Author Topic: For the description, if not for the bike... (Read 2069 times)

KB02 · « **on:** December 04, 2005, 03:55:10 PM »

You just have to check out this ebay auction.

I was scanning Ebay, as I often do, and came across this bike. It's real local to me and I am half tempted to bid on it. what do you all think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974CB750Attentionrequired_W0QQitemZ4595416563QQcategoryZ80647QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

My thoughts, in between the fits of laughter, was that it might be a interesting restoration or Cafe Project. Nice, low miles for a '74.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2005, 04:36:48 PM »

If you can get it at a reasonable price and are prepared to spend time and money on it,...go for it.

Good luck.

Sam.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2005, 04:40:25 PM »

I've seen worse starting points for a project bike.

jotor · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2005, 04:43:48 PM »

I'd get it and preserve it as "folk art".......

pmpski_1 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2005, 11:37:03 PM »

I like the seat cover

Gordon · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2005, 03:42:03 AM »

Quote from: jotor on December 04, 2005, 04:43:48 PM

I'd get it and preserve it as "folk art".......

Agreed! That's a true Rat bike. I've always kind of wanted one, but wouldn't feel right creating it. Rat bikes aren't created, they just happen.

jdpas29 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2005, 03:57:16 AM »

it needs a coffee maker...

Jim Shea · « **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2005, 07:10:33 AM »

What a shame someone did that to a bike? got to be worth a bid for parts if not to rebuild it?

Geeto67 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2005, 08:58:04 AM »

someone who thinks that is a bad place to start a resotration has never been to my garage. It looks all there and despite the butchering looks like it is mostly a cosmetic resto.

mrblasty · « **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2005, 10:40:00 AM »

When did the Navaho get into seat covers?
Get it and run the piss out of it.

damn_yankee · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2005, 10:59:32 AM »

The patched /riveted exhaust is the perfect touch.
Did you notice they bought a nice finned points cover after all that butchering?

LOL

Gordon · « **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2005, 12:29:17 PM »

That is a thing of beauty!

750goes · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2005, 01:53:24 PM »

Hey, I thought it looked as honest as the description. With all those after market accessories, I thought it would be well worth the dollars, and the possibility of a reasonable bike underneath. How can you not believe a used-bike salesman, it was probably owned by his old lady who took it to church on sundays, mileage would indicate that, but the rust around the speedo maybe indicates it doesn't work anyway..

overall it looks in better condition than mine... at the moment. I will post a picture after several more months of hard work and more dollars.

DiscoEd · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2005, 06:18:47 PM »

You know, I might have actually considered bidding on this if it wasn't for that cheesy aftermarket cigarette lighter!

...and what the heck is that? A limited edition Briggs & Stratton jerry can?

Regards,
DiscoEd

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2005, 06:32:00 PM »

Anyone got any more pics? No ebay on my army computer, the spoilsports! Cheers, Terry.

jaknight · « **Reply #15 on:** December 05, 2005, 08:23:48 PM »

Well Now, Let's See If I've Got This Right,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,?

The World War I German Jerry Gas Cans...........?

The cheesy after market cigarette lighter.........?

It needs a coffee maker....................?

I've got it................, His Secret..............., He wanted to add a toaster..........., the electrical circuitry was getting confusing.............., He ran the wires from + to - ......, from red to green......., blue to yellow ( to try and make contact with the green ).........., blue to black................. ( yes, they are so close now, why, they are so close you can hardly tell the difference between blue and black, black and blue, isn't that what they say?......... yes, yes,.........

MY GOD!!!!! THE TOASTER!!!!!

Jim Shea · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2005, 01:44:19 AM »

Pics for the 'poor' people who can not access ebay!

Gordon · « **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2005, 04:01:23 AM »

I love the paint overspray on the side of the front tire.

jdpas29 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2005, 04:47:53 AM »

Quote from: gordon on December 06, 2005, 04:01:23 AM

I love the paint overspray on the side of the front tire.

classic!

Jim Shea · « **Reply #19 on:** December 06, 2005, 04:50:09 AM »

Are those handlebars standard?

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