So.... bit of backstory. I've rebuilt a couple of old motorcycles before, generally ones I through were pretty unique- 1984 GL1200 Standard (the last factory-naked Goldwing Honda made), a yellow '76 GL1000 (nobody bought them, so kind of rare), and a 1980 KZ1300 (Kawasaki's Big Six answer to the CBX). Never a CB750 through- even though it's a classic, I never got around to it.
Until, obviously, now.
A buddy of mine had me check out a '72 CB750 he dug out of a barn. It was.... rough. It had set for nearly 30 years, about 20 of which it was exposed to the elements. Lots of rust, lots of dirt, lots of issues. But still- looks like it was all there.
He played around with it for about a month, then gave up and sold it to me.
So, as you can see, cosmetically it's not in the best of shape. Also, there were some mods done by the PO to make it a bit of "Easy-Rider Lite". Mini apes, and a sissy bar I already trashed. Carbs were also replaced by the earlier K0 models (the ones driven by the "split-into-4" throttle cable). I do have those, but would love a set of K2 period correct ones.
Moss on the crankcase. Very nice.
But hey- how about some good news? The motor turns over, and (far as I can tell) all 4 cylinders have compression. Carbs can either be rebuilt or traded, and pretty much everything is there. I've started digging into the electrical, and probably most of the switches will have to be replaced, but everything I need seems to be available.
The goal is not a full restore (yet). I just want to get it running, get it roadworthy, and put some miles on it before I get it pretty. It's going to be a challenge, but I think I can do it.
Be prepared for a LOT of questions, though. Never owed a CB at all, and even though I've got a manual coming, this should still be fun.
