Topic: Where the F are all the 750's ? 69-76 vs 77-78 All you northern guys...

[greenjeans]

I have been looking for another reasonably priced CB750k for at least 6 months now to no avail.  Seems like they are drying up - especially in Texas.

I have been able to find a few 77's & 78's but that's not really what I want to do.   What are glaring differences between the 77's & 78's  vs the
older ones that I'm more familiar with ?

Somebody have one hiding out looking for a new owner ?

Anybody in the Minnesota / Michigan area that could scout some if I find one ?   

[mlinder]

Everything went crazy for the 750's a couple years ago, so everyone bought them or parted them out for those who bought them.

[GammaFlat]

What are glaring differences between the 77's & 78's  vs the
older ones that I'm more familiar with ?

The 77/78's have a 17" rear wheel vs. 18".
77/78 has a 76F motor - higher compression than 76K
77/78 has caps instead of gators on the shocks
77/78 has a longer grab bar
77/78 has a hidden fuel cap with door - tank is bigger/wider
77/78 has a saddle with hinge (and latch) on the wrong side?! 78 saddle is "stepped"
77/78 has HM401s instead of HM340s or HM300s
77/78 has a slightly longer swing arm (I think) - overall wheelbase is longer
77/78 has a 630 chain as opposed to 530
77/78 has a new style side cover
77/78 has blue background gauges
77/78 has ignition key in the console (diff console as well) that locks the fork
77/78 has accelerator pumps and shorter manifolds (rubber connectors to head)
77/78 has a different airbox with larger openings for the carb/airbox connector
77/78 fender is shorter at the top with no stays on top side

The look of a 77/78 is decidedly more modern.  I have a 74, 76, 77, 78 and I like the K0 look best ?!

I'm sure there's more

[SOHC Digger]

If you are looking at engine differences, here is a great timeline from hondachopper.com:

http://www.hondachopper.com/engine/engine_mods/modifications.html

[Inigo Montoya]

The 77/78 have the strongest clutches stock.
With the different chain, gear ratio is different.
The swingarm is longer AND wider.
the 17 inch wheel is wider.
The 77/78 motor is mechanically the strongest.
The tank is slightly larger. Many think it is fat but kinda hard since it only holds something like half a gallon more capacity.
I feel the seat is more comfortable.


Cheap 750s though. I doubt that is going to happen anymore unless you are very lucky. The retro thing has the pricing still going up. The average 750 now seems to be at least 1500.

We have a list of the changes also on this site on the root page.

[BeSeeingYou]

They are all up here.  I am always amazed that they seem so hard to find in some parts of the country.   Right now there is a 72 750 listed for 1500, a 74 barn find full dress for 800, and a 75F for 1100.  

[Stev-o]

What didn't you like about this one??

http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/1605773111.html


Not sure if you know this: a bike can be shipped halfway across the country for about $500 [I bought my 550F from a guy in Iowa].

-Steve

[Stev-o]

Greenjeans,

this must be near you!!

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=66150.0

[jwl41085]

it seems there are an abundance of them in the detroit area.. northern regions must keep the bikes around

[Patrick]

That bike is Hutto has been on Craigslist for several weeks now. I bet he would take less. I actually live about two miles from Hutto, if you would like me to take a look at it for you.

Patrick

[greenjeans]

Truth be told, I'd really like an early model....  I want to do a stock restoration - or almost stock I should say.
I hope to find a pre 76 and restore it to look like K0 - you know, with the painted airbox & headlight ears...
Always like the ducktail seats as far as looks are.

Or maybe another brown '72 (I'm partial to those) - Maybe update the paint to a modern candy root beer brown with factory stripes

That black F model does make me consider that year model.

I've been starting to look to the north, and have found a few.  

Anybody in the Detroit, Pontiac, Flint or Minneapolis St. Paul area that could look at something for me if I find one ?
For $500 I'd really consider shipping one - I'll probably make a road trip out of it just for fun...probably cost me about the same
or more, but it will more fun.

[lone*X]

Its not an early model, but this is just down the road from you and the price is good.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/mcy/1614844462.html

Wish I had the time space for another one.  I'd be calling on this one.

[lone*X]

Greenjeans, is this what you are looking for?  Just 4 hours south of you on I-45.  A 1971 runner for 1500. 

New listing today!

http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/1616050633.html

[kvallelunga]

I'm north of Detroit and have a 78F. You can PM me anytime, I'll try to help.

Kevin V.

[greenjeans]

Just left a message for the 71 in Houston....sounds promising
Starting to warm up to the F models.  The one in Dallas is pretty nice looking.   Still....going to try for a K model for now.

Thanks for the leads fellas - keep 'em coming.  Eventually, I find the right one.