Post by: Martin6 on February 04, 2023, 04:56:19 PM
I've just been allowed in!
I currently ride about 10,000 miles a year. I have a 1250GS for tours (this year will be N Wales, northern Spain in June and Italy in September) and local riding, weekly with mates. I also have an 850 Norton Commando, which I've worked on over the last few years. Nothing too major, new tank and seat, a number of niggling issues, carb refresh, starter sprag, clutch, hydraulic primary chain tensioner, crankcase breather, new chains, tyres and re-laced the front wheel, plus a few minor jobs and full services. That is so far the limit of my mechanical experience. I've really enjoyed it and now get a couple thousand reliable miles on the bike each year.
But, there's an itch I need to scratch. I'm now looking for a CB750, up to K6. Budget's not vast. I've done some research, so still getting up to speed on things to look for. So far I've seen some 'restored' US imports. But they seem to be new paint and saddle, maybe a carb clean, but no sense of what's underneath, even what mileage might be on the engine. So, I'm still looking. I'm happy to take on tidy-up type work, on a basically sound bike mechanically.
I found this forum and liked what I saw. Hopefully I'll soon have a bike and look forward to picking brains and contributing.
Martin
Post by: Orcade-Ian on February 04, 2023, 05:10:04 PM
Welcome to the forum from Orkney!
Plenty of great advice on 750s here - I don't have one, just 350,400 and 550 fours - plus too many others.
I'm sure the others will chime in soon - perhaps someone has what you are looking for - that's how my recently acquired 550 ended up here in the toy cupboard!
Ian
Post by: andy120t on February 04, 2023, 05:18:40 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on February 04, 2023, 05:52:58 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on February 04, 2023, 06:27:27 PM
Welcome to the forum, have fun and ask as many questions as you need to, there’s so much knowledge in here it’s crazy. Enjoy and good luck with your hunt
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Post by: Johnny4428 on February 04, 2023, 07:34:47 PM
Post by: philward on February 04, 2023, 09:34:25 PM
Post by: Moorey on February 04, 2023, 10:02:46 PM
Post by: Martin6 on February 04, 2023, 11:18:04 PM
Martin
Post by: Itineo on February 05, 2023, 02:12:33 PM
Post by: andy120t on February 08, 2023, 07:17:06 AM
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CB750-FOUR-K6-SOHC/115684477286?hash=item1aef550966:g:eHsAAOSwt19j0TzM&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAkO+I2UpWKiNPk+T8ZmoEslPguIAZbxCfxM7/2EB4ds0WHIMkubnXVrOxLw+uCZ+7R8k38WSr3JeN62ndglqJ+dTarC0l8BqxG2thAkytK3HL0giixUENl3zBdhjiDCP27DDJ5q5rHDYUcx1oLlLqNND3UtGFzfJGQHskCY1apMC/xg7eotmqeeDEYEIYDkbgFg==%7Ctkp:Bk9SR-T7x_3FYQ&pageci=318e3289-e97d-46cd-800f-c21f8ab302ec&redirect=mobile
Post by: Bryanj on February 08, 2023, 09:21:23 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 08, 2023, 11:41:52 AM
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115684484424?hash=item1aef552548:g:B5sAAOSwBuFj0UEr
Post by: andy120t on February 08, 2023, 01:04:33 PM
Post by: Trigger on February 08, 2023, 01:12:03 PM
There is one in the auction site that looks cheapish. Looks a bit odd, but maybe that's the seat throwing it all out of perspective. Listed as turns over but non-runner though so might need an engine check-over
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CB750-FOUR-K6-SOHC/115684477286?hash=item1aef550966:g:eHsAAOSwt19j0TzM&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAkO+I2UpWKiNPk+T8ZmoEslPguIAZbxCfxM7/2EB4ds0WHIMkubnXVrOxLw+uCZ+7R8k38WSr3JeN62ndglqJ+dTarC0l8BqxG2thAkytK3HL0giixUENl3zBdhjiDCP27DDJ5q5rHDYUcx1oLlLqNND3UtGFzfJGQHskCY1apMC/xg7eotmqeeDEYEIYDkbgFg==%7Ctkp:Bk9SR-T7x_3FYQ&pageci=318e3289-e97d-46cd-800f-c21f8ab302ec&redirect=mobile
Looks odd because it is a bitsa of every 750 known to man ;)
Post by: Trigger on February 08, 2023, 01:28:09 PM
Post by: Martin6 on February 08, 2023, 02:46:30 PM
I've been looking on ebay and the other usual sites. I'm wary of the fresh US imports. Not sure what I might get myself into and whether it might be beyond me. I don't fancy non-runners and no wiring loom...
Not looking for pristine, but some comfort it runs well, without having to first take the engine out of the frame, at this stage. £6-£7k would be my area. Do you think I'm unlikely to find a decent bike in that price range?
Post by: Trigger on February 08, 2023, 02:59:07 PM
Look at this very over priced one with 550 aftermarket clocks. Just because it says Sliver someone will find themselves with a bike that needs a ton of parts >>> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204230679128?hash=item2f8d18da58:g:H2cAAOSw-KFj2kxR&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAkAf0BwbVPQMifaJX4b2NgDuOOwRMkHSrH88uH9Qc13GrrPRwYkSfu%2FUpK2I4zbdxgRJi8lN%2FAqWR78awwTsy1O00zAL%2B5hFlTF3I1tn0tmuXwsVNIdMCXgtt7iyetnbhfwhSAF51VyfUXyLmEMvpMkAkvHkIKSe46B0HpGaPwOYos2wqu6rWXewv2Op5Jx%2FQmw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4bQq5jGYQ
Post by: Martin6 on February 08, 2023, 06:52:33 PM
Has anyone dealt with them or able to recommend them?
1.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325360861789?hash=item4bc104c25d:g:kNwAAOSwgiJjNEnR
2.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325360852673
The UK one looks interesting.
And this one, Marvel Motorcycles, Bucks
3.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165766902861
Appreciate any views. Thanks,
Martin
Post by: Trigger on February 08, 2023, 07:34:01 PM
They state UK registered. The only one that is UK is the K6 with the wrong back end.
The frog is known in the business as not a reputable dealer as, some time ago he sold a sandcast with the Vin number changed on the frame :o
The one at Marvel motorcycles has been for sale about 3 years now. Also a USA Import that someone has tried to make it look like a UK bike.
To get a good CB750, you have to know the pros and cons, looking past the the bling ;)
Post by: Nurse Julie on February 08, 2023, 07:44:06 PM
2nd photo is our UK model K6, once again, it'll give you an idea. The black 550 Mongrel behind is another one of my bikes.
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Post by: Martin6 on February 08, 2023, 10:22:16 PM
Post by: philward on February 08, 2023, 11:38:19 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on February 09, 2023, 08:49:00 AM
Julie, I thought your K2 was planet blue! As you know, mine is planet blue but prefer the ruby red - I have a spare newly painted red tank/side panels but its the later tank and not sure about doing V5 colour change and then deciding the revert to the planet blue later (and all the colour changes recorded on the v5)Well remembered Phil. I was going to have it painted Planet Blue but changed my mind on this one at the last minute and went for Candy Ruby Red 😊😊😊😊
Post by: Johnny4428 on February 09, 2023, 06:04:18 PM