Author Topic: Is my luck finally turning? (Read 2938 times)

Dusthawk · « **on:** March 02, 2007, 10:28:25 PM »

I had a beaut drop out of the blue today. I met a guy carrying a helmet at my favourite cafe, yep, the one in the picture, and we got to talking about riding. He has a LowRider HD and he asked what I ride. I told him all about Rita with a gleam in my eye, and he was interested about chopped hondas, and I told him the history as I knew it and told him how I was restoring Rita to glory. He said, by the way, you know anyone who wants a 750? A 74 honda 750? I said I could ask around and I asked what he wanted for it, and he said if I could find someone who would haul it away, then nothing. It has been Non-Op for at least 15 years, here in California, if you know you aren't going to use a vehicle, you can Non-op it to save registration costs. The latest Non-op was just done so no reg for this year. He has keys and title, and just wants it gone. Needless to say, I jumped and told him let me call you later after I make a few calls, and I am going to see it on Sunday, and hopefully pick it up as well. Depends on if I can get a truck to haul it up here from there. But, I expect that by this time on Monday, I'll be the proud new owner of a 1974 CB750 K4 Stocker.

Will ya'll still like me if I ride a stock 750?

I'll get pics and updates soon,

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

ledbetter · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2007, 11:01:19 PM »

lol I gusse so

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Ledbetter

sandcast2356 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2007, 11:21:21 PM »

Make sure to post pics...MUST SEE!!!!!!!!

bill440cars · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2007, 05:46:58 AM »

Well,........ If we HAVE to

DUHHH!!!!! Jeff.

Hope it goes well with getting it and all. Just don't let it make Rita jealous man. $:-\$

You take care Jeff and it's good to see that you seem to be back up with good spirits and all.

Hope you get to have Good Health and Long Rides Too!!

Later on, Bill

Orcinus · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2007, 06:18:58 AM »

Congratulations on the new toy. I don't know if your lucks turning, but I hope so man. Looking forward to pictures.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2007, 07:06:12 AM »

Congrats on the new purchase !
And if always - I got parts 4 that new ride of yours if u need them !

Dusthawk · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2007, 09:05:12 PM »

Well, it is a sure thing now. I am going to pick up the new 750 tomorrow at around 2:30 PST. I have new batteries for the camera and everything is ready to go. I cannot wait to see it. This is the first time I have ever found a give away and I feel like it should be christmas or something, I'm all hopped up and probably won't sleep a wink tonight, lol. Anyway, I'll keep ya'll posted.

Jeff

medic09 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2007, 09:35:29 PM »

WE WANT PICS!

Dusthawk · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2007, 11:34:01 PM »

Quote from: medic09 on March 03, 2007, 09:35:29 PM

WE WANT PICS!

I Know, I Know, tomorrow, Damn, you must be desperate for something to do, snow too deep?

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2007, 05:58:58 AM »

"Will ya'll still like me if I ride a stock 750?"

pushing your luck a bit, there...

Dusthawk · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2007, 08:29:26 PM »

I can see it now, Eldar is going to be my new best friend, isn't he?

I was misinformed, it is a 1978, with Shoei fairing and bags, bags gotta go, but I'll see what I can do with the fairing. When I saw that mileage, I almost drooled, I'll bet that mill is barely broken in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the inside of the tank is spotless, After over 15 years of sitting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn!!!!! Yeah, it needs tires and a whole lot of other stuff but what do you expect for free? The points look brand new, the mill turns freely, the oil looks like it was just put in! The tool kit is still under the seat, and the registration door under the seat is still in one piece.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2007, 08:30:20 PM »

More pics

Dusthawk · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2007, 08:32:31 PM »

And the last two.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2007, 08:37:43 PM »

Aw hell Jeff....I used to like you until you got a 78!!!!!!! (jus kiddin bro!!!!) Good for you.....now you have a 2nd project. Maybe you can swap some parts over to Rita (or vice-verse). Either way you go...hope to hook up for a ride this summer if I don't end up bailing to Colorado. Talk to you later Jeff.

bill440cars · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2007, 09:07:08 PM »

Way to go there Jeff, If you weren't so far away, I'd give you a place to park that 750!

You take care of yourself, stay on the mend and take care of those bikes.

Later on, Bill

eldar · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2007, 09:59:48 PM »

Well well. Another person has finally graduated to the latest and greatest of the sohcs! I got my bike for free too. It was in a bit better shape as in not as dirty but most everything cleaned up very well. I fixed my vetter and it looks great but then I took it off!

Even had one of those big engine guards like that. It worked as I saw the effects of a right hand lay over on the bar. Took that off and just won some used but pretty nice 3 points guards. My engines and tank need paint but the tank should get it this spring along with my sidecovers and maybe the engine next year.

I bet though, once you have her cleaned up, she will still be pretty nice. I hard to get new mufflers too. I got slash-cut megaphones and they look pretty darn good. Welcome to the 78 club!

Dusthawk · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2007, 10:05:52 PM »

Oh, and no comments about the fuzzy green seat, that'll be the first thing I deal with,

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2007, 10:34:12 PM »

Excellent deal. I'm really amazed at looking at all the pictures, especially what looks like moss growing on the seat, that the inside of the tank appears immaculate. It sure will be nice now that you have 1 bike to ride and 1 to work on. Beats the hell out of walking when your bike is down.

74cb750 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2007, 03:13:58 PM »

Elbow grease should take care of most of what seems to be wrong.
Have fun.

jtb · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2007, 03:30:31 PM »

I'm jealous, Jeff. I'm still looking for another project. Anyway, congrats on your find, and your changing luck. Keep us posted.

John

medic09 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2007, 05:04:42 PM »

What a great score!

Good for you!

ElCheapo · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2007, 08:46:51 PM »

Quote from: Dusthawk on March 04, 2007, 10:05:52 PM

Oh, and no comments about the fuzzy green seat, that'll be the first thing I deal with,

Might act as a nice cushion

Interesting way to get grass stains on the crotch of your pants

You have better nerves than me.

I would have been trying to follow the guy home to get it right that very second

Dusthawk · « **Reply #22 on:** March 09, 2007, 08:12:13 PM »

Well, I do a little here, a little there. The fun goes on

I am having a blast cleaning this bike! I have a full gas tank to keep it clean, about 75% of the dirt and cobwebs are gone, lots of the chrome has been started with Nevrdull, battery removed to make place for the battery that is on order. Clutch, throttle, and choke cables found and waiting payment, oil filter and oil waiting for me to change. I really do see changes every day working on this. The one thing giving me headaches is not finding the muffler for #1 pipe, not on Ebay, and haven't found it anywhere else affordable yet. More to come.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2007, 06:32:16 PM »

Holy Moly! I can't wait to get the pictures uploaded! I finallt got the remaining dirt, twigs, and cobwebs off the bike and am amazed at the difference! Looks like a totally different bike! I still have a long way to go with all the chrome, but that engine looks pretty good after all those layers of crud got removed. Without the throttle cable attached, the carbs snap right back to closed, tight and crisp!, Choke opens and closes smoothly without that cable. Haven't tried the clutch arm yet, but soon. I will be going through the electrical in a little while, checking bulbs, etc. Keeping you informed,

Jeff

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:02:11 PM »

I REALLY like the moss apholstered seat! It looks totally stock! We'll like you better now!

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Author Topic: Is my luck finally turning? (Read 2938 times)

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