Topic: what would you pay?

[northernrebel]

sorry i know people hate these "whats it worth" but the market for these bikes is getting kinda crazy, what happened to a buck a cc? trying to get an idea of the market price for this cb im looking into. its a 75 750.  stored since '82

the good-
99.9% original
3500 miles
original paint
good title
motor isnt seized
good paint
everythings there(down to the tool kit and book under seat)

the bad-
light surface rust
stored since '82(dry, no oil or gas in tank)
sticky throttle
havent heard run
p.o steel wooled parts of cases
front brakes in need of rebuild
few dents in fuel tank
doesnt look like ill hear it run until after i buy it
i
d appreciate any feedback i want the bike but the owner wants a premium and cant really justify the asking price

[Shenanigans]

What is he asking?     


A picture always helps.


3.50?

[northernrebel]

sorry, forgot to put the pics in. hes firm at $2000

[kirkn]

Two grand for a non-runner with ape-hangars (and all the controls extensions, etc) and that wonky sissy bar? 

Hmmm....  sounds a bit pricey to me.

But, I really don't know what top-flite bikes are worth, if you got it back to that condition.

Kirk

[Uncle Ernie]

The wallet sized pictures are always fun to share while riding the bus, aren't they.

Can't see how bad the tank dents' are. If you plan to get it up and running, I'd say $2K for that year is just OK.  Not a great deal.  If you want to do a resto, the original paint is a moot sales feature because you're going to have to paint over the Bondo.

Bottom line- it's either worth it to YOU, or not.

[nickjtc]

What shape are the 'consumables' in? Tyres, battery, chain, sprockets, front fork seals. To replace them all will be the better part of $500, so the $2000 'deal' becomes a $2500 boat anchor....especially if you don't even know whether it runs.

Ditto kirkn on the handlebars and cissy bar. New bar + cables will be at least $100.

[JimJ]

what happened to a buck a cc?

I have a feeling that's all but gone everywhere...I know it is around here

There was a 750 (can't remember the exact year) for sale around here, seller wanted about $3.5k for it, said it was a "good deal", too

[Aaron J Williams]

I'd appreciate any feedback i want the bike but the owner wants a premium and cant really justify the asking price

It sounds like your gut instinct is steering you in the right direction. If it was running and rideable I could understand the price, but not as a project.

[UnCrash]

That price here in Maine would buy you a puffed out shiny solid runner and still be just a little high.

[mark]

... Not a bad looking machine(he says from 4000 miles away) but maybe a little on the spendy side.

.......... what happened to a buck a cc? ...........

.... That was the price on my 550 last year. Paid it and rode home. Maybe not as pretty.... but..... pretty seems to be above my price range.


Happy trails.

[gregimotis]

I think 2,000 will buy a lot of different motorcycles which DO run.


Offer him 1200 and give him your phone number - my .02

[tramp]

paid 900 for my 74 in better condition but not running

[Frankenkit]

Kinda scary that its delicate bits haven't seen oil in 26 years...

She's pretty, I'll give her that, but given she's a non-runner and has been stored so long, the guy is ultimately selling a $2k paperweight with the possibility of being a running bike. 


I'd pay $1800-$2000 for a solid running bike... but $1000 for a non-runner, I think...   aesthetically, it's nice, anyway.

[bill440cars]

      Yeah, I'd think that it's a bit pricey too! Now, for MY part, he could either get it running so you could check it out or he could lower that price somewhat. Like has been said, from what we can tell, it appears to have a pretty decent look (far as I can tell).


                                   Later on, Bill

[754]

I got 6K for a non-runner CB 750...


Take a look around and see what 2K gets in your area..

 If you really like it, and the pipes are really good & mileage is true,...and you can fix the tank without full repaint, I think it is a good deal if  there is no others around.

There is no way all the oil is out of it, and it does not look like it sat outside.

Take a look at another with a header.. then add 500-1000 for pipes, 200 for sidecovers.. 200 if the seat is good... adds up dont it...


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or just run an ad, try to find a barn-fresh for farm prices...

[jsaab2748]

sorry i know people hate these "whats it worth" but the market for these bikes is getting kinda crazy, what happened to a buck a cc? trying to get an idea of the market price for this cb im looking into. its a 75 750.  stored since '82

the good-
99.9% original
3500 miles
original paint
good title
motor isnt seized
good paint
everythings there(down to the tool kit and book under seat)

the bad-
light surface rust
stored since '82(dry, no oil or gas in tank)
sticky throttle
havent heard run
p.o steel wooled parts of cases
front brakes in need of rebuild
few dents in fuel tank
doesnt look like ill hear it run until after i buy it
i
d appreciate any feedback i want the bike but the owner wants a premium and cant really justify the asking price

I have the twin to that bike. Mine was about in the same general condition when I bought it in 98, but all it needed was a battery and
I test drove it before I bought it. 450.00. I quit counting how much I've spent since. I'd be concerned with the tank. inside and out. Dents only hurt the looks, and what's inside is also important. Still may have rust, even if it was stored dry. The other thing that'd maybe a concern is the throttle is stiff or stuck. Chances are that someone tried to force the throttle open by twisting the grip, which can bend the needle plates for the carb throttles. Fixable, but wont know till you get it apart. The rest of the stuff is fixable, and with the correct parts should be of little concern. The steel wooled parts can be repolished in any number of ways to shine. True, it is a 750 Honda, but IMO the guy is a little too proud of what he has. The fact that it doesn't run should mean something, even if there is only a small problem causing it. Right now, you don't know what that problem is. Consider that seriously. If you're wanting to restore it to stock condition and depending on how particular you are to that extent, plan on spending some bucks. Been there and done that. And glad I did. Best of luck
 

[Gittfiddler]

Any reason he's so firm at $2000?  sounds like he's thinking he's got more than a non-running 40+ year old bike that's going to take a lot of work.  Don't crank on that throttle 'til you know the carbs aren't frozen.

[joeyboy]

I paid $50 for my non running, non moving bike, and today (2 years later) it is wonderful.  Would I do it again, well not with the same bike.  But I'd do it.  Why not the same bike, because I need to see something different. Do I regret the Honda, not a chance.  But twenty benjamins, a little too much of one president for me.  I'd say a grand or less.

[northernrebel]

thanks for the input guys.  im not sure why hes stuck at such a high price, i think a few people gassed him up about the rising value of these bikes, which i have seen but this is a bit steep for a non runner.  but so tempting, getting harder to find decent stockers.   i think i will make a lowball offer nd play the wait and see, after all, i already have 2 non running cb's and not a heck of a lotta time with two jobs and all.  thanks again and ill update if anything changes.