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Offline MrZxp

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The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« on: April 29, 2009, 11:21:04 PM »
A 1997 Suzuki RF900R - I have to say, this being my first "modern" bike, that I am blown away by how much things have improved!   :D

It is just so light, nimble, powerful and maintenance free!

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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2009, 03:24:03 AM »
That's a nice bike, but it doesn't look as cool as an old bike  :-[ Congrats on teh new awesome rocket bike though. I bet it's fun and scary fast.
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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2009, 04:03:06 AM »
Nice bike! Unfortunately nothing is maintenance free ;)...I suspect in this case only more expensive (tires, chains etc).

Good luck with it!
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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2009, 10:50:37 PM »
Haha - you know what I mean Andy...   ;D no points to fiddle with, it has a "maintenance free" battery etc, etc.... you're right though, consumables do seem to be pricey from what I've seen... never mind, figured it was time to see what all the fuss was about! Heck, I can still sell it and get another CB750...! I've still got the 550 though anyway...

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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2009, 04:35:59 AM »
Haha Phil dont worry I am only jealous! And in fact I am glad you started this thread...I will be buying something more modern in the Fall and so its interesting to see what others have. Ill be keeping my 750s but at the same time need something for 2-up touring. The 750 can do it but at least for now I am looking to try something different.

Have a fun summer with your new bike  ;)

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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2009, 04:36:56 AM »
If thats your first modern bike. Of course your blown away ;D I mean. I like 70's bikes for what they are and I will never be without a few of them, but lets get real.

Seemingly endless power, smooth as silk, real handling with fantastic brakes, effortless power wheelies. Probably high 10 sec quarter mile, with 35 plus mpg.


Have fun... Some guys are so hung up in the old bikes, they never know what it's really like. ???
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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2009, 07:33:24 AM »
I had the RF600. Great fun bike.
Not exactly the lightweights of the era (RF's).
Hi rev sport tourers that never really caught on.
You should be able to eat up the miles with it.
Enjoy  :)
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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2009, 12:22:36 PM »
Quote from: Bodain on May 01, 2009, 04:36:56 AM
If thats your first modern bike. Of course your blown away ;D I mean. I like 70's bikes for what they are and I will never be without a few of them, but lets get real.

Seemingly endless power, smooth as silk, real handling with fantastic brakes, effortless power wheelies. Probably high 10 sec quarter mile, with 35 plus mpg.


Have fun... Some guys are so hung up in the old bikes, they never know what it's really like. ???


That's exactly it - a different world for sure! :D

Cheers, Phil
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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2009, 12:26:27 PM »
Quote from: Maxacceleration on May 01, 2009, 07:33:24 AM
I had the RF600. Great fun bike.
Not exactly the lightweights of the era (RF's).
Hi rev sport tourers that never really caught on.
You should be able to eat up the miles with it.
Enjoy  :)

After the 750 (around 235kg), the RF at 203kg and being a little lower, feels somewhat more lightweight! It's great!

Cheers, Phil
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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2009, 06:44:59 AM »
Very nice Phil! Good luck and be safe..
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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2009, 05:38:13 PM »
This was my up to date bike until my wife wanted to start riding.
So I let her ride the Road Star and I ride the 77 CB 750 F.
I say one is a pleaser and the other is an adventure to ride.
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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2009, 01:15:06 AM »
I would get a newer bike if I had the $$$

sorry that was screwed up for so long. I had fat fingered the hell out the above and didn't notice until now
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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2009, 10:14:41 AM »
cool bikes, forerunner of the watercooled GSXR motors.
 While tyres will probably be quite expensive, modern dual compound radials last a lot longer than old bias ply on CB's. ( I'm pretty amazed on my 600, 1,500 miles and doesn't show wear, bias ply (Metzelers. Pirrelli Phantoms, etc) on 550 were worn out by 2000 miles)
 Full service at dealer is likely to cost a bit but shouldn't need doing again for at least another 15~20,000 miles (except oil/filter, air in tyres and chain lube)

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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2009, 03:13:14 AM »
Quote from: cb750fbomb on May 06, 2009, 01:15:06 AM
I would have en ew bike if I had the $$$

Not sure on the resale value of the 750 in the US, but here they are quite rare, thus can command reasonable prices on the auction sites. I had mine listed with a $3000 start price and a $5000 reserve, not really expecting it to achieve that much and secretly hoping it wouldn't sell, although wanting a good price to get a newer machine if possible (does that make sense?)... anyway, sell it did and the point I'm making is unless you want to really keep your CB perhaps you ought to sell it to get a newer bike - it might bring in more than you imagine!  :P

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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2009, 03:26:01 AM »
Quote from: crazypj on May 06, 2009, 10:14:41 AM
cool bikes, forerunner of the watercooled GSXR motors.
 While tyres will probably be quite expensive, modern dual compound radials last a lot longer than old bias ply on CB's. ( I'm pretty amazed on my 600, 1,500 miles and doesn't show wear, bias ply (Metzelers. Pirrelli Phantoms, etc) on 550 were worn out by 2000 miles)
 Full service at dealer is likely to cost a bit but shouldn't need doing again for at least another 15~20,000 miles (except oil/filter, air in tyres and chain lube)

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Yes, I am not looking forward to when tyres will need replacing.... fortunately it has new tyres front and rear, so should last me a while.

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Re: The 750F is sold - this is the replacement -
« Reply #15 on: May 07, 2009, 04:12:18 AM »
Quote from: MrZxp on April 29, 2009, 11:21:04 PM

Not sure on the resale value of the 750 in the US, but here they are quite rare, thus can command reasonable prices on the auction sites. I had mine listed with a $3000 start price and a $5000 reserve, not really expecting it to achieve that much and secretly hoping it wouldn't sell, although wanting a good price to get a newer machine if possible (does that make sense?)... anyway, sell it did and the point I'm making is unless you want to really keep your CB perhaps you ought to sell it to get a newer bike - it might bring in more than you imagine!  :P

Cheers, Phil

I'm new to bikes and I'm growing rather found of my first bike love  :P Thanks for the advice, but I don't think I'll be getting rid of her for a while. If anything I would buy a new one and keep my old one, $$$.........
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