Author Topic: 78CB750K (Read 2008 times)

Hecto9685 · « **on:** January 17, 2011, 11:35:07 PM »

I am trying to purchase a 1978 CB750K the guy is selling it for $500 he said the bike caught on fire. When I went to go look at it had no handlebars, the gauges where burned up completely and the carbs where melted down. The only salvageable parts where the OEM exhaust which was almost intact, the wheels, forks, chain and rear fender. The guy claimed the engine had been rebuild and it only had $4000 miles. Does $500 sound like too much.

Shoeboxjoe · « **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:59:19 AM »

If it has a title I'd say $500 is fair, could probably do better though depending on your location.

bollingball · « **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2011, 12:09:17 PM »

Buy it and part it out I want first dibs on the exhaust.

vanillagorilla · « **Reply #3 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:15:54 PM »

Probably not worth the hassle for $500 on THAT K8. I bought mine for $100 got it running for another $130, but it had never "been on fire".

Skunk Stripe · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:21:47 PM »

Been on fire, translation - cost buckets of cash. Not for 500 would I touch that. Maybe a pid if you can get one but it sounds trashed except for a few parts.

SKTP · « **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2011, 02:54:08 PM »

I got my 78K for $500 complete and running in Orange County California...it was really dirty, terrible paint, ripped seat, rust spokes, dented tank, smashed 'clocks', unknown real mileage, melted wiring harness, bill or sale, no title (but I tracked that down and camped out in front a guy's house)...but it worked

post pics of the pipes...I'll second dib em! My bottom left has holes and is rattly...

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2011, 03:27:35 PM »

"Been on fire" is never pretty. I picked up a nearly running 78 750K for $200 and put in a clutch, oil seal, and rebuilt the carbs. That one was titled too! Keep looking for a nicer one or talk him way down.

73hutch · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2011, 04:00:49 PM »

you guys sound like a bunch of scavengers calling "dibs". no way i would pay $500 for that. if your looking for a project to build up and it has a title, it's worth maybe $200. personally i wouldn't mess with it. there are way better deals out there.

steam-powered man · « **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2011, 05:01:26 PM »

electrical system nightmare.

bollingball · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2011, 05:19:53 AM »

OK I just wanted the pipes

I can't tell without looking at it what is worth. But if it were close to me I might get it because I have a K8. If you have the money get it and look for another one maybe a runner then you will still have a lot of parts. You can never have to many parts. Still try to talk him down take $300 to $400 cash with you show him $200 and see if he bites if not get out a $50 and tell him that's about the best you can do.

Still want the pipes

Toxic · « **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2011, 05:25:06 AM »

The question isn't "is it worth $500"

The correct question should be is it worth your time and effort to make it worth into something you would like to ride. Plus figure on another $1500 to $3000 in parts.

Do you have the skill, time, and desire?

Eydugstr · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:32:32 PM »

Quote from: Toxic on January 19, 2011, 05:25:06 AM

The correct question should be is it worth your time and effort to make it worth into something you would like to ride. Plus figure on another $1500 to $3000 in parts.

Do you have the skill, time, and desire?

+1. Hecto, if your heart's set on a cb750...My advice would be to save your $500, and search ebay or craigslist for a much better deal on a bike in better shape. They're out there.

wrenchmuch · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2011, 03:00:39 AM »

$500 Is too much for a bike that's been on fire . Too many things to fix.
The votes say buy . Hmmmmm . Maybe sometimes the majority shouldn't rule.

ekpent · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2011, 05:30:52 AM »

Parts bike for sure so price needs to reflect that and unless he has reciepts for the rebuild take that with a grain of salt,if not done by a pro that could be a hack job as well.Couple hundred or save your money for a runner.

mcuozzo · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2011, 11:20:48 AM »

To try and build a bike from that it's not worth it. It'll cost you more in the long run.

If it's titled and the OEM pipes are in good conditon. You could make money on the bike.

I'd pay $500 for a good set of pipes and it seems I"m second in line.

A titled frame/neck goes for at least $100.

I'm sure there are some other parts you could salvage to sell if you have the desire.

Offer him $400 bucks and see what he says...

Matt

Stev-o · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:12:29 PM »

I have a few stock pipes, 77 and/or 78K, I believe they are the same.
They are not show pipes, but good solid drivers.
LEt me know wat you need.

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2011, 03:34:57 PM »

Quote from: wrenchmuch on January 22, 2011, 03:00:39 AM

$500 Is too much for a bike that's been on fire . Too many things to fix.
The votes say buy . Hmmmmm . Maybe sometimes the majority shouldn't rule.

Poll could be misleading and some people are probably saying in general, a 78 750k is worth $500. Certainly a running, titled one is.

Anybody interested in a 78 CB750K, I will have one listed for sale in the near future on this site as a silent auction, just to mix things up a bit.

And yes, it has stock pipes.

enThrall · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2011, 07:17:13 PM »

$500 for a CB750? Yes
$500 for a CB750 that has been on fire? No

mick750F · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2011, 08:08:59 PM »

Does the seller have any pics of the "melted down" carbs? If there was a conflagration that would have "melted" the carbs then I doubt that much of anything that was of use from the bike was/is available.

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Author Topic: 78CB750K (Read 2008 times)

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