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Offline WR_Engineer

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Is this worth $800
« on: August 31, 2015, 06:48:17 PM »
Hey everyone,

still looking for a bike to rebuild and found one I would like some input on. The seller is asking $800, the odometer reads 16k, and the seller said it starts and it shifts smoothly, but needs a carb clean and new battery before ridable (obviously a seat as well). I have attached some pics I took of it and would like to know what yall think. Is it worth the asking price? if not, what should I offer?

Thanks in advance!!
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2015, 06:52:08 PM »
Around here I wouldn't pay more than 400 in that condition, and that's pushing it.

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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2015, 06:57:40 PM »
It is likely to need a new tank given the exterior condition. It has lots of rust and aluminum oxidation.  It will require a complete overhaul and most of the fasteners replaced or replated at the minimum.  It would be a expensive rebuild just for cosmetic and no telling how good or bad the motor is. It is likely to need more than a cheap refresh with fluids, plugs, and few other things.

I would want to spend much on it.
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2015, 06:58:39 PM »
NO. Maybe $600 if you see it running and it sounds OK. At this point it is a POS parts bike with maybe only a few parts that would be worthy.
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2015, 08:28:54 PM »
What about this:


the owner is asking $1500. I am not even sure what exactly it is suppose to sound like.
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2015, 08:33:48 PM »
the op

I would tell them it will cost them $50.00 to have that garbage hauled out.
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2015, 10:37:38 PM »
The original bike is not worth too much.

As for the second bike (super sport), that was NOT a cold start.  The bike seems to run okay, but the wiring is a MESS.  Does the bike have a clean title and current registration?  If so, in California, you might consider buying it. 
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2015, 10:53:43 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on August 31, 2015, 10:37:38 PM
The original bike is not worth too much.

As for the second bike (super sport), that was NOT a cold start.  The bike seems to run okay, but the wiring is a MESS.  Does the bike have a clean title and current registration?  If so, in California, you might consider buying it.

Its got later model twin spot brakes as well, get rid of the emgo pods and put a muffler on it and it has potential, I doubt those carbs were set up probably, it runs pretty rough...
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2015, 04:07:44 AM »
Quote from: WR_Engineer on August 31, 2015, 06:48:17 PM
The seller is asking $800, the odometer reads 16k

$350. Maybe $400 if it has a title and he can convince his cute girlfriend to wash it in a bikini...

Quote from: WR_Engineer on August 31, 2015, 06:48:17 PM
the seller said it starts and it shifts smoothly,

I'll give you $50 if that bike "starts smoothly" in that condition....
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2015, 06:42:53 AM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on August 31, 2015, 10:53:43 PM
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on August 31, 2015, 10:37:38 PM
The original bike is not worth too much.

As for the second bike (super sport), that was NOT a cold start.  The bike seems to run okay, but the wiring is a MESS.  Does the bike have a clean title and current registration?  If so, in California, you might consider buying it.

Its got later model twin spot brakes as well, get rid of the emgo pods and put a muffler on it and it has potential, I doubt those carbs were set up probably, it runs pretty rough...

Agreed, I think it sounds sick, and not in a good way.
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2015, 03:48:35 PM »
Thanks for the responses everyone! I guess I'll just continue to keep an eye open.
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2015, 04:31:16 PM »
The Gold Dude is in Cali and may have something for you?

Where are ya Gold??
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2015, 04:39:54 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on September 01, 2015, 04:31:16 PM
The Gold Dude is in Cali and may have something for you?

Where are ya Gold??

Right here man right here. 

I've got one that I could let go, but OP is 6 hrs north from me!
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2015, 04:41:28 PM »
Quote from: goldarrow on September 01, 2015, 04:39:54 PM
OP is 6 hrs north from me!

Sounds like a day trip!
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Charging system diagnosis: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=1012.msg8345#msg8345
Get the manuals: http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb750k/
The Dragon: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.msg1571675#msg1571675
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2015, 04:47:21 PM »
Quote from: madmtnmotors on September 01, 2015, 04:41:28 PM
Quote from: goldarrow on September 01, 2015, 04:39:54 PM
OP is 6 hrs north from me!

Sounds like a FUN day trip!

Fixed.  Wish I could find a bike only 6 hours away!
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Re: Is this worth $800
« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2015, 04:51:19 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on September 01, 2015, 04:47:21 PM
Quote from: madmtnmotors on September 01, 2015, 04:41:28 PM
Quote from: goldarrow on September 01, 2015, 04:39:54 PM
OP is 6 hrs north from me!

Sounds like a FUN day trip!

Fixed.  Wish I could find a bike only 6 hours away!

Farthest I have driven to pick up a project was 4hr one way, and that was FUN! in my Honda Element
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