Cam chain broken, what to look for

Posted by Discus on Apr 27, 2011; 12:57pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Cam-chain-broken-what-to-look-for-tp2870288.html

Hi everybody, I am new to the motorcycle world and looking for advice.

I am in the process of fixing a 1982 CB750 custom (1 bent fork tube and flasher issues so far, I rode the bike up to 30 m/hr before taking the fork apart). I guy not too far from my place is selling the same model as mine. He states that it is in "great condition" but "not running because a broken cam chain".

What should I look for when I go check it out. It could be a good parts bike or another project. What am I looking at to fix it? Is it worth it to fix? The bike has 80 000 km or 50 000 miles and was apparently running last summer.Looking at the pictures, the bike looks very clean.

Thanks in advance!