Westfalia
CB750 Member
I am now the owner of my dad’s old ‘71 CB750 four. This bike is all there but VERY rough and not a runner. It has sat outside under various states of cover for about 30 years minus it painted bits which were thankfully stored inside. Currently its under cover and secure.
Eventually I’ll give it a proper resto maybe once retirement happens…lol. 5-10 years…maybe. So to my question:
What should I be searching/collecting for now that might not be there in the future?
I’ve not done a detailed “needs” list so i can’t really say what will need replacing, but figure rubber/lines/controls will all need replacing. I do have the OG exhaust and guards but they have a few holes. Are some things on the bike “unibtainium”? I come from the vintage VW world and as values have come up a huge amount of reproductions parts are now available compared to even 10 years ago. Is the bike world similar?
Pic is of my dad on it in the 70’s when he used it as a daily commuter. Miss ya pops.
Thanks for any help!
Eventually I’ll give it a proper resto maybe once retirement happens…lol. 5-10 years…maybe. So to my question:
What should I be searching/collecting for now that might not be there in the future?
I’ve not done a detailed “needs” list so i can’t really say what will need replacing, but figure rubber/lines/controls will all need replacing. I do have the OG exhaust and guards but they have a few holes. Are some things on the bike “unibtainium”? I come from the vintage VW world and as values have come up a huge amount of reproductions parts are now available compared to even 10 years ago. Is the bike world similar?
Pic is of my dad on it in the 70’s when he used it as a daily commuter. Miss ya pops.
Thanks for any help!
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