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Any CB750 owners here?
Just trying to get a feel for market value of a '74 CB 750four in running condition.
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08-03-2004, 11:42 AM
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I used to have a CB550...
If you want to know values, look it up on ebaymotors.com
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What kind of shape is it in? I had one of those in college and actually was perusing the eBay lists a couple of weeks ago for one.
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08-03-2004, 03:53 PM
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I bought/sold a '78 CB750K Four in....1996 I believe for $650. It was in excellent running condition and about 8 on the cosmetic scale (though with aftermarket pipes, 4-2).
About 5 years ago I bought another '78 for $750, but with the original 4-4 pipes. It's seen better days...sits in the garage waiting for me to synch the damn carbs.
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Most good condition, good running motorcycles are worth at least a dollar a CC even if they are old.
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08-03-2004, 04:38 PM
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The first time I saw a CB750 that was more than your plain ol'Honda was in Park City, Utah, on a trailer back in my college days. The bike had been modified to look like a cafe racer, and it looked cool. I've always liked the look of vintage cafe racers..so I thought maybe I'd build one.
So depending on the shape, 750 to 1000 is good for a stock CB750, right? Thanks for the replie guys. |
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08-03-2004, 05:09 PM
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It really depends on condition. You can buy a "restored to museum quality" sandcast 750 for maybe $3500. However I probably wouldn't get $500 for my '78 as it is right now.
The more stock it is, the better, IMHO. I had a cafe racer dream for a while, then just getting the damn thing to run after letting it sit for 2 years overwhelmed the project. Man do I hate those carbs. Here's somebody who had a lot of fun with his: http://community-2.webtv.net/@HH!D3!F9!A49DDFB60BA4/Roadster1928/CAFERACERHONDACB750/
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Oh, also check out the SOHC tech and general boards at greenspun:
http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a.tcl?topic=SOHC%2f4%20Technical http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a.tcl?topic=SOHC%2f4%20General
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i read an article about a man with a warehouse full of brand new japan parts. he assembles brand new CB750's for sale. zero mile bikes! i think he charges a left nut tho.
here is the article: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_0401_cb750/ me and i a friend bought one for $500. the frame is still under his stairway. maybe the motor too.
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08-03-2004, 05:26 PM
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I've seen E_bay sandcasts go for over 10,000!!! What's so special? Is it a sandcast case?
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08-03-2004, 06:54 PM
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That's me on top of the bidders list! I like that one too...certainly not stock, but nothing I ride or drive is stock...
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A '75 CB750 was my transportation from about '76 through '79. I'd be surprized if they are worth much. Compared to today's machines they are overweight, underpowered slugs.
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08-04-2004, 06:36 AM
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Actually out of the box peak HP of a CB750 is about on par with the peak HP of a new Harley TC88. And the CB weighs 500 lbs....probably the only HD that weighs 500 lbs is a Sporty 883.
Like most 4's, you gotta rev 'em to go anywhere. 
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08-04-2004, 06:39 AM
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My Ninja has plenty of power when I feel like living on the edge, but I was looking for a cruiser or something less beastly to take for a warm summer night cruise...
It's not fast, but even a 50cc Honda can be fun... Besides, I like the old stuff... 
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08-04-2004, 06:46 AM
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Understood. I have some excruciatingly fond memories of "touring" on that thing. If "touring" is the correct term. Sleeping bag. Tent. Tools. Toothbrush. Rolling papers.
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Who *didn't* own a CB750 back in the day?
It was the original "superbike". I bought the very first one to come to the Canadian West Coast. As to prices? All over the map, I'd suppose. Most examples I see on the road today, are Gruppe B(astarde) material. 95% parts available from American Honda, though not overnight.
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08-04-2004, 07:10 AM
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Jim, is that what you call those foam sleeping bad pads back then? Rolling paper
Of course I wouldn't ride anything that wasn't bastardized Doug... ...and being able to get parts is a major plus..although the one I'm bidding on has so many aftermarket parts from companies that have gone out of business, it might be a slight headache. It's got dual disk brakes up front and a single in rear!!!! Try finding that in 1974. Don't nobody snipe this one, or I'll send the Bastard hounds after your arse.. |
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08-04-2004, 07:21 AM
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If the power is an issue Jim..try this bad boy...it's something else I'm considering.
You can see my taste in motorcycels is a bit twisted 
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08-04-2004, 07:29 AM
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Is that a Yamaha engine...?
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08-04-2004, 08:04 AM
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Its a custom Royal Star Warrior w/ a 1700cc aircooled twin...I watched a video of one doing the 1/4 mile in ~9.4 seconds....of course it was not stock, but 120 ft-lbs of torque can be a lot of fun on two wheels, I'm sure.
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