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Offline WFO

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73 cb 750 ( input please)
« on: February 21, 2009, 09:04:12 AM »
Well it's almost spring and iam looking for my first 70s CB anyways 60 k is it worth a 1000 bucks and i can't remember what years were problematic

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1043872515.html

just looking for input
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Re: 73 cb 750 ( input please)
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2009, 09:08:55 AM »
That's a decent deal. It will probably need swingarm bushings, maybe steering head bearings, and obviously, paint. If I had a grand, I'd be calling him myself: with a bit of work, it would be worth twice that, especially since it runs and has a title.
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Re: 73 cb 750 ( input please)
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2009, 09:27:32 AM »
Go for it but plan on a few things to require more $$$.  I bought a new K3 and still ride it.  Planning a 5,000 mile trip this late summer to commermorate the 40-year anniversary of the CB750. Note the early production K3s had 105 main jets which restrict power output but work real well at altitude.  Yes, my swingarm bushings went at about 50,000 miles and I replaced the head bearings with the roller type.  If original pipes are not in the budget, a 4-1 is far better than the 2-1 for performance.   
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Re: 73 cb 750 ( input please)
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2009, 10:37:33 AM »
Def sounds like a deal, espically since it has the original pipes too, and other extra goodies... Almost sounds too good..
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Re: 73 cb 750 ( input please)
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2009, 01:10:48 PM »
Hey. Not sure what your Honda market out there is like. I get a bad vibe on it though for a $1000.00 for some reason.Some good aftermarket goodies but looks like it has been wrenched on alot, 60K miles is quite a few if its been ridden hard and not kept up.If your looking for your 1st I would be patient for a less molested bike with a history and less miles. Maybe Michigan bikes are cheaper,I bought this good running with 19,000 mile 74 early this winter for $900.00 and have not even detailed it yet. Have 7 of them and this is the most I paid.There is a lot of competition out there nowadays for them though. GOOD LUCK.
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Re: 73 cb 750 ( input please)
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2009, 03:05:15 PM »
Well, it really depends what you're planning to do with it.  If you're looking for a bike to restore, maybe this isn't it.  If you're looking for a bike to turn a few wrenches on, maybe this is it.  It'd be a great starting point for a project, a bike you can make yours without having any reservations about "ruining a classic"  that bike's classic days are over, it's a rat, a hot rod, a prime learning experience.  How many members have only one CB?  It probably won't be your last.

Go for it.

I added the pics here from craigslist for kicks.

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Re: 73 cb 750 ( input please)
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2009, 06:02:58 PM »
When buying a bike if you have the time (take a cheat sheet) check out the serial #'s on the engine and frame. Not to hard to tell what year an engine or frame is from and see what kind of swapping has been done over the course of 30+ years and check it with the title.History or provenance if believable will be a good starting point with a new bike.
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