Author Topic: Came across 1974 cb 750 that is near mint, sitting 30 yrs (Read 28706 times)

Stev-o · « **Reply #25 on:** June 21, 2012, 06:31:11 PM »

Eric teaching a CB addictions class? Sign me up! And those two guys ^^^ too!!

Tews19 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 21, 2012, 06:49:26 PM »

Right ! No #$%* MC and Chewy got some issues!!!!!!

Stev-o · « **Reply #27 on:** June 21, 2012, 06:56:21 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on June 21, 2012, 06:49:26 PM

Right ! No #$%* MC and Chewy got some issues!!!!!!

Look who's calling the kettle black!

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:01:43 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on June 21, 2012, 06:56:21 PM

Quote from: Tews19 on June 21, 2012, 06:49:26 PM
Right ! No #$%* MC and Chewy got some issues!!!!!!

Look who's calling the kettle black!

Don't think I can make it to step 1 Admiring you have a problem. By the way let me know when your stock runs low I should have a shipment ready to go six weeks from now.

Maybe when I get some spare time I will take a few pics of the herd.

Tews19 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:04:57 PM »

Chewy, we are here to educate. You know the phrase! Pics or it didn't happen!

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:13:09 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on June 21, 2012, 07:04:57 PM

Chewy, we are here to educate. You know the phrase! Pics or it didn't happen!

Tews, just looking out for ya. Don't want you to end up in the poor house once you see my stash. Give me a week and I'll get some pics up. Work is very busy for the next day. After that 6 weeks off with nothing to do but ride and wrench things are looking good.

Stev-o · « **Reply #31 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:21:03 PM »

Step 1....Fail! Oh well.

6 weeks off for good behavior?

Trevdawg · « **Reply #32 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:27:18 PM »

i made the post, and it will let me preview it but it wont load.

Anyone know why?

Trevdawg · « **Reply #33 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:28:35 PM »

Well . . .
You can hear the fluid in the tank slosh back and forth. It isn't clay, but . . .
Tell me how i can attack this tank. Any info will help.

Other then that there is light surface rust under the rear fender and little spots here and there. The frame didn't seem to have any rust on it. odometer says "06000" miles. HAHAHAH!!!!!

We looked under the seat and bam!! Original took kit, probably never even opened. He has the ORIGINAL title, and the book. . . .
Look at these photos and tell me what you think!
Over all originality is best!!
I have come across a completely disassembled 1967 harley 250 sprint . . . All parts there but taken apart. Owner has title and has had it for like 40 years. BUT, he also has a worn out Honda!! i looked at it, plants are growing over it. No tank, no carbs, no seat, no battery. I will get picks of that in a few weeks and turn that into a cafe style bike. All i know is the engine is a 4 cylinder . . . i assume from the 70's.

Block

TANK!!

Exhaust, left and right side

Under Exhaust

Exhaust manifold / header

Under rear fender

Random but good

Tews19 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:33:03 PM »

Wow! You better title that in your name before you break up with the girl! That bike looks great! Take the tank off remove the petcock. Drain all fluid and as much gunk as you can. Plug the petcock holes up with rubber plugs from your local hardware store. Pick up several gallons of evaporust. Expensive at 20 bucks a gallon but you just stole a damn near mint 750 for pennies. You can buy it at any auto store. Let sit for a few hours and you should see a huge difference.

Stev-o · « **Reply #35 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:35:37 PM »

Very nice! The gas sitting in the tank may have turned to varnish. You need to clean that out and the petcock, possibly the fuel lines and carbs too.

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #36 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:37:04 PM »

Trevdawg,

That is one sweet bike! Nice find your making poor Tews mouth water with this post. Love the color and that sweet old license plate. As for the tank it does not look that bad at all probably mostly varnish as Steve says.

Tews19 · « **Reply #37 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:39:02 PM »

Also get steel wool 000 when you are out. Use on the rims and any other parts to attack the rust. Should clean like new. Apply nvr dull too to the chrome

Trevdawg · « **Reply #38 on:** June 21, 2012, 08:17:47 PM »

Thanks for all the advice.

So if that is varnish in the tank and i change the lines, etc. Will those brown spots go away or is it rust??

I will officially pick it up on saturday and start working on it and let you know what my friend and i have done to it.

Stev-o · « **Reply #39 on:** June 21, 2012, 08:29:28 PM »

If the brown spots are rust, they most likely will not go away. The tank may need to be serviced.
Post some pics when you get it and we can see how bad it is.

Hasenkopf · « **Reply #40 on:** June 21, 2012, 08:39:35 PM »

yeah ! that would make a really sweet cafe!!! (just kidding, nice!)

Trevdawg · « **Reply #41 on:** June 21, 2012, 08:47:36 PM »

Quote from: CycleRanger on June 21, 2012, 08:31:56 PM

Jesus, that's gorgeous!
Wow, congrats! Treat it with care.

SERVICED!?!?!?

What does that consist of . . . ??

Stev-o · « **Reply #42 on:** June 21, 2012, 08:51:40 PM »

There are different methods depending on the severity of the rust. Don't freak out, it may be fine. My 550 tank has minor rust inside, but no issue. I keep it full of fuel so rust is not exposed to air.

Trevdawg · « **Reply #43 on:** June 21, 2012, 09:30:32 PM »

Yes it seems early stages. I can keep the tank full to make sure it doesn't get worse.

750K · « **Reply #44 on:** June 21, 2012, 11:42:42 PM »

Hahahaha, you just made out like a bandit! $1000 is a steal in my book, enjoy that one man and forget baout turning it into a cafe. It's perfect the way it is and worth way more in stock condition.

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #45 on:** June 22, 2012, 12:01:56 AM »

Considering the tarded prices people ask for (and get) on old CB's in Chicago, nice find. Whatever you do with it, enjoy and keep the stock parts it came with. Good on ya!

Don't kill yourself over a little rust in the tank. That's why fuel filters and regular maintenance exists.

phil71 · « **Reply #46 on:** June 22, 2012, 12:23:15 AM »

just use some toilet bowl cleaner overnight. that surface rust will vanish. Lowes sells a gallon of this stuff that works wonders.

ChuckG750f1 · « **Reply #47 on:** June 22, 2012, 01:48:04 AM »

You should go buy a lottery ticket today! That bike is a JEM from where I'm sitting and a fantastic deal. Good Luck and keep us posted.

Johnie · « **Reply #48 on:** June 22, 2012, 05:32:04 AM »

Yah, I have seen tanks a lot worse than that. I would try the Evaoprust. You really need to be careful if you try the toilet bowl cleaners as they are real caustic and could damage that nice OEM paint. I agree, you have a nice original there and those are just not around anymore. Do the basics and it will fire right up. Did you pull a float bowl off to see if the carbs were drained before it was set up for a while. That would be cool if they are dry and clean.

Trevdawg · « **Reply #49 on:** June 22, 2012, 06:28:16 AM »

Quote from: Johnie on June 22, 2012, 05:32:04 AM

Yah, I have seen tanks a lot worse than that. I would try the Evaoprust. You really need to be careful if you try the toilet bowl cleaners as they are real caustic and could damage that nice OEM paint. I agree, you have a nice original there and those are just not around anymore. Do the basics and it will fire right up. Did you pull a float bowl off to see if the carbs were drained before it was set up for a while. That would be cool if they are dry and clean.

No I did not look in that area. My friend and I will do that tomorrow.

Thanks again for all the advice. I will keep you guys posted and hopefully have that chrome to bright to look at.

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Author Topic: Came across 1974 cb 750 that is near mint, sitting 30 yrs (Read 28706 times)