Hi everyone,
After a few years of NO-BIKE, I decided some kind of cheap old bike was better than no-bike. To my pleasant surprise, that ad for a "chep starter bike - needs repair" turned up a rust-free '77 CB750 with corroded points and stuck needles. It was been painted with some weird, lumpy chameleon purple paint, but underneath the color, the bike looks quite sound. No rust, no pitting, just dusty and a little greasy here and there. Brakes and electrics are all good, and the engine now starts nicely with a quick shot of ether up the carb throats. The carbs themselves need to be rebuilt, as the needles have chrome plating flaking off them. My kids are beside themselves with glee--- They can't wait to go for a ride. I've been an AMA member since 1990, and usually had something ride until a few years ago when the three kids were so young that I never had time to do anything but shuttle them around in the minivan. I sold the VTR one summer after realizing that I had only put fifty miles on it in the last couple years. Now that they are older, I think there will be some motorcycling time with each of them. The CB750F fits the bill, I think.
Once I get the machine together, I'll snap a photo or two and post them. If the bike sticks around for next summer, I think I'll definitely need to restore the tank and covers to a factory original finish. Now, where can I get Honda graphics for a '77 CB750F?
