Author Topic: Just bought a real gem of a barn find! (Read 14692 times)

Kevin D · « **Reply #75 on:** December 12, 2014, 07:39:33 PM »

Jaw dropping WOW, I spent 1/2 hr oogling the pictures on the first page, then I found there were two more pages including a video! Looks good, no, looks great from here.

I think I'd ride that bike about 10 miles a year on parade duty.

Edit: I'd repaint the gas tank as well.

dhall57 · « **Reply #76 on:** December 13, 2014, 01:58:51 AM »

Finding these sohc4 bikes is what this forum is all about. It puts a grin

on your face that you can't take off.
Congrats Kev!! The subject title says it all

HondaMan · « **Reply #77 on:** December 16, 2014, 09:55:28 PM »

I've been away from this post for over a week and I'm STILL jealous, Kevin...

grcamna2 · « **Reply #78 on:** December 16, 2014, 10:50:04 PM »

That sure is one sweet machine

;how's she drive Kev ?

dhall57 · « **Reply #79 on:** December 16, 2014, 11:55:14 PM »

Looks like he's put it on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Other-Honda-cb750-K1-/131381013473?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item1e96eb2be1&vxp=mtr

Sgt.Pinback · « **Reply #80 on:** December 17, 2014, 12:38:15 AM »

"I purchased the bike a few weeks ago ........"

buying - cleaning - selling....
Here we call tha commercial trading.

I hope, the initial owner who kept it for 30 years got a fair price for that bike.

atm cycles · « **Reply #81 on:** December 17, 2014, 04:16:23 AM »

He got what he asked for it not a dime less

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guitarkev66 · « **Reply #82 on:** December 17, 2014, 04:17:21 AM »

Quote from: Sgt.Pinback on December 17, 2014, 12:38:15 AM

"I purchased the bike a few weeks ago ........"

buying - cleaning - selling....
Here we call tha commercial trading.

I hope, the initial owner who kept it for 30 years got a fair price for that bike.

I just noticed that.. I meant to write a few days ago.... I just fixed it on Ebay. And if I really was a commercial trader I have 2 beautiful K0's in my garage that I believe to be worth just as much if not more money and I haven't sold them.. I am not sure what the original owner was paid but I am sure its not close to what I paid for it..

Stev-o · « **Reply #83 on:** December 17, 2014, 05:37:22 AM »

Quote from: Sgt.Pinback on December 17, 2014, 12:38:15 AM

"I purchased the bike a few weeks ago ........"

buying - cleaning - selling....

Here we call tha commercial trading.

Here, we call that Flipping. I would have at least cleaned the surface rust off the exhaust.

rocs · « **Reply #84 on:** December 17, 2014, 05:45:02 AM »

Its your bike and you can do whatever you want with it.

I am excited to see what it does on ebay. As mentioned before, I also saw the craigslist add and was going to do the same thing.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #85 on:** December 17, 2014, 05:58:23 AM »

$5900 and counting with 6 days to go and reserve not yet met. With mileage that low, it's certainly quite a find.
Good luck to you because that makes everyone else's bikes that much more valuable.

Tews19 · « **Reply #86 on:** December 17, 2014, 06:18:59 AM »

Great find! I was in the same boat with the 2 550s I picked up a few months ago. The really nice 76 550 was just that. To nice for a father of 4 with kids in and out of the garage non stop. I had to move it to someone who appreciates the bikes as much as I do. Now it is in the hands of a 56 year old gentleman.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #87 on:** December 17, 2014, 07:05:57 AM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on December 17, 2014, 05:58:23 AM

$5900 and counting with 6 days to go and reserve not yet met. With mileage that low, it's certainly quite a find.
Good luck to you because that makes everyone else's bikes that much more valuable.

+1 we'll see how this shapes up in December,looking good so far for $Kev

vames · « **Reply #88 on:** December 17, 2014, 07:46:09 AM »

I love some of the subtext in this thread that you 1) deprived someone who wants the bike of buying it 2) you're a greedy commercial flipper who has no respect for these bikes and 3) that you didn't clean it up enough.

Really people? Guitarkev seems like a standup guy doing what any standup guy would do. Sheesh.

Maurice · « **Reply #89 on:** December 17, 2014, 07:51:21 AM »

Someone's going to need a bigger christmas tree

78whiteorbs · « **Reply #90 on:** December 17, 2014, 08:08:45 AM »

I agree , he should Prolly donate it to charity.
That said let's right this wrong and make you a stand up guy guitarkev .Have I shown you the picture of my son .
We are seriously in need of transportation and Christmas is not the time for greed but the time to give. I have attached his photo for your consideration. I know you will do the right thing.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #91 on:** December 17, 2014, 08:35:01 AM »

How many of Us here would Love to have been the first guy that found it ?? !

atm cycles · « **Reply #92 on:** December 17, 2014, 09:01:01 AM »

Not only was he first he jumped on it full cash in hand drove 2 1/2 + hrs and got it!!! Good for you Kevin!!!

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oldhatt45 · « **Reply #93 on:** December 17, 2014, 02:21:32 PM »

If anyone is interested, here's another 71 750.

http://m.cycletrader.com/listing/1971-Honda-Cb-750-113674739

Interesting,

Charlie

78whiteorbs · « **Reply #94 on:** December 17, 2014, 02:40:22 PM »

I can hear trailer hitches clanging now , there is blood in the water! Don't bother guys, Guitarkev's gonna get that one too and flip it on ebay . He will be lightin' Cuban cigars with hundred dollar bills this time next week you watch :-) .

atm cycles · « **Reply #95 on:** December 17, 2014, 02:55:18 PM »

That one supposedly sold on eBay for $4000 couple days ago. Was on CL for $5500

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atm cycles · « **Reply #96 on:** December 17, 2014, 02:57:08 PM »

http://m.ebay.com/itm/261694700574?nav=WATCHING_ENDED

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atm cycles · « **Reply #97 on:** December 17, 2014, 02:57:49 PM »

Reserve wasn't met at $4000

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guitarkev66 · « **Reply #98 on:** December 17, 2014, 03:36:23 PM »

Quote from: 78whiteorbs on December 17, 2014, 02:40:22 PM

I can hear trailer hitches clanging now , there is blood in the water! Don't bother guys, Guitarkev's gonna get that one too and flip it on ebay . He will be lightin' Cuban cigars with hundred dollar bills this time next week you watch :-) .

Too funny..... I guess I made quite a stir around the sohc4 forum...The truth is I am very particular when it comes to the bikes I buy and I generally am only interested in unmolested pre-71 models, unless I find a real nice one with 677 miles.......

Stev-o · « **Reply #99 on:** December 17, 2014, 06:04:38 PM »

Quote from: guitarkev66 on December 17, 2014, 03:36:23 PM

Quote from: 78whiteorbs on December 17, 2014, 02:40:22 PM
I can hear trailer hitches clanging now , there is blood in the water! Don't bother guys, Guitarkev's gonna get that one too and flip it on ebay . He will be lightin' Cuban cigars with hundred dollar bills this time next week you watch :-) .
Too funny..... I guess I made quite a stir around the sohc4 forum...

Not really. We're just a little surprised, you post a thread about a "real gem of a barn find", and then it's for sale a few days later. Most of us are not lucky enough to buy a barn find, and if we did, prolly wouldn't sell it if it was indeed a real gem.

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Author Topic: Just bought a real gem of a barn find! (Read 14692 times)