Author Topic: New pony in the stable....... (Read 5250 times)

dylboss · « **on:** April 27, 2012, 07:31:20 AM »

Just picked this up last night. '72 CB750K2 with 21K. Bought from the original owner. Been sitting in the garage since '99. All original. Needs a DEEP cleaning and polishing, fork boots and airbox and she's ready to roll. Oh and a front caliper flush. Definite barn find at a killer price!

Cvalero · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:50:44 AM »

Jealous! Sweet bike. Why don't I ever have luck like that?

fishslayeryo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:55:47 AM »

Very sweet! Looks really clean and always loved that color. Congrats!

lucky · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2012, 08:20:54 AM »

Quote from: dylboss on April 27, 2012, 07:31:20 AM

Just picked this up last night. '72 CB750K2 with 21K. Bought from the original owner. Been sitting in the garage since '99. All original. Needs a DEEP cleaning and polishing, fork boots and airbox and she's ready to roll. Oh and a front caliper flush. Definite barn find at a killer price!

And the killer price was?

/ LOL..lol Doesn't matter, it is still a nice find.

lucky · « **Reply #4 on:** April 27, 2012, 09:09:06 AM »

Reminds me of a Muddy Waters song. "You got another mule kick'n in the stall."

Sorry that was "Long Distance Call"
Muddy Waters - Long Distance Call

You will see what I mean. @5:42 secs into the song.

cmonSTART · « **Reply #5 on:** April 27, 2012, 09:18:23 AM »

Looks like it's in pretty decent shape overall. Did you find that out on your end of the state?

bender01 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 27, 2012, 09:22:09 AM »

Yah nice one! Dont see many brown ones.

dylboss · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2012, 11:04:50 AM »

Quote from: cmonSTART on April 27, 2012, 09:18:23 AM

Looks like it's in pretty decent shape overall. Did you find that out on your end of the state?

I actually found it in Reading, MA. Craigslist find.

Tews19 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2012, 11:09:02 AM »

Very nice ride!!!! Price price price?

dylboss · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2012, 11:12:01 AM »

And the killer price was?

/ LOL..lol Doesn't matter, it is still a nice find.
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Ok....ok....I'll tell you. I think I got it for a good price, but maybe not everyone will agree. $1300 and a little elbow grease for a sweet ride.

Oh, and Cvalero, yes a little lucky, but I spent weeks scouring CL obsessively. Guy had 8 people email him within hours. I just happen to leave him my phone number

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Tews19 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2012, 11:14:40 AM »

That is a steal! Great buy.. Prices will continue to sky rocket!

mono · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2012, 11:21:40 AM »

awesome find! congrats

sounds like a good price to me. the manual labor of intensive polishing is free, after all - lol.

i need to move somewhere with more barns and/or fewer seasons. everything you find here in OH that has been "forgotten about" is in grim shape today unless it was in an attached garage or something.

Cvalero · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2012, 11:44:59 AM »

Quote from: dylboss on April 27, 2012, 11:12:01 AM

Oh, and Cvalero, yes a little lucky, but I spent weeks scouring CL obsessively. Guy had 8 people email him within hours. I just happen to leave him my phone number .

I would have been one of the 8 that didn't leave my number. $1300 is a great price. Awesome ride.

Tews19 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2012, 12:54:35 PM »

what was he asking?

dhall57 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2012, 02:15:59 PM »

Quote from: dylboss on April 27, 2012, 11:12:01 AM

And the killer price was?/ LOL..lol Doesn't matter, it is still a nice find.

Ok....ok....I'll tell you. I think I got it for a good price, but maybe not everyone will agree. $1300 and a little elbow grease for a sweet ride.

Oh, and Cvalero, yes a little lucky, but I spent weeks scouring CL obsessively. Guy had 8 people email him within hours. I just happen to leave him my phone number

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Great find on the K2 dylboss

Congrads!! I would snatched up CB 750's in that shape all day long for $1300

Just needs some TLC and maintance items like tires,brakes etc replaced and you'll be good to go. Post some more pics when you can.

dylboss · « **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:14:14 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on April 27, 2012, 12:54:35 PM

what was he asking?

He was asking $1500. I offered him 1k at first ( a little ashamed at myself for doing so

), but he wouldn't budge beyond $1300. I happily gave it to him.

Greggo · « **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:23:53 PM »

Quote from: dylboss on April 27, 2012, 07:14:14 PM

Quote from: Tews19 on April 27, 2012, 12:54:35 PM
what was he asking?

He was asking $1500. I offered him 1k at first ( a little ashamed at myself for doing so ), but he wouldn't budge beyond $1300. I happily gave it to him.

I'd say you did well! Original tank, side covers and pipes go a long way for these bikes, and they all look NICE!

Don R · « **Reply #17 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:24:27 PM »

After restoring a rusty wreck, I'd gladly pay a little more for one with fewer rusty bolts and holes in the frame. you bought well.

Stev-o · « **Reply #18 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:38:59 PM »

Congrats....great buy

dylboss · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:53:27 PM »

Quote from: Don R on April 27, 2012, 07:24:27 PM

After restoring a rusty wreck, I'd gladly pay a little more for one with fewer rusty bolts and holes in the frame. you bought well.

I agree. I paid $1900 for my '76 that I'm at the tail end of restoring. It was in much worse shape, mainly frame rust issues. Never know what you can find out there, and what people are willing to sell it for. Diamonds in the rough all over the place. Just have to keep those eagle eyes large.

Billy Bones · « **Reply #20 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:58:49 PM »

Yeah, looks good!

dylboss · « **Reply #21 on:** April 27, 2012, 08:29:52 PM »

Quote from: mono on April 27, 2012, 11:21:40 AM

awesome find! congrats sounds like a good price to me. the manual labor of intensive polishing is free, after all - lol.

i need to move somewhere with more barns and/or fewer seasons. everything you find here in OH that has been "forgotten about" is in grim shape today unless it was in an attached garage or something.

Granted NH has its share of barns, but I see a lot of gems in other areas of the country. Every time I do a search, I see some real nice bikes out in Michigan and other mid-west states. I would keep on it. The majority of the good stuff i see is out in the mid-west region. Not willing to drive that far myself, but if you're there, well.....hey...

dylboss · « **Reply #22 on:** April 27, 2012, 08:43:13 PM »

Quote from: lucky on April 27, 2012, 09:09:06 AM

Reminds me of a Muddy Waters song. "You got another mule kick'n in the stall."

Sorry that was "Long Distance Call"
Muddy Waters - Long Distance Call

You will see what I mean. @5:42 secs into the song.

I have to comment on this, as I love Muddy Waters. Thanks for that post!! LOL.

lucky · « **Reply #23 on:** April 27, 2012, 09:05:58 PM »

Quote from: dylboss on April 27, 2012, 08:43:13 PM

Quote from: lucky on April 27, 2012, 09:09:06 AM
Reminds me of a Muddy Waters song. "You got another mule kick'n in the stall."

Sorry that was "Long Distance Call"
Muddy Waters - Long Distance Call

You will see what I mean. @5:42 secs into the song.

I have to comment on this, as I love Muddy Waters. Thanks for that post!! LOL.

Ya..You gotta love that line, Sounds like a long distance call.LOLlol

grcamna2 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 27, 2012, 09:26:47 PM »

An O.E. Original from the original owner..and in that Shape ! a garaged Beauty !!
I feel like we really do have it made here in the U.S. w/ SO many nice bikes out hiding in the barn shadows

. I'd love to find a green CB550k0-K1 Barn find in my near future w/ all original parts on it like your's has.I noticed the thread of "another Carolina barn find" just last week here & it was a gem also.

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