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Offline spudd4242

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New guy from michigan.
« on: March 23, 2016, 11:18:48 AM »

Hey all! Names Neil.

A few weeks ago, I saw a 1973 cb750 four posted on Facebook. So I decided to pick it up. Wasn't sure if it was worth the $100 I paid or not, but I was mostly all there. Missing stock seat, stock carbs ( has k0 carbs)

I've been having fun tearing it down and working on the tank and I pulled the carbs last week to rebuild them.

Here's a few pictures of the new bike.



I'm interested in what people think about the price paid and condition of the bike.

From what I can tell currently. Needs maybe one replacement carb due to a trashed throttle body cap thread, new throttle cables. Tires and other things like that. My plan is to get it running and then rebuild fully to my liking restomod.

Thanks!


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Offline Gene

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Re: New guy from michigan.
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2016, 12:58:57 PM »
For 100 bucks?  I'd say that's a deal.
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Re: New guy from michigan.
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2016, 01:11:43 PM »
Welcome. Can you sleep at night?
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Re: New guy from michigan.
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2016, 02:05:02 PM »

Quote from: DickL on March 23, 2016, 01:11:43 PM
Welcome. Can you sleep at night?

The guilt isn't keeping me awake if that's what you asking ;) picking up the title on Friday. Previous owner just found it and called me


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Re: New guy from michigan.
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2016, 04:37:35 PM »
It's a great buy for $100, but looking at how it was stored with velocity stacks, I'm curious if the motor is seized too? Either way, title for $100 is a great start.
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Re: New guy from michigan.
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2016, 06:25:14 PM »
Motor isn't seized. It kicks over just fine. When I was removing the throttle, the two carbs on the pass side came apart no problem. The two on the driver side are a mess from the gas pooling there while on the stand.


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Re: New guy from michigan.
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2016, 07:19:20 PM »
Score!  Where are you at in MI.?   I'm in Kalamazoo...aaand welcome
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Re: New guy from michigan.
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2016, 07:28:26 PM »
Welcome....great buy!
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Re: New guy from michigan.
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2016, 02:49:12 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on March 23, 2016, 07:19:20 PM
Score!  Where are you at in MI.?   I'm in Kalamazoo...aaand welcome

Adrian


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Re: New guy from michigan.
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2016, 05:17:19 AM »
Hiya spudd, good find, looks like you have some work in front of you, welcome.
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Re: New guy from michigan.
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2016, 06:47:40 PM »
Quote from: spudd4242 on March 24, 2016, 02:49:12 AM

Quote from: seanbarney41 on March 23, 2016, 07:19:20 PM
Score!  Where are you at in MI.?   I'm in Kalamazoo...aaand welcome

Adrian


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cool...I will have to go explore around there...don't think I have ever been there
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