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Oct 24, 2011; 6:00pm

Should I get a 1980 Honda CB750 Custom

Ras
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I'm thinking about getting my first motorcycle, and a 1980 Honda CB750 Custom has caught my eye. Wanting to know what to look for to make sure I don't end up with a lemon. Also, what level of mechanical expertise will I need to keep it running if this beomes my first bike?

Thank you
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Oct 24, 2011; 8:45pm

Re: Should I get a 1980 Honda CB750 Custom

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Welcome to the forum. Other then checking the tires, breaks, oil, the only problem that year bike is prone to is the charging system. If, you know how to use an ohm/volt meter take it, and check the voltage.
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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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Oct 24, 2011; 10:18pm

Re: Should I get a 1980 Honda CB750 Custom

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If it's been parked a long time with fuel in it, the carburetors are likely to need cleaning. Symptoms would include; hard to start, flooding, fuel leaking, engine won't idle, engine wont rev up quickly, engine runs better with the choke on even after it has warmed up.

Read through the procedures in the shop manual, which is available for download from this forum, for removing and disassembling the carburetors, to see if it is something you might be able to accomplish with the mechanical experience and tools you have available. Also look through the chapter on the charging system to get some ideas on what might be required to make any repairs.

There are  plenty of nice people on this forum that are more than happy to help out with advice and tips so don't be afraid if you don't think you have the experience to work on it.  

89 VN 750A - Given to son-in-law
79 CB 750K-sold 3 May 21
78 CB 750K
77 CB 750K
77 GL 1000 x 2
77 CB 550F
Holton, KS, US
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Oct 26, 2011; 3:59am

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No fear.I was completely ignorant concerning anything motorcycle related and had my carbs cleaned/synced and the bike running within a few days of shop time.Simplest machine i have ever worked on in my life
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Oct 27, 2011; 4:03pm

Re: Should I get a 1980 Honda CB750 Custom

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Thanks guys! I really appreciate your feedback. Seller is telling me the bike has new tires, new battery, new chain and sprocket. Bike looks great in pictures and have less than 19,000 miles on it. Think I'll make the leap and make an offer.

Thanks again /Ras
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Oct 27, 2011; 4:16pm

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COOL. Sounds like it is in pretty good shape, and well taken care of.
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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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Oct 27, 2011; 6:19pm

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Pics or it doesn't exist.
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Oct 27, 2011; 8:47pm

Re: Should I get a 1980 Honda CB750 Custom

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I heard Bigfoot rides one.
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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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Oct 30, 2011; 9:50pm

Re: Should I get a 1980 Honda CB750 Custom

Ras
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It's official, I bought the bike today. Will be picking it up Monday or Tuesday.

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Oct 30, 2011; 11:08pm

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Congratulations. Sure is a nice looking bike. Can I ride it?
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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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