bike I am looking to buy

[ken86]

I'm looking to buy in 1980 Honda CB 750 F. the guy is selling for $200. it needs either a new key ignition or Key made for the ignition.all of the gaskets had spring back when I push on them. the front forks are not leaking and the chain was tight

[TOOLS1]

$200.00 is pretty cheap for a CB 750. Does it have a title? I would buy it with the thought that it will need some (well maybe a lot) work.
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[Re-run]

Well, honestly, at 200 you can't go wrong. It looks like it needs a fair amount of cosmetic work and the pipes are quite rusted it looks like. Even if it ends up being too much, you would easily gain that money back and then some by parting it out.

[ken86]

yes he has the title in hand. he said he had it up and running about 2 years ago and then his son lost the keys for it. i was thing that i would need to do a carb cleaning and some work on the body of it. but looking it over it looks like it will be a good bike to get up and running and do a little work on it at a time. the big thing that is standing in my way of getting it is the wife she things that i would not get it up and running and that i will not get the money back on it if i try to sell it.

[TOOLS1]

Why do most men (not me) let women run their lives?
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[ken86]

that is how it works when you get married. what could i get for the bike if i start to clean it up and not getting it to start up.

[ken86]

does anyone know where i can get a blank key for the bike

[sgtslag]

If the side covers only need cleaning/painting, they could go for $50+ each, but if their nubs are broken off, that might be a stretch, as they would not just pop into place.  (All prices listed, are retail, not wholesale...  If you sell to a junkyard, you might get $50 for the whole shooting match, less, or nothing, if it has been picked over.)

Gas tanks, free of rust and dents, can sell for $200-$400, easy.  At least, that is what I've seen them priced at on e-Bay, and Craigslist.com.

Instrument clusters can go for $100 and up.

Rims can go for $100 & up.

Frames can sell for $100 and up, but a clear title is important.
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If the chain is rusted, it will need replacing.  The 630's are still available, or you can buy new sprockets, and switch it to a 530 chain.

The battery is going to need to be replaced -- count on it, unless it is a sealed unit.

If the seat will need recovering, a professional job will run you $300 and up, most likely.  Call a shop, and ask what they estimate it will be.  Custom piping, marine grade vinyl, custom foam sculpting, etc., will increase the price, but it was worth it, in my case:  link1, link2.

Good luck with your budget.  Remember, marriage is more important than any bike -- IMO.  YMMV.  Cheers!

[Re-run]

Well it depends on demand and the overall condition of the parts. I could easily see getting 500 for parts on ebay. Seats in decent shape can sell for well. Carbs are another hot item if they are in good shape.
Wheels can go well to. Some people strip engines down quite a bit but it seems the average complete engine hits 150 - 200. Like I said though, demand makes all the difference.

Check in our parts list and there are a couple sources for keys.

[ken86]

ok so it is a go on getting the bike going to pick It up on Friday. and will a 320mm/12.6" Motorcycle Rear Suspension Air Shock Absorber Spring Damper fit on the bike

[TOOLS1]

I'm sure you could strap it to the back of the seat somehow.
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[ken86]

what is the max size I could put on it

[kandrtech]

If you pull the ignition switch, it should be stamped with a letter/number combo.  Once you have this you can order a new key.  Search honda motocycle keys on google.

[LukeM]

Blank keys are easy for a locksmith. They can cut they key if they have the keycode (mentioned that it's on the lock somewhere).  Figure on it costing between $25 and $50 USD.

It looks like a nice project bike.  Not pretty cosmetically, but that can be fixed.  You might try the engine and see if it spins.  Seized up will add considerable cost to fixing the engine.  Depending on your level of mechanical expertise, it'll be quite a project, but you'll learn a great deal.  Several of the people on this forum have torn them totally apart and put them back together, so they're a good resource if you run into problems.

After you get the bike, you may want to start a thread in the Projects section.  Document with pictures if you can.  Looking forward to seeing your progress on this.

Luke m

[LukeM]

Blank keys are easy for a locksmith. They can cut they key if they have the keycode (mentioned that it's on the lock somewhere).  Figure on it costing between $25 and $50 USD.

It looks like a nice project bike.  Not pretty cosmetically, but that can be fixed.  You might try the engine and see if it spins.  Seized up will add considerable cost to fixing the engine.  Depending on your level of mechanical expertise, it'll be quite a project, but you'll learn a great deal.  Several of the people on this forum have torn them totally apart and put them back together, so they're a good resource if you run into problems.

After you get the bike, you may want to start a thread in the Projects section.  Document with pictures if you can.  Looking forward to seeing your progress on this.

Luke m

[ken86]

I have beenlooking for a used instrument cluster unit or cover it is the on with only the lights in the middle of the to gauges

[TOOLS1]

I might have that. Give me till next week to find it.
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[ken86]

Thanks tool for looking and as for the key I just talked to a locksmith and they said if I get The key ignition out and the code is good the key will be $15 if they have to make one from nothing then it would be $60 so we will see how that plays out on tuesday

[Truck]

You could always try this -

http://4into1.com/honda-ignition-switch-square-plug-cb500-cb550-cb750/ 

[ken86]

what is the best spark plugs that i can get for the bike i know it uses D8EA or D9EA but is there on that is Platinum or Iridium and what size is the stock chain is it the 630 or the 530 and if it is the 630 and i want to go with the 530 what gears toothe count do i get for it and will it give me more power.