Author Topic: A new guy in need of some advice. (Read 10702 times)

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #25 on:** April 06, 2008, 11:21:43 AM »

Quote from: moham on April 06, 2008, 08:03:35 AM

Quote from: Sheik Yerbouti on April 05, 2008, 10:43:04 PM

Not Dylan but equally cool. A Mr. Tom Waits.

Tom would ride a 750...

Well, that settles it then. A 750 it is!

754 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 06, 2008, 11:53:54 AM »

Those pipes look good..till you get to the muffler

Maybe I was thinking of the 750 pipes... man did that guy go thru the bikes... and every single one was better.. the latest greatest.. first DOHC Yamaha 500, that did not last.. anyone know someone like that?

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #27 on:** April 06, 2008, 11:58:18 AM »

Oh yeah, by the way Moham, who's the last one in the top 3?

moham · « **Reply #28 on:** April 06, 2008, 12:54:56 PM »

Quote from: Sheik Yerbouti on April 06, 2008, 11:58:18 AM

Oh yeah, by the way Moham, who's the last one in the top 3?

Gotta be Neil. Young not Diamond. Or Sedaka.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #29 on:** April 06, 2008, 01:23:34 PM »

My 750 is my first bike. Front forks are a few inches longer than stock too. It seemed giant when I got it.

I Got used to it after a few thousand miles (much like driving a big car) I'm 5'10" and 155-160. And I have no problems at all handling it. Unless it leans too far in the wrong way.

I do a lot of freeway riding and the 750 was made for that!

I like being able to see over most cars roofs while I'm riding.

gtyler5 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 06, 2008, 01:33:29 PM »

I use to live in Cinci, you should go and talk to Len at Autobahn they are down off of Spring grove, they restore mostly old BMW's but do other makes too. Tell him what you are looking for if he does not have it he may be able to help you find one or let you know if he comes across one. They have an open house I think the first Saturday of every month, it's fun and you will see all kinds of bikes. If you talk with him tell him Glen (the Honda guy) says Hi, here is their web adress

http://www.autobahn-craftwerks.com/

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #31 on:** April 06, 2008, 03:21:26 PM »

Quote from: moham on April 06, 2008, 12:54:56 PM

Quote from: Sheik Yerbouti on April 06, 2008, 11:58:18 AM
Oh yeah, by the way Moham, who's the last one in the top 3?

Gotta be Neil. Young not Diamond. Or Sedaka.

I was once scolded by one of my good friends by claiming that I enjoyed listening to Neil Young more than the Beatles. I've listened to Time Fades Away more than I care to admit.

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #32 on:** April 06, 2008, 03:23:21 PM »

Quote from: DJ_AX on April 06, 2008, 01:23:34 PM

My 750 is my first bike. Front forks are a few inches longer than stock too. It seemed giant when I got it.

I Got used to it after a few thousand miles (much like driving a big car) I'm 5'10" and 155-160. And I have no problems at all handling it. Unless it leans too far in the wrong way.

I do a lot of freeway riding and the 750 was made for that!

I like being able to see over most cars roofs while I'm riding.

This is reassuring. Now I want a CB750 real bad.

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #33 on:** April 06, 2008, 03:23:58 PM »

Quote from: gtyler5 on April 06, 2008, 01:33:29 PM

I use to live in Cinci, you should go and talk to Len at Autobahn they are down off of Spring grove, they restore mostly old BMW's but do other makes too. Tell him what you are looking for if he does not have it he may be able to help you find one or let you know if he comes across one. They have an open house I think the first Saturday of every month, it's fun and you will see all kinds of bikes. If you talk with him tell him Glen (the Honda guy) says Hi, here is their web adress

http://www.autobahn-craftwerks.com/

I'll shoot an e-mail their way. Thanks for the advice.

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #34 on:** April 06, 2008, 10:16:20 PM »

I found a '79 CB750K available pretty close. It has a new seat and is in "good running condition". He's asking $800. What do you guys think? Should I offer him $700 and see what he says? Weren't there changes made in the '79? Is it worth going for?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 06, 2008, 10:26:28 PM »

You will have to leave us.....it's a DOHC not a SOHC

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #36 on:** April 06, 2008, 10:34:04 PM »

Then I'm still on the hunt. How could I leave such a warm embrace?

754 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 06, 2008, 10:39:10 PM »

Check out Open forum on here, brought up a few things you may like..

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #38 on:** April 06, 2008, 10:44:35 PM »

I'm there.

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #39 on:** April 07, 2008, 12:49:25 AM »

Found another bike about 2 hours away. I'm contacting the seller about possibly arranging a sale. Problem being it's missing a front brake caliper and can't be ridden home, so I need somebody to take some dimensions for me to see if we can fit it in my friend Taylor's van.

Here's the ebay link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB750-GREAT-FOR-RACING-CAFE-BIKE_W0QQitemZ260227819544QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260227819544

Aaron J Williams · « **Reply #40 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:00:03 AM »

Can't ride it home without a front caliper? Why not, chopper guys have been doing it for centuries!

Seriously though, I see the auction has ended so did you get it?

Gordon · « **Reply #41 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:18:00 AM »

Don't know if you bought that 750 or not, but I drove mine from Denver to Eugene, OR in the back of my friend's '84 Toyota van, so fitting in your friend's van shouldn't be a problem unless it's even smaller than a Toyota. The only thing I had to do was loosen the handlebar clamps and pull the bars down so they'd clear the top. The bench seat latch points made great spots for hooking the ratchet tie-downs.

lordmoonpie · « **Reply #42 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:26:39 AM »

No front caliper? - ah perfect bike for a dual disc conversion while you're at it then

Badger 5 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:35:09 AM »

Quote from: Sheik Yerbouti on April 05, 2008, 10:43:04 PM

Not Dylan but equally cool. A Mr. Tom Waits.

You are wrong T. Waits is much cooler than Dylan.

Gordon · « **Reply #44 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:39:14 AM »

Quote from: Badger 5 on April 07, 2008, 06:35:09 AM

You are wrong T. Waits is much cooler than Dylan.

Uh-oh! This could get as bad as a tire debate!

For the record, though. I'd have to say that Tom would disagree.

lordmoonpie · « **Reply #45 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:40:28 AM »

Tom Waits much more than Bob...anyday. I think my views on Bob are echoed in the fairly rare Syd Barrett track "Bob Dylan Blues" - don't think Syd liked Bob when he came to London for a brief tour in the late sixties, gave the impression he'd sold out to commercialism.

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #46 on:** April 07, 2008, 08:11:02 AM »

Argh, see what happens when I sleep? I missed it. The guy is still offering me the 79, though, but I want a SOHC.

And as far as Bob and Tom go, they're both iconic and I enjoy both of their music very much (but tend to listen to Tom Waits more), we'll leave it at that.

754 · « **Reply #47 on:** April 07, 2008, 08:18:09 AM »

Dont rush into the bike, run an ad might find a bargain..long time owner not up on value.. or a rarer early one you can trade for a nice runner..

Gordon · « **Reply #48 on:** April 07, 2008, 08:19:41 AM »

Quote from: 754 on April 07, 2008, 08:18:09 AM

Dont rush into the bike, run an ad might find a bargain..long time owner not up on value.. or a rarer early one you can trade for a nice runner..

Agreed! Take your time, the right one will come along, and probably a lot sooner than you think.

Sheik Yerbouti · « **Reply #49 on:** April 07, 2008, 08:32:35 AM »

Yeah, patience is a tough one when you spend all day browsing the project forums.

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Author Topic: A new guy in need of some advice. (Read 10702 times)