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Offline Stev-o

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Re: Valuation Help 1978 CB750K
« 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.
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Re: Valuation Help 1978 CB750K
« 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.  ;)
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Re: Valuation Help 1978 CB750K
« Reply #27 on: April 13, 2021, 09:44:29 PM »
See attached. It was either Candy Alpha Red or Excel Black.
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Re: Valuation Help 1978 CB750K
« 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
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Re: Valuation Help 1978 CB750K
« 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.
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Re: Valuation Help 1978 CB750K
« 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.
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Re: Valuation Help 1978 CB750K
« 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
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Re: Valuation Help 1978 CB750K
« 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 .
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Re: Valuation Help 1978 CB750K
« 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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