Author Topic: i need advice on if I should buy these... UPDATE (now with PICTURES :) (Read 3999 times)

andy8190 · « **on:** April 07, 2010, 09:02:41 AM »

http://ksu.craigslist.org/mcy/1669514576.html

one of the bikes actually does have a title. I was thinking i could either make a cafe out of one or i could part it all out? what do you guys think, is it worth buying?

Magpie · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2010, 09:06:36 AM »

YES!
Cliff.

andy8190 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2010, 09:07:12 AM »

hahaha thats what i was thinking as well, think i could part them out and make a little money or should i just stick to trying to fix one up?

flybox1 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2010, 09:12:12 AM »

HECK YES!!!! thats a no-brainer!
do the titled one stock, and do the other cafe....

Magpie · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2010, 09:18:45 AM »

Too many of these beauties are parted out in my opinion. You have a great place to start on a stocker and a cafe. If there were near me they would be in my garage now waiting for me to finish my other stuff. The 350 4 is a jewel.
Cliff.

wannabridin · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2010, 09:23:17 AM »

HELL YES!!! who cares if it puts a damper on your current projects!!! you have one bike that's in pretty good shape to start! and you could salvage the other bike and sell it! or use it for parts for the titled bike!

Magpie · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2010, 09:35:39 AM »

Have you bought them yet!?
Cliff

andy8190 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2010, 09:36:59 AM »

im calling the guy back to ask just a couple more questions and tell him that i would like to buy them yes haha, nobody screw me over please

andy8190 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2010, 10:00:29 AM »

okay so the guy called back, the bike that is titled is the one with the stuck motor. I think what will determine if I buy them is the interchangeability of the two models. He is calling me back with the vin numbers but he thinks one is a 73 and one is a 75. Does anyone know if these models are interchangeable motor wise, that way i can put all the parts on the titled frame?

brandon · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2010, 10:01:10 AM »

You Mainlanders have the opportunity to get killer bargains!

flybox1 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2010, 10:11:40 AM »

350F'S were built '72-'74.
one might have been first sold/titled in '75.
a little marvel mystery oil might free up that stuck engine.

yes, they are interchangeable. go get 'em!!!

andy8190 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2010, 10:32:11 AM »

i committed to buying them. so I am going to try to pick them up tomorrow. He told me that the title was signed and dated by someone in 1994 and i believe its a salvage title or non highway title. I live in arkansas and I believe they are one of the more strict states about titles does anyone have any advice on getting a real title for the bike once i get it running?

73nancy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2010, 01:16:20 PM »

theres a cb750 near there for $150 as well. i go to school in ks but need to finish my bike before i buy another.. good luck they look to be in good shape for that kind of cash..

starkmojo · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2010, 01:22:50 PM »

the stuck motor can be unstuck with marvelous mystery oil and a torch.... thats how we unstuck coldrights...

andy8190 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2010, 01:45:03 PM »

came across this too hahaha http://topeka.craigslist.org/mcy/1675962265.html

Elkie · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2010, 05:03:23 PM »

How the hell'd I miss these? Man if you don't get em I will.

wingman · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2010, 05:35:28 PM »

As the owner of one of the red headed step children of the the SOHC family, I can say that I really do love my CB350f. It may not be the fastest thing on the road but something about hearing that little 350 scream for its life at 10k brings a smile to my face. If you can get a titled one in pieces, I say all the better. i started with a semi running bike and ended up stripping it for a frame up rebuild.

Go for it! They make awesome city bikes and when you get enough cajones built up in you, they are a trip to take on the freeway (provided your speed limits are around 65 and not 75).

Wingman

andy8190 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2010, 07:10:19 PM »

I'm taking a trip up there tomorrow to go pick them up.

Now for any guys out there with some 350F parts let me know what you got because I bet i will need a lot.

andy8190 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2010, 06:31:01 AM »

Also, I will need lots and lots of help on getting these babies up and running especially if I have to do an engine rebuild. I am a newbie to this

Elkie · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2010, 08:26:19 PM »

I picked up the cb750 for $150, rough shape, but the exhaust is in great condition.

traveler · « **Reply #20 on:** April 08, 2010, 08:46:00 PM »

............and more CB's are saved from the crusher....Good news!

Now.....we just need more guys to fix/restore instead of part out....although I might even be guilty of a part out in the right circumstance. $:-\$

Heck, I just feel lucky to have my 550....

~Joe

Elkie · « **Reply #21 on:** April 08, 2010, 09:00:05 PM »

Well as a 76, I'd have to wait till next year, then I can get a antique title. Probably just set it aside till that happens, or look for a titled frame. Definitely want to restore if possible, my first 750. Just kinda ridiculous the rules some states have to get a title. I think that's why so many bikes end up as parts bikes.

andy8190 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 09, 2010, 04:03:30 AM »

i might need some help from members out there on getting a title for my bike as well, advice on how to do that but its a long time from that. the bikes were in rougher shape than i hoped they would be. The one that has the old old salvage title on it has the end of the frame just past the shocks cut so I am going to make that one into a cafe and then the other one stock. My exhaust were in rough rough shape, that was disappointing. I will take pics today after I get done with my comps and post them and then talk about my plans for the 2 bikes.

SHELLFISH · « **Reply #23 on:** April 09, 2010, 08:50:52 AM »

Good luck with the two bikes!

andy8190 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 09, 2010, 09:43:11 AM »

Picture time, i know you love them

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