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Value of my 11/70 CB750 K1 (PJT 460J)?

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Andrew-S:
My wife sadly passed away on 30th December and I have I’ve come to the decision to sell my US spec 11/70 CB750 K1 (PJT 460J) as I cannot summon up the enthusiasm or motivation to finish the last few jobs left to do as it’s just not that important to me anymore. 

I bought PJT 460J (Frame: 1067191 Engine: 1067553) from ‘UK Pete’ (Pete Sced) in December 2018 with 20,688.9 miles on the clock (current mileage is 20,689.0), it was previously imported and owned by ‘Honda-san’ (Chris Rushton) in 2009.  The bike is original and largely unrestored with all the correct parts as you would expect having been owned by Chris and Pete. There are a few dings and scrapes here and there reflecting 50 years of life, but it’s not been messed about with. 

Menno chemically stripped the tank, repaired and lined it, he then resprayed the paintset in its original Candy Ruby Red paint, the headlight ears and bucket are fitted and rest of the paintset is still boxed and has only ever been fitted for the photos. The exhausts are original HM300. No3 had a couple of dents so it was replaced with a very nice HM300 from the US.

The oil, filter, plugs and battery have been changed and the bike fires-up (on a remote reservoir) and runs cleanly through the gears on the centre stand without coughing and spluttering. The jobs left to do are to balance the carbs as the idle drops off (I suspect slow/pilot jets), reassemble and fit the original petrol tap, the OEM parts are supplied.

There are two sets of original keys (one set is NOS), the Wisconsin number plate and a copy of the last Title and the following:

- A NOS seat which is still in the Honda box (trial fitted only), the original seat is still fitted.
- An original Owners Handbook.
- An original Toolkit.
- A NOS Ruby Red LHS side panel.

I would be grateful for some advice on price, difficult I know without seeing it in the flesh but some general guidance would be much appreciated. I know I could just stick it on eBay or alternatively, I could just leave it covered up in the garage but the old girl deserves better than that.

Thanks,
Andrew

Laverda Dave:
Hi Andrew.
So sorry to hear about your wife and the terrible recent times you have gone through. Nothing can replace your loss but you have one very important thing you will never lose, the very special memories you had together. 

I know your enthusiasm will have understandably taken a huge knock with what has happened but if I were you I would let a bit more time pass before you decide to sell the bike on. I have read all your posts concerning your sympathetic restoration of the bike and the pride you have taken in doing it. It would such a shame to give up on it now with probably only a good few days of work left to complete it. It would also be a loss to the forum if you sold the bike and we didn’t hear from you again as you would be without a sohc!

I am unable to put a value on the bike other than to say it should be worth a very decent amount given the time, effort and money you have put into it.
I would keep it for now if it were mine, the summer is on the horizon, lockdown is ending, the days are getting longer and given time to get over your terrible loss your enthusiasm will return.

All the best for whatever you decide to do.

Dave

Andrew-S:

--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on April 27, 2021, 01:07:35 PM ---Hi Andrew.
So sorry to hear about your wife and the terrible recent times you have gone through. Nothing can replace your loss but you have one very important thing you will never lose, the very special memories you had together. 

I know your enthusiasm will have understandably taken a huge knock with what has happened but if I were you I would let a bit more time pass before you decide to sell the bike on. I have read all your posts concerning your sympathetic restoration of the bike and the pride you have taken in doing it. It would such a shame to give up on it now with probably only a good few days of work left to complete it. It would also be a loss to the forum if you sold the bike and we didn’t hear from you again as you would be without a sohc!

I am unable to put a value on the bike other than to say it should be worth a very decent amount given the time, effort and money you have put into it.
I would keep it for now if it were mine, the summer is on the horizon, lockdown is ending, the days are getting longer and given time to get over your terrible loss your enthusiasm will return.

All the best for whatever you decide to do.

Dave

--- End quote ---

Hi Dave,

Thank you for your post, it's been a difficult few years; I would like to finish and enjoy it, so I may very well take a little more time to think it all through.

Best regards,
Andrew

Rob62:
Sorry to read your news Andrew, i can only imagine how you must be feeling. Taking your time sounds like the right thing to do. Best wishes to you.

Rozabikes Tim:
Just read your post Andrew, difficult times. Dave has hit the nail on the head with his comments. All I would add is that if you can get focus  back onto things like your fab bike it will give you a reason and purpose to help you through this period.

Take care.

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