Topic: 1976 CB750F value

[Kawahonda]

Hi all,

I need help determining the value of the early Super Sports. What's the price range of these worth?

A friend is selling his one-owner 76 F with 2,000 miles. It's missing the air box, a side cover, and mirrors. Other than, 100% stock and complete. Not sure if he's ran it in awhile or not. It looks like it may be able to go through the car wash and look near-new when finished.

The only data point I have is a 76 on "sold listings" on EBay that fetched $4,900, but non original exhaust, brakes, seat cover, turn signals, and with 35k miles. Are they work that much?

[ekpent]

 Not really in my opinion,especially the one on E-bay if it was missing all those stock parts. What part of the country do you live in,rust belt or one of the coasts ?

[Kawahonda]

NW, not in a rust belt area. Rust is not a problem we have.

[ekpent]

 Prices can be a little stiffer maybe in your area than Michigan or other parts of the Mid-West.

[Kawahonda]

Thanks. I'll go look at it today and update this thread. Just wish I had more data points to negotiate other than that one recently completed listing, which basically says it's a high dollar bike and that his 2.5k asking price may actually be fair.

[ekpent]

 Generally speaking early K model bikes can be worth more then 75-75 F bikes. Condition of course plays a big part in value and your is certainly a low mile example.  Be nice if it was a roadworthy runner if not you may need to factor in tires,tubes, carb and gas tank cleaning etc etc. Do check the tank well as they are prone to pinholes.

[Kawahonda]

Yep, very prone to pinholes around the bottom section. The tires look original, those will have to be replaced.

I've got a good hunch of what to look for. But yeah, like you said, if it's not running, it's hard for me to pay 2.5k for it, unless it's a 5-6k bike. Maybe it is a 5-6k bike.

My experience that Super Sport values are all over the place. Sometimes you see them sell dirt cheap, sometimes like the example on eBay, you get a bit impressed. Hard to say, so I was hoping to see everyone's experiences.

Depending on how minty it is (minus the dust) and if everything checks out well, I feel that 1.7k may be more in the ballpark. I'll have to ask him how he settled on a asking 2.5k price.

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

NO! That one with 2000 miles, IF it is in 2000 mile condition I'd speculate maybe $3000 - $4000 depending on the audience. If it's collector condition maybe more. The missing parts are easily obtained. Otherwise a nice one with miles perhaps $2000 - $2500. Our F's do not bring K money. If you want it to ride you should have a helluva deal because it will ride as good as and last as long as a K and be faster than most.

[Bankerdanny]

I paid $850 here in the Chicago area for my titled and 99% complete '76 F with an indicated 26k miles. It has a bad paint job and I have some repairs to make on the tank, but overall I thought I paid a fair price.

And the chrome shined up nicely.

The F models just don't command as much as the K's. Even with very low miles a long time non-runner F isn't worth more than $1500-$2000 in my opinion.

[Kawahonda]

NO! That one with 2000 miles, IF it is in 2000 mile condition I'd speculate maybe $3000 - $4000 depending on the audience. If it's collector condition maybe more. The missing parts are easily obtained. Otherwise a nice one with miles perhaps $2000 - $2500. Our F's do not bring K money. If you want it to ride you should have a helluva deal because it will ride as good as and last as long as a K and be faster than most.

Thanks, I like numbers. You're saying, if that thing is in 2,000 mile condition, has the easy-to-obtain parts back on, and is a strong runner, it's $3,000-$4,000 bike?

[FuZZie]

NO! That one with 2000 miles, IF it is in 2000 mile condition I'd speculate maybe $3000 - $4000 depending on the audience. If it's collector condition maybe more. The missing parts are easily obtained. Otherwise a nice one with miles perhaps $2000 - $2500. Our F's do not bring K money. If you want it to ride you should have a helluva deal because it will ride as good as and last as long as a K and be faster than most.

Thanks, I like numbers. You're saying, if that thing is in 2,000 mile condition, has the easy-to-obtain parts back on, and is a strong runner, it's $3,000-$4,000 bike?

I'd be a bad audience. I'd have a real hard time paying that much unless it's running A1, missing nothing and cherry condition. That said fleabay a few Idots bidding or shill bidding...  who knows what you can trust?

You have any pictures?

[Kawahonda]

About to leave right now to go see it. I'll check back on my forum along the way on my phone. Please let me know what this is worth!

https://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1976-honda-750-super-sport/6448422714.html

[FuZZie]

If I could hear that run, I'd pay his price. That does look good! 

[seanbarney41]

stored in a garage...but without the airbox?...that could be worse than it sitting outdoors with the airbox

The problem with 750f values is it can be very difficult to find anyone who will pay for them period.  I don't know why.  I would certainly rather have an F than a k3-k6.

[Bankerdanny]

Looks nice. I picked up a used airbox for mine for off eBay $25, so they aren't that hard to come by.

Remove the tank and check the channels that run along the outside edge for rust, that's where the damage is on mine. Bring a small flashlight and check out the inside of the tank too.

That looks like the full original exhaust (other than missing the plastic cap at the end of the muffler). It also has the often missing trim that runs under the seat.

I still think $2500 is too much for a bike that doesn't run and hasn't for a long time.

[Handlebar]

I had one up for sale here in Michigan last year. Never did sell it, but i think i could of got 1800.00 to 2000.00 for it. If the bike your looking at has a good solid muffler that {ima} raises the value.

[ekpent]

Looks nice. I picked up a used airbox for mine for off eBay $25, so they aren't that hard to come by.

Remove the tank and check the channels that run along the outside edge for rust, that's where the damage is on mine. Bring a small flashlight and check out the inside of the tank too.

That looks like the full original exhaust (other than missing the plastic cap at the end of the muffler). It also has the often missing trim that runs under the seat.

I still think $2500 is too much for a bike that doesn't run and hasn't for a long time.

No plastic tip on the end of these 75-76 mufflers Danny. I will say one thing they are well built as they weigh a ton and are very quiet. Can see why a lot of them got tossed.  The F's get kind of a bad rap but they do go down the road nicely and probably not as common as the K since they were just a two year deal.

[FuZZie]

Looks nice. I picked up a used airbox for mine for off eBay $25, so they aren't that hard to come by.

Remove the tank and check the channels that run along the outside edge for rust, that's where the damage is on mine. Bring a small flashlight and check out the inside of the tank too.

That looks like the full original exhaust (other than missing the plastic cap at the end of the muffler). It also has the often missing trim that runs under the seat.

I still think $2500 is too much for a bike that doesn't run and hasn't for a long time.

That's where I get leary too, It's like what if he blew the motor and that's why it's parked? Then the guy is like yada.. yada.. yada... and I'm thinking man this guy needs to shut up! LOL!

[seanbarney41]

The problem with no airbox has nothing to do with the relative abundance of forlorn and abandoned replacements.  The problem is when the bike sits for years without it, there is absolutely nothing to stop absolutely anything, including but not exclusive to...a live mouse bent on a quiet place to urinate, from entering the open intake ports and effectively pissing away the majority of $2500.

Or maybe the owner was meticulous about making sure the chokes were always closed!

[Kawahonda]

Just got back from seeing it.

It's a project, but a pretty good one. Amazing muffler condition. Rust inside tank, which acid should hopefully clean up, but you never know. Rust doesn't appear to be deep, but hard to say without acid treatment. Tank is scratched. No rust, other than some minor wheel pitting on the rear that steel wool would probably kill. Seat is fantastic. Rear cowling is great. Both side covers are cracked, but emblem is excellent. A couple control switches were added. Gauges look great. Control switches are missing a few buttons. Engine and carbs look excellent, no sign of any leaks. Bolts look unmolested. Engine spins and feels healthy by the foot. Air box looks fantastic. Original bars. Wiring looks good, no sign of a butthead tampering with stuff other than adding the couple kill switches that I mentioned. Tires look original. It appeared to be all there.

Offered $750, due to sentimental value of having a 75...so why not get a 76 as well? This bike appears to be one you can remove everything but the engine, clean up real good, and start a good going over and end up with a solid, original runner and keeping your fingers crossed that the tank is solid.

Edit: some guy showed up and paid $900 for it on the spot.

[754]

Well that happens if you offer less than its worth.
 I can see trying to get for a low price, but you offered less than 1/3 of asking..

[Kawahonda]

Well that happens if you offer less than its worth.
 I can see trying to get for a low price, but you offered less than 1/3 of asking..

No, he told me straight away in conversation that several people told him 800-900 that have came before me and he admitted that he was way off. I told him I agree. I think 800-900 is still on the high side. I think the seller won here.

[scottly]

Too bad you missed out on one of the most impressive 750 models ever made.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,6895.150.html

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

Too bad you missed but he gave it away. Few minor issues with the tank being the only potential rusty issue. That bike could easily bring $2500 and probably more if a few things are done to it like new bar controls (can't be original with that fading), side covers, etc. I noticed that original front tire, the shiny exhaust and the finish on the engine. All nice signs of a low mile original.

[setdog]

Some friend.  He let you get outbid by $150?!