Author Topic: Easiest way I've found to move a bike with a seized motor (Read 3640 times)

wowbagger · « **on:** December 23, 2013, 09:36:49 AM »

My neighbor had parked this 1976 CB750 in his back yard in the 80s and never touched it again. I had a friend that was looking for a challenging project so I convinced my neighbor to sell it to him for $50. After staring at it for a few minutes trying to figure out how to get out of the snow, over the fence, out to the street and into the trailer I had an epiphany.

A few minutes of work later, my father-in-law's Kubota made short work of it.

Maurice · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2013, 09:38:36 AM »

Like a boss, didn't even dust off the snow

wowbagger · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2013, 09:39:45 AM »

The seat is in such bad shape I was worried I'd end up wiping some if it off as well

ekpent · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2013, 09:41:09 AM »

That'll work. Surprised it isn't rustier if it has been back there since the 80's. Let us know if He has it running tonight

Powderman · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2013, 09:41:25 AM »

Looks like the perfect weather for negotiating the "purchase" of a motorcycle.

flybox1 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2013, 10:04:29 AM »

for those without a tractor, cut the chain off and it should roll

wowbagger · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2013, 10:07:39 AM »

In that mush snow and with the huge flat spots in the wheels, we doubted we could roll it too far. That and we had a tractor so, admittedly, we didn't try too hard.

flybox1 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2013, 10:35:13 AM »

work smarter, not harder...right!?

Toxic · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2013, 10:57:52 AM »

Feel free to pass along my sentiments to your neighbor .... He is an idiot for abusing that bike for 30 plus years. Would it have been too much to through a tarp over it.

It does look like it's in great shape considering.

wowbagger · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2013, 01:52:30 PM »

I've already said that much and more to him. I also explained that, had he simply covered it or put it in the shed it was leaning against, he could have asked ten times as much.

Stoli · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2013, 02:03:20 PM »

Funny. I have the same story, although I think the PO used a John Deere instead of a Kubota and the bike was free:

Removing the chain wouldn't have worked on this one. The drum was seized as well.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2013, 02:16:05 PM »

Quote from: Stoli on December 23, 2013, 02:03:20 PM

Funny. I have the same story, although I think the PO used a John Deere instead of a Kubota and the bike was free:

Removing the chain wouldn't have worked on this one. The drum was seized as well.

Hope he didn't have those carbs off for too long.

Stoli · « **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2013, 02:24:42 PM »

I had just removed the carbs prior to taking that pic although plenty of moisture and critters had managed to crawl into the head anyways.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2013, 03:14:53 PM »

Yikes!!

Johnie · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2013, 03:39:20 PM »

Bagger...let's see some pics once the snow is melted off it.

Don R · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2013, 04:12:37 PM »

That's sad to see. There are parts to use though. Lots of penetrating oil. The long bolt through the engine can be a treat. I oil em and spin it with an impact while working it back and forth.

fmctm1sw · « **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2013, 04:34:01 PM »

Quote from: DukieDukenDuke on December 23, 2013, 03:14:53 PM

Yikes!!

Exactly what I was thinking...

wowbagger · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2013, 05:01:11 PM »

That bike is actually destined to be part of a local charity bike build off between two local shops. I'll post more photos as I can get them.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #18 on:** December 23, 2013, 05:17:37 PM »

Sounds like a build thread brewin' to me..............keep us in the loop.

evanphi · « **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2013, 05:55:52 AM »

Kubotas are awesome. Great for lots of things. Now a new use, moving bikes!

bjatwood · « **Reply #20 on:** December 24, 2013, 07:32:55 AM »

I would of tackled a project like that 20+ years ago. Not anymore...I don't always buy a bike, but when I do, I prefer to buy a rider

KrautKoffin · « **Reply #21 on:** December 24, 2013, 07:36:13 AM »

That's almost cheating.. I feel like your buddy should have had to at least try to push it for a few feet first..

Stev-o · « **Reply #22 on:** December 24, 2013, 07:37:02 AM »

Quote from: wowbagger on December 23, 2013, 05:01:11 PM

That bike is actually destined to be part of a local charity bike build off between two local shops. I'll post more photos as I can get them.

Cool idea

Stoli · « **Reply #23 on:** December 24, 2013, 10:18:37 AM »

At least he used straps. Mine was scooped up in the bucket loader and dropped into the back of a pickup truck.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #24 on:** December 24, 2013, 05:20:47 PM »

Quote from: Stoli on December 24, 2013, 10:18:37 AM

At least he used straps. Mine was scooped up in the bucket loader and dropped into the back of a pickup truck.

I wudda had to slap the sh!t outa that guy!!!! Thats a sure way to send otherwise usable parts to the boneyard.

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