ForeverTwoWheels
CB750 Member
I'm almost done with a frame off restoration of a 1975 CB750K5. It's been a really cool winter project. I plan on riding it for the summer and probably selling it in the fall to start another project. I'll make a whole rebuild thread later, but for now I need some advise/opinions on a couple things.
I guess that's it for now. I'm sure I'll think of more later. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated! I'm asking for opinions, and I know you guys have plenty, so let's hear them!!!!
Thanks in advance!
- Lance
- How important is it to you that the bike is original? Paint, controls, etc. (not perishables like tires obviously)
- Would you prefer it to have NOS, new OEM, or original parts but from a different bike?
- For a 48yr old motorcycle, doing a frame up restoration, would you prefer a little petina (seat chrome peel, small chain guard scratches, surface rust on inside of fender. Think small details that show its age if you look closely)
- How important is mileage to you if the entire bike has been refurbished? (Every nut, washer, bearing, or bolt either refurbished, replaced, or inspected.)
- How detailed do you look if you were purchasing? Would you notice if the swingarm bolt was facing the wrong way? What if the throttle cables went through the gauge cluster? (Assume everything works perfectly. These are just examples of details I've noticed on other bikes)
- Does color make a difference to you? 75' only came in two colors, would you pay more for one color over another?
- How important would it be to you to know that the things you can't see have been touched and restored properly by a Honda certified mechanic?
I guess that's it for now. I'm sure I'll think of more later. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated! I'm asking for opinions, and I know you guys have plenty, so let's hear them!!!!
Thanks in advance!
- Lance