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Offline fmctm1sw

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1981 CB650 custom (bought and delivered)
« on: September 02, 2011, 12:57:14 PM »
http://pensacola.craigslist.org/mcy/2571467982.html  This popped up on CL and turned out to be right over in the next neighborhood.  I'm trying to get a look at it today or tomorrow.  Says he has the title...
« Last Edit: September 10, 2011, 11:40:51 AM by fmctm1sw »
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1973 CB350F
1973 CB350G
1975 CB550K
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1973 CB750K3 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=92888.0)
1984 Kawasaki KLT-250 (AKA 3 wheeler of death)
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Offline Gordon

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Re: 1981 CB650 custom ( I think)
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2011, 01:40:20 PM »
Yep, '80 or '81 custom.  Typical Craigslist ad.  Seller doesn't know what the bike is and doesn't know (or doesn't want to divulge) the real reason the bike stopped running.  "Carbs died"? ::) ::)
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Offline Goldbug

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Re: 1981 CB650 custom ( I think)
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2011, 01:44:35 PM »
I would offer no more than $250, maybe $300 because it has a title.
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Offline grasscutter

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Re: 1981 CB650 custom ( I think)
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2011, 02:01:28 PM »
I love the 650's. Got 3 of them myself.  2 daily drivers, and 1 that is in works.

I would not go over $150.  Just bought another 1981 CB650 Custom, two weeks ago.  Rode it around the block, no major issues.  $275

Out of all the SOHC/4 bikes, its the 650 that brings lowest money.  So, don't overpay to start with.
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Re: 1981 CB650 custom ( I think)
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2011, 02:18:07 PM »
its a 81.   CV carbs and dual disks.
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Offline fmctm1sw

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Re: 1981 CB650 custom ( I think)
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2011, 11:34:11 AM »
Quote from: Gordon on September 02, 2011, 01:40:20 PM
Yep, '80 or '81 custom.  Typical Craigslist ad.  Seller doesn't know what the bike is and doesn't know (or doesn't want to divulge) the real reason the bike stopped running.  "Carbs died"? ::) ::)

I thought the same thing.  How exactly does a carb die?  I've only seen one set that wasn't fixable and that was because the main jet posts were completely eroded...  I'm thinking a $300 offer, these bikes are few and far between where I am.
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1973 CB350F
1973 CB350G
1975 CB550K
1983 GL650I
1973 CB750K3 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=92888.0)
1984 Kawasaki KLT-250 (AKA 3 wheeler of death)
1994 Honda TRX300
1999 Honda TRX250

Offline 65Ch3v3LL3

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Re: 1981 CB650 custom ( I think)
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2011, 01:47:08 AM »
I paid $300 for my 79 just a few months ago. Second owner in good condition other than it has sat since 98 so it needs all the usual stuff.
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Re: 1981 CB650 custom ( I think)
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2011, 09:16:37 PM »
Good Luck. I have extra 81 CB650c parts if you need any.

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Offline fmctm1sw

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Re: 1981 CB650 custom ( I think)
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2011, 06:10:52 PM »
Well, it's mine.  $250 delivered to my house, I pick it up tomorrow.  I looked it over today.  Has title.  Doesn't look like anything is missing, motor free (didn't know it didn't have a kickstarter though, I put it in 5th gear and turned the rear wheel), no battery, no ignition key (gas cap/seat key there), throttle (carbs slides?) stuck, will need tires and seat cover.
« Last Edit: September 08, 2011, 06:12:35 PM by fmctm1sw »
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This is not a pod thread
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1973 CB350F
1973 CB350G
1975 CB550K
1983 GL650I
1973 CB750K3 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=92888.0)
1984 Kawasaki KLT-250 (AKA 3 wheeler of death)
1994 Honda TRX300
1999 Honda TRX250

Offline fmctm1sw

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Re: 1981 CB650 custom (bought and delivered)
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2011, 11:41:51 AM »
Well, here it is.  Looks like original paint except for maybe the badges on the side covers?  Left cover is cracked as well...
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Dude is that a tire ? or an O-ring..??

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This is not a pod thread
This is not a #$%* on my vacuum gauges thread
This is a help or GTFO thread.

1973 CB350F
1973 CB350G
1975 CB550K
1983 GL650I
1973 CB750K3 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=92888.0)
1984 Kawasaki KLT-250 (AKA 3 wheeler of death)
1994 Honda TRX300
1999 Honda TRX250

Offline grasscutter

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Re: 1981 CB650 custom (bought and delivered)
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2011, 01:08:22 PM »
You did alright!  Now go reward yourself with a beer! ;D

Seriously though:  Suggest going through all the mechanical before spending too much $$ on it.  Seen guys start buying seats, custom bars, $250 on tires, etc, and then find out the bike has seriously $$ engine problems.  Do the 3000 mile maintenance.  That will tell you if engine is in good shape or not.  If so.. keep on going!

Keep an eye on plugs.  CB650's jetted lean from factory to achieve higher MPG.  With the 4-1 header, might be even leaner yet.

Enjoy.
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Offline fmctm1sw

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Re: 1981 CB650 custom (bought and delivered)
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2011, 02:25:38 PM »
Yeah, compression test is first on the list.  No kickstarter and no ignition key is making that a pain in the a$$ though.  It's #4 in line at this point behind my 750, 550, and the kids' CT90.  At least it's out of the weather and in my garage now...
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Dude is that a tire ? or an O-ring..??

Quote from: inkscars
This is not a pod thread
This is not a #$%* on my vacuum gauges thread
This is a help or GTFO thread.

1973 CB350F
1973 CB350G
1975 CB550K
1983 GL650I
1973 CB750K3 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=92888.0)
1984 Kawasaki KLT-250 (AKA 3 wheeler of death)
1994 Honda TRX300
1999 Honda TRX250

Offline cb650

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Re: 1981 CB650 custom (bought and delivered)
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2011, 03:36:16 PM »
The badges are original. 
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Re: 1981 CB650 custom (bought and delivered)
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2011, 09:49:05 PM »
Good Luck with the bike, looks great. Like I said, I have extra parts for that bike if you need them. E-mail me.

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