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Joined the 'Free' Club (non Corvette, but pretty cool!)
With HOOAH and others getting free Corvettes, I was just a wee bit envious, God, I wish somebody would give me a free Corvette (sniff...!) But I only had to sulk one day!
My bud was delivering to a building that was going to be renovated and they found this in the garage and asked him if he wanted it. Hell yeah! So he's not a big bike guy, but he knew where it would be loved and appreciated for what it was. Dropped it on us, just an hour ago. The more you rub it, the nicer it looks!
9,930 miles, clutch pulls in easy, the engine kicks over (yes, it has a kick start pedal too!), even the choke lever moves smoothly. Best of all, it's a total time capsule bike! Not changing nothing, nada zip. NOT Painting it, but will disassemble, clean, polish and clear coat the tank.
We've turned out a few vintage bikes out of here already, so we're happy to have this for frigiin free! Note the perfect condition factory turn signals and the very nice Kirker headers, with not one dent.
Forgot to mention what it is. Early 70's Honda CB750, with the bulletproof SOHC motor. Early benchmark for a mass-produced 'big' bike, but I rarely even see them anymore! Should be good little scooter to putt around town on. Last licensed 26 years ago, 1988. No paperwork, nothing, but it's well out of the DMV system.
Crap........now I'm sulking. Congratulations, bet she cleans up real nice.
Thanks! I decided, I'll paint it after all. The guy who paints all these award winning, magazine Lowrider cars is right next door and that candy, panels style, is right up his alley!
PS: Xmas is coming soon, and Santa's checking his list! I kind of have an idea, which list I'm on.
Nice find!
I was given this one for free a few years ago by a friend and fellow enthusiast who knew I have a thing for XS650 Yamahas.
It's a '71 that had 7500mi and had been sitting since '82 in a guy's woodworking shop uncovered.
I swear they built the shop around the bike, it took three of us to get it outside!
I took it apart and polished it up, then put it back together with all the original parts and fasteners and did a full service on it and it fired right up.
I've put about 5000mi. on it and even took a couple 1000mi. trips with no problems.
Nice find!
I was given this one for free a few years ago by a friend and fellow enthusiast who knew I have a thing for XS650 Yamahas.
It's a '71 that had 7500mi and had been sitting since '82 in a guy's woodworking shop uncovered.
I swear they built the shop around the bike, it took three of us to get it outside!
I took it apart and polished it up, then put it back together with all the original parts and fasteners and did a full service on it and it fired right up.
I've put about 5000mi. on it and even took a couple 1000mi. trips with no problems.
Love the old Yammies, some of my fav's are the SR500 thumper, RD400's and I'd love to have an XS1100 in that black and gold scheme. Watched the video and that was pretty cool that it started on the first kick! Looks and sounds like a happy bike!
so no title? how do you get it registered to put on the road?
After a certain time, I believe it's five to seven years, the vehicle drops out of the system entirely. First, I'm bringing the plate to the DMV, to see what records exist, if it's stolen or not and if not, then, I'm applying for a duplicate title.
I remember the CB750s very well. I was selling Hondas (and Yamaha/Triumph) part-time in the late 1960s/early 1970s in order to put my way through college. When the CB750 was introduced in 1969 it set the motorcycle world on its head. Multi-cylinder, SOHC, etc. The 1969 drove mechanics crazy as it had four separate throttle cables going to the carbs. Each had to adjusted separately. In 1970 Honda went to a junction box setup with a single cable coming down from the throttle handle.
I remember the CB750s very well. I was selling Hondas (and Yamaha/Triumph) part-time in the late 1960s/early 1970s in order to put my way through college. When the CB750 was introduced in 1969 it set the motorcycle world on its head. Multi-cylinder, SOHC, etc. The 1969 drove mechanics crazy as it had four separate throttle cables going to the carbs. Each had to adjusted separately. In 1970 Honda went to a junction box setup with a single cable coming down from the throttle handle.
Nice find!
They were (and still are) an iconic machine. It was a real road burner back then and I'm sure you had a few of them out for 'test rides' back in the day! Looking forward to disassembling it, restoring it, repainting the tank as it is (without the lace) and then riding it on nice days!
Cool find! those cb750s are getting harder to find and values are going up, you are one lucky man to have been given one for free. When you get it running let me know, maybe we can do a vintage ride on highway 2.
Cool find! those cb750s are getting harder to find and values are going up, you are one lucky man to have been given one for free. When you get it running let me know, maybe we can do a vintage ride on highway 2.
Very nice Beezer! The old Brit bikes sure got some style to them! Norton's, Triumph's and of course, Vincents, but those are a little pricey for me. As far as Hwy 2, yah, we can meet up in the middle, I'm on the opposite side!
When the CB750 was introduced in 1969 it set the motorcycle world on its head. Multi-cylinder, SOHC, etc.
Sounded Awesome
My dad bought a new 1970 750, so smooth he did a lot of cruising on that. his only complaint was the auto chain oiler coating the pipes after a long hiway run. He upgraded that fall to a 69 Harley 1200 Electra Glide
One of my neighbors gave me his 2008 Mazda 3 back in 2012
only had about 20,000 miles on it... long story short motor had tossed a rod and Mazda wouldn't repair on warranty because there were no maintenance records for oil changes etc...they wanted$7,500. to supply and install new motor so he told me to take it before it goes to the wrecker.
I installed a motor from a write off 2009 for $1,400. and am still driving it today as my commuter
Regarding the Mazda, you just can't go wrong on that, that's for sure! Wotta deal! The vintage pic was great. Back then, you could put your buddy, on the back, compare that to today and no man will ever ride bitch, unless it's a breakdown!
Hey F22, great new "free" toy. Kerker is something I haven't heard in many years. I had a Kawasaki KZ 650 when I was in school that had a Kerker on it. A total rocket I say.
You mentioned checking with the DMV to see if it was stolen. May I suggest you do that before you get the paint job done? just a suggestion.
Oh and here's a side by side shot of the toys (in case you didn't see the first pic I posted). ha ha Ha I'm just messin with ya bud!
10-28-2014, 09:04 PM
Joined the 'Free' Club (non Corvette, but pretty cool!)
But I only had to sulk one day!
, it took three of us to get it outside!
