A few hours ago a guy loaded in a van my pristine ex-CB750K1 after he bought it from me. After having sold the CB350 twin back in june, I no longer own a classic Honda.
One day last march I felt stomach cramps and noticed my skin and eyes had turned yellowish. I knew it was something related to the liver. Went to the doctor, performed blood tests, told me to go to the emergency room to have an ultrasound taken.
I remained in the hospital for a month. The first days I thought it would be the vesicle or maybe an obstruction. Much worst. It turned out I had a tumor in the liver, a type of tumor named "Klatskin' tumor". i haven't even looked for it on internet. They told me the prognosis is not good at all.
I was 43, married with an 11 year-old daughter and another 9 year-old boy. While I was there the only thing I could think of was how I would trade everything I owned for being back at home, with my family, and healthy.
It took some time until the bilirrubin returned to a level safe enough so I could get chemotherapy. Without it, doctors told me it was a matter of a couple of months. I have been receiving chemo since may, seems that the tumors (as I have methastasis) has stopped growing but I got to continue getting chemo.
During these months I have been "tidyng things up", as I couldn't stand the thought of my wife having to deal with selling my seven bikes, the tools, etc. So I have sold the lathe, the milling machine, the welding set-up, extensive tooling and three bikes so far. I planned to keep the CB750 until the end, if only to go to the parking, start it, and enjoy its sound. Last sept. 24 was my birthday, it was one of the best days I've gone through (regarding strength) and my plan was to take a ride after more than six months. I had no force to deal with the bike. The least tipping would have meant an spill. That's when I realized she had to go. Winter was coming and I would not ride, and if bad comes to worst it is better to have things already sold.
So I plan to sell a couple of classic bikes -spanish marque- I have and keep my nimble Suzuki gz250, as it was the first I ever had, bought it new, and have been able to ride it three or four times during this time.
Bought the CB750 back in 2003. I have always thought I would keep it forever. Sometimes life makes you put things in perspective. From my new state of mind, it is just an object. I have enjoyed every minute of it but now it was time to let her go. If I get well I may buy another one, or another bike, and if i don't get well...... well, then my kids will be able to use the money for their education.
Six months have passed since my diagnostic. For some time I thought I would not live through summer. God has given me the chance to see my sister's birthday, to live mine, to live a new school course start, to see my cousing wed.... well, things I didn't know I would be able to live. Now I live trying to enjoy the little things in life, spending time with the family, so when the day comes we can feel we have enjoyed this time together.
Along with the bike I have collected a lot of CB750 memorabilia during these years. I will list it here in the "for sale" section as well as in eBay. Little by little they add up a decent amount and I don't want to leave my family the guess work of what is valuable and what is not. Maybe you can find something you could be interested in.
But above all, I want to thank you for all the comraderie I've found here, all the help, all the good vibes, all the expertise and knowledge shared. It has been great hanging around here but, without the bikes, I won't be hanging around much.
All the best!
