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Offline zzpete

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Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« on: June 10, 2010, 04:49:07 PM »
 ;D I've been in the middle of a major bathroom remodel but took a couple hours last week to go look at a bike. Its a 1976 CB750 F (I now know what the "F" stands for). It was the first bike I pulled out of a barn, literately! Laying in the corner at a 30 degree angle on some hay, I thought I was in an episode of American Pickers. The guy was asking $250 but I told him it was too rough and I didn't want it. He said his wife wants it gone so we settled on $100. It came with a new battery, NEW clutch and throttle cables. No side covers or twist grip. The carbs are there but apart in a box. THERE IS A TITLE. Looks like something crapped in the gas tank but my favorite part, the homemade pipe bomb starter switch! (see picture).
   I might use this bike for the base of a cafe build I've been threatening to do for the last year and a half. I have a few options to start with, this bike, 1973 k model with 900 F front end. or the k model with lesters. I'll post a poll with pictures later next week. ???




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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2010, 04:51:31 PM »
It's the little things like the starter switch that make these things all worth while... hope you can keep the switch on the bike and use it......
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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2010, 04:59:50 PM »
Hey, it's got a key and it's been indoors!

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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2010, 05:07:54 PM »
With a title...... :o   sweet!!
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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2010, 05:09:00 PM »

Sure, sure,...sell off the nice K1 then traipse around the country willy-nilly saving derelicts like this with the proceeds...some guys!  :D :D


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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2010, 05:09:21 PM »
You can't beat that. If you don't build it, you can eat off that bike for the next year. There's a lot of good parts. I wish I had more room. As it is I'm renting a garage for overflow. But there's ALWAYS room for a 100 deal like that.
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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2010, 05:25:12 PM »
It's a little "ruff" but a good deal at $100. Nice find, I would have bought it too!
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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2010, 05:45:17 PM »
Looks less "in the weeds"  than this one. At least you didn't have to send out  John Deer  to take a picture of it.
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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2010, 06:20:28 PM »
Quote from: Schmthaus on June 10, 2010, 05:09:00 PM

Sure, sure,...sell off the nice K1 then traipse around the country willy-nilly saving derelicts like this with the proceeds...some guys!  :D :D



Someones got to do it!!
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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2010, 06:23:57 PM »
Quote from: mycb750k6 on June 10, 2010, 05:09:21 PM
You can't beat that. If you don't build it, you can eat off that bike for the next year. There's a lot of good parts. I wish I had more room. As it is I'm renting a garage for overflow. But there's ALWAYS room for a 100 deal like that.
Thats my problem NO ROOM! I bought this because I can use the engine for this one or the wheels for that one. Parts is parts!
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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2010, 06:27:16 PM »
Looks like a nice find Pete.  Good luck with that. 
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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2010, 06:35:11 PM »
Quote from: GammaFlat on June 10, 2010, 06:27:16 PM
Looks like a nice find Pete.  Good luck with that. 
Thanks John!
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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2010, 07:59:34 PM »
Cool find..
 good on you..

 Guess what I got offered today.....










 I knew no one would guess, so I'll tell ya...

 A.. RUDGE motorcyle ..
 rolling chassis, part of the motor... 75 bux... ;D   ;D  :o

..oooh yeah.. hope it pans out..
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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2010, 08:17:40 PM »
Welcome to the F club, if you aren't there already. F that K, right in the A!



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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2010, 07:52:06 AM »
Quote from: 754 on June 10, 2010, 07:59:34 PM
Cool find..
 good on you..

 Guess what I got offered today.....










 I knew no one would guess, so I'll tell ya...

 A.. RUDGE motorcyle ..
 rolling chassis, part of the motor... 75 bux... ;D   ;D  :o

..oooh yeah.. hope it pans out..
WOW a Rudge? I've heard of them. You gotta post some pictures if you get it! GOOD LUCK!
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Re: Pulled this out of a barn for $100
« Reply #15 on: June 11, 2010, 08:02:43 AM »
 Its probably a light motorcycle or moped type, but still would be cool if you can stick a motor in it and make it look sorta complete..

 The cool part if you have a Rudge, you can use their slogan..


 "Why trudge it, Rudge it!!"............ ;D   :D
« Last Edit: June 11, 2010, 08:07:18 AM by 754 »
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