Author Topic: CB Prices (Read 9687 times)

knox-cb · « **on:** January 19, 2012, 07:13:47 PM »

Even the fact that it's Winter for most of us hasn't seemed to effect prices over on Ebay or locally for me. Are they leveling off or will they continue to rise?

754 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2012, 10:48:11 PM »

I am noticing some very high prices on clean midyear 750s..fatstripers..

What I think this means is..if the economy heals itself or improves greatly.. we will see high prices.. like never before..
Now is the time to buy.. IMO...

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2012, 11:27:41 PM »

The cafe, brat , bobber crowd aren't helping, every good bike cut up is one that will never be original again, prices will only ever go up, and even faster now that these chop jobs are in vogue......Should also add the guys that only buy them to part out, i have seen some good ones stripped and sold on evil bay.....

Danno · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2012, 01:16:24 AM »

I have a 73 750 motor and carbs in you guys opinion what was the best year of the 750 to work with on projects

youn6372 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2012, 03:02:17 AM »

1973 all day!!!!

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2012, 03:17:07 AM »

I'm amazed at the crazy prices people are getting on ebay for the very low mileage, original bikes. 15 grand for a K4??? My guess is that you are seeing more collectors willing to pay up for the best and most original bikes.

dhall57 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2012, 04:01:00 AM »

Some of the prices you see on ebay and other sites are outrageous!! For the average guys like us there way out of our range. So if you've already got a SOHC4 you better hold on to it. I know I am

fmctm1sw · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2012, 06:05:44 AM »

It's kind of like all those old video game consoles I collected back in the '90: Atari, Pong consoles, Colecovision, etc, etc. I'm glad I got them all when I did. I remember getting that stuff for pennies on the dollar practically....

jamanred · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2012, 07:51:11 AM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 19, 2012, 11:27:41 PM

The cafe, brat , bobber crowd aren't helping, every good bike cut up is one that will never be original again, prices will only ever go up, and even faster now that these chop jobs are in vogue......Should also add the guys that only buy them to part out, i have seen some good ones stripped and sold on evil bay.....

Clip-ons/clubman=cafe bike
"cafe" = +$1500 to sales price

Honest prices for honest bikes are rare in my area as well. But they are still out there if you are patient. I was bidding on a close to mint CB360 for only $800 in Brooklyn. Buyer pulled it at last minute saying it needed a tune up and cancelled the sale. Fortunately, there is a sales lot in Bayonne that feels 70's Honda's are junk and still sells for good prices. No website though and selection is hit'n miss. That is where i am going for my next bike. No more "bargain priced projects bikes" for me.

phil71 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:22:17 AM »

wait, a k4 went for 14k? did someone turn it into a ducati or something? how is that possible?

Tews19 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:47:54 AM »

Quote from: phil71 on January 20, 2012, 08:22:17 AM

wait, a k4 went for 14k? did someone turn it into a ducati or something? how is that possible?

Phil check out the ebay CL thread. Its there. Funny part is the engine vin and frame vin were thousands off. Most likely not the original frame and he advertised it as original with only 1700 miles i think.

Tews19 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:49:31 AM »

here it is check it out..

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=100449.msg1120925#msg1120925

Tews19 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:51:33 AM »

Here is a link............ Great insight to a thread in relation to yours.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=99777.msg1113132#msg1113132

dhall57 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2012, 05:30:15 PM »

IMO one of the best ways to find and still have a good chance to get a good deal on these SOHC4 Honda's is get the word out that you are interested in these old bikes. Simply talk to people, co workers, friends, people in the check out line with you, etc. Mr Honda made so many of these bikes in the 70's there still thousands out there. What you see on ebay, CL, etc. only scratches the surface. There are many, many more that people have just stored away in the back of there garage, basement, there backyard storage building and have never listed them for sale at anytime. Pretty much they have been put away and forgot about. In May 2011 I found this 70KO with just over 20000 miles on the clock by talking to people and letting them know I was interested in old Honda's. The PO had bought it from his brother many years ago and had parked it away in his garage and it was less than a hour drive away and he had never listed it for sale. It was just sitting there in his garage. $900 and I loaded it up and brought it home. Oh yea it had a clear title and ran not good, but it ran. All it needed was some TLC and additional $1000 put into it and I was good to go. $1900 and this is what I have now. In my book thats a heck of a deal

So talk to people. Your dream bike might be right down the road from you

Here it is when I first got it home and as it is now:

Tews19 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2012, 06:35:17 PM »

Quote from: dhall57 on January 20, 2012, 05:30:15 PM

IMO one of the best ways to find and still have a good chance to get a good deal on these SOHC4 Honda's is get the word out that you are interested in these old bikes. Simply talk to people, co workers, friends, people in the check out with you, etc. Mr Honda made so many of these bikes in the 70's there still thousands out there. What you see on ebay, CL, etc. only scratches the surface. There are many, many more that people have just stored away in the back of there garage, basement, there backyard storage building and have never listed them for sale at anytime. Pretty much they have been put away and forgot about. In May 2011 I found this 70KO with just over 20000 miles on the clock by talking to people and letting them know I was interested in old Honda's. The PO had bought it from his brother many years ago and had parked it away in his garage and it was less than a hour drive away and he had never listed it for sale. It was just sitting there in his garage. $900 and I loaded it up and brought it home. Oh yea it had a clear title and ran not good, but it ran. All it needed was some TLC and additional $1000 put into it and I was good to go. $1900 and this is what I have now. In my book thats a heck of a deal
So talk to people. Your dream bike might be right down the road from you
Here it is when I first got it home and as it is now:

I think you hit it on the head. Get the word out that you are interested in these types of bikes. I am constantly telling people I run into how I am looking for these machines. Even with my recent K1 find, I still look. Its part of the addiction.

Dhall, in the first pic, is that of her coming to her new home? or is that after you had her for a while?

Curious if you knew the year when you were going to look at it and your inner thoughts when you actually saw it for the first time? Did you know what they wanted for they bike before seeing it or did you haggle a little bit? Man, if I was you, my heart would have started beating wildly and the poker face would be in effect.. Most likely poorly but still. Is that a Sandcast or a diecast? Still she is a beauty!!! BTW, are you still looking for another great find or has the hunting ended?

KC_Northstar · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2012, 10:05:17 AM »

Here are prices I found for CB750K's in the current NADA Value Guide:
These prices are for bikes in excellent condition.

1969 K0 Sandcast 8025
1969 K0 diecast 5805
1970 K0 4950
1971 K1 4385
1972 K2 4385
1973 K3 3720
1974 K4 3720
1975 K5 2995
1976 K6 2995

cb650PK · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2012, 10:20:31 AM »

OK, can NADA find a mint Sandcast for $8025 so I can sell in on ebay for $30000.

KC_Northstar · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2012, 11:11:38 AM »

If the NADA prices seem off to ya, check out what Kelly Blue Book says:

1969 K0 sandcast or diecast 4885
1970 K0 5015
1971 K1 2045
1972 K2 2085
1973 K3 2140
1974 K4 2205
1975 K5 2265
1976 K6 1840

KC

K5owner · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2012, 11:23:23 AM »

Book prices are for entertainment purposes only

At the Novi show earlier this year; I was offered $13,800 for my 75. They kept coming around and I kept saying "Its Not For Sale", Its Not For Sale, Its Not For Sale...

ekpent · « **Reply #19 on:** January 21, 2012, 09:42:58 PM »

Quote from: K5owner on January 21, 2012, 11:23:23 AM

Book prices are for entertainment purposes only

At the Novi show earlier this year; I was offered $13,800 for my 75. They kept coming around and I kept saying "Its Not For Sale", Its Not For Sale, Its Not For Sale...

Hey Ray. For that kind of money I would probably say on any of mine, make it $14,000 and what color of bow do you want on that.

K5owner · « **Reply #20 on:** January 22, 2012, 04:09:59 AM »

Eric, I haven't been to your place yet, but by the looks of your avatar; I'd say you have quite the collection.
Can't wait to see em. Let me know when its convenient to stop by. Thanks

ekpent · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:21:41 AM »

Quote from: K5owner on January 22, 2012, 04:09:59 AM

Eric, I haven't been to your place yet, but by the looks of your avatar; I'd say you have quite the collection.
Can't wait to see em. Let me know when its convenient to stop by. Thanks

Ray do you want to make a date for next week sometime maybe between Wed-Friday. Supposed to be having a nice warm up and I need to get down there for a little 'therapy'. Sorry about not making it out that Sat for your shop open house,was at the bussiness end of a snow shovel that day cleaning up some rental properties after the storm--UHGG

K5owner · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2012, 06:06:18 AM »

Thanks Eric, PM sent.

bjatwood · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2012, 06:56:45 AM »

Quote from: ekpent on January 21, 2012, 09:42:58 PM

Quote from: K5owner on January 21, 2012, 11:23:23 AM
Book prices are for entertainment purposes only

At the Novi show earlier this year; I was offered $13,800 for my 75. They kept coming around and I kept saying "Its Not For Sale", Its Not For Sale, Its Not For Sale...
Hey Ray. For that kind of money I would probably say on any of mine, make it $14,000 and what color of bow do you want on that.

+1 on that!
Ray, you could of had 2 years worth of entertainment redoing two bikes back to their glory days and had twice the fun riding one every other day! LOL

youn6372 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2012, 07:37:58 AM »

I think that the price for a CB750 is going to continue to rise. I have one thats in excellent condition and where ever I drive it people have a million questions and say how it reminds them of a bike from their past, even hardcore HD guys at least respect the age and restoration. I live around Boston and there are not very many of these bikes on the road up here. I can go weeks without seeing one. Sometimes I think the problem is that there isn't a large market for these yet and people just don't realize what they are looking at, what it takes to restore one, or how rare an unmolested low mileage bike is. Seems like this cafe racer thing that is going on has opened some eyes but at least up here in Mass. most people are clueless. My 2 cents.

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Author Topic: CB Prices (Read 9687 times)