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Here is a pic of my new 72 cb 750. It hasn't been ran in 2 years 43,000 mi. Got it for 850. What do you guys think?? Im new to the forum, figured I would log on and see what the experts are doing to these sweet bikes. 
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Welcome  blk72750,very nice looking 72 ,850 great price ,how she sound ?
Looking forward for hows she is doing once ya have her road worthy...
1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS>
Native American from central Cal, Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
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I can't believe, you let someone take your money, for that bike.  Tell, you what. I'll give, you your money back, for it.  TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Finally got her started tonight, she sounds good but won't run for very long. It has a 2-1 exhaust on each side. Been cleaning carbs for the last week. Ill keep you posted with pics of the progress.
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Thanks Tools, my wife may take you up on that offer, she was pissed cause I been in the garage all day. I guess she thinks the bike faries are gonna come and get this fixed up for me.
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Welcome! That is a great looking bike.I think you got a great deal on that.Now the fun begins! Swapping all the old fluids for new,cleaning carbs....ahh,the joys of a new project! I had a similar exhaust on my bike once.It sounded great.Good luck with your project!
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Hey Get her involved ,Lots of cleaning and polishing,kitchen has best light  and closer to the fridge  ,May need A Queen seat though,there's no comfortable back seat,Plenty guys throw out stock,for Café look,have a G.W. looking seat for mine when needed....Family that rides together will stay together..................
1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS>
Native American from central Cal, Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
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I would do a straight up restoration on that bike
Except I would get the correct seat.
On a Roadstar Adventure.
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I could really respect a resto on that bike,but as nice as it looks now,I would just get her going and ride the wheels off of it this summer.Maybe a resto over the winter. A bike that nice needs to be seen!
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Thanks guys the pic really does make the bike look good but up close it needs some work. I'ma work on getting it running for the summer then mabey a Fran off restor next winter. Already cleaned the carbs, switched out the handlebars for clubmans, ima try and keep everything else factory maybe change the exhaust. Previous owner was going for the chopper look. Has anyone ever seen a Honda sissy bar before?
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That's vintage aftermarket. Back in the 70's, you could get all kinds of stuff like that. JC Whitney was a big supplier. Are, you wanting to sell it?
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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That is a cool sissy bar! I have a sudden urge to beg you to sell that bar to me...dang Tools beat me to it 
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You notice it has a star in place of the "O" in Honda. That is, so they can get around copyright law's.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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The guy I bought the bike from was almost in tears when he sold it. He was super proud of that sissy bar, he told me and i quote "whatever you do to it don't never sell it" lol. I thought it was for a Harley when I first looked at it.
Hey you guys have any tips for re-installing throttle cables on clubman handle bars?
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I reused my stock throttle cables with my clubmans. I had to route the cables out of the throttle so that they went ahead of the throttle and they ended up looping thru the forks rather than beside them.It can be done...and it will look crazy. But most cafe's you see have cables hanging out all over the place at odd angles anyways.Most people won't even notice the difference.
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blk72750 wrote
he told me and i quote "whatever you do to it don't never sell it" lol. I thought it was for a Harley when I first looked at it.
Haha, guess you two are out of luck
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By the way, lovely bike. Color is fantastic and I'm sure it will look great no matter what you do with it.
I would personally get a new seat, lights, and bars and have a sick cafe.
Oh yeah, there's always getting it running, too
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Thanks half-calf. Must have been reading my mind on the updates for this bike-get it running, update the handle bars, seat and this exhaust needs some attention. I updated the air filter to the cone ones, but after reading some other post I guess I just made work for myself cause I will need to re-jet the carbs. Rookie mistake on my part
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We are indeed too much alike. When I first got my bike I also went bought a set of pods in my newbie zeal  But hey, you live and learn right?
Looking forward to seeing what you do with your ride
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