from riding. I loved it until I got passed by a 76 Gold Wing riding in Canada one day. In 1977 I bought my 1st wing and am still riding my 2014 ABS Wing. I keep looking for another Metalflake 74 Orange 750 just like yours.
It's a great bike and I am continually stopped by people with my similar condition K6 who reminisce about owning one back in the day as they were so prevalent. This is a bike that puts many smiles on many peoples faces. As to the polishing yes the original anodizing just doesn't hold up to keeping the bike looking spectacular if you are going to ride it. It takes some elbow grease to maintain but the polished finish can be brought back up if the bike is being ridden; what these bikes were meant to do and do exceptionally well. Great all around bike that you can still readily get parts for. Very low maintenance being air cooled and just plain overbuilt. Insurance is also quite reasonable. I too installed the tapered bearing kit which is a nice upgrade. I also big bored it to an 850 during engine rebuild which is now a little more generous on the torque. I have a restored 1975 CB550 K1 as well which is a little more nimble but doesn't hold up as well to the 750 on longer journeys on the highway I find. So many made where did they all go? A great bike that holds up to being a pleasure to ride to this day that can be ridden every day. If you are going to own a vintage bike that's fun, well loved and practical; this is the one to own.
Great classic! well done video. Love the smile on the owner's face as he tells the story of the bike.
Gorgeous bike! Thanks for sharing. I have a 1977 CB550F and I've always wanted one of its "big brother" 750s.
Great bike! I used to have one like it but mine was painted blue metal flake. It was a lot of fun. Like the owner said, it was a bit top heavy but that went away when you got going and it pulled like a freight train. Wish I still had it today!
I may have mentioned this before, please forgive me, but the older they get the more beautiful they get, I might get one...
Many thanks, I totally agree. Best wishes, Mike
Watched all of your Tale From The Cul-De-Sac vids & this is one of the very best both in presentation & bike. Really enjoyed watching it & I hope there are more to come!
Many thanks David. Yes that was a really nice episode, thanks. I really enjoyed meeting Russ and hearing about his bike. It was such a great story. Best wishes, Mike
The first thing that caught my attention wasn't the color. It was the 4 into 4 exhaust. There aren't many that haven't rusted out. I have a 1970 CB750 and had to replace the factory exhaust in the mid 90's and couldn't find a 4 into 4. I went with a Kerker 4 into 1 because it was the most popular aftermarket brand when the bike was new. If I can't go original I can at least go period correct.
Another interesting visitor, thanks for telling us about your Honda Russ.
I myself was privileged to borrow a 250 Sports Dream back in 1963 for a weekend.
If this 750 is 'anything' like the 250 with more power it must be a treat to ride.
Thank you so much for a fantastic episode Mike.
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Many thanks Terry. I’m glad that you enjoyed it. Hope all is well. Cheers, Mike
Great video about a very historical bike. I consider it the bike that pretty much killed the Brit bike industry. Thanks Mike.
I owned a bunch of 750's, KO to the Super sport models in the late 70's. I wish I still had one, rode all over the west with these bikes and yes, I threw away
the four pipe exhaust for a 4 into 1 Kerker like all of my friends back then. Oh well.
Hi Mike, what a great description of the Marque from a very knowledgeable man, thank you I really enjoyed it. Both my older brothers each had an orange 750 four back in the day when I had a 750 commando, great times, I believe Honda ruled the roost for a few years with this model until the 900 Kawasaki was released at least.
Thanks, Stoyan.
Sweet 750, and an awesome dude.
That was a nice surprise Mike , I also own a 1974 Honda CB 750 among other Honda’s and find it great fun to ride polish and service
Thanks a lot Derek. It was a really nice looking bike and sounded great. Best wishes, Mike
Iconic!I remember when it came out.The critics at the time said it wouldn't last !Issues with quality and fit and finish would show?How very very wrong they all were!!Lovely machine.
Nice bike, great story! I can hear It’s cam chain - it’s not loose, just particular with those original exhaust pipes.