Topic: What are some hard-to-find/replace parts for 75/76 750F's?

[Tugboat]

Going to look at a parts bike at lunch.. can't buy the whole thing but would like to grab some of the more difficult-to-replace parts off it for my 76F. Off the top of my head I can think of rear brake components, tank, seat, exhaust, carbs.. what else?

[ekpent]

Maybe grab the ignition switch and the headlight mount.Had to look for those once on a project. Chain guard also.Good spoke wheels and side covers for those seem to be a wanted item occasionaly also.
   If he had a real luggage rack for that pick it up,more than a couple of guys here looking for one. They are special because they have to hinge up to open the seat and tail.

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

Tug,

There are many parts that are not available new, many of which have been mentioned. There are many parts that can be bought from Honda still too. Some parts are available as NOS too on the net. I've searched for ALL of the parts (new) for these bikes and pulled from 9 countries. Take note of what you see especially if it's in good condition and try to list them. There are a handful that are simply unobtainium irregardless. I can let you know as that'll be much easier. I have to get my bike back together then start on it's double with all the take offs and the frame/engine I picked up. I'll need stuff as I go. Hpw much for the whole thing? Maybe I could go in a little?

[Tugboat]

Here's the local CL link:
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/2887382938.html

Pics look better than what they are (as usual).. No PD carbs, tank was trash, rear mc's trashed, calipers questionable at best, no seats, aftermarket exhaust trashed at the collector, chain guards trash, LH switches held together w/ tape.. the front-end on the 77 may have been salvagable but would need complete rebuild. One motor had thrown a rod (HUGE hole under starter) other one kicked over - didn't check the year on the motor so not sure that it's an F.

Ended up getting:
whole comstar back wheel (I just need the carrier & spacer but the rest of it will probs clean up ok)
decent set of 69-76 carbs
15-tooth front sprocket
decent airbox
exhaust collars
brake pedal

$60