TorqueAddict
CB750 New member
Hello guys!
This is my my first post (i know i gotta post in noob section first, but i thought i should kill two birds with one post).
I have been lurking around for a few months now, and reading and getting knowledge. Thanks to all the contributors here!
I am looking at this CB750 - its a 1978 SuperSport. I went out and had a look at it in person. I have got a few pictures for you guys:
The good:
-Everything appears to be there.
-They guy has ownership
-New Battery (lead-acid)
The bad:
-I didn't take it for a ride, but according to the seller, it shifts good.
-Fired right up, but would die on slightest whip of throttle
-The carbs seemed to be flooded with fuel - Like literally fuel was 'flowing' out of them through the (overflow?) port from the float bowls.
-The front brake doesn't work could be anything from leaking lines to broken brake cylinder/frozen pistons
-Rust - it is to be expected on the bike of this age, but it seemed like it was on the surface. i could see a coating of it on the underside of the frame and swingarm area. I tried to capture that in pictures, but light was not favorable.
-Tires are cracked
-Lots of unforeseeable unknowns
Bike has 47000 KMS on it.
I have researched about the potential issues with this particular model, and the most pronounced was the valve guide wear.
So guys what are your thought on the bike - how much should it cost?
Any input would be appreciated - Thanks!
This is my my first post (i know i gotta post in noob section first, but i thought i should kill two birds with one post).
I have been lurking around for a few months now, and reading and getting knowledge. Thanks to all the contributors here!
I am looking at this CB750 - its a 1978 SuperSport. I went out and had a look at it in person. I have got a few pictures for you guys:
The good:
-Everything appears to be there.
-They guy has ownership
-New Battery (lead-acid)
The bad:
-I didn't take it for a ride, but according to the seller, it shifts good.
-Fired right up, but would die on slightest whip of throttle
-The carbs seemed to be flooded with fuel - Like literally fuel was 'flowing' out of them through the (overflow?) port from the float bowls.
-The front brake doesn't work could be anything from leaking lines to broken brake cylinder/frozen pistons
-Rust - it is to be expected on the bike of this age, but it seemed like it was on the surface. i could see a coating of it on the underside of the frame and swingarm area. I tried to capture that in pictures, but light was not favorable.
-Tires are cracked
-Lots of unforeseeable unknowns
Bike has 47000 KMS on it.
I have researched about the potential issues with this particular model, and the most pronounced was the valve guide wear.
So guys what are your thought on the bike - how much should it cost?
Any input would be appreciated - Thanks!