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Offline Mercuno

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Should I get it?? cb750
« on: October 24, 2011, 10:10:50 AM »
I found a bone stock everything there barn find 1980 750 dohc. What parts could I use on my 76 550 and what parts should I sell?
Is this one useable for the sleeves and pistons on the gentlemens express?

For 500 bux I almost cant pass it by


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Re: Should I get it?? cb750
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2011, 10:22:24 AM »
Seriously not sure it's worth $500? :-\
I think the thing I most like about motorcycling is the speed at which my brain must process information at to avoid the numb skulls who are eating pies, playing the ukulele, applying make-up etc in the comfort of their airconditioned armchairs as they make random attempts to kill me!!!!!!!

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Re: Should I get it?? cb750
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2011, 01:20:48 PM »
NO no haha, I dont even want it but was wondering would it be worth my time trying to part it out?

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Re: Should I get it?? cb750
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2011, 01:32:34 PM »
Bone stock??  Not according to MY definition. 

Not stock paint, not stock exhaust, not stock seat cover, no blinkers or side covers that I see.  Ugh.  $500 is about all it's worth, and then only if you really like those particular bikes and wanted a beater...


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Re: Should I get it?? cb750
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2011, 01:58:02 PM »
good copy thanks

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Re: Should I get it?? cb750
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2011, 01:45:24 PM »
I'm sure you could swap out the front end if you wanted twin disc, single pot brakes and tubeless tires.  You may have a harder time dealing with the rear wheel. 

I went a similar route with a CB350F and the DOHC 750F swingarm would not fit the 350 frame.  I ended up using a 400 Hawk comstar and retaining the drum brake.

** And coming from a DOHC guy, that 750 you found is a real heap, for what it's worth to say.
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Re: Should I get it?? cb750
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2011, 05:34:28 PM »
No, walk away now!
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