I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that helped me on this site! I entered the restoration of my 1953 K/1955 KHK restoration progress with zero, literally zero motorcycle maintenance experience. I have learned so much over the past 3 + years working on it, sharing information on this site, and developing a better sense of patience than I thought I could ever have. Now, after literally hundreds of hours of personal effort and growth my bike is coming into reality. Below are the before and current status pictures. I still have a way to go, for example this week I will be installing an actual K-Model speedo, changing out the emblems, running fuel lines, reinstalling chain, installing clutch cable, and replacing the hand grips. I am sure I will do much more as this love affair continues...and just as importantly I nowI know how to work on my motorcycle!
Picking it up in late summer of 2013:
April 30, 2018: