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Offline jakec

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Re: Need help in deciding bike build
« Reply #25 on: April 22, 2020, 09:14:54 PM »
Post the link or all of the photos. That’s a 750. If the frame is a reputable maker then $1650 is probably an ok deal. A new frame costs that much.
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Re: Need help in deciding bike build
« Reply #26 on: April 23, 2020, 07:17:45 AM »
What are you waiting for?  Go get it!
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Re: Need help in deciding bike build
« Reply #28 on: April 24, 2020, 10:19:29 AM »
My impression on this one, the main two things I hate about it:

Frame. Frame is faired everywhere, including the tank. Thats bondo smoothing out the curves. Not really in style right now, unless it's really well done and throughout the bike. This is more of a digger or OCC (barf) things, and not really cool right now. In this case it has a prism tank (also not my style) which is faired into the frame. What this means is you either keep the tank as, (basically meaning the build is locked in as is) or you have to remove all the bondo if you want another tank. If I were buying this I would be hoping to remove the bondo and get a smaller tank. Not sure how you remove Bondo (sandblasting)? The frame also isn't quite goosenecked but is a little stretched up front. Really good tight choppers have a pretty standard geometry up front and gentle rake. This is looking like a digger frame almost. Also has a flared fender. Seat is ok but It's really more in style to have a 2-part seat or if you have a king & queen you want a slimmer one like TC bros sells.

running gear. It has allow wheels and a girder (worst front end of the four possible types, just looks ugly). I would want spoked wheels unless I was on a sportster really. I've never liked alloy wheels on Hondas. And every springer or girder front end I've handled at a swap meet was clapped the #$%* out, in other words needed a rebuilt (new springs).

Basically when I look at this bike I imagine myself taking almost eveything off and being left with a frame (that needs to be stripped) and a motor. And since you said you liked the red bike I linked I think you would agree, if that's the style you're going for.
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Re: Need help in deciding bike build
« Reply #29 on: April 24, 2020, 11:58:30 AM »
Hey guys. I'm sticking to this one post. I posted elsewhere as I am not so great at these forums yet. Please forgive me as I learn. Anyhow I posted a picture of a bike that I was looking to buy hopefully tomorrow if the seller finds the title. I looked into doing the title and after I saw all the steps and hoops I would have to go through I won't even consider it without paperwork. I digress, here is the bike, https://www.letgo.com/en-us/i/1970-honda-cb-750-chopper_2b8542b1-794a-4117-a79c-659dc192a4a5 hasn't run since 74, turns over. Was considering rebuild, please take a look and let me know what you think. One gent (ScottS) suggested squirting a little oil into the cylinder, tune up, carb clean and see what happens. I'm sure I can get the engine going as I've had experience with trouble shooting the main three critical components (FAS fuel air spark) but is it a futile effort since it may leak after a few 100 miles? Anyhow it must be an engine pre 74 since that's when it was built. Any concerns about this model engine? I will post letting y'all know if I bought it tomorrow. Thanks

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Re: Need help in deciding bike build
« Reply #30 on: April 24, 2020, 12:03:27 PM »
Just go buy the effin bike already! Or Eric or I will!!!!!!!

Anything can be rebuilt, you said you were looking for a project.
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Re: Need help in deciding bike build
« Reply #31 on: April 24, 2020, 12:09:09 PM »
It's not a faired frame its  a molded frame.  I think the motor is ie or later by what I can see of the motor, and the crabs are 71 or later.  It doesn't look like a bad bike, what us real important is how good the chrome parts are, if they are runnable and you are happy how they are ..big plus.. and the wheels are steel ..  and welded together. If the chrome is decent they are always worth some money if you want other wheels or want to do some trading.  Check for chain damage to cases. Use it against the price if there is damage..
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Re: Need help in deciding bike build
« Reply #32 on: April 24, 2020, 12:10:31 PM »
If you spend a day cleaning  that bike , you could ask for a lot more money..
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Re: Need help in deciding bike build
« Reply #33 on: April 24, 2020, 12:32:53 PM »
Am I just using the wrong term? For applying bondo to the frame. Trying to recall from when I skimmed the Honda chopper bible last year :P
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Re: Need help in deciding bike build
« Reply #35 on: May 01, 2020, 09:28:34 PM »
Gents. I appreciate the feedback once again. I promise you I am in the process of buying the bike. The owner is waiting for the title in the mail. I won't touch the bike without it. It would be I credibly difficult to title this machine without it, if not I possible. Anyways I am going to wait about a month and if no title then I'll go a different route. This bike is basically complete so I think it wise to stick around. As soon as I get it I will post pictures. I to am not a huge fan of the tank. I might convert to a peanut style. Not to sure about the from end. I suppose I will use it for a while and if it's to much I will look into a different one. As for the wheels. I am personally a spokes wheel guy. Never had any regard for anything different on a bike. One gent on here said they are popular? If anyone likes them and either wants to trade for spokes that will fit or a cash offer I'd be willing. Thanks guys I'll keep ya posted

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Re: Need help in deciding bike build
« Reply #36 on: May 02, 2020, 12:16:47 AM »
Frank do you think that’s a real frame? If this guy isn’t interested I may go for it.

I contacted him and he doesn’t have a title. Is that normal when buying a frame? How do you title it?

based on this ad it does seem to be genuine.



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1970 CB750 K0
1977 CB750 Chop
1997 XR650L