Author Topic: CB750 Sandie Guys - when did they hit the shores ? (Read 2189 times)

greenjeans · « **on:** November 04, 2011, 09:12:22 AM »

Having lucked into a sandcast last month after years of searching, I may have stumbled onto another. Believe it or not.

Haven't been able to get he serial numbers yet - Perhaps it's just another Craigslist Flake, but....

I have been running an add on CL for the better part of 5 years now. From time to time, I actually get a hit. Last night a guy contacted me
telling me that his sister has a bike that belonged to here husband, who passed away some time ago. Tells me that he got it on X-mas eve
in 1968. Hasn't been on the road in quite a while, but is supposedly intact and dry. Wants me to make an offer.

Anybody know when the CB's actually were available here in the states ? It's entirely possible that he has the years mixed up - but who knows.
I was under the impression that they debuted in January of 1969. So.... x-mas eve of 1968 is somewhat plausible.

Anyone know for sure.

And don't worry guys, as soon as I have some photos and serial numbers, I'll post them up. Surely lightning can't strike twice.

754 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2011, 09:40:48 AM »

Dont worry if they got their dates wrng.. JUST GET IT..

Rigid · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2011, 09:42:59 AM »

Won't know till you get there. Know your numbers and remember, everything a seller or PO says is to be taken lightly, if at all. Present company excluded.

greenjeans · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2011, 11:54:54 AM »

Believe me - I'm ready to go. Already have the straps out and got the truck fueled up.

Just waiting on some photos and a return phone call.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2011, 01:06:56 PM »

June '69 a few bikes hit the streets in LA......................by late August bikes were delivered to nearly every state. By December '69 the sandcasts were all delivered to dealers as diecast production had already started.

liPPy · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2011, 03:44:17 PM »

If the guy tells you has four more just like it and an alloy frame run away!

kck3 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2011, 05:12:01 PM »

Just curious-how often do you update your ad? My best find so far is a 9/70 production from the original owner.

excerpt · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2011, 07:03:45 PM »

Quote from: liPPy on November 04, 2011, 03:44:17 PM

If the guy tells you has four more just like it and an alloy frame run away!

THIS!

greenjeans · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2011, 07:44:41 AM »

I usually update my add every month or 6 weeks. Sometimes I get flagged, so I let it die for a few weeks and try again.

Bad for me - the guy has got it started and is taking it by his local Honda dealership for an appraisal.
Say he thinks it's worth 1000-1500 - I've already told him, probably more and not to let the Honda guys steal it from him. Hopefully he's read that email before hitting the dealership.

Says the bike only has 5k miles and is pristine.

Starting to think he's pulling my leg. Who knows.

Get your popcorn ready.

754 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:37:59 AM »

pack your cooler.. head to that Honda shop, and wait till he shows up. bring cash..

excerpt · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:51:30 AM »

Quote from: greenjeans on November 05, 2011, 07:44:41 AM

I usually update my add every month or 6 weeks. Sometimes I get flagged, so I let it die for a few weeks and try again.

Bad for me - the guy has got it started and is taking it by his local Honda dealership for an appraisal.
Say he thinks it's worth 1000-1500 - I've already told him, probably more and not to let the Honda guys steal it from him. Hopefully he's read that email before hitting the dealership.

Says the bike only has 5k miles and is pristine.

Starting to think he's pulling my leg. Who knows.

Get your popcorn ready.

...for anybody wondering why I didn't wait for pics. This is why!

greenjeans · « **Reply #11 on:** November 05, 2011, 12:51:00 PM »

touche'

bjatwood · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2011, 04:49:50 PM »

I think the History channel should get a new TV show going instead of the Gold Rush series and call it the Sand Rush series! Then we could see some bikes every Friday night on the tele!!! LOL

Tews19 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2011, 07:45:41 PM »

I been getting the same thing on CL, some #$%* keeps flaggin me..

Prospect · « **Reply #14 on:** November 06, 2011, 06:12:14 AM »

Why does craigslist not allow Wanted ads?

anotherCB · « **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2011, 06:28:09 AM »

They do allow them, in the "Wanted" section.

excerpt · « **Reply #16 on:** November 06, 2011, 07:23:07 AM »

Bout time for an update me thinks.

excerpt · « **Reply #17 on:** November 07, 2011, 08:47:38 AM »

....crickets

Rigid · « **Reply #18 on:** November 07, 2011, 11:36:23 AM »

Quote from: Tews19 on November 05, 2011, 07:45:41 PM

I been getting the same thing on CL, some #$%* keeps flaggin me..

Check the CL online chat/help page for reasons people get flagged. many reasons you may be getting flagged. Maybe you pissed someone off somewhere along the line? Maybe it is someone else looking for bikes, and maybe it is completely random. I flag if I don't like something about an ad, all caps? outrageous pricing? maybe it is too cheap and smells like a scam? That gets a flag everytime. "flag not, lest ye be flagged"

Rigid · « **Reply #19 on:** November 07, 2011, 11:37:57 AM »

Quote from: excerpt on November 07, 2011, 08:47:38 AM

....crickets

copy paste that grasshopper chirping vid, I need another chuckle

ekpent · « **Reply #20 on:** November 07, 2011, 12:14:05 PM »

Quote from: anotherCB on November 06, 2011, 06:28:09 AM

They do allow them, in the "Wanted" section.

Quote from: Tews19 on November 05, 2011, 07:45:41 PM

I been getting the same thing on CL, some #$%* keeps flaggin me..

Yep its other buyers/pickers that are flagging you.Don't want you to get a good deal ahead of them.Your add will stay up longer in the 'Wanted' section of CL or toss one in the Barter section,think there are people checking that out also.
I also would like an update on this other Sandie quest.

excerpt · « **Reply #21 on:** November 15, 2011, 06:29:41 PM »

I guess at this point it's obvious that the deal went down like the Hindenburg, but we still deserve an update.

What's up with leaving the story hanging?

greenjeans · « **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2011, 05:07:35 AM »

Well, I think it was someone that knows just enough about the mythical sandcast to get me interested.

I never got any photos. He told me that he and his neighbor started the bike and took it to the local Honda Dealership.

I kept shooting emails to him. That's when he told me that he sold it to a guy in Wisconsin for 35k and that the buyer, in turn, had a buyer overseas.

I called BS and never got a response. Amazing how much time some people have on their hands.

Oh well, the search continues.

Hondawggie · « **Reply #23 on:** November 16, 2011, 10:07:33 AM »

Quote from: greenjeans on November 16, 2011, 05:07:35 AM

Amazing how much time some people have on their hands.

His story might be believable IF he had posted an ad to sell a "1969 Honda cb750" but that's not what happened, he responded to your ad. Now why would he contact you at all if he was smart enough to check with a dealer. His story doesn't fly the guy is a doosh just f_cking with people. You see these people on the freeway all the time. Driving in the fast lane in a Prius doing 60mph refusing to change lanes.

Rigid · « **Reply #24 on:** November 16, 2011, 12:29:37 PM »

I posted an ad for a 1969, CB750 awhile back for about $2400 and was instantly attacked with emails wanting pictures and info. It was a diecast and the wave of interest disappeared as soon as I added that in the description. The guy was making it up as he went along, including the dealership story. When was the last time any dealership worked on a 69 Honda? Around here it has to be built this decade to get a spot on the shop schedule.

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Author Topic: CB750 Sandie Guys - when did they hit the shores ? (Read 2189 times)