Re: Need Basic Info on 1981 CB750 Custom

Posted by rrgunslinger on Apr 08, 2012; 10:51pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Need-Basic-Info-on-1981-CB750-Custom-tp3895506p3895527.html

Stewart wrote

I am considering buying a 1981 CB750 Custom.  Appears to be in good shape.  I have no information about these bikes.  I have owned: 1982 KZ 550LTD,1996  Vulcan 750, 2000Kawasaki W650 (shoulda kept it), 2004 Ninja 500, 2007 Ninja 650.  Hoping you could help with answer some questions:
1.  Are they a high-maintenance bike for any particular reason?
2.  Overall performance (acceleration, handling)?  I'd like to have a bike that performs about as well as my Ninja 650 did.
3.  Any particular issues to check when buying such a bike?

Thanks,
Redbike in IL

I don't think they are any more high maint than any thing else  out there.  Not high performance neither.  You did not say how much but if in good condition and it runs or turns over I would go ahead and get it if you are looking for a project bike.  Support for these bikes are still in place and many love them plus you can do this.