Noob to cb750

[Domaintori]

Hey all.  First post and hoping to get some help.  I currently ride a hd sportster 48 but am buying a build with a 75 cb750 engine with 16k miles on engine and tranny (not documented).  Bike has a cycle exchange hardtail frame, DNA springer front end , new brakes and sprocket, new seat, etc.  asking price is $3k.  Bike is 98% complete except for wiring and cables and paint.  Gas tank and rear fender are both new from cycle exchange.  Is this a good price?  Clear title and frame is new and documented.  

[Piute]

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[Domaintori]

I have pics but have no idea how to post them.  Tried to describe as best as possible.  I know pics would help.

[Piute]

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    Aftewr you hit REPLY you get all thoughs Lil white boxes Above this ..................... is what they are,
  you wont to hit insert image ,like most it goes to Browes and pic out your computor folders.then ya have to put L-R or center heres were I mest up
 ya gotta hit inter image,sceer will change a bit,then hit post message

[TOOLS1]

Welcome to the forum. Pictures would help. However I recently passed on just about the same bike (all most identical description). They wanted $1100.00 for it. However it was not titled yet. It did have the paper work though. I would say $1100.00 to $1500.00 would be the price range.
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[shinyribs]

Welcome to the forum! Pics are always welcome/wanted.I love to see other peoples rigs,especially one like your describing! $3k sounds a bit high,but I really don't know what choppers really bring in your area.It also depends on personal tastes.If you like what had been done so far,great! If you have to go back and make changes,not so great.But you already knew that.

As far as posting pics.When you click on the "Reply" button you get this screen:

Click on the "Insert Image" icon.Then,click on the "Browse" icon.That will shoot you to (probably) your "My Downloads" area,or wherever you computer is setup for.Browse around until you find the picture you want to upload and double-click on it.That will shoot you back to the "Reply" screen and you will the see the location to the picture you just double clicked on in the "Browse" bar.A bunch of jumbled up letters.Go ahead and click on the options:

Float-None  
Resize-Big Size (750 x 750px)    then click on the "Insert Image" icon. You should be good to go.And we'll get good big pics to see that way!
Its actually a TON easier than I just made it sound.Good luck!

[Domaintori]

Thanks shiny!  I only have phone pics and the posting has already been taken down from Craigslist but I will try and download to computer.  I do like it in its current state but yes, a few things will have to be changed to my liking. My plan was to slowly peck away at it since I have my other bike to ride.  My biggest fear is that the engine can't be fired up so I have to take his word but I get a 100% good vibe from the seller.  He's a family man that just happens to live in my area so I feel real good about it.

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On Jan 26, 2012, at 10:53 PM, "shinyribs [via Honda CB750'S]" <[hidden email]> wrote:

Welcome to the forum! Pics are always welcome/wanted.I love to see other peoples rigs,especially one like your describing! $3k sounds a bit high,but I really don't know what choppers really bring in your area.It also depends on personal tastes.If you like what had been done so far,great! If you have to go back and make changes,not so great.But you already knew that.

As far as posting pics.When you click on the "Reply" button you get this screen:

Click on the "Insert Image" icon.Then,click on the "Browse" icon.That will shoot you to (probably) your "My Downloads" area,or wherever you computer is setup for.Browse around until you find the picture you want to upload and double-click on it.That will shoot you back to the "Reply" screen and you will the see the location to the picture you just double clicked on in the "Browse" bar.A bunch of jumbled up letters.Go ahead and click on the options:

Float-None  
Resize-Big Size (750 x 750px)    then click on the "Insert Image" icon. You should be good to go.And we'll get good big pics to see that way!
Its actually a TON easier than I just made it sound.Good luck!

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[seestheday]

I personally wouldn't spend that much on a bike I couldn't fire up, unless I felt confident I could get a replacement engine easily/cheaply or were prepared to buy one from cycle-x.

[Lucky 1]

"Replacement engine"?

There is no such thing in the motorcycle world.

There is only USED or a custom built engine.
The USED engine is another dice throw.

All of the engines on Ebay have many missing parts.
Engine cases missing .
Stator or rotor missing.
Engine electrical boxes may be missing.
Carbs missing.
I wish Ebay sellers would leave the engines alone, and keep them complete with the
carbs or injection so you do not have to go on an expensive easter egg hunt looking for
all of the correct missing parts.

To me a complete engine means just that -"complete"

[Lucky 1]

Thats what keeps me from building another CB750.
No complete engines that do not need rebuilding.

Other newer engines are available and do not need complete rebuilding.
All of the 33 year old CB750 engines need complete rebuilding.

[sgtslag]

I guess I'm just lucky:  my '79 has had very little engine work:  a couple of leaking seals, due to age, and a couple of shims for the cam shaft, which were barely out of spec (my mechanic replaced them because he was already in there, didn't need to, but might as well with it tore down, and all; it was overdue for shims, according to the book, so I told him to check them...).

I really don't understand how some of the bikes discussed here, can need an overhaul, with only 5k-10k miles on them.  Did the PO never change the oil?  Did they work their bum's off to trash it?  I really do not understand that.  My wife and I toured on our '79, for a couple of years (2008-9) -- never had an issue, other than the throttle grip coming off in my hand, one morning.  The stories I read here, really make me scratch my head...

[TOOLS1]

Ditto Sarg! I have 9 CB 750 engines in my collection, and 3 of them do need rebuilt, but those 3 are stuck. I also have several friends with CB 750s, and none of theirs have needed rebuilt. Just tune ups, and gaskets.
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[shinyribs]

Same here.My '76 only has 39,ooo miles on it,but I have seen many with far less miles being tore down. Only my tach seal has been replaced!I don't understand it either.My Dad sold his first( maybe his second??) CB750 with over 100,000 miles on it.He said he doesnt remember ever doing anything other than chains,tires,brakes and oil.I asked him about having the carbs synced and he doesn't recall ever taking it to a mechanic ever.It does make you wonder

[Piute]

  Fill the same way I'm waiting one good summer and lots of miles before I even think of cracking open my engine,Sure we all wont more Ponys and all but have you even given the bike a chance ?scratch my head also.For many there 1st bike well 750(738) is fast enough to scare the.. ,
  I bought and wont this bike for what it is ,then few years down the line ,extra engine in hand then maybe Some testing ,On my skills of building on it ,just to learn more.

[shinyribs]

I was wanting more power myself a little while back.But the more you ride the same bike the more you learn how to use the power that is there.After riding my first 2,000+ miles my bike feels as if it has more power than ever.Just because I learned how to use what power is already there.Biggest thing I had to learn is these are not the BBC's Im used to.There is no bottom end torque and they love to rev.It's very easy to get the front end up on these stock bikes.Just takes a lil nerve(read:stupidity).Love my CB

[Domaintori]

Well, I ended up deciding against buying.  Just could not pull the trigger without firing it up.  Thanks for all of your input.