Topic: The New Guy!

[737av8or]

Hi folks. I'm new here but not new to classic bikes. In years past I owned a 1978 CB750 and really loved the bike. Most of my cycles have been of British or German heritage - BMW, Norton, Royal Enfield etc. Recently I had been looking to add a CB750 back into the mix to be my solo ride. My other bike is a 1970 BMW R60/5 with a sidecar. I love the sidecar because it solves all the problems about where to stow your gear when running errands, but in the end it's just not the same as riding a nice vintage solo cycle. I recently purchased a 1975 CB750 and couldn't be happier. What a quality cycle so very far ahead of its time!

[RandyBMC]

Welcome!  Nice bikes.

What are the plans for the CB750?  And I have to ask - what's the story behind your user name?

[737av8or]

Well, for many years I bought bikes that needed some work and did moderate restorations. Now, I look for clean low mileage cycles that just need a little TLC.

The BMW has less than 35,000 miles, is extremely clean and needed little to make it a very reliable cycle to cruise the roads safely. New cables, fluids, points, tires and rebuilt forks made it a reliable daily driver. The sidecar was added because I absolutely love them! I bought a Russian Ural 20 years ago and was hooked.

The 1975 CB750 was simply a gift from the universe. I love cruising Craigslist and found this one for $2000. It spent 35 years in a barn and the second owner brought it back with a lot of carb work and a thorough cleaning of the tank. The next owner owned a body shop and professionally painted the tins and frame. When it arrived at my home I started with the basics. My carburetor guy has it right now for a thorough cleaning and sync (Sorry, I don't touch carbs!). After that, there just isn't much to do other than go through the brakes. It is an extremely clean machine with ONLY 3800 MILES!!!

The user name is a lot more literal than one might think, I fly Boeing 737's for a living.