Author Topic: 1976 cb750 is this a deal? (Read 3678 times)

Ridem32 · « **on:** March 10, 2017, 10:22:10 AM »

I found this 1976 cb750 the owner has had it about 10 years. He is selling a few bikes to buy his 16 year old son a truck. He told me he has about 180 bikes some are dirt bikes. He asking $5,200 has a little less than 14,000 miles. He says its factory paint but he can't be sure. How can I determine if it's factory paint? The left side top exhaust pipe has a rust spot about the size of a quarter. I have not seen the bike in person yet. He says no rust in the gas tank. If the bike is really what he says it is... is that a fair price?

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Ridem32 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2017, 10:30:55 AM »

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slikwilli420 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2017, 10:35:56 AM »

I don't track prices really closely but for a later model bike in nice shape, I would think $3500 would be about right around here. It sounds like a nice survivor, not an immaculate showroom condition example. The pipes are a plus and it overall looks pretty stock, just too much cash.

78whiteorbs · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2017, 10:55:53 AM »

That's a nice bike but I doubt that's original paint... If you look closely the Honda emblem is not centered in the decal that's usually a Telltale sign of an image of a amateur painters restoration.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2017, 11:00:38 AM »

Too bookoo. slik is more in the ballpark.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2017, 11:07:49 AM »

That tank paint may not be original........its missing the warning decal. Check the tank decals for edges versus painted stripes. Good running K3 - K6 models are bringing $3000 or more in decent shape but non-original exhaust. Good condition bikes with good (solid) original exhaust are in the $4500 and up range plus shipping expenses. My brother-in-law's K4 went to Australia for $4500 plus shipping and it had a rebuilt motor pieced together from other used parts. In your case, I would negotiate over the paint and exhaust pipe. An exact match with proper decals will cost about $500. A replacement pipe will be $300 or more and you don't really know how solid the others are until you remove them from the bike for a thorough cleaning.

Ridem32 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2017, 11:14:29 AM »

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Ridem32 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2017, 11:16:44 AM »

Bike is about 2 hours from me. So it would be no shipping cost. Does the seat look OEM?

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Gordon · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2017, 11:20:25 AM »

It's a tough call with things like this. Do you have more money than time? Is this bike in pristine running condition? Is this the exact bike you've been looking for? How far are you willing to drive to get a bike? These are just some of the questions you need to be asking yourself. Depending on where you're located that price could either be way too high or it could be a decent deal.

In my area (North Texas), that would be the price for a 9/10 specimen from that year, and about 99% original. From those pictures and description, that's not a 9/10, and if that's the original paint and seat cover then, apparently, I haven't learned as much about motorcycles as I thought I had over the past 25 years.

78whiteorbs · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2017, 11:24:13 AM »

Doesnt look like a recover prolly NOS. Highly doubt thats the same seat from 76 with what 14000 miles...to perfect.
A guy with that many bikes....doubt they are all original...very nice lookers but restored bike are not original bikes . Arojnd here Id see around 4-4.2k peak market season but sometimes when you go fishing tou catch a whale! Dont be the whale! Shop around...plenty out there. Personally Id like to see earlier 70's for 5 k and some metal flake!

Johnie · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2017, 11:33:49 AM »

Seat looks OEM to me. Keep in mind all sellers start high hoping to cash in. No different than anyone of us. I agree with the $3,500 area with the OEM exhaust. Is there a title and can he or you start it up and take it for a spin? Remember the 76 is the last year of that style which is why many of us opt for the CB750 between 1969 and 1974. Be sure that newer style is what you want. If it is local check it out and see where he is at. Owners manual, tool kit, age of tires, when last run...alll stuff to ask.

Ridem32 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2017, 11:59:12 AM »

Yes has title. He sent me a video of it running. He is going to ride it today or tomorrow and send me another video of it. I'm trying to post the video of it running but I'm using Tapatalk and when I go to my photo on my iPhone the videos don't show up. I'm a member of a lot of other forums and I can post any video right from my phone but this forum must be different. Thanks for all the information from all of you!! I had a 1975 750 back when I was 15. Was a very nice bike. I bought a new cb1100 deluxe 2014 model I only have 300 miles in it. They did not make many deluxe models. The only color they come in was red only made one year as dealers ordered them. Usa was the only one that got the deluxe I'm a member of that forum and we think less than 300 was made. I ordered a white tank & side covers from Japan so now I have a white deluxe. Maybe in about 30 years it will be like the cbx. I sold my 79 cbx about 3 years ago. I'm just looking for a nice 750 to ride

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Ridem32 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2017, 12:03:10 PM »

Had my friend paint a couple of cbx gas tanks for me

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MikeSimon · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2017, 12:26:12 PM »

It looks to me that the bike has been spruced up a little, cosmetically - considering the heavily faded redline on the tach in comparison to seat and paint. $5,200 is probably too high and $3,200 may be too low,. Ask him to sell you the 1972 Kawasaki H1 for $4,000.-. probably a better deal.

78whiteorbs · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2017, 12:31:09 PM »

Ridem32 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2017, 12:33:00 PM »

He told me he has a Kawasaki 500 from each year made lol. I think he said 69 was first year but I could be wrong. He has a cbx 79 silver with 9k miles.

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alfluvah · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2017, 12:38:48 PM »

If the question is whether you are getting a deal, I would agree with everyone else. At the price quoted it's not a deal or steal. If the question is whether it's a fair price, what I've learned from this forum and keeping track of prices and trades is that prices are all over the map for a bike in that condition. In my area that would be a fair price - maybe a few 100 lower. For what it's worth, before I bought my bike I lurked at this site for months and found that the prices people quoted here seemed too low from what I saw people were asking and actually selling. It could be because I live in the Northeast - not sure. I spent months trying to find a clean, mostly original bike for "around $3500" and it simply did not exist in a condition like the bike you posted - even when I expanded my search area much wider. I saw many bikes similar to the one you are looking at trading around the price you were quoted (give or take a few 100) - a few traded at $4-4,500 range but who knows the circumstances or real condition of those bikes or whether the seller was just desperate for cash or didn't know what they had.

Just another perspective - I'm just a sampling of one and could very well be unlucky or wrong. I just find that sometimes people quote prices based on what price they think a bike should be rather than having been in the same market searching for a bike and tracking actual sales. I wish when I was looking I had the opportunity to buy a bike like you are looking at for the prices people were quoting - those opportunities simply did not exist.

As someone else also mentioned, you also need to place a value on how much additional work you want to do, etc. If your preference is to ride more and put less time and money into the bike, then that might factor into what you might be willing to pay.

In any event, good luck either way!

Ridem32 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2017, 01:25:46 PM »

I would think whatever bike I buy that it would need some type of work. I don't want to buy a junker just a nice older 750 to ride nothing newer than a 76 model. I live in Mississippi and $3,500 for a nice 76 model or older would be a dream buy. It seems like in other states the ole 750 don't hold much value. Again thanks for all the info from everyone. And keep the info coming. If anyone has a 750 for sale at a deal let me know. They can be shipped for about $600. So $3500 plus $600 = $4,100

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MikeSimon · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2017, 04:15:52 PM »

Quote from: Ridem32 on March 10, 2017, 12:33:00 PM

He told me he has a Kawasaki 500 from each year made lol. I think he said 69 was first year but I could be wrong. He has a cbx 79 silver with 9k miles.

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Yes, 1969 was the first year H1 500. They were originally white with a blue stripe on the tank. Late 69 Kawasaki brought out a Peacock Gray model as an early 1970 and sales really tanked, so they hurried and replaced it with a red version. Ask him if he wants to sell the 69 H1 and what color it is. Some identify the gray model as a 1969. The Perseus Silver 79 CBX with 9k miles will probably be worth around 8-10k

Stev-o · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2017, 06:36:57 PM »

Quote from: MikeSimon on March 10, 2017, 04:15:52 PM

Quote from: Ridem32 on March 10, 2017, 12:33:00 PM
He told me he has a Kawasaki 500 from each year made lol. I think he said 69 was first year but I could be wrong. He has a cbx 79 silver with 9k miles.

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Yes, 1969 was the first year H1 500. They were originally white with a blue stripe on the tank. Late 69 Kawasaki brought out a Peacock Gray model as an early 1970 and sales really tanked, so they hurried and replaced it with a red version. Ask him if he wants to sell the 69 H1 and what color it is. Some identify the gray model as a 1969. The Perseus Silver 79 CBX with 9k miles will probably be worth around 8-10k

+1 can you let us know if he has any Kawasaki's for sale? But if he wants $5K for the Honda, he prolly wants $10K for that '72 H2!

my name is nobody · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2017, 09:20:06 PM »

Tank badge isn't positioned correctly, so paint probably not original. headlight lens looks
like aftermarket. There's a stain around the head gasket area, rear and side of engine. maybe cam tower seals leaking as well. suspect seat is very nice oe or nos.

HondaMan · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2017, 10:41:09 PM »

How much for the 79 CBX Silver?

Ridem32 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2017, 10:47:06 PM »

Quote from: HondaMan on March 10, 2017, 10:41:09 PM

How much for the 79 CBX Silver?

Not sure if he wants to sell it. But I will ask him.

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PeWe · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2017, 01:10:23 AM »

Headlight look very weak, like an old kerosene lamp

Is that the US style? My K6 had H4 from the very beginning, useful in the dark as well as daytime. First thing to do is H4 installation. There are LED lamps in the H4 form factor too.30W instead of 60W.

My tank with stripes and badge that look OK. Yamiya 750 replica that all have the old style petcock. K6 has single piped petcock on left side which is easier to handle when fuel starves and time to turn on reserve.

Sorry for the seller but that tank will not increase price, opposite. Fix the tank cost some, almost 1000USD or tank job can be done cheap in US? Paint and stripes are not for free. Primer, base coat, candy, black + clear. 2k version not water based. Only sand down might cost more if the old paint will react with the new. If the basic black paint job was wrong done about the graphics, the paint might be wrong too, not fuel resistant.

Edit: Ignition switch is missing under the tank on left side, the bracket for it is there though.

Johnie · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2017, 05:51:56 AM »

That is not the H4 in that headlight. I would imagine he just turned on the key to show lights on, but the front running lights are either not on or dim like the headlight because the motor is probably not running. I do think it is a nice looking bike though. All these 750's have that nice era look, but that price if he holds firm is just to high. If he has that many to sell he will lower the price. They always start high.

pjlogue · « **Reply #25 on:** March 11, 2017, 05:52:31 AM »

Having just restored a '76 750K last year I can see there are a lot of new parts on the bike and they all cost $ and a lot of time to replace. If the compression and leak down on the engine are good then I would say $5,200 is reasonable. If you are looking for 100% stock original then that's not the bike to buy. Make an offer and see what the guy says.

-P.

JoeCooley · « **Reply #26 on:** March 11, 2017, 07:02:11 AM »

The real question: Can you share the guys info after you make your decision on the bike? I'm sure the guy would appreciate the advertisement. He may even sell a few bikes to members here. Maybe he will cut you a deal for the help.

Ridem32 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 11, 2017, 07:45:09 AM »

Quote from: JoeCooley on March 11, 2017, 07:02:11 AM

The real question: Can you share the guys info after you make your decision on the bike? I'm sure the guy would appreciate the advertisement. He may even sell a few bikes to members here. Maybe he will cut you a deal for the help.

Yes.... I will talk to him today

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grcamna2 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 11, 2017, 08:03:30 AM »

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PeWe · « **Reply #29 on:** March 11, 2017, 10:58:57 AM »

I forgot to mention that the CB750 look really good!
I bike like that in good OEM shape will usually be advertised for around 6000-7500 USD here. Restore one which will include painting everything, maybe new tank with side covers or reapaint old, 4-4, engine restore, new tires, new rims...new bearings.... 7000USD in restore cost only...?

The CB750 have increased in price in USA too? I have seen rather good ones people have found for very small money.

Jarrett_Honda · « **Reply #30 on:** March 12, 2017, 08:54:42 AM »

I got a original CB750k5 for $3500. It's going to need a bit of love, but it runs. I live in the PNW and there don't seem to be many in my area. So I had to purchase out of state and have it shipped to me.

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jgger · « **Reply #31 on:** March 12, 2017, 11:04:13 AM »

I don't know about price, but this one is a member here.http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,164361.0/topicseen.html

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Author Topic: 1976 cb750 is this a deal? (Read 3678 times)