Author Topic: Going today to buy the mystery bike - 1970 cb750 (Read 10133 times)

egar · « **on:** January 14, 2009, 04:34:49 AM »

A guy I ran into at our headquarters will sell me a 1970 750 for $500. He said it is complete but hasn't run in 20 years and has a title (the most important thing to me since Florida is strict with that stuff). I'm building a 77 550 from the ground up (you may be following my shop thread) that I bought in Sept., so I know that spending the cash on the 750 will slow down my ability to finish the 550. But I've always wanted a 750. The seller lives almost three hours away, so its not like I can stop by to look at it, but I have a feeling it is probably worth the price. He said he's been cleaning it and it looks decent. Any thoughts?

greenjeans · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2009, 04:38:41 AM »

I'll take it... If it's all there and hasn't been stored outside this whole time etc... etc...

See if he can get you some pics...

egar · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2009, 04:40:37 AM »

I am going to ask him today. He works at our headquarters 150 miles away.

andy750 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2009, 05:10:13 AM »

Sounds like a great deal to me...a 1970 CB750 is becoming a rare thing...and the engine...vrooooom! For $500 hard to go wrong unless its been wrecked or chopped.

cheers
Andy

754 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2009, 06:01:05 AM »

70 750 for 500, 3 hrs away & you cant get there.

Maybe you dont need it/cant use it?

ekpent · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2009, 06:33:30 AM »

Buy-Buy -Buy unless its a total wreck.Getting hard to find the earlier ones for sure. Wonder if the title says 70 or the build date on the frame?? may be a K1. You will be able to tell by the sidecovers etc. Hopefully you can post some pics here if you get some.

egar · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2009, 01:10:33 PM »

What do I look for on the sidecovers to tell if it is a K1? I'm only familiar with 550s...

AHuff · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2009, 01:16:18 PM »

K1

and

K0

Bodain · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2009, 01:23:52 PM »

You don't want it. Too many problems and your got your hands full.

Please send me his address.

rklystron · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2009, 01:29:50 PM »

I have a 1970 K0. Best bike I have ever owned. I bought this bike in High School in 75. Damn am I glad I still have her. I dont think you would regret getting the K0. However money is always an issue. Think of it as an investment. I think it will pay in the long run. Just make sure he has a clear title or get a bill of sale. Good luck!

Scott

egar · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2009, 01:48:27 PM »

Thanks, folks. I have MLK day off. If the funds are available, I may go up there on Monday and snatch it up if he is home that day. The owner is taking pictures this weekend for me.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2009, 06:15:01 PM »

If it's a K0 and in good condition, you could get 5000 bucks for it with little trouble. Buy it!

moham · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:42:12 PM »

There's a 70 750 for sale in twin cities (basket case I think, on CL) for $700. Talked to the guy today and nearly pulled the trigger but I decided to wait. Somebody else can jump on it...

754 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:57:30 PM »

I would go there and back after work, on a weeknight(but need a truck)

Serious the longer you wait the more chance he figures out its worth more or sells to some one who reacts quicker.

There are a lot of things 500 bux will buy that will never give you the return the bike will..

egar · « **Reply #14 on:** January 15, 2009, 05:09:01 AM »

I'm going to see if he will be at home a week from Sunday. I figure to turn it into a day trip with the wife - take her to lunch, let her shop, see historic sights - and grab the bike on the way home.
Thanks for the comments. I used them to show the wife what a good idea this purchase is.

ekpent · « **Reply #15 on:** January 15, 2009, 07:18:26 AM »

He who hesitates---------------------------Lost

Magpie · « **Reply #16 on:** January 15, 2009, 08:24:22 AM »

...............and can be very pissed at himself! Don't ask me how I know this.
Cliff.

bender01 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 15, 2009, 08:55:22 AM »

Wish that were me. Is he North of you? Thats striking distance for me! I wouldnt wait at all before he goes to e bay or googles 1970 cb750 and this post will be the first thing he sees. (if the owner reads this my phone number is ...

. Just kidding.Well not really.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2009, 02:27:21 PM »

If you're not gonna collect it for a week or so, give him the money in advance. Just tell him that you've talked to your wife and you want to upgrade to a 750 for longer trips, so want to secure it.

Even if it's a dog, you'll get your money back plus interest (remember interest?) if you part it on EBay. Cheers, Terry.

egar · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2009, 05:59:32 AM »

Just e-mailed him at our headquarters to say I will go get it Sunday or Monday if he is around. Will keep everyone posted.

egar · « **Reply #20 on:** January 16, 2009, 12:41:38 PM »

It's all set, boys. I set up the pick -up for Sunday afternoon and he informed me that he just found the title.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #21 on:** January 16, 2009, 01:23:05 PM »

Well done! I hope it's another of those low mileage, pristine "Barn Finds" that seem to pop up all the time in the US, but even if it's not, for 500 bucks you can't go wrong! Cheers, Terry.

egar · « **Reply #22 on:** January 18, 2009, 05:12:48 AM »

I leave in an hour with the Honda Odyssey for the trip to St. Augustine to stuff a 1970 750 in the back (my 550 fit in there when I bought it in Sept., 750 better fit). I have not seen a photo and don't even know what color it is, but I am basing this purchase on the feedback from you folks, so wish me luck!

Joe Mig · « **Reply #23 on:** January 18, 2009, 08:38:16 AM »

Good luck with fitting the 750 in the back of your Odyssey.

dangerranger01 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 18, 2009, 10:51:09 AM »

Have fun on the journey!!

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