Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Makeover time!

This time I want to start looking at cosmetic items such as trim and paint on the CB750K2.

For the USA, the K2 was available in a choice of Briar Brown Metallic Custom, Flake Sunrise Orange or Candy Gold Custom. In my opinion at least, the most attractive colour was orange and it was a pity that was not an option for the UK market where most bikes were gold. Mine, however, was brown and this is not a colour which I would choose though I must admit it does not look too bad if it is in good condition, clean and shiny – which mine was not.

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