Topic: Picked up another retro 750 , OUT OF ITS 4 YEAR HIBERNATION

[MoMo]

I literally saved this bike from the scrap heap   .  As I pulled up to the owner's house he was getting ready to load the bike onto his pick up and take it to the scrap yard for salvage .  I had contacted him on a  a local site that advertises items for sale or swap.  He had it listed for 200, I called said I'd be there in 45 minutes, well I took maybe an hour and he was ready to load it up and scrap it.  He says it ran when parked and title is lost-the typical spiel but I don't really care as this is a great parts bike.  He says the title is available, I've offered him another 100 if he can come up with a legit title.

If anyone remembers I purchased another retro 750 special several months ago that had a cracked motor case, hopefully this motor will be OK.  if I do not get the title for this bike, the motor will wind up in the first bike.

How about the paint scheme?    ...Larry

[toytuff]

 

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[mrbreeze]

He was gonna scrap that?? Wudda douche bag!!!!

[seanbarney41]

...pretty fargin' cool imo...if that motor ends up a runner? $200?...bragging is not nice....

[xsmooth69x]

bought my 1972 cb750 for $300 in amazing condition 

dude that paint job is F'in sick! i would totally rock that! (not being sarcastic it is actually really cool)

and it has the high rise handle bars.... epic!

[dhall57]

What is junk to one man is another mans treasure. Great find

[ekpent]

Nice buy. Your already way ahead if the pipes are good.Have definately seen a lot worse.May not take much to get it going,maybe a little 'air' in the seat and you'll be good to go     Are titles difficult to get in PA,we are lucky on that here in Michigan.

[Hinomaru]

Nice find! 

I like those survivor / period correct bikes. Takes you back to the 70’s when custom paint jobs and aftermarket parts were popular. Seriously, did anyone ride a showroom stock CB750 back then?

Thanks for posting up those pics.

 

[ekpent]

Nice find! 

I like those survivor / period correct bikes. Takes you back to the 70’s when custom paint jobs and aftermarket parts were popular. Seriously, did anyone ride a showroom stock CB750 back then?

Thanks for posting up those pics.

 

Vetter and all those guys made a fortune back in the day on aftermarket 750 goodies. Now if I could just find the Guy who invented the King/Queen seat------POW--------

[JustinLonghorn]

Fantastic pick up, man. Just fantastic.

[MoMo]

Thanks for all the compliments and encouragement. The tank and side covers are definitely staying the way they are .   I, too, really like the retro bikes and plan to bring this back after I get the 400f done that is the present project. If I cannot get a title(which is almost impossble in PA) I will combine this cruiser with the other retro bike that has the broken motor case but a  title and make one good bike, and have a ton of spare parts.

Air in the seat is a good one.  I can only assume one of the previous owners was short and had some padding removed. I plan on combining the red seat and sissy bar from my other 750 with this Tequila Sunrise paint scheme.

I don't think there were many bikes that weren't made into cruisers. Back then I cannot count all the 750's that I installed mini ape hangers, 16" wheels, 4 into 2 exhaust, king and queen seats, sissy bars, windshields, Vetter fairings.

BTW, this bike only has 10,900...Larry


This is the seat and sissy bar/luggage rack combo I will use.

[KingCustomCycles.com]

The most "old school" bike I ever owned.  Was a surprising good mannered bike to ride.  Down right pleasant. Auctioned for $2500 for those that think these are goldmines.

[MoMo]

Nice old school chopper there King   How long ago was the 2500?

I put a battery in tonight, everything but the headlight works .  Shouldn't take too long to fix.  Also, pulled #1 float bowl, remarkably clean.  I need to replace the seized throttle cables before I can try to start it...Larry

[Bandit18]

That is one cool bike!

[MoMo]

Well, I cleaned the carbs(even though #1 looked clean the others were slimy green) and points.  Put in a good battery and replaced the broken extended throttle cable with one I had laying around, hit the starter and it fired up. Too late to give it a very short test ride due to darkness and a missing front brake caliper back half. The PO took the two bolts out and removed the rear part of the caliper then misplaced it. He is supposed to give me that and the title-that will probably happen when the government reduces the deficit and the local school board reduces property tax ...Larry

[mrbreeze]

The most "old school" bike I ever owned.  Was a surprising good mannered bike to ride.  Down right pleasant. Auctioned for $2500 for those that think these are goldmines.

I'm pretty set in my ways about the look of choppers.............I don't care..HD's, old Trumps, etc but that is a real sweet lookin' Honda and I would rock it all day long!!!

[Hush]

GRRRRR envy is not a good look!

Oh and CK, check out NZ prices for CB750's!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-405008317.htm

[MoMo]

Hush,  maybe I should ship all 13 of my bikes over there  and then retire .   That 6000 is asking but will he get it is the question.  I am asking 4200 for a very nice 73 750 and have not even had an offer...Larry

[mrrch]

I don't think there were many bikes that weren't made into cruisers. Back then I cannot count all the 750's that I installed mini ape hangers, 16" wheels, 4 into 2 exhaust, king and queen seats, sissy bars, windshields, Vetter fairings.



This is the seat and sissy bar/luggage rack combo I will use.

So you are responsible for all these bikes!
Just Kidding

[MoMo]

I don't think there were many bikes that weren't made into cruisers. Back then I cannot count all the 750's that I installed mini ape hangers, 16" wheels, 4 into 2 exhaust, king and queen seats, sissy bars, windshields, Vetter fairings.



This is the seat and sissy bar/luggage rack combo I will use.

So you are responsible for all these bikes!
Just Kidding

I probably was! I worked the entire 70's decade in Honda shops...Larry

[MoMo]

Well, I got to ride for a short period of time today-everything works well:  charging, trans, power band. Took most of the day to iron out the little gremlins, still have an occasional  leaky #3 float.  Plan to go on an extended test ride tomorrow.  I had to wire in another ignition switch, replace the headlight, clean some contacts.  Tank is being cleaned but I am using a tank from my black 750. Still waiting to hear about the title and brake caliper-I used the caliper from my red retro 750.

Take a look at the ignition switch, amazing the bike started...Larry

[HondaMan]

What caliber pistol did you use to get this for $200?

I need to know...
Great catch! 

[ekpent]

I thought that looked like a pretty straight forward bike to wake up.You can tell by the rust and other weathered items on the ones that have been left to rot outside.Glad you saved that one before it become one of 'them'.Now where is good old number 14 hiding at   

[seanbarney41]

Now where is good old number 14 hiding at   

...in your shop, along with 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20..........

[MoMo]

 

Now where is good old number 14 hiding at   

...in your shop, along with 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20..........

I cannot fit that many but if I could     My shop is way too crowded, I am trying to sell the CZ, Jawa, two of the 400 fours, one of the Silverwings and one 750.

Hondaman- I use THE JUDGE

[MoMo]

Got to go on a bit of an extended test ride this afternoon.  Bike runs very well, got lucky on this one, after the other retro cruiser with the broken motor case and accepting another motor as partial payment for work that also had a broken case this ran flawlessly for the short 30 mile shakedown ride.  I'll post more photos tomorrow.

That airless seat had had all the front padding removed, a bit uncomfortable    ...Larry

[MoMo]

Well the best laid plans of mice and men were set aside for 4 years.  I had intended to put the motor from this bike into a 750 that is now owned by Stev-o.  Previous to Stev-o acquiring the other bike I had sold it to Matt along with another motor that we installed but never got running before Matt moved to SC.  I almost forgot I had The Tequila Sunrise  but am on a quest to pare down the quantity of motorcycles I own so I pulled it out of The Rat Cave(figured if Stev-o can have a Bat Cave I can have a Rat Cave). 

During its hibernation I had taken parts off the bike(fenders, ignition, air box, etc). so I spent several hours in search of the ignition, more time in search of the petcock and way too much time fitting the air box with deformed boots.  Anyhow the bike is back together and running well.  Took a couple test rides today and have serious reservations about selling as it is one retro cruiser.  So cool, that I added the seat, luggage rack and back rest that were on Stev-o's 750 to enhance its retro look.  Some up to date photos








I may sell.  However, if I can get a title that should magnify the value immensely.


I believe it is a 1974

[Stev-o]

Looks good Larry.   Were the tank and carbs drained when you stored it?

[MoMo]

Looks good Larry.   Were the tank and carbs drained when you stored it?

Thanks, yep carbs and tank drained.  Fired right up after I found all the stuff I had taken off-took all day Sunday to get back up running, more time finding stuff than actual working.  I think the front fender is on your bike, petcock was buried in a bin of parts and had been taken apart, ignition was under a tarp, luggage rack was in a storage area, backrest in the corner of a shed, air box for some reason unbeknownst to me was completely taken apart and stored in a bin with 4 other air boxes(took a couple hours to weasel the air cleaner back on as the filter to carb boots were severely distorted).   But now the bike is complete, running well and looking retro cool-the old Connie tires have lots of tread but are dry rotted  and of course NO TITLE are the only problems...Larry

[MoMo]

FWIW, that seat was a Corbin that the previous owner of Stev-O s bike had custom upholstered.  He made a living as an auto upholsterer.     If I remember correctly(half the time I cannot remember at all) the symbols were Czech related, maybe Prokop the deerslayer knows..Larry

[Stev-o]

FWIW, that seat was a Corbin that the previous owner of Stev-O s bike had custom upholstered. 

Have any other parts for "my" bike?!

[MoMo]

FWIW, that seat was a Corbin that the previous owner of Stev-O s bike had custom upholstered. 

Have any other parts for "my" bike?!

Nope,  I retained the seat and backrest when Matt took the bike.  Think I he took the original motor.  your bike should be complete but non-running.  Did you get a new harness and an old one??...Larry

[Stev-o]

FWIW, that seat was a Corbin that the previous owner of Stev-O s bike had custom upholstered. 

Have any other parts for "my" bike?!

Nope,  I retained the seat and backrest when Matt took the bike.  Think I he took the original motor.  your bike should be complete but non-running.  Did you get a new harness and an old one??...Larry

Honestly, I dont know.  The bike was dropped off and went straight to the back of the Batcave and is covered up. Matt also generously sent three containers of spare parts, haven't been through all of them yet.
Trying to get this H2 resto rolling, so the K4 wont see daylight til later this fall?

[BollarNPS]

Now that is a sweet gas tank design!!!!

[MoMo]

Now that is a sweet gas tank design!!!!

Thanks, the more I am using the bike my selling intentions get weakened..>Larry

[RAFster122s]

It is a unique bike with lots of character.  Hope you continue to enjoy it and some riding weather conditions continue to be dominant as the calendar is passing by quickly.
David

[MoMo]

It is a unique bike with lots of character.  Hope you continue to enjoy it and some riding weather conditions continue to be dominant as the calendar is passing by quickly.
David

Unique for sure, wish I knew more of the history-the tank was painted by Roy(??), whoever he is or was, in 1975