Gas tank for my 79 CB750K

[Bill182]

So on my way home from my 1600 mile journey to buy a modified CB750K, I hit some black ice, a couple ratchet straps failed, and the bike was ejected onto the road. So I'm looking for a replacement gas tank, among several other things. I was wondering which other years fit my 79. I'd post before and after pics but I'm still too upset.
Thanks

 

[Loose Chain]

When you say a modified CB750K, what were the modifications? Is there a chance it doesn't have an original K fuel tank on it? Post a picture of the tank so we can confirm what tank it has. That seems like a a long way to travel to buy a bike.

 

[Old_Crow]

When you say a modified CB750K, what were the modifications? Is there a chance it doesn't have an original K fuel tank on it? Post a picture of the tank so we can confirm what tank it has. That seems like a a long way to travel to buy a bike.

I don't know. I bought my bike from a shop in Albuquerque when I was in SoCal. Of course, I had planned on passing through Albuquerque on my way home to Arkansas, so the logistics worked out. I specifically wanted a '79 Anniversary Edition, and when I was looking this one was the best one available.

 

[Bill182]

I'm new to the cafe racer scene, previously rode GSXRs years ago. I've looked online and it looks like the original, it's a 10th anniversary 750K. And yeah, waaaaaay too much red.

 

[Bill182]

 

[Loose Chain]

It looks like finding a fuel tank is the least of your troubles. I'll bet you won't use cheap straps ever again.

 

[Bill182]

It looks like finding a fuel tank is the least of your troubles. I'll bet you won't use cheap straps ever again.

Haha yes to all of that.

 

[brettp]

It hurt me to read about that. That really sucks. I hope you find one soon. I find them on ebay abs Facebook marketplace sometimes.

 

[Bill182]

It hurt me to read about that. That really sucks. I hope you find one soon. I find them on ebay abs Facebook marketplace sometimes.

Thanks. I'm still sick about the whole thing. I've seen some tanks on Ebay but want to make sure I get one that fits. Don't care if it's the same as I have as long as it fits.

 

[Motogrady]

I would think any K model 1979 to 1982 would fit.

 

[Bill182]

So, good news for me. I've been in contact with the strap manufacturer and after some back and forth they agreed to pay me $4000 to repair my motorcycle. Hopefully I can get it repaired before riding season ends.

 

[Loose Chain]

Man that's good news.