Hello All,
I just picked up my first CB750 this last weekend. My wife had a CB650 and sold it last spring. I did a lot of work on that bike and wish I joined this forum then. I've both restored and built custom xs650s and have always wanted to try a CB750.
So, here she is a 75 K5 model. Pretty crusty, but within my budget. Paid $350 with a title. The engine appears to have compression, but I haven't had a chance to check the numbers yet. She hasn't been on the road since 1987. It needs a lot, the previous owner sold off a few parts. From what I can tell it's missing turn signals, headlight ring (I have a bucket and extra bulb), gauges, starter gear, side covers, petcock, gas cap, The tank is dent free but there's some pretty heavy rust under it, I have a stock seat that just needs a new cover. The more I get into it, the more I'll find.
I've already started reading a lot on this forum. I know it's better to search and read first and ask questions if need be. I belong to xs650.com and it always annoys me when someone asks the question that's been asked and answered 100 times. Of course, my next step is to buy a good book.
I plan to do a full frame off restore. From powder coating the frame, too inspecting every bolt and bearing. As always, I can only work as fast as my budget will allow.
