74' barn find...no title..no key

[Jpwhit1]

New to cb forum and cb's. I'm a xs 650 guy but have always wanted a cb. I have an opportunity to purchase a 74 cb 750. Hasn't run in years. Long story short, older gentleman died with a barn full of goodies, the person Im buying from was given bike by relative, didn't have time to work on. He was able to track down owner of barns son. Son said he had no knowledge of said bike.. with a detectable wink. Price of bike is 250.00. I pick up tomorrow. Any advice?

Thanks

 

[tommycarl]

If it was here in Illinois, the relative along with a death certificate could probably apply for a lost title which would cost I think $95. At the same time, the title could be transferred to the buyer for the normal fees (I think $125 including a license plate). I'd try to get with the relative and get a title.

Maybe a title will be easy in your state, maybe not... if not, I'd go for a frame only with title. Or, you'll likely get way more than the $250 invested just for the stock exhaust if it's solid.

 

[Jpwhit1]

Turns out it's a 71. everything's looks fairly decent.

 

[tommycarl]

Manufactured in late '71, but looks like it's a '72 model. Here's a table with engine and frame serial numbers:

http://www.hondachopper.com/engine/engine_timeline/timeline.html

 

[dan1951]

Pretty strange Mine was built late 71 but titled a 72 all the indicator lights are in the speedo and tach no handlebar dash panel?

 

[dirtdigger]

By that number is is considered a 72 or a K2...almost a very first 72. First 1972 is a cb750-2000001

 

[Jpwhit1]

So is it considered a 72 or 71? Also, did anything change between years? Thanks for humoring a 750 newbie. ��

 

[dirtdigger]

Its a 72. There are a lot of changes through out the years, some inside some outside. Some aesthetics some mechanical. To many to list.

 

[Jpwhit1]

I meant between 71 and 72.

 

[dirtdigger]

Not much in the motor. On the rest of the bike there are various things that changed. Take a look here http://honda750expert.com/index.html