Topic: RE: Look what I picked up today

[chewbacca5000]

Not sure how I beat out the 12 other suitors for this bike other than the fact that I like to restore them instead of chopping them up.  Seller was going to bob it, but decide it was too nice to cut.  I was not even the first on the list!  God must have been looking out for me on this deal.  I could not be happier.  Everything is in very nice condition.  It is truly Christmas in July.

[Steve_K]

Nice buy!  Looks very stock except the seat.  Good on you!!
Steve

[chewbacca5000]

Nice buy!  Looks very stock except the seat.  Good on you!!
Steve

Thanks!  I am totally stoked.  I even like the seat and am looking forward to giving it a test run might be more comfortable than the foam brick I sit on now.  Everything is very clean.  Wonder what kind of HP it has seller said it can pull front tire off the ground.  Will believe it when I see it.

[Stev-o]

Score!   Looks good, even the seat (better than most 70's aftermarkets)

Is it a K3?   Running cond??    Congrats

[Johnie]

Great find there chew!!! And 341's too. I hope that exhaust is as good as it looks on there. I know what you mean about sellers not wanting to see these bikes cut up. That was the case with my sunflake K4...a number of guys told the seller they were going to cut it up. I showed pics of what I do to these bikes and got mine over a number of other folks just to keep it stock.

[chewbacca5000]

Score!   Looks good, even the seat (better than most 70's aftermarkets)

Is it a K3?   Running cond??    Congrats

Last registered in 97, but looks like the tank was drained before hand.  Very good chance it is a runner.  Will give it the customary ATF/ Acetone soak just in case there are any stuck rings.  Should fire up and go.

[chewbacca5000]

Great find there chew!!! And 341's too. I hope that exhaust is as good as it looks on there. I know what you mean about sellers not wanting to see these bikes cut up. That was the case with my sunflake K4...a number of guys told the seller they were going to cut it up. I showed pics of what I do to these bikes and got mine over a number of other folks just to keep it stock.

Hmm how about that very similar situation happened to you as well.  I am grateful the seller was able to recognize this and not cut.  So many looking to make "creations", but don't quite pull it off.  Feels very good.

Sadly the left pipes have the traditional rot.  I do really like the orange and the faded patina is sweet!

[toytuff]

Score!

Sweet....

tt

[fendersrule]

Nice buy! Can I ask how much you dropped? I assume was a good deal!

[chewbacca5000]

Nice buy! Can I ask how much you dropped? I assume was a good deal!

You can ask, but I won't say a word.  It was once a decade type thing unless you got Greggo's luck.

[acollin]

I hope its not rude to ask what the bike cost. I'm relatively new to the forum and don,t want to offend anyone -- but so many of us are buying and selling all kinds of sohc stuff, it helps to understand the market we all live in.

I've got all kinds of condition questions depending on cost.

Anyways-- Nice catch-- it looks great.

[Tews19]

Looks like you will need more storage! Great find!

[chewbacca5000]

I hope its not rude to ask what the bike cost. I'm relatively new to the forum and don,t want to offend anyone -- but so many of us are buying and selling all kinds of sohc stuff, it helps to understand the market we all live in.

I've got all kinds of condition questions depending on cost.

Anyways-- Nice catch-- it looks great.

No not rude at all just don't want to say anything out of respect for the seller.  I can answer any and all general questions on prices.

For starters it depends greatly on your geographic area and second on year, make and model.

For example I have heard of one guy getting two 400f s for around $1,000 and if you do research they are around 3 to 4k for anything nice that is worth having.  Varies by market.

Bikes from dry weather climate like CA fetch up to 3 times more.  If my weather changes I will be hitting the paint hard may be heading west.

Best place to buy mid west best places to sell NYC, California, Texas basically anywhere else.

[chewbacca5000]

Looks like you will need more storage! Great find!

Yes storage is always a concern, but will be ok for now.

[cheftuskey121]

wow nice score man! dig that orange for sure

[chewbacca5000]

wow nice score man! dig that orange for sure

Yeah me too I think it's my favorite.

[Retro Rocket]

Great score Chewy. Didn't happen to find those other rearset parts yet ...?   

[750K]

Good score, too nice to hack up for sure.

[dhall57]

Not a thing wrong with that Chew. Can you give us any history on the bike? How did you find it, miles, etc. When you get a chance post some more pics.

To bad the 341's aren't in better shape

[chewbacca5000]

Not a thing wrong with that Chew. Can you give us any history on the bike? How did you find it, miles, etc. When you get a chance post some more pics.

To bad the 341's aren't in better shape

Not too much history on the bike.  Seller is into 2 stokes and these fours are just not his thing would not even know where to begin. From what I can gather it has changed hands a few times since it was last on the road in 97.  Got a lead from Robdrob another forum member.  I emailed, called, and texted several times must have drove the seller nuts.  First thing I did was apologize for all the calls and emails.

Never did I think I even had a shot then got an email back from his wife and told her I would take it.  I am very excited.  It has some nice lowering blocks and a very mean stance.  A really good key relocation kit that has a cover for ignition so no water goes in there.  I look for these little things that says the bike was loved once.

[toytuff]

I hope its not rude to ask what the bike cost. I'm relatively new to the forum and don,t want to offend anyone -- but so many of us are buying and selling all kinds of sohc stuff, it helps to understand the market we all live in.

I've got all kinds of condition questions depending on cost.

Anyways-- Nice catch-- it looks great.

No not rude at all just don't want to say anything out of respect for the seller.  I can answer any and all general questions on prices.

For starters it depends greatly on your geographic area and second on year, make and model.

For example I have heard of one guy getting two 400f s for around $1,000 and if you do research they are around 3 to 4k for anything nice that is worth having.  Varies by market.

Bikes from dry weather climate like CA fetch up to 3 times more.  If my weather changes I will be hitting the paint hard may be heading west.

Best place to buy mid west best places to sell NYC, California, Texas basically anywhere else.

Out of control huh? I pretty much quit looking in AZ,NV (vegas) and CA. You just have to "stumble" on one out here.

tt

[lwahples]

Sweet Deal! Can almost feel your excitement.

[chewbacca5000]

I hope its not rude to ask what the bike cost. I'm relatively new to the forum and don,t want to offend anyone -- but so many of us are buying and selling all kinds of sohc stuff, it helps to understand the market we all live in.

I've got all kinds of condition questions depending on cost.

Anyways-- Nice catch-- it looks great.

No not rude at all just don't want to say anything out of respect for the seller.  I can answer any and all general questions on prices.

For starters it depends greatly on your geographic area and second on year, make and model.

For example I have heard of one guy getting two 400f s for around $1,000 and if you do research they are around 3 to 4k for anything nice that is worth having.  Varies by market.

Bikes from dry weather climate like CA fetch up to 3 times more.  If my weather changes I will be hitting the paint hard may be heading west.

Best place to buy mid west best places to sell NYC, California, Texas basically anywhere else.

Out of control huh? I pretty much quit looking in AZ,NV (vegas) and CA. You just have to "stumble" on one out here.

tt

How often do you "stumble" on one anyway?  Be interested to know.  Some people just have great luck I think.

[toytuff]

How often do you "stumble" on one anyway?  Be interested to know.  Some people just have great luck I think.

Honestly, never.

I have several "lookouts" which I pay a finders fee but only a couple of leads. One in particular is from the guy who does a monthly bug spray. He get's around town more than I ever could.

He is not motorcycle savoy but does know an elderly gentleman that has "something" in his garage that just sits. Wife says to sell it, he says "everybody" wants one.  Covered and won't let anybody even look at it. Located less than a mile from me. I have his house staked out.   

What do I know about it? Has two pipes, blue and chrome on the tank. Early CB77, CB450, CA77, Kawi, Yami? I have no idea. I told the bug man to snap a picture if he could but he can't get near it.Owner gets anal and he has to protect his job.

So...I wait. And wait.

Also have a line on a 79 CBX. Just waiting for the guy to sell it. He will someday. Maybe. I bought my 82 from his Father and he knows I want one. So...I wait. Again.

tt

[chewbacca5000]

How often do you "stumble" on one anyway?  Be interested to know.  Some people just have great luck I think.

Honestly, never.

I have several "lookouts" which I pay a finders fee but only a couple of leads. One in particular is from the guy who does a monthly bug spray. He get's around town more than I ever could.

He is not motorcycle savoy but does know an elderly gentleman that has "something" in his garage that just sits. Wife says to sell it, he says "everybody" wants one.  Covered and won't let anybody even look at it. Located less than a mile from me. I have his house staked out.   

What do I know about it? Has two pipes, blue and chrome on the tank. Early CB77, CB450, CA77, Kawi, Yami? I have no idea. I told the bug man to snap a picture if he could but he can't get near it.Owner gets anal and he has to protect his job.

So...I wait. And wait.

Also have a line on a 79 CBX. Just waiting for the guy to sell it. He will someday. Maybe. I bought my 82 from his Father and he knows I want one. So...I wait. Again.

tt

Mostly CL, but get leads from others as well.  If you tell people your into one type of bike I think it opens things up a bit.  If you are into the smaller two cylinders I know of a very nice 71 cb450, but not sure this guy would sell either.  He tells people he likes cb350 twins and get loads of them very nice, and somehow got this cb450.

If you are just looking for those smaller displacement twins I can keep an eye out them come up on a regular basis.

[toytuff]

I appreciate that very much. Problem is shipping. Sometimes you can fill a trailer and get a good rate. Other times not.

Say for example $600 to ship to AZ. Add that to purchase price. You get the idea.  Therefore you have to find a clean bike at a low cost. Hard to do today.

tt

[Johnie]

Chew...my sunflake has the same fade on the top of the tank. Sides and covers are perfect. You can touch up the white, gold and black decals if you need. I am not repainting my tank either...the fade adds to the era, plus it is only original once. Great find and have fun with it.

[Stev-o]

More pics, please......

We're green with envy!

[chewbacca5000]

More pics, please......

We're green with envy!

Ask and you shall receive.  Does not look that bad at all.  Even the carbs are still liquid.  Gas is turning to varnish as I write this so that will need to be addressed fairly quickly.  The engine is pretty clean no big head oil mess or anything.  Chrome is decent as well.  It is showing just over 13,000 on the clock.  Also last pic is the old sidecover and one I painted just for fun.

[chewbacca5000]

Chew...my sunflake has the same fade on the top of the tank. Sides and covers are perfect. You can touch up the white, gold and black decals if you need. I am not repainting my tank either...the fade adds to the era, plus it is only original once. Great find and have fun with it.

You are so right they are only original once, and the faded look gives it a little character.  Thanks for the tip on the decals, but I think I will leave the bumps and bruises in tact.

[Tews19]

I say go with the survivor look too. 754 advised me to with my k1 and I decided to leave it rough looking. Only original once

[Stev-o]

+1....leave original.  Clean bowls and jets, flush out tank and you'll be riding this weekend!

[chewbacca5000]

I saw go with the survivor look too. 754 advised me to with my k1 and I decided to leave it rough looking. Only original once

Makes sense if you think about it even for resale some collector might really want that weather look.  Can't duplicate that very easily if at all.

[chewbacca5000]

+1....leave original.  Clean bowls and jets, flush out tank and you'll be riding this weekend!

Yeah that is what it looks like to me just a tank flush with a mild cleaning and I will be able to fire it up.  Will probably do the right thing and give an oil change and soak the pistons and bores a bit.  Stuck rings happen quite frequently on an engine that has been sitting 20 years.

[750K]

I think you scored with that one!

[chewbacca5000]

I think you scored with that one!

I hope so time will tell.

[Greggo]

Nice buy! Can I ask how much you dropped? I assume was a good deal!

You can ask, but I won't say a word.  It was once a decade type thing unless you got Greggo's luck.

HA!!!!!  Luck is for dogs...I'm persistent, pennywise, and patient. 

Nice find

[Tews19]

Nice buy! Can I ask how much you dropped? I assume was a good deal!

You can ask, but I won't say a word.  It was once a decade type thing unless you got Greggo's luck.

HA!!!!!  Luck is for dogs...I'm persistent, pennywise, and patient. 

Nice find

Great phrase Greggo.... if you do not mind I may use that

[chewbacca5000]

Nice buy! Can I ask how much you dropped? I assume was a good deal!

You can ask, but I won't say a word.  It was once a decade type thing unless you got Greggo's luck.

HA!!!!!  Luck is for dogs...I'm persistent, pennywise, and patient. 

Nice find

Thanks!  Translated means, "Luck of the Greggo".