Re: Need Basic Info on 1981 CB750 Custom

Posted by sgtslag on Apr 09, 2012; 12:13pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Need-Basic-Info-on-1981-CB750-Custom-tp3895506p3896664.html

My father has a 1981 (or 1982?) CB750 Custom for sale, in Austin, MN.  I agree with the other folks' comments about performance:  it won't be anything like the Ninja.  Aside from that, they're pretty reliable bikes.  My Father's bike is rideable, and his asking price is only $1,200.  It has two known issues:  missing side cover, and the exhaust is loud.  It has a full fairing (can be removed, and sold), a passenger backrest, with luggage rack.  It has ~20,000 miles on it.  It has been well maintained.  If interested, PM me, and I will get you photo's, and contact information.

As far as performance on these bikes goes, upgrading the suspension with Progressive brand front fork springs, and Progressive 412 Rear Shocks will make them ride like a bike at least 20 years newer.  The cost, when I upgraded my '79 K-model, three years ago, was around $300-$400.  Do NOT get the heavy-duty springs on the rear shocks unless you plan on riding two-up, 90% of the time, as they are quite stiff.  If you ride two-up, though, they are perfect, even with stuffed saddlebags, and a full trunk!

The upgraded suspension is not just for comfort's sake.  It will improve the handling, dramatically.  It still won't ride like a Ninja, but it will handle, and ride, sooo much better.

The CB750 Custom is NOT a sport bike. Period.  It has better low-end torque, and acceleration than the K models, but I doubt it is as good as the S (sport) models, about which I know very little.  If you get a CB750 of any type, this is the place for information, and camaraderie.  Cheers!