Topic: 75 750a

[72500john]

neighbor has a 75 750a with about 22k miles on it. hasnot run for about 10 years and he says the engine is "locked up". should i avoid this one like a bad penny or offer him how much?
thanks..not too familiar with this model.

[Rigid]

Many parts interchange with Goldwing and 750K. heck, they are all worth something.....I have had a few Hondamatics and they are uneventful to ride, read, boring.  I like to shift though.

[05c50]

The 750A wasn't available in the US until the 76 model year, but that aside, they can be an interesting bike to restore. Most parts are available if you look hard enough. As far as value, with a locked engine, maybe a couple hundred dollars.

..............Paul

[72500john]

you from greensburgh? hell i grew up in north huntingdon across fro blue dell pool and drive in. i will talk to my neighbor and see what he realy wants to take for it..
jesus my wifes gonna kill me if i come home with another bike..oh well!!

[Hondawggie]

neighbor has a 75 750a with about 22k miles on it. hasnot run for about 10 years and he says the engine is "locked up". should i avoid this one like a bad penny or offer him how much?
thanks..not too familiar with this model.

I just unfroze a 1972 cb750 engine and let me tell you, it's a relief when she comes free but until then you just kick yourself "dang I shouldnt have bought it" while you're dousing the cylinders with a 50/50 combo of acetone and automatic transmission fluid (atf).  You will find yourself rocking the alternator bolt, and putting the bike in 5th gear and rocking the bike back and forth, maybe jamming the kickstarter now and then to jolt it.

Tell him the truth.  "This think could be a boat anchor.  I'll give you $50."  If he says 'no' then walk away.

Because right now, although we project oriented enthusiasts used to have a market for used parts, unless you are off loading parts for a real high-demand bike like a sandcast or a z1 or a H2 Kawasaki, the economy has snuffed out the general public's ability to spend on their hobbies.

I watch ebay for stuff and the things I can buy now are so dang cheap and not even an auction usually a 'buy it now' .

Point being if your 'Plan B' with the 750a is 'part it out if I can't free up the motor' -- look at the 'completed listings' on ebay for that bike FIRST, before you buy.   That's why I say offer $50.

Its just tough times.   You might get the 750a freed up and riding but if not, is there any demand for its parts, I don't know.

[scottly]

Tell your wife it's a rescue mission; after all, it's the truth!

[05c50]

you from greensburgh? hell i grew up in north huntingdon across fro blue dell pool and drive in. i will talk to my neighbor and see what he realy wants to take for it..
jesus my wifes gonna kill me if i come home with another bike..oh well!!

Ahh, the Blue Dell, long gone now, but I remember the one price for a car load nights. Fifteen teenagers in a 66 Comet.......priceless.

<<<<take a look at my avatar, that's a 77 750A. If you keep bringing bikes home, eventually she'll lose count.

..............Paul

[CycleRanger]

neighbor has a 75 750a with about 22k miles on it. has not run for about 10 years and he says the engine is "locked up". should i avoid this one like a bad penny or offer him how much?
thanks..not too familiar with this model.

They only made ~8000 CB750A's.  Lowest production 750. 
Personally I think these overlooked and unloved 750's are going appreciate in value.

I'd buy one that only needed a little work (carb clean, tires, brakes, etc.) to make it roadworthy but I'd probably pass on one that needed any major work (engine, tranny, wiring, rusted tank, missing body parts, etc).

[octagon]

i've parted out two 750a's in the last six months, paid 125 for one and 200 for the other, both had locked up motors. i found there was a pretty good demand on ebay for parts.