Topic: Honda CB750

[Toddbrown]

What is a reasonable price to pay for a 1972 CB750 in good working order?  Body in above average shape.

[Raul CB750K1]

Whatever is worth for you. From my experience, it is better a poor running -or no running- bike in good cosmetic shape than a runner in a sorry state.


Raul

[mcpuffett]

over here in the uk you would probably pay in the region of £1,500 ish for one     mick  .

[Geeto67]

helps to tell us where you are (usa, UK, italy, fracne, etc...) and to give a more detailed description of the bike. Otherwise you will get a range like $1000-$3000 which is a big range. Try answering these questions:

color:
restored or original?:
New parts:
Things it needs:
Was the bike "put together" out of several bikes or has it always been one.

Cosemetics
- body work condition:
- Frame condition:
- wheels condition:
- seat condition:
- is it greasy or clean:
- any rust parts:

Mechanicals:
- Oil Weep? where:
- Service history:
- Does it start first kick:
- any broken aluminium pieces:
- mileage:
- Tires:

Fill those out in more than one word answers and it will help us nail down a more accurate price. include as much info as you can. 

[ProTeal55]

I paied $800 for my 1972 CB750K
Overall in great shape , 22,000 miles , all original parts their minus gas tank.
It had  , as shown in pic , a later year style tank on it , for whatever reason..

[dusterdude]

i must have done real good with mine.paid 75.00 for it,but i probably have about 500 in it now with fixing the carbs and front brakes.i still need a front tire and fork seals and i need to fix a few other annoyances.overall im happy with it.

[Gordon]

Paid $250 for my 750K1 that needed a complete mechanical overhaul and new paint.  I wouldn't take less than 3 grand for it now, but then I'm not trying to sell it either. 

[jaannaktin]

I paid a dollar per cc for my 1970, but guess that between parts (new tires, new clutch and throttle cables, master cylinder and front caliper rebuild, carb rebuild, headlight, taillights, seat refoaming and recovering), misc. tools, insurance (277$ per year in PA) and registration I have probably dropped close to 1500 extra dollars, if not more. That does not include the blood, sweat and tears of summer nights spent in the 110 degree shed or the marital counselling sessions (or the scotch)...

I have seen other posts referring to "million dollar" motorcycles, but it is definitely worth it!

 

Jaan

[Gordon]

I have seen other posts referring to "million dollar" motorcycles, but it is definitely worth it!

Yeah, I have all the receipts for every dime I ever spent on this bike, but I know way better than to ever add them all up.  That is unless somebody else hits me and wrecks it and their insurance company tries to lowball me, then the numbers start to come out!

[Toddbrown]

Yes, I guess it is sort of an unfair questions.  I am just trying to decide if I want a CB750 or a CB550.   It just all depends.

[Gordon]

I wouldn't say it's an unfair question, just really difficult to answer for anyone but yourself.  If you can't decide which on you want most, I'd say just keep an eye out for both.  Then buy whichever one comes along first that you like, because eventually you'll end up buying the other one anyway.  Trust me! 

[bowhunter]

My 77 750 cost $200 and another $400 to get it in ridable condition. New forks, tires, brakes, misc.

Bowhunter

[jsaab2748]

I got mine for 450.00 U.S. in 1998, with 18k miles, in about average shape and largely unmolested. I restored it to almost new condition in 2003 and estimate about 3500.00 total in it. Can't really count labor, took WAY too long to make it like it is now. Just did it for fun. If ebay is any indication of where the 750 market is headed, I'd say get yours while you can. There are still deals around if you look hard enough. And Gordon's right about the 750/550 decision, you WILL eventually own both. 

[Quail "Owner of the comfortable k8"]

I paid a dollar per cc for my 1970, but guess that between parts (new tires, new clutch and throttle cables, master cylinder and front caliper rebuild, carb rebuild, headlight, taillights, seat refoaming and recovering), misc. tools, insurance (277$ per year in PA)

What part of PA?

[Toddbrown]

I hope to go look at the Cb550 tomorrow. I have tried to see 4 bikes and all have either never called me back to setup a time or cancelled.  Very frustrating.  I am going to look a one Friday that is a CB750 SuperSport.  I don't think there is such a thing..is there?

[Dennis]

I am going to look a one Friday that is a CB750 SuperSport. I don't think there is such a thing..is there?

YES, I own one. A 1975 CB750F SuperSport. Same bike also built in '76, just different colors. F2 and F3 were built later ('77-'78) not sure if they were designated SuperSport also.

Anyone who is more familiar with the F2 & F3 please fill in the missing information.

[Geeto67]

ToddBrown,

Fill in your location. There might be a board member in your area who could help you out locally. Besides it is good manners to fill out your bio anyway.

Supersports were made from 1975-1978. Some say that the 1978 is actually as fast as the original 1969 cb750. They have rear disc brakes, and a plastic tailsection behind the seat. I like them so much I own two (a 1976 and a 1978) and might be going for more this weekend. The 1977-78 f2 f3 bikes have the comstar wheels, dual disc front brakes (much better brakes), a sliglty improved rear disc brake, and a different head. Due to the larger valves in the head you typically don't get more then 30,000 miles without at least a valve adjustment, and if the bike has been beaten you may have to do the top end. There are exceptions to this but this is what I have observed.

Personally the supersports are a more refined bike than the drum brake K models. Their value hasn't held up lke the k's either and you can routinely score them for under $1000 in good shape. The two I am looking at this weekend are $800 and $300 respectivly. 

[dusterdude]

geeto,i like the f models except for those godawful barge size gas tanks.

[jaannaktin]

What part of PA?

East Central, near Allentown/Emmaus/Coopersburg.

I agree the 750's seem to be hard to come by. Since finding my orphan, I have been on the lookout. There is a old dealer who has a number of bikes in Easton, but they RARELY show up in local papers. I think people "in the know" are hoarding them or grabbing them up as soon as they can.

I may start looking for a 550, too.

Jaan

[Geeto67]

What part of PA?

East Central, near Allentown/Emmaus/Coopersburg.

I agree the 750's seem to be hard to come by. Since finding my orphan, I have been on the lookout. There is a old dealer who has a number of bikes in Easton, but they RARELY show up in local papers. I think people "in the know" are hoarding them or grabbing them up as soon as they can.

I may start looking for a 550, too.

Jaan

If you are in allentown  NY is a close drive for you. I am in NYC and have no problems finding 750s at all. Craigslist NY yeilds at least one SOHC 750 per month. I happen to be known in the smaller NYC motorcycle circles for being a cb750 guy so I run into an awful lot of them (one guy saw me riding my 75 and flagged me down in traffic to offer me a supersport). cb550s and smaller bikes are not as easy to come by but I just think the less of them survived over the years.