'76 CB750. Just Picked It Up, For Free

Ironrdr · 01-29-2008, 01:59 PM

About 4 years ago, I was storing this CB for my buddy in my garage. I offered to buy it from him then, but he had plans for it.

Fast forward 4 years, and it's back in my garage, now mine, for free. It's a little more weathered then when it left, but I think I'll be able to freshen it up a bit. It ran last time it left the garage, but it has no battery now, and I'm sure it's the same gas that's in the tank as when it last left.

The seat came with it, but it's long ago lost the side covers.

Looks to be a fun project...

-darrell

WooPig · 01-29-2008, 02:23 PM

That'll work! Looks like a fun project. Resto or jap-bob?

Ironrdr · 01-29-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WooPig

That'll work! Looks like a fun project. Resto or jap-bob?

Not sure yet.

I'm good at destroying things that are perfectly good as they are, so a chop/bob would be the easier of the two.

But I'm thinkin a restoration would be fun to putt around on, too.

I dunno.

-darrell

lrutt · 01-29-2008, 02:33 PM

too far gone for a resto. too much money involved. better with some kind of bob job or cafe. I'd prefer a cafe. bobbing 750's was never really a thing to do.

Although I've always wanted to create a shot gun style 750 with high pipes on each side like the CL 350 and CL 450's used to have. That would be kind of neat.

Since these bikes start so easily with the kicker I'd go the real minimal route with a very small battery, smaller tank, etc. and leave some open space under the seat.

kz1 · 01-29-2008, 04:32 PM

I would agree about it being too far gone for a resto. I would cafe it, or something you would enjoy. If you would like to see some great cafe bikes and what they started like, I would look at Carpy's site: http://www.cb750cafe.com/ Read through his more detailed projects. A lot of good information, great pictures, and a nice guy. I have emailed him in the past and he has always answered back.

Rad · 01-29-2008, 04:40 PM

Motorcycles don't get much more expensive than free ones

Enjoy

01-29-2008, 01:59 PM	#1
Ironrdr ^OP Pay No Attention... Joined: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey Oddometer: 524	'76 CB750. Just Picked It Up, For Free About 4 years ago, I was storing this CB for my buddy in my garage. I offered to buy it from him then, but he had plans for it. Fast forward 4 years, and it's back in my garage, now mine, for free. It's a little more weathered then when it left, but I think I'll be able to freshen it up a bit. It ran last time it left the garage, but it has no battery now, and I'm sure it's the same gas that's in the tank as when it last left. The seat came with it, but it's long ago lost the side covers. Looks to be a fun project... -darrell __________________ It's a tough life, if you don't know how to live it. 2011 Ride West Ride Report

01-29-2008, 02:23 PM	#2
WooPig Subject to Change Joined: Aug 2006 Location: The Southern Plains. All of it. Oddometer: 552	That'll work! Looks like a fun project. Resto or jap-bob? __________________

01-29-2008, 02:33 PM	#4
lrutt SILENCE.....i kill you Joined: Jul 2005 Oddometer: 796	too far gone for a resto. too much money involved. better with some kind of bob job or cafe. I'd prefer a cafe. bobbing 750's was never really a thing to do. Although I've always wanted to create a shot gun style 750 with high pipes on each side like the CL 350 and CL 450's used to have. That would be kind of neat. Since these bikes start so easily with the kicker I'd go the real minimal route with a very small battery, smaller tank, etc. and leave some open space under the seat. __________________ 2004 Harley Sporster 1200C, 2001 Ducati M900, 2001 Honda XR650L, 1994 Harley Heritage, 1978 Honda CB750K with sidecar, 1977 Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans, 1976 Honda CB750K, 1965 Honda 305 Dream, 1973 Norton 850 Commando, 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, 1970 Honda Trail 90, 1970 Triumph Tiger 650, 1973 Honda Z50, 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, 1981 Honda Passport 70, 1970 Suzuki T250, 1971 Yamaha RT1 360

01-29-2008, 04:32 PM	#5
kz1 Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio North Coast Oddometer: 780	Cafe I would agree about it being too far gone for a resto. I would cafe it, or something you would enjoy. If you would like to see some great cafe bikes and what they started like, I would look at Carpy's site: http://www.cb750cafe.com/ Read through his more detailed projects. A lot of good information, great pictures, and a nice guy. I have emailed him in the past and he has always answered back.

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01-29-2008, 04:40 PM	#6
Rad Just me Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Santa Cruz, Calif Oddometer: 12,130	Motorcycles don't get much more expensive than free ones Enjoy