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Hi I'm new here but not to CB's. My uncle had a new 81 CBX we rode when I was a kid plus I had a 2004 CBR600.
Anyway I have the chance to buy a 1982 CB750K with just under 9k original miles for about $1k.
It hasn't run in about 5 years but I think it just needs the carbs cleaned/serviced.
It's super clean and the guy is the second owner.
Is that a fair price or should I haggle more?
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If it is in good condition it is well worth the price.
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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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That bike is all original, looks like new, and you are debating about a $1K price?  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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I just don't have a reference point, that's why I asked.
My research has only come up with modded bikes in the 2-4k range.
What have they been selling for in original condition?
I'm going to see it later this week.
thanks for the info.
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Buy it! Looks like a mint bike.
'79 CB750K
Somewhere in Phoenix...Damn its hot
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. ~ Second Amendment of the United States
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Modded bikes are not worth as much as original bike unless they are exceptionally well done, or you are paying to have one built for you.
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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A wholesaler tried selling me that exact bike just last week.
Same color, year and model.
Rust in the tank.
Front caliper leaking.
Paint remover had crinked a spot on the tank and one side over.
Carbs most likely were bunked up.
No battery.
No air filter or filter box cover.
White pitting on the cases and side covers.
Oem pipes had a kind of wrap around patch on 2 of them where the rust out.
Had a sissy on it, and a windscreen went with it.
It was low miles, 7,200.
Def wasn't ridden a lot.
The blue looked killer.
Had the title, and the keys.
Wanted 1,200.00.
I offered 700.
He said no way.
I said ok.
The bike you're looking at, I'd say 2,500.
Kept original, and in good shape, the price can only go up.
Go on eBay, type in cb750.
The older sohc bikes, pre 79, good ones, 3 to 6k.
The dohcs, can still be had for 1k, 2k.
Just a matter of time till the cycle to turns it up for the double cams.
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That's very reassuring thanks.
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This post was updated on .
 I picked up the CB today and ended up only paying $500 for it.
Now the fun begins...
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$500.00  You paid $500.00 for that bike?
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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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Yessir I was ready to pay the owner 1-1.2k but he said as long as I get it running and he could see it once in a while he'd take 500. He was the one who set the price I never mentioned it at all.
He works for a company that supplies ours and I do see him several times a year.
There's a little corrosion all over but nothing major.
The wheels do have some heavier rust.
  
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Awesome find, congrats. Welcome to the forum. Keep us posted on the progress.
'79 CB750K
Somewhere in Phoenix...Damn its hot
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. ~ Second Amendment of the United States
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Thanks
I put a new AGM battery in today and pleasantly found all the lights and turn signals work
The original complete toolkit and owners manual were also in the cubby.
I still have to drain the fuel from the tanks and carbs, fog the cylinders, change the oil, and check compression so I don't dare trying to start it yet.
I'll probably send the carbs to Mike at cb1100fcarbs.com for refurbishing.
Some questions on operation of the lights:
The brake light only comes on with the front lever not the rear pedal.
The front side running lights are constantly on and flash with the signal button but the rears only light up with the signals.
Are both of these normal situations?
Since I'm new to the current CB world and searching for as much info as I can I also found another forum CB750.com so I joined there too.
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The rear brake light switch is probably bad, and the other lights are working as they are supposed to. As for the carbs, rebuild them yourself. There is a very good write up on here that explains in detail how to rebuild them.
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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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$500 for that? I hate you.  In my area, your $1000 price would have been low.
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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I know I was very surprised when he told me the price.
The rear brake switch just needed to be adjusted a little.
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Any recommendations on motor oil?
Conventional, synthetic, Honda brand, regular car oil?
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I always use Havoline 10W-40. Cleanest oil I have ever seen, and I have taken a lot of engines apart.
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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