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Offline zzpete

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I picked up a CB750 with no engine for $500....WHY?
« on: May 08, 2010, 07:53:04 PM »
I picked up a 1976 CB750 with no engine for $500 today It has a title, both side covers no cracks, tank a little rusty inside but great paint and better then most. Has the carbs, so why pay $500 for a bike with no engine????....... THE NICE SET OF LESTER WHEELS.





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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2010, 07:59:13 PM »
Yup, its worth the sum of the parts.. is there a tank?
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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2010, 08:05:37 PM »
Yes there is a tank. Its a little rusty on the inside but the outside is nice!! The picture I took of it was blurry. I must of been shaking with excitement!
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« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2010, 08:13:22 PM »
My bike was the same color as yours.
The tank had a nasty dent in it from the fork tube and the inside was a little rusty, but not bad.
One of the side covers had a crack in it.
I put them on ebay with a starting bid of $20 plus shipping.
They sold for $360, you will definetley get your money back!

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« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2010, 08:19:46 PM »
Thanks for the tip scrap! I wonder what I could get for the lesters? I was thinking of using them on my upcoming cafe project but spoked wheels might give it a more "classic look".
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2010, 08:29:09 PM »
Good deal, I payed $40 just for a 1976 owners manual :) :)
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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2010, 08:32:22 PM »
Thanks for the tip scrap! I wonder what I could get for the lesters? I was thinking of using them on my upcoming cafe project but spoked wheels might give it a more "classic look".

I have a kz1000 and those Lesters go for $100 to $200+ each on ebay.  I will say that the price was higher prior to the economy situation.  But people step up for them to be sure.

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« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2010, 08:37:42 PM »
It also came with a damn near perfect seat and a silver windjammer SS with lowers.


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« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2010, 09:08:29 PM »
What happened to the engine..?

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« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2010, 09:17:25 PM »
glad to hear you paid less than a grand ! :D ;D 8) 8)
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2010, 09:28:55 PM »
Thanks for the tip scrap! I wonder what I could get for the lesters? I was thinking of using them on my upcoming cafe project but spoked wheels might give it a more "classic look".

I have a kz1000 and those Lesters go for $100 to $200+ each on ebay.  I will say that the price was higher prior to the economy situation.  But people step up for them to be sure.
Are you referring to the stock kz Lesters?
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Re: I picked up a CB750 with no engine for $500....WHY?
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2010, 09:42:34 PM »
How much u want for the backrest?

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« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2010, 10:02:34 PM »
Hey good condition on the parts bike! If you want to sell the front brake setup for cheap let me know I desperately need master cylinder all the way through to the caliper! I feel like a volcher circling prey right now  ;D
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« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2010, 04:24:40 AM »
What happened to the engine..?

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Hey Mick, The guy told me he took the engine out and gave it to a "friend" who worked for harley. He was going to rebuild it , but the engine went MIA. I hate when that happens.
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« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2010, 04:29:49 AM »
How much u want for the backrest?

Hey Tmac, I was going to list it on craigslist list for $25. Give me a few days  to clean it up and take a couple pictures.
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« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2010, 05:40:39 AM »
Saw that listed ZZ was wondering what those wheels were.Looked pretty complete minus the engine.Now if you could scrounge up an 836 to slide in there---- Ummmm- Now break out those "Zircon encrusted tweezers" and get to work on it  ;D

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« Reply #16 on: May 09, 2010, 05:47:24 AM »
Saw that listed ZZ was wondering what those wheels were.Looked pretty complete minus the engine.Now if you could scrounge up an 836 to slide in there---- Ummmm- Now break out those "Zircon encrusted tweezers" and get to work on it  ;D
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« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2010, 05:51:14 AM »
Agreed...you never know what you may find. I paid $100 for a complete CB750K4 last year with all the OEM parts including owners manual still in the bag with spare key. And it had a title. I sold the frame and title for $150. The rest of the parts assisted with the K4 restore I just finished. You just have to keep your eyes open and be the first one there with cash in hand.
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« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2010, 06:07:24 AM »
Hey Johnie, Yeah I just took a look at the local craigslist before I went out to work on the lawn tractor and there it was. You just never know. I was thinking about what wheels for a cafe project I want to do and thought the lesters might work. Now I have 3 choices, lesters, front end off a 1981 CB900F with the honda mags, or I might do conventional spoke wheels in black. Decisions, decisions!! The lawn tractor is still on hold!!
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« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2010, 09:44:57 AM »
Hey good condition on the parts bike! If you want to sell the front brake setup for cheap let me know I desperately need master cylinder all the way through to the caliper! I feel like a volcher circling prey right now  ;D

Parts bike my ass! It has a title and only needs ONE part. That's an easy part to find and cheaper then the bike, an ENGINE.
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« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2010, 10:12:48 AM »
Yeah throw a motor in it, have a nice 750 for around a G-note..

 Dont worry about the lawnmower, I have had way  more fun on CB 750s than I ever had with lawnmowers.. ;)
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« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2010, 11:37:44 AM »
Yeah throw a motor in it, have a nice 750 for around a G-note..

 Dont worry about the lawnmower, I have had way  more fun on CB 750s than I ever had with lawnmowers.. ;)
I hear that! I think the grass is going to get a little long this week!!
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« Reply #22 on: May 09, 2010, 12:16:15 PM »
Yeah throw a motor in it, have a nice 750 for around a G-note..

 Dont worry about the lawnmower, I have had way  more fun on CB 750s than I ever had with lawnmowers.. ;)
I hear that! I think the grass is going to get a little long this week!!

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