Topic: 1971 cb750 k1 average price vs mods

[huelsdonk]

Hello, im new to this board but not to sohc hondas. I have just acquired a 1971 cb750 k1. its in decent running shape. tank has been painted, pipes are near perfect minus baffles, full rear fender, most everything original. ill put pics up soon. so my question is how can i fetch the best price compared to what i put into it. my last honda was a cb350f that i went cafe with, like hand made 4 into 1, yosh slip on, gsxr rearsets, shaved frame, etc. im not looking to do that much work to this bike just looking to get it tuned up solid and make it an everyday rider/ semi cafe look for next person. i know that price cant be determined without good pics but ill post em soon, im just at work and had some time right now
well thanks for the help
alex

[greenjeans]

Seems like a good clean original stocker, especially with good pipes, will almost always get more than a cafe styled bike of the same condition.
At least around here (North Texas) and on ebay the last few months. 

If your bike has good pipes and has all the original parts, I'd probably try and do a light restoration.   You don't have to go nuts replacing every nut & bolt.
Most things on these old bikes will clean up with a little time and effort. 

The early bikes are going for more than the later ones....something to think about.

[Gordon]

If you're looking for best sale price for least amount of money invested, keep it as close to stock as possible.  The more you customize/cafe it, the more you limit your potential buyer base.