Author Topic: Just picked up a 1970 CB750 for $300 with title! (Read 3856 times)

zzpete · « **on:** October 08, 2010, 06:40:36 PM »

Well I've been looking for a 1970 to restore since I sold my 1971 this summer and one popped up on craigslist today! 5/70 build date, missing air box, rear turn signals, exhaust, grab handles, center stand and I'm sure a few other bits. Clock says 4,728 miles? I'm going to have to sell some of my other toys to finance a full resto! But I am one happy Mother F.........!!!!

I have now at one time or another owned every year CB750 and model except for the automatics! I'm AMPED!!!! Man did I get lucky!

Alan F. · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2010, 06:46:43 PM »

SWEEEET!

grumburg · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2010, 06:48:59 PM »

You should be one happy Mother F......! Even got the red foam seat. Keep us posted.

tweakin · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2010, 07:29:29 PM »

Score!

Stev-o · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2010, 07:53:55 PM »

nice. Especially the custom gasket on the head!

zzpete · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2010, 08:02:58 PM »

Quote from: meriggi on October 08, 2010, 07:53:55 PM

nice. Especially the custom gasket on the head!

Yeah somebody was in there doing something!

We'll see this winter!

Stev-o · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2010, 08:26:49 PM »

Pete - I'm picking up a '77 CB750 tomorrow for $300. Since you've owned all years, what do you think of the 77's?
I would really prefer an earlier year, but for $300, can't turn it down.
Don't hold back or sugarcoat it, I can take it!

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #7 on:** October 09, 2010, 07:33:54 AM »

Dammit! Why do you have to go and make me jealous like that?

zzpete · « **Reply #8 on:** October 09, 2010, 07:35:14 AM »

Quote from: meriggi on October 08, 2010, 08:26:49 PM

Pete - I'm picking up a '77 CB750 tomorrow for $300. Since you've owned all years, what do you think of the 77's?
I would really prefer an earlier year, but for $300, can't turn it down.
Don't hold back or sugarcoat it, I can take it!

I have a 1977 in the garage right now I picked up for $300 (too good of deal to pass up). I really like the bike, it runs good. I changed to K1 handlebars their a little lower and I like the way you sit better. I am also going to change the 630 chain set up to 520 using the Cycle X kit. I need a new chain anyway and want to try it out!
http://www.cyclexchange.net/Chain%20Sprocket%20Page.htm

Johnie · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2010, 07:59:07 AM »

Way to go ZZ!!! Can't wait to see what you do to this one...

CrankyOldGuy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2010, 03:11:17 PM »

Excellent find

It will be fun to follow your progress over the winter depending on what you find when you crack her open.

BTW does it run?

Harry O.

zzpete · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2010, 04:56:33 PM »

Quote from: CrankyOldGuy on October 09, 2010, 03:11:17 PM

Excellent find

It will be fun to follow your progress over the winter depending on what you find when you crack her open.

BTW does it run?

Harry O.

No, there is no exhaust on it now. I have an old set of hm341 I might throw on there and try, but for now the plan is to sell a couple of other bikes (thin the herd) and then take it completely apart.

Grnrngr · « **Reply #12 on:** October 09, 2010, 04:59:41 PM »

Wow.....very nice!!! Craigslist ROCKS!!

CycleRanger · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2010, 06:39:21 PM »

Congrats! Great score!
The side covers alone are worth the price.

Nice to see it that it will be restored instead of parted out.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2010, 09:22:44 PM »

Yup!!!............nice score.Back in April,I scored 2 750's and a homemade bike trailer off of craigslist for $350. If you keep your eyes peeled,you can find some great deals.

Mayor08 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 09, 2010, 10:19:13 PM »

Pete-
Nice Score! I have some left over parts from my 75 (air box, grab bar) not sure if you can use them for this build but they are yours if you want them. PM me and we can work something out.

zzpete · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2010, 06:57:30 AM »

Quote from: Mayor08 on October 09, 2010, 10:19:13 PM

Pete-
Nice Score! I have some left over parts from my 75 (air box, grab bar) not sure if you can use them for this build but they are yours if you want them. PM me and we can work something out.

Wow thanks for the offer Mr.Mayor!!

I am probably going totally stock. I could use a center stand if you have one! You could sell those parts on here to help finance your resurrection of "Project Marmalade" Thanks again!

putnaja1 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2010, 04:35:24 PM »

Incredible deal!! I even like the color- is that a dark blue metalic? Can't wait to see how it comes out!

Jason

Stev-o · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2010, 05:12:00 PM »

Here's my $300 project bike I just picked up! ['77 750K]
I like Pete's better.

zzpete · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2010, 06:11:06 PM »

Looks good Meriggi. Its got potential!!!

Stev-o · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2010, 06:19:11 PM »

Quote from: zzpete on October 10, 2010, 06:11:06 PM

Looks good Meriggi. Its got potential!!!

Thanks. It looks even better now, cleaned it up w/foamy engine cleaner and trashed that fugly seat!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2010, 06:30:23 PM »

I can't see any of the pics (damn defence department firewall!) so I'm just marking this thread so I can see 'em later. Well done Pete, you lucky bugger, I paid more than that just for a seat on the weekend! (if you ever find a '69 frame let me know, it's about all I need to build my 1019XXX bike) Cheers, Terry.

Stev-o · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2010, 06:44:06 PM »

Terry - you need one of these, I take it everywhere :

http://reviews.cnet.com/modems/sprint-overdrive-mobile-hot/4505-3004_7-33939005.html?tag=also

Of course, you may not be able to see it now!?!

zzpete · « **Reply #23 on:** October 11, 2010, 06:00:30 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 10, 2010, 06:30:23 PM

I can't see any of the pics (damn defence department firewall!) so I'm just marking this thread so I can see 'em later. Well done Pete, you lucky bugger, I paid more than that just for a seat on the weekend! (if you ever find a '69 frame let me know, it's about all I need to build my 1019XXX bike) Cheers, Terry.

I'll keep a lookout Terry. Later this week I am going to look at an engine (CB750) bottom end. It has been supposedly sitting in this guys garage since the early 70's...we'll see. He wants to trade for a set of carbs I have from a 1980 CB900.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #24 on:** October 11, 2010, 05:29:21 PM »

Quote from: zzpete on October 11, 2010, 06:00:30 AM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 10, 2010, 06:30:23 PM
I can't see any of the pics (damn defence department firewall!) so I'm just marking this thread so I can see 'em later. Well done Pete, you lucky bugger, I paid more than that just for a seat on the weekend! (if you ever find a '69 frame let me know, it's about all I need to build my 1019XXX bike) Cheers, Terry.
I'll keep a lookout Terry. Later this week I am going to look at an engine (CB750) bottom end. It has been supposedly sitting in this guys garage since the early 70's...we'll see. He wants to trade for a set of carbs I have from a 1980 CB900.

Woohoo! Thanks mate, I only need a frame and I can start bolting it together!

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Author Topic: Just picked up a 1970 CB750 for $300 with title! (Read 3856 times)