Author Topic: Valuation Help 1978 CB750K (Read 2972 times)

Rosinante · « **on:** April 11, 2021, 04:40:46 PM »

The first question I will ask is this: Can I ask valuation questions? I have a bike I am thinking of selling.

caluser2000 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2021, 05:34:48 PM »

Perrsonally I think a real valuation can only be done by an expert on such thing ,seeing the actual item , hearing/seeing it run and riding it testing break, engine power delivery etc etc..

MauiK3 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2021, 06:01:05 PM »

A good group of photos and maybe some history may get you some ball park ideas, also depends on your area.

beemerbum · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2021, 06:03:22 PM »

Quote from: Rosinante on April 11, 2021, 04:40:46 PM

The first question I will ask is this: Can I ask valuation questions? I have a bike I am thinking of selling.

What is the 1% non-stock? Original exhausts in decent condition have an enormous influence on value

ekpent · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2021, 06:42:47 PM »

Don't think there are any rules here against it. Using completed sales results in E-bay and the like auctions can help,kind of like real estate and getting comparable pricing.

Rosinante · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2021, 06:51:44 PM »

Well okay. Yes, it has the original exhaust. Gigantic and quiet. It is nearly 100% all original. That said, it the headlight bucket is in a box (the headlight on it is aftermarket), and the headlight bucket and ring are, I am told, a little tweaked and would need some working to fit together and reinstall. I think one of the pairs of turn signal lights might not be original, but I am not sure about that. Side covers are not aftermarket, but they do not match and the tank has been painted, not professionally. And so...to be a really proud bike it would need the tank, side covers and badges to be 'worked.' Battery box is in good shape (I did clean and paint it).

The carbs were rebuilt professionally, and they work very well. Bike has great power and smoothness, but I notice the valves have to be in good adjustment for that. I put an electronic ignition on it. It's a nice bike. Heck.....with the original headlight back on, and if the tank, side covers and badges were reworked, it would be fairly pristine. Perhaps I will take a pic or two so you can see.

Rosinante · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2021, 06:54:04 PM »

You guys are great, BTW. I really enjoy this community.

ekpent · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2021, 04:59:29 AM »

Pictures are worth a thousand words

Alan F. · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2021, 05:24:21 AM »

Quote from: ekpent on April 12, 2021, 04:59:29 AM

Pictures are worth a thousand words

Word.

Stev-o · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2021, 06:13:23 AM »

I sold my all original, very good condition K8 a couple years ago for $3K.

Doobie · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2021, 07:17:06 AM »

Whenever I'm considering selling a bike, I look at current and past sales on eBay, BringaTrailer, and Mecum, or any other auction sites I can find. I also look at classified sites such as Cycletrader and Facebook Marketplace to see what people are asking for similar bikes. You can search all of CL and eBay from SearchTempest: https://www.searchtempest.com/

Rosinante · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2021, 04:21:49 PM »

Let's try this again. Here is a pic.

Rosinante · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2021, 04:22:57 PM »

Alright. Here is another one.

Rosinante · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2021, 04:23:58 PM »

Another.

Rosinante · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2021, 04:25:05 PM »

Another.

Rosinante · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2021, 04:25:48 PM »

Another.

Rosinante · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2021, 04:27:41 PM »

One more.

Rosinante · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2021, 04:30:23 PM »

Alright. One more. This shows the black side cover, whereas the other painted parts are blue. As I say, the painted parts need repainting. And perhaps the blue one is aftermarket?

Alan F. · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2021, 05:44:32 PM »

I've never seen a Vetter headlight bucket used without the fairing.

andy750 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2021, 05:56:32 PM »

If this were in Massachusetts, NH, VT or ME it might get $1000...$1200 if its a good day. Location is everything so your market may vary. Just my opinion and lots of others may differ. Id suggest Ebay, Cycle Trader or Bring a Trailer to see what the online market thinks.

Rosinante · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2021, 07:07:42 PM »

What!!? It should be worth at least $30K!

Kidding.

Rosinante · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2021, 07:23:40 PM »

Not to be argumentative or anything, but I found this Sold listing on Ebay for a little more than $3K. Nicer tank, for sure, and less faded instruments (mine was an Arizona bike) and with 67K miles. Mine has 37K and, as I say, the headlight is in a box here. So yeah, I think a bit more than $1K. Less than $30K, though. Probably.

Rosinante · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2021, 07:24:11 PM »

Link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Honda-CB-750K/303940251540?hash=item46c4402f94:g:~YEAAOSw3qBgY5vn

goodtryer · « **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2021, 07:42:09 PM »

It's worth what someone will pay.

Put an ad up. It only costs $5 to list on Craigslist. It's not a contract; it's an offer.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Alan F. · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2021, 08:05:36 PM »

Quote from: goodtryer on April 12, 2021, 07:42:09 PM

It's worth what someone will pay.

Put an ad up. It only costs $5 to list on Craigslist. It's not a contract; it's an offer.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

You will eventually get offers from interested individuals, they may not be tempting offers though.

I picked up my K8 as a titled basket case for $300, for another $300 I picked up a good tank and seat. For probably another $1500 I'll put it together with a few parts I already have. But it won't be worth $2100 unless someone offers me $2100 for it. This is not a profitable venture, profit is not why we do it.

Stev-o · « **Reply #25 on:** April 13, 2021, 06:28:08 AM »

Quote from: Rosinante on April 12, 2021, 07:23:40 PM

Not to be argumentative or anything, but I found this Sold listing on Ebay for a little more than $3K.

Under nearly all circumstances, stock, original bikes sell for more that bikes that have been modified.
Paint is not cheap these days, but if you painted your bike black like it came from the factory, it certainly would raise the value of it.

Rosinante · « **Reply #26 on:** April 13, 2021, 06:58:50 PM »

I have no idea what color this bike was when it left the factory. The black side cover...I got that at a used bike parts store. Is there a way to find out, using the frame number, what color it was originally painted?

Sure, it makes sense that an all-original bike would sell for more. But if folks think it is only worth $1K or so as is, then it would not sell for less as a cafe racer. I'm feeling confident it is worth more than that. And yet, I also know these bikes are not highly valued. Except to us.

goodtryer · « **Reply #27 on:** April 13, 2021, 09:44:29 PM »

See attached. It was either Candy Alpha Red or Excel Black.

Stev-o · « **Reply #28 on:** April 14, 2021, 06:26:24 AM »

Quote from: Rosinante on April 13, 2021, 06:58:50 PM

Is there a way to find out, using the frame number, what color it was originally painted?

No

ekpent · « **Reply #29 on:** April 14, 2021, 06:46:13 AM »

Might be some original paint over spray on the tank bottom to give a clue.

Doobie · « **Reply #30 on:** April 14, 2021, 09:36:28 AM »

Quote from: andy750 on April 12, 2021, 05:56:32 PM

If this were in Massachusetts, NH, VT or ME it might get $1000...$1200 if its a good day. Location is everything so your market may vary. Just my opinion and lots of others may differ. Id suggest Ebay, Cycle Trader or Bring a Trailer to see what the online market thinks.

Saw one in RI for $1200 a few days ago and it looked to be in similar condition, actually better in that the paint was original.

andy750 · « **Reply #31 on:** April 14, 2021, 06:37:31 PM »

Quote from: Doobie on April 14, 2021, 09:36:28 AM

Quote from: andy750 on April 12, 2021, 05:56:32 PM
If this were in Massachusetts, NH, VT or ME it might get $1000...$1200 if its a good day. Location is everything so your market may vary. Just my opinion and lots of others may differ. Id suggest Ebay, Cycle Trader or Bring a Trailer to see what the online market thinks.

Saw one in RI for $1200 a few days ago and it looked to be in similar condition, actually better in that the paint was original.

Original paint is def a plus for me

Motorcycle jones · « **Reply #32 on:** April 17, 2021, 04:33:01 PM »

The 1978CB750 was the best year of all the CB750s.
IT had 21 improvements.
The only bad thing was the carbs. If you can get a set of 1969-1970 carbs it will run way better!

Forget all the bull about sandcast .

Rosinante · « **Reply #33 on:** April 19, 2021, 06:03:13 PM »

Quote from: Motorcycle jones on April 17, 2021, 04:33:01 PM

1978CB750 .... If you can get a set of 1969-1970 carbs it will run way better!...

Not sure i agree. I would rather have a 1975 in Flake Apricot, but I do think these carbs are at least as good. They include an accelerator pump feature. No waiting.

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Author Topic: Valuation Help 1978 CB750K (Read 2972 times)