Topic: '77 750F engine for $100?

[Tugboat]

My bike is a '77, but it's basically an F-style tank, side panels & seat/fairing on a K frame with a K engine, single disc in the front, etc. I found this yesterday on my local CL but have no idea if this is a deal or not. What do y'all think?

http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1659921547.html

[nobody]

Are you sure you don't have a 76f that was titled in 77? The 75s and 76s had spoke wheels, single front disk and silver engines. Do you have a disk brake in the rear? If so, you have an early f. If you do happen to have a k, I don't think $100 is too terrible a price for that motor, it could be lower but it's not bad.

[ekpent]

Looks like trouble to me,someones junker just like hundreds or thousands of others around in peoples garages etc.Try to look for a known runner if possible.

[nobody]

Valid point, you don't know this guy, he says it just needs a cam but how do you know that's the truth?

[bryanj]

(1) 77 is F2 and they eat valve guides

(2) if cam is scrap why? bearings mean towers and lobes mean followers both now scarce for an F2

[Tugboat]

Thanks for the advise guys - I'm gonna pass.

[Old Scrambler]

If the motor has never been apart, it more likely needs something other than a cam...and the cam alone could be worth $100.  The motor bits and rods are worth a few hundred in the right hands.  Offer less when no one buys and see what happens.  If the motor turns over it may be worth a try........