Author Topic: Newb Intro (Read 7123 times)

fiveofeen · « **on:** October 10, 2006, 09:30:50 AM »

Hi everyone I'm Tim a 23 yr old student in Midland, MI I just purchased a 73' CB750 that I scored. I have ridden for two years now my 1st bike was a 72' Suzuki T250 and this spring I found a 85' Magna V700 that has treated my very well. But I've wanted a CB750 from the start.

Its slightly modified with a hog rear wheel, bronze swingarm bushings, re jetted carbs, a 4 into 1, a nice recovered seat, a classic 70's paintjob and a few other goodies. It was actually the previous owners 1st bike so he kept it for way too long just sitting. He was obviously very into this bike back in the day, it hasnt been ridden since 1990. I picked it up for $400 and I think I did pretty well. Its already in pieces with the carbs being cleaned up today.

This place looks like a great resource for me and I've already been reading hondamans valuable posts and gettin geeked to get this thing running.

here are a few pics of the bike when we went to look at it. It also came with a spare tank and a few other parts.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2006, 09:35:03 AM »

Look like you have a good start there. Cleaner than most running bikes. You are in the right place for knowledge and craziness.

I dont care what anyone says, I am a nice guy

Jugghead · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2006, 10:09:32 AM »

That Green color is awesome! Great looking bike. Good luck getting her going asw good as she looks. searching the forums is the best way to find a TON of info!
WElcome

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2006, 10:10:13 AM »

Welcome also.

JP · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2006, 10:41:43 AM »

YES! Finally another quad guy! The 750 looks good, but sorry- I'm more interrested in the 450R. I used to race on alllllll terrains and tracks. My most beloved racer was an '87 framed 250R that I built myself. The last quad I had was an '04 Gas Gas 300HP- It was a piece of #$%*- I sold it to get back into street bikes because a car wreck left me not so competitive. I am considering getting me another 250R project, but just don't know. I would love to get my hands on a new 450R, but too pricey for me right now.

JP

nickjtc · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2006, 10:51:52 AM »

Welcome. Be prepared to be illuminated by some of the brightest souls on motorcycles! Nice bike, incidentally.

fiveofeen · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:14:20 AM »

well I was so exited I made a few newb mistakes on this purchase. The engine is siezed currently.. We havent done anything yet to it so I will be looking into the correct process to fix that. From what the p/o has told me it was last ridden the day before his son was born. After a year or so he noticed the inside of the tank was rusty so he never ran it again, and he just stored it.

dusterdude · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:22:13 AM »

cooooool paint,please dont change it.

fiveofeen · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:22:43 AM »

Quote from: JP on October 10, 2006, 10:41:43 AM

YES! Finally another quad guy! The 750 looks good, but sorry- I'm more interrested in the 450R. I used to race on alllllll terrains and tracks. My most beloved racer was an '87 framed 250R that I built myself. The last quad I had was an '04 Gas Gas 300HP- It was a piece of #$%*- I sold it to get back into street bikes because a car wreck left me not so competitive. I am considering getting me another 250R project, but just don't know. I would love to get my hands on a new 450R, but too pricey for me right now.

JP

sorry to dissapoint you, that was taken at the p/o's house. and everyone will be way more interested in what he had parked next to the quad. Underneath a car cover was this beauty. All I can say is I felt honored to be able to sit and even start this car up.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:37:34 AM »

UK story.

I sold my prstine CB550K to John Elms in Surrey.

When I delivered it, he had an eggshell blue E-Type Jag in one of those de-humidified cucoons in his garage...

fiveofeen · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:37:44 AM »

that paint is #$%*in' no way am i changing it . no way! I am just hoping the tank isnt too rusty on the inside. but I do have a spare just in case. i really dont want to change anything on it, its just period perfect. The p/o was really into racing and you can tell this bike was his baby.

My actual goal is to get it back upto good shape and bring it back by his place so he can take it for a spin... of course I want a ride in the cuda' too

ElCheapo · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:39:10 AM »

Quote from: nickjtc on October 10, 2006, 10:51:52 AM

Welcome. Be prepared to be illuminated by some of the brightest souls on motorcycles! Nice bike, incidentally.

Or the dimmest ones

If it is rusty inside, get with me- the Witch DR. and I have a kick ass fix for you that requires no re lining.

We have used it in many bikes.

dusterdude · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:40:31 AM »

Quote from: fiveofeen on October 10, 2006, 11:22:43 AM

Quote from: JP on October 10, 2006, 10:41:43 AM
YES! Finally another quad guy! The 750 looks good, but sorry- I'm more interrested in the 450R. I used to race on alllllll terrains and tracks. My most beloved racer was an '87 framed 250R that I built myself. The last quad I had was an '04 Gas Gas 300HP- It was a piece of #$%*- I sold it to get back into street bikes because a car wreck left me not so competitive. I am considering getting me another 250R project, but just don't know. I would love to get my hands on a new 450R, but too pricey for me right now.

JP

sorry to dissapoint you, that was taken at the p/o's house. and everyone will be way more interested in what he had parked next to the quad. Underneath a car cover was this beauty. All I can say is I felt honored to be able to sit and even start this car up.

pardon me everyone,i need to go to the bathroom for a couple of minutes.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:42:26 AM »

Guys.

It's an orange (American) car...

what's all the fuss about??

I'll go and get my (tin) hat.

dusterdude · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:45:25 AM »

Quote from: SteveD CB500F on October 10, 2006, 11:42:26 AM

Guys.

It's an orange (American) car...

what's all the fuss about??

I'll go and get my (tin) hat.

i dont expect you to understand.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:57:37 AM »

I am a fan of other than Mopar..... And I understand the respect due......

Like you can not kill the lower end of thier motor.

fiveofeen · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2006, 01:45:23 PM »

the plymouth cuda's are a very hot commodity. Think wealthy idiots and barrett jackson auctions. They have gone from being a killer muscle car to an unobtainable relic because they are so hard to come by.

Lets put it this way, they were offered 60k for it and turned it down without a second thought.

JP · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2006, 05:04:44 PM »

piss

ElCheapo · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2006, 05:11:37 PM »

Quote from: JP on October 10, 2006, 05:04:44 PM

piss

Grumpiness is caused by bad logos

JP · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2006, 06:14:58 PM »

I was refering to the quad not being his. Just in case someone miss took me. The cuda is #$%*n'
JP

ElCheapo · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2006, 06:19:28 PM »

Quote from: JP on October 10, 2006, 06:14:58 PM

I was refering to the quad not being his. Just in case someone miss took me. The cuda is #$%*n'
JP

Ya know I was just kidding there

fiveofeen · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2006, 07:36:24 PM »

Its a #$%*in' quad either way though!

Okay funny stuff, my brother was the one who told me the motor was seized. I hadnt had a chance to look it over yet. I pulled the plugs (looked quite good actually) and threw some oil in just because and before headin out the door for some penetrating oil I gave the kick start a push. No problems at all its not seized up. So I am back to carb cleanin and parts shoppin.

Is there a large base of brits here then? I am originally from reading and lived in staffordshire till age 11 when I moved to the states.

nickjtc · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2006, 09:30:45 PM »

Quote from: fiveofeen on October 10, 2006, 07:36:24 PM

Is there a large base of brits here then? I am originally from reading and lived in staffordshire till age 11 when I moved to the states.

There are Brits everywhere. You cannot get rid of us.....

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #23 on:** October 13, 2006, 10:57:42 AM »

Quote from: fiveofeen on October 10, 2006, 07:36:24 PM

I am originally from reading and lived in staffordshire till age 11 when I moved to the states.

I live in Reading now (well Wokingham actually but it's close: google-earth it)

There are about 50 UK residents here and more expats (like you I guess) spread around the globe.

heffay · « **Reply #24 on:** October 13, 2006, 11:11:04 AM »

welcome five! i'm glad to see the motors good... dumb brothers trying to make you feel like you got a bum deal.

nice cuda, nice quad but, none of those are yours and the owner will probably never hear us sooooooo...

nice cb750f!

Ernie · « **Reply #25 on:** October 13, 2006, 12:17:46 PM »

Quote from: SteveD CB500F on October 10, 2006, 11:42:26 AM

Guys.

It's an orange (American) car...

what's all the fuss about??

I'll go and get my (tin) hat.

i saw one go at auction recently for 450,000 USD very similar

ChrisR · « **Reply #26 on:** October 13, 2006, 01:01:14 PM »

Looks like my Grandad's Hillman Avenger (just kidding) - Welcome fiveofeen - your bike seems like a bargain and I love the paint job, too. Good luck with it.
SteveD - I've been trying to send you a link for some 550 manuals to put on the FAQs but not sure if my messages have been getting through - here it is again in case I have been doing the PM thing wrong (very likely)
http://www.cryscom.nb.ca/Documents.htm
Cheers Chris

nickjtc · « **Reply #27 on:** October 13, 2006, 02:17:25 PM »

Quote from: ChrisR on October 13, 2006, 01:01:14 PM

Looks like my Grandad's Hillman Avenger (just kidding)

Now THAT was a car!!!

gar · « **Reply #28 on:** October 13, 2006, 06:42:39 PM »

Hi Tim - welcome! I think you got a good deal. You can't go wrong for $400... and as you can see from your company here in this forum, you have 3000 colleagues who think very highly of these vintage CBs. I've learned a lot in my two months on this site. I'm glad for you its not seized...that would put quite a damper on your enthusiasm.

We're pleased to have another Michigander. We have a loosely formed SOHC4-Michigan group. Chris Schneider (in G.R.) formed a mailing group this summer and we plan some rides next spring. Let me know if you want me to add you to the mailing list.

-Gary

PS....I'm fond of green bikes myself

ic455 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 13, 2006, 06:56:13 PM »

Welcome, five

Looks like a '70 AAR Cuda to me, not too shabby. Personally preferred the Lime Green option, tho

mrbreeze · « **Reply #30 on:** October 13, 2006, 07:06:14 PM »

Hey Heffay........thats a nice lookin 750"K".....not F!!!!!!!!

fiveofeen · « **Reply #31 on:** October 14, 2006, 11:28:53 AM »

thanks for the warm welcomes everyone.. Add me to the michigan list guys! I will be ready to ride by spring on one the the bikes.

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