Author Topic: What's a good offer for a bike like this? (Read 3409 times)

winkster2005 · « **on:** March 19, 2016, 06:49:06 PM »

Hi everyone,

I found out about a 1976 cb 750 from a friend that's for sale. The guy rode it one season and then put it in a garage for 5 years. He said the caliper was frozen onto the front brake, the rear taillight doesn't work, the taillight is off an indian, and that the carbs need rebuilt. I'm also guessing the tires aren't the best either. He said that he wasn't sure of a price but that he paid $1300 for it 5 years ago. Any opinions?

Thanks,

Will

beemerbum · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2016, 06:56:42 PM »

Need pictures for any advice to make sense

winkster2005 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2016, 07:01:40 PM »

Well I haven't seen it yet. The guy and I are going to drive to the garage where it's at on Monday, hopefully

Stev-o · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2016, 07:50:50 PM »

Condition is everything. It's been sitting for 5 years, so I'd say it's worth less than the $1300 he paid for it. Does it have a title?

winkster2005 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2016, 08:04:50 PM »

Yes it has a title. I'm not sure about condition unfortunately.

754 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2016, 08:28:25 PM »

I would offer 1/2 what he paid.. if he squawks tell him to fix the issues and you will pay more.. they almost never will fix it..that is why its for sale....

calj737 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2016, 02:28:35 AM »

Take 5 $100 bill with you. If the motor turns over and he has a title, offer that. If he won't accept it, walk away. If it was worth $1,300 5 years ago when he bought it, and now its sat, you'll be spending at least $500 more to fix it and get it running right. That puts your investment at $1,000, all its probably worth anyway.

I would bet that upon close examination there's tons "wrong" with the bike and he or other previous owners have modified, butchered, or buggered electrical, carbs, and suspension bits. Expect it needs a battery straight away, probably a full brake rebuild, likely front fork seals, maybe fork uppers, shocks, tires, carbs rebuilt, and electrical gone through and corrected. If your buddy is fully up for that, then pay the $500. Seller probably wants it "gone" and cash in hand is worth a great deal.

brewsky · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2016, 08:51:44 AM »

Rule of thumb for old bike purchase....

If it's not a rare collector's item, then it's worth generally $1 a cc....IF you can ride it home!

If you can't, then deduct the cost to get it to that condition, and, at $70/hr shop labor, before long he will owe you to take it off his hands!

It pays to know ballpark repair cost ahead of time....

Carb job....$300+, tires $250+, Front brake job 100+, new tail lite $50, $70/ hr to sort out the electrics + parts $who knows......provided you can even find a shop that will take on the work!

But, the good news is a good frame with clear title is worth a hundred or two IF it is in HIS name!

Stev-o · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2016, 09:07:17 AM »

A $500 offer to a buddy may be a little offensive, I was thinking $800-900.
I've bought quite a few 750's in this price range.

$1 a cc [for a rider] is no longer a standard we can go by, unfortunately.

754 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2016, 10:09:47 AM »

Also really depends on condition..stock body parts in runnable condition are a plus..if it loks good make an offer..if it looks lke he paid too much at 1300 and its a real pile.. Then pass on it..

winkster2005 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2016, 04:25:47 AM »

Well I ended up getting the bike for $250 and even though it sat for 5 years I got it running yesterday. There's a lot of non stock parts on it but I'm happy with it. Thanks for all of the input guys!

calj737 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2016, 04:37:52 AM »

Hell of a Deal! Congrats!

turkey4me · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2016, 04:40:54 AM »

Congrats on the purchase. Use the money you saved on the deal to buy Hondamans repair book.

calj737 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2016, 04:44:09 AM »

Quote from: turkey4me on March 31, 2016, 04:40:54 AM

Congrats on the purchase. Use the money you saved on the deal to buy Hondamans repair book.

And new bars!

Stev-o · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2016, 05:11:35 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on March 31, 2016, 04:44:09 AM

Quote from: turkey4me on March 31, 2016, 04:40:54 AM
Congrats on the purchase. Use the money you saved on the deal to buy Hondamans repair book.
And new bars!

And a new seat!

goldarrow · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2016, 05:46:01 AM »

Quote from: turkey4me on March 31, 2016, 04:40:54 AM

Congrats on the purchase. Use the money you saved on the deal to buy Hondamans repair book.

And new forks!

pmanning · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2016, 06:02:47 AM »

WOW! on the headlight visor.

Chachi · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2016, 06:08:12 AM »

$250 gives you a lot of headroom to work with. That's great. But it's also probably pretty fair considering what it might need to get it where you want it. Congrats!

Stev-o · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2016, 06:36:55 AM »

Quote from: goldarrow on March 31, 2016, 05:46:01 AM

Quote from: turkey4me on March 31, 2016, 04:40:54 AM
Congrats on the purchase. Use the money you saved on the deal to buy Hondamans repair book.

And new forks!

And new mirrors!

[rectangular shape just screams 80's!]

RevDoc · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2016, 06:47:40 AM »

Jeez, guys! Let him catch his breath from unloading it off the truck before you hit him with a major rebuild!

Great job, Winkster! As has been said, you've got lots of comfortable wiggle room on that price to get that baby up to where you want it.

Johnie · « **Reply #20 on:** March 31, 2016, 08:13:48 AM »

Wink...nice find great price from a buddy. That's what buddies do is give great prices. What are your plans for this bike? Maybe restore back to original or just ride as is? She looks good.

ekpent · « **Reply #21 on:** March 31, 2016, 07:15:48 PM »

Sounds like he took quite a beating from a $1300.00 initial cost down to $250.00, but this is the internet after all

Good Luck on your project. Maybe local Sean Barney will give me a great deal sometime

Stev-o · « **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2016, 07:36:23 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on March 31, 2016, 07:15:48 PM

Sounds like he took quite a beating from a $1300.00 initial cost down to $250.00, but this is the internet after all Good Luck on your project. Maybe local Sean Barney will give me a great deal sometime

Sean actually hoping YOU will give him the buddy deal! Me too!

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2016, 08:28:45 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 31, 2016, 07:36:23 PM

Quote from: ekpent on March 31, 2016, 07:15:48 PM
Sounds like he took quite a beating from a $1300.00 initial cost down to $250.00, but this is the internet after all Good Luck on your project. Maybe local Sean Barney will give me a great deal sometime

Sean actually hoping YOU will give him the buddy deal! Me too!

whoa there guys!...I only give bro deals to total strangers. Guys who own multiple Kawasaki triples get NOTHING!

ekpent · « **Reply #24 on:** March 31, 2016, 08:35:23 PM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on March 31, 2016, 08:28:45 PM

Quote from: Stev-o on March 31, 2016, 07:36:23 PM
Quote from: ekpent on March 31, 2016, 07:15:48 PM
Sounds like he took quite a beating from a $1300.00 initial cost down to $250.00, but this is the internet after all Good Luck on your project. Maybe local Sean Barney will give me a great deal sometime

Sean actually hoping YOU will give him the buddy deal! Me too!
whoa there guys!...I only give bro deals to total strangers. Guys who own multiple Kawasaki triples get NOTHING!

Hopefully your talking about Steve Sean cuz I only have 3 , but there just little ones, no mighty 500's or 750's-----yet

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