Farmer Sold Me This One Owner $1000 Honda CB 750 (INCREDIBLE FIND)

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  • I buy a 1978 Honda cb750 that was sitting in a farmers barn since new. #Honda, #CB750,
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Комментарии • 947

  • @125southernnh2
    @125southernnh2 10 месяцев назад +59

    With vintage bikes getting more and more rare, it's great to see younger riders get them and cherish them like we did when they first arrived.

    • @andyMSH700
      @andyMSH700 7 месяцев назад

      and its great to see it staying in the usa as so many are being exported....engine sounds great....i have a 79 ko and am struggling with carbs...amazing that one is so good.

    • @jwfinley7808
      @jwfinley7808 4 месяца назад +2

      That is a 750-4

  • @oldjarhead386
    @oldjarhead386 11 месяцев назад +78

    I bought a 1982 CB750c in 1981 after joining the Marines. It was my only transportation for years. Super reliable and fast for the time. They really needed an oil cooler and synthetic oil (a super rarity in the very early 80s.) for long rides to prevent oil break down. Great bikes, I miss mine!

    • @frankdodson3534
      @frankdodson3534 11 месяцев назад +2

      I think you may have made a mistake I don't think you could buy a 1982 bike a year before it was manufactured?

    • @oldjarhead386
      @oldjarhead386 11 месяцев назад +14

      @@frankdodson3534 A 82 model year showed up in showrooms around the middle end of a 81 calendar year. Just like cars.

    • @frankdodson3534
      @frankdodson3534 11 месяцев назад +2

      @oldjarhead386 da so correct you got me lol.

    • @DanDan_and_the_boys
      @DanDan_and_the_boys 11 месяцев назад +4

      Hey thank you for your service buddy I’m sure we all appreciate it but I dang sure kno I do 🤙🏼 I joined the army in 2006 but had to get a medical discharge shortly afterwards. I just wanted to let you kno we thank you , that’s what makes this country so great is a military keeping folks in check.

    • @oldjarhead386
      @oldjarhead386 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@DanDan_and_the_boys Thank you. But I don’t need to be thanked. Never really liked it in public either. Just don’t feel like is necessary. I will thank you in return. I was in 13 years. The next 20+ working for the Navy as a civilian engineer. Everything I have and have done was because the 70s sucked for jobs and I joined the Marines.
      BTW, if you’ve ever seen either of the Top Gun movies you saw what I did for the Navy. ;-) Any guesses?

  • @madmaniac360
    @madmaniac360 8 месяцев назад +7

    I was a mechanic at a bike shop in the UK in the 70's. My brother and I had one of these each when they were new in 1977, they were the CB750K7 in the UK. We built them from the crates they came in and had consecutive registration numbers. Great days, great bikes. This video brings it all back, you got yourself a great bike in very good condition, well done.

  • @norcoman876
    @norcoman876 11 месяцев назад +40

    great bike man, my dad had a '71. said it hit 124 mph wound out to 9 grand. Just wanted to mention that his front brakes locked up after the bike sat for years and launched him 60 feet over the bars at 40 mph, BROKE 3 RIBS AND BOTH WRISTS! it was due to a tiny air bleed hole in the caliper that was clogged. Just a suggestion to go over the brakes. again absolutely awesome bike man, you scored big time. have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez
      @Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez 11 месяцев назад +11

      I just rebuilt my calipers, and you are correct. The slide pins need to be cleaned from grime and rust and need lube. Brake pads are 40 a set. The lines are guaranteed dry rotted and the fluid contaminated. Mine was rusty and brown. After the brakes are firm but smooth.

  • @leebenson4874
    @leebenson4874 11 месяцев назад +19

    That is not the worst running 750 I've ever heard but close to it!!! LOL Yes, I know I have a 75 750F with 498k miles. I've rebuilt her 4 times from the ground up!!

    • @seanlambert8336
      @seanlambert8336 22 дня назад

      Did you have to rebuild her or did you do it just because you wanted to? I have a 96 cb750 with 55,000 miles and want to push her forever

    • @averyblanton301
      @averyblanton301 День назад

      They were and still are awesome bikes when you find them like this.

  • @MM_in_Havasu
    @MM_in_Havasu 11 месяцев назад +31

    Joe, you scored on this bike! This is the last year that Honda used points/condenser ignition on the SOHC CB750's. Yes, the carbs will definitely need a good cleaning as the pilot jets are very small in those particular Keihin carbs. SOHC 750 Hondas have a dry sump system, check oil after you get it lit off.
    Thanks for a cool video!

  • @zenmaster1761
    @zenmaster1761 11 месяцев назад +54

    You won't believe this. That is the first bike I had in about 1980 it was greatest bike I ever owned. Mine was brown I road it even in the winter in northeast Ohio as long as there wasn't any snow on the roads a lot of good memories. Got laid off a year later and sold it to my brother-in-law and he trashed it. But he still has it and won't sell back. What a shame to see it get trashed. Loved the video

    • @eddycurrent9988
      @eddycurrent9988 11 месяцев назад +3

      My first bike also was a1978 750 SS. Bought it in the AF at Travis.

    • @dg8676
      @dg8676 10 месяцев назад +1

      At least your brother didn’t get trashed

    • @dg8676
      @dg8676 10 месяцев назад +1

      You also made it seem like this was the actual bike you had. There’s a bunch of these out there it’s not that unbelievable

    • @Odder-Being
      @Odder-Being 3 месяца назад +1

      Keep bugging him about it 2x a year. The longer he doesn't restore it to riding conditions the more he starts feeling guilty not selling it back to you 😁

    • @ThePerfectSeason1972
      @ThePerfectSeason1972 2 месяца назад

      Get your Bike back !

  • @bradrook3919
    @bradrook3919 10 месяцев назад +3

    I owned one same color, a 78..in 1981..daily commuter from Vista to the San Onofre gate of Camp Pendleton...on the weekends it was the Ortega Highway for sport rides..traded out the 32mm carburetors for 34s..did away with the air box for K&N individual air cleaners... Kerker 4 into one header..no ECUs in those days all tuned through jet work and stronger ignition....lots of fun... Awesome vid...I miss the older bikes...

  • @hemi7t1
    @hemi7t1 11 месяцев назад +6

    I’ve owned many different bikes in my life from two stokes to Harleys. In my opinion, this is the best and sweetest sounding bike when running correctly of all.

  • @Mikesorrento3344
    @Mikesorrento3344 10 месяцев назад +7

    750cc in-line 4 cylinder revolutionized the motorcycle industry. There was never a more reliable, bulletproof motorcycle engine ever made. Beautiful find.

    • @RedBud315
      @RedBud315 3 месяца назад

      In high school I wanted the 400-4 real bad but, couldn't afford it so I picked up an RD250. A year later I had basically a race prepped RD350 with rear sets and clip-ons and only had a tach and lights so was pretty much not street legal. I beat every 750-4 stop light to stop light but, obviously not in top speed. You are correct in that the CB750 was a game changer and broke away a lot of people from the British bikes of the day. The first 750 that beat me light to light was another historical Honda, the VFR 750 Interceptor.

  • @elusiveeskimo3013
    @elusiveeskimo3013 11 месяцев назад +12

    Good find. Just make sure you synchronize the carbs since you had then off and apart. You don't want to run that engine for long with unbalanced cylinder response. I'd suggest checking valve adjustment and cam chain tension before synchronizing the carbs, so you know you're getting peak power and response from that 750. Also carry a couple extra ignition condensers since your engine doesn't have the electronic ignition swap. My condensers would only last 4-5000 miles and you'll drop two cylinders (spark to half the plugs) when one fails. But that's a quick roadside fix if it happens, and the only "weak link" my engine ever had. Enjoy your rides on this clean machine.

  • @PongbyAtari
    @PongbyAtari 11 месяцев назад +9

    Takes me right back to HighSchool It was my Junior year in 1978. I agree looks much nicer without the accessories. Don't forget to get some fresh oil in her and the proper amount. You did very well for a grand.

  • @kevinarmstrong7469
    @kevinarmstrong7469 11 месяцев назад +4

    I have an original 1970 cb750 I got from my uncle. Sat in his garage for 35 years. I went three states away to rescue it. Got her home cleaned the points new gas and carb clean and she's been on the road since. What a cool cool bike to own.

  • @user-fi3fx5my2s
    @user-fi3fx5my2s 11 месяцев назад +19

    It runs, sounds good. Don't mess with it. Needs a good shakedown run, Joe. Vid is making me really miss my old one, the sound was classic. Great job.

  • @meco72104
    @meco72104 11 месяцев назад +17

    Wow what a deal, such a great find. Dude you need to build a unloading ramp. To get it to run right and for top performance you need to synchronize the carburetors. The carbs could probably use a total rebuild. What a awesome bike, love your videos.

    • @ronalddaub9740
      @ronalddaub9740 10 месяцев назад +3

      That's why people throw that air box away and put for k and n s on those bikes

  • @strangeuniverse1199
    @strangeuniverse1199 11 месяцев назад +12

    The first 4 cylinder bike I ever rode was an old 1970's Honda CB750. Needless to say I was blown away by the bike,and I felt like a TOTAL stud riding the thing. It is unfortunate other people really did not care what kind of motorcycle I rode around on, even when It was a big 4 cylinder motorcycle.

  • @sman6435
    @sman6435 11 месяцев назад +12

    That was my dream bike. In the 60's I had a Honda Trail 50 and went to the local Honda Dealership in a small town I lived in. They had a multipage brochure with all their bikes and the CB750 was on the last page and I stared at that bike a LOT. I never got a CB750, but I eventually bought large road bikes from different manufacturers - my last one being a Honda VTX1300. Honda makes great bikes.

    • @jlrutube1312
      @jlrutube1312 11 месяцев назад +3

      We have a couple of things in common. When I was in kid in the late 60's and early 70's I had a Honda poster that displayed all of the different Honda models from the 50cc to the 750cc. Me and my friend spent a lot of time looking and daydreaming. He finally got the CB 100 and I got a Yamaha Enduro 100. Years later he got the CB 750. I kept getting bigger bikes of different types. I am 65 now and have a VTX 1300. Do you still have yours? Mine is the spoked Retro version. It's the best bike I have ever had and I have put over 100,000 miles on it. Hondas are the greatest.

    • @sman6435
      @sman6435 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@jlrutube1312 - Your comment made me smile - I thought I was looking in the mirror. I ended up buying a Honda Trail 90 and then an SL125, CB350, then bigger road bikes from Kawasaki, Yamaha and Honda. I did a lot of custom work on my VTX (I don't believe it was the Retro version), including Vance and Hines Big Shot pipes and a carb kit to tune it to the pipes - this was several years ago and I sold it. I had one regret - I should have bought a Yamaha 175 instead of the Honda SL 125. I had several happy moments with my bikes, but one of the best was just after installing the V&H pipes on the VTX, I stopped at a gas station and while I was staring in the gas tank to ensure it didn't overflow, I noticed leather chaps with a chain on them standing next to me. I looked up and it was the owner of a Harley at the opposite side pump. I asked him if there was a problem, not sure what he was going to do, and he said "I just want you to know that your bike is louder than my bike" - I thanked him at the time, but my entire ride home was with a huge smile on my face.

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf 3 месяца назад +1

      I am 68 and in the mid-1960s I had the poster on my wall of the entire Honda lineup, I think the CB 450 was the biggest bike. The 750 didn't come out until '69 and I remember well the shock waves it caused in the bike world. I had a Mini-Trail 50, a '70 SL 100, a '73 CL 350, a '75 T500 (worst one of them all), a '78 400 twin, and finally an '85 VT 700 (best one). I had 40000 miles on the 700 when I sold it in '90 after my best friend got killed when a car turned into him. Haven't been on a motorcycle since then.

  • @shanedavis9728
    @shanedavis9728 11 месяцев назад +21

    That bike is super pretty! Hope you get her back on the road again, there’s nothin like old Hondas 💪🏻

    • @rgtwergf
      @rgtwergf 11 месяцев назад

      Why so many owners sell their bikes and quads for so cheap to you? Stupid people...😅This classic Honda is worth 5 times that 1000...

  • @BigPoppieSeed
    @BigPoppieSeed 11 месяцев назад +27

    My dad had a 1973 cb750 four when I was a kid in the 70's.
    It was candy oarnge with a thick black stripe.
    He would take us kids for short rides around the block... thanks dad.
    Mom made him sell it when he had to lay it down and broke his ankle...thanks mom.

    • @strangeuniverse1199
      @strangeuniverse1199 11 месяцев назад +4

      Sometimes you need to crash before you realize how dangerous bikes are. It is unfortunate my first motorcycle accident almost resulted in my death as a young teenager.

    • @donstorm8460
      @donstorm8460 3 месяца назад

      Life is dangerous.

    • @chumps7974
      @chumps7974 3 месяца назад

      Cars are dangerous

  • @michaelwills3311
    @michaelwills3311 10 месяцев назад +2

    I just purchased an 83 GL1100 Standard, 29k 2nd owner. He owned it 34 years for 800. Love Hondas. Nice bike.

  • @ED-ti5tc
    @ED-ti5tc 11 месяцев назад +5

    My uncle had one back in the day. I never forgotten it. He was silver and 2 pipes. 1 on each side. It was a beast for the time. Great find!

  • @kencreten7308
    @kencreten7308 11 месяцев назад +6

    Don't forget to BALANCE THE CARBS. I had a 1978 750 F2, and I'd balance the carbs every... say 6 months. It really make a huge difference in the running of the bike as far as smoothness. You can get a inexpensive, or used to ba able to, balancer. Mine, years ago, just had four mercury filled tubes, and you'd adjust the carbs so they're close.

  • @GoinDownhill361
    @GoinDownhill361 11 месяцев назад +12

    That's a beautiful motorcycle, Joe. Great deal! Just a thing : I beg of you, I implore you, please keep those stock exhausts. Don't do the into 1 conversion. You'd lose low end grunt and ruin the looks. I'm pretty sure there must be some shop round your location that can fully restore them. With that and a proper syncing of the carbs, you'll be in business!

    • @davebarrowcliffe1289
      @davebarrowcliffe1289 11 месяцев назад +4

      Agreed 100%

    • @hodaka1000
      @hodaka1000 9 месяцев назад +1

      Would be nice to patch them up and re-chrome them
      Maybe just get some nice patches Tig welded over the holes and hit the patches with silver paint, they looked like they were on the inside where you wouldn't see them too easily and then get them re-chromed later

  • @valykrie
    @valykrie 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great find. I got my first 750 in 1969 had several through the 70's. The tail light looks like the older 69-70 style. Got good at tearing down the motor as the early model liked to throw the chain through the cases. I think the most significant bike Honda made. Have fun............

  • @shadow7796
    @shadow7796 11 месяцев назад +5

    It's crazy. You find the best deals on the internet, period. I wish that I had known about you when I bought my atv back in Feb. I have no doubt you'll have it straight and make a killing when you're done. It's a really nice bike.

  • @aarongrabowski3775
    @aarongrabowski3775 11 месяцев назад +25

    You should always start with the air box. Engine will such a mouse nest right up when you turn it over.

  • @mikeskidmore6509
    @mikeskidmore6509 11 месяцев назад +7

    Nice Honda CB 750 - sure brings back memories. Back in the '80's I had a 1978 CB 750A- the Hondamatic 2 speed semi automatic version. It was outfitted with a Vetter Windjammer fairing AM/FM cassette radio and saddlebags. It was a wonderful bike and nice riding.

  • @briankidd44
    @briankidd44 7 месяцев назад +1

    Honda CB750K7 was first big bike i got in 1980 after passing my test. Exactly same as yours. Brought back loads of memories seeing yours. Thanks for a great vid.

  • @fresnojason
    @fresnojason 11 месяцев назад +6

    Man this brings back memories. I have owned 2 of these. A stock fully restored 78 750F SS I picked up after I got out of the military in 1997 and a 79 750K that was highly modified in 1999. Solid bikes from the Era.

  • @wmdouglas3
    @wmdouglas3 11 месяцев назад +21

    Agree 100% with removing those extra accessories. It looks so much better now!

    • @jlrutube1312
      @jlrutube1312 11 месяцев назад +2

      It does look better but if I owned it the first thing I would do is to put that stuff back on. I just really hate bikes that don't have any wind protection and no place to put stuff. For me, practicality trumps looks every time.

    • @ekspatriat
      @ekspatriat 11 месяцев назад

      Yes but if you are into practicality you wouldn't have a 70's motorcycle today.@@jlrutube1312

  • @thebigguy8306
    @thebigguy8306 11 месяцев назад +11

    Beautiful cycle. My brother owned an earlier version (think early 70s) and I thought it was HUGE. What a classic and a great find.

    • @jackl2682
      @jackl2682 8 месяцев назад +1

      A 750 WAS a big bike back then. And 4 cylinders.... Holy cow! I had a Yamaha 650 twin then. Thought it was the shit till my buddy showed up with one of these. Game changer.

  • @harmonic3350
    @harmonic3350 11 месяцев назад +13

    Great find. Love these old Hondas. He must have had anti-mouse coating on the seat 😆

  • @gsquaredmke
    @gsquaredmke 11 месяцев назад +5

    Wow this brings back memories. My dad had this bike when I was little and I have great memories riding on it with him. Good looking bike! What a find.

  • @Joe_HamRadioGuy
    @Joe_HamRadioGuy 11 месяцев назад +7

    Nice find. Fun bikes. Do yourself a favor and get a carb synchronization kit.

  • @Bunk599
    @Bunk599 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very cool. My best friend bought one of these new in 1971. It was from another planet back then. Unimaginable leap in technology. It sounds as though the carbs are out of sync. Adjusting them with manometers will make a significant improvement and allow a smoother, slower idle. I used to keep manometers mounted on the garage wall and fine tune the carbs every month or so.

  • @ShawnBlairME
    @ShawnBlairME 11 месяцев назад +2

    Congrats! That's a great bike. That was my second bike, and that was the paint. 3 of us had the 78 750 Four K with vetter fairing, cycle sound, and Reynolds rack and backrest. We put a ton of miles on them. Lots of power, scraped the pegs like crazy. We did our own service. Fresh oil and filter, check the points, plugs and valves. There was a carb sync tool my buddy had to plug in into the four carbs. Made it simple. They always ran great. Only problems we had was electrical from our own additions. Would love to have a 78 to kick around on now. I've had a BMW K1100LT since 2001. The K4 would be a great addition.

  • @teux01
    @teux01 11 месяцев назад +6

    What a find, I love those old Hondas. Good to see one brought back to life.

  • @PutOnYourLid
    @PutOnYourLid 11 месяцев назад +9

    The Bike is only running on 3. i hear that even on video. Check the rubber carb intakes!

    • @Turkeydinner
      @Turkeydinner 3 месяца назад

      2.5 cyls. I like this guy's gusto though. Gotta keep a temp gun on each cylinder all the way till operating temp (and over.. lol). Always pull the fuse for the headlight and have a fan blowing on at the front of engine while you tune, too.

  • @mohawkdriver4155
    @mohawkdriver4155 11 месяцев назад +3

    I had one just like that! Wish I had it back...😔

  • @tjman93
    @tjman93 11 месяцев назад +1

    My dad has a lot of these old Hondas. Many 750s, a 550, and some 360t’s. I grew up learning how to work on and ride these things! I love ‘em! Was thinking about going to pick up a small project one here soon…great video!

  • @richardthompson6265
    @richardthompson6265 11 месяцев назад +8

    What a beautiful bike , you did it again an absolute keeper and what ever needs doing get it done and just enjoy a superb find.

    • @richardthompson6265
      @richardthompson6265 11 месяцев назад +1

      All you need now is your 70's retro style Belstaff leather jacket some nice boots and bike jeans and you will look one cool MF.

  • @mgs.915
    @mgs.915 11 месяцев назад +6

    This is the kind of deal I have been looking for😂 looks like I can live out my dreams through you again!

  • @rvhopper
    @rvhopper 11 месяцев назад +2

    Joe you are simply amazing! Your knowlege on boat motors 2 stroke to 4 strokes. I love your channel. Great education to the public MAN! Keep them comming Sir. Can't forget VINNY You furry friend.

  • @flobee5757
    @flobee5757 11 месяцев назад +2

    Dude...thank you for these videos mane. I've learned so much from them and they have given me more confidence to work on my own bikes. Serious hats off to you sir and again thank you for sharing.

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler77 11 месяцев назад +10

    Really nice toys, Joe! You are definitely blessed!!! Beautiful bike!

  • @robertkeime4907
    @robertkeime4907 11 месяцев назад +6

    I have one very similar…unloading solo on a ramp pickup….very bold move:)

    • @2vintage
      @2vintage  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah wasn't easy

  • @OldTimerGarden
    @OldTimerGarden 11 месяцев назад +1

    I used to own that exact motorcycle. Same color too. Loved it. It's fast too. Mine used to look black too until the sun hit the paint just right and it turned out to actually be a very dark metallic brown. Yours may have been re-painted because it should have pinstripes around the side covers that match the stripes on the tank.

  • @Patshes
    @Patshes 11 месяцев назад +10

    Can I ever be so lucky in my life?! But the sissie bar will go first. And that screen.

    • @oldjarhead386
      @oldjarhead386 11 месяцев назад +3

      Yes, lots of nightmare stories of sissy bars being dangerous.

    • @ocavant
      @ocavant 11 месяцев назад +1

      In ten years everyone will be paying huge $$ for sissy bars, helmet boxes and wind screens/fairings 😂

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf 3 месяца назад

      @@ocavant Haha! Probably!

  • @44smithnut
    @44smithnut 11 месяцев назад +3

    Idle is to high, something just doesn't sound right. Also synchronize the carbs. We used to have to synchronize our big Kaws maybe a couple times each year. Nice bike Joe, well worth putting love into it. Keep up the good work.

    • @RedBud315
      @RedBud315 3 месяца назад

      There's actually two steps for that. Synchronizing is getting all the slides lined up evenly across all the carbs with your throttle cable. And balancing is adjusting the air/fuel to get the vacuum balanced after you do the synchronizing with the slides.

  • @johnpatten4055
    @johnpatten4055 11 месяцев назад

    I learned to ride on a '78 CB750-4! I just started watching the video, and I can't wait to see how you fare with the carbs! My carbs clogged up in the early 90s, and 2 professional attempts to fix it failed. I sold the bike for $800 in 1997, and I always wished I had kept it. Very cool!

  • @robbysguitars8223
    @robbysguitars8223 Месяц назад

    I had a '73 750K that a sailor brought home from Japan. He worked at a 7-11 in the neighborhood. In 1980, I used to go in for a slurpy and a game of Tron. Yes, they used to have video games in convenience stores. One day, we found out he was selling his bike and I snatched it up. It was my ticket to freedom and was a sweet killer bike. Great find.

  • @dbradford24
    @dbradford24 11 месяцев назад +3

    Good job Joe. Glad you didn't have to bring this one back from the brink of death. I have to admit I miss the high speed run at your parent's house.

  • @Strick58
    @Strick58 11 месяцев назад +5

    Man I love the old vintage toys..awesome job

  • @jeffhunter2553
    @jeffhunter2553 2 месяца назад +1

    After owning over 20 motorcycles in my 62 years the Honda 750 is one I never have been able to acquire. Despite trying numerous times, people do not let these bikes go.

    • @dendelene
      @dendelene 2 месяца назад

      I have a 1976 CB50 4 for sale here in Sandy Utah. I will be happy to send you pictures of this bike. We’re in the process of draining oil installing the new battery and firing it up. The tires were an OK condition. Seat is an excellent condition. The owner is eager to move this ASAP.

  • @Johnh1953
    @Johnh1953 9 месяцев назад

    In my twenties I used to covet that bike when it was new. So cool that you got it going again. Thx for sharing.

  • @hoosierpete
    @hoosierpete 11 месяцев назад +6

    Back in the 90s we used to give those away, now they are becoming popular again.

    • @TruckingCarsL48
      @TruckingCarsL48 5 месяцев назад

      $4000 to $10,000++

    • @oldkicker8958
      @oldkicker8958 2 месяца назад

      I was picking them up in the late 90s for $500-$1000 900s and gold wings too. Never thought they would ever be with much as sold so many.

  • @dogtownbrogers2796
    @dogtownbrogers2796 11 месяцев назад +5

    Good job and cool bike. Get a vacuum carb synch tool, get it dialed and it will run even better.

    • @thomasreyes2857
      @thomasreyes2857 3 месяца назад

      They're called Mercury sticks obviously you don't know😂😂😂😂😂

    • @carlstewart8787
      @carlstewart8787 3 месяца назад

      @@thomasreyes2857 Vacuum gauges.

  • @MrScorpiomoon
    @MrScorpiomoon 11 месяцев назад

    You have one of the best bikes ever built in the history of motorcycles. I had the 1978 K6 They are worth thousands in the UK my bike was sold to a guy in Malta for big Bucks keep hold of it Joe. best wishes from the UK you are awesome

  • @dennis82468
    @dennis82468 11 месяцев назад +3

    Excellent find!! I would love to get an early 70's CB750

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco1270 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great score. It's always good to adjust the tappets on a cold bike, but I'm not sure what the time frame was on this one.

  • @jfv65
    @jfv65 5 месяцев назад +1

    The exhaust system alone is worth the money.
    My first bike was a cherry red/white stripes CB750-K6.
    Happy days.

  • @seansysig
    @seansysig 11 месяцев назад +2

    Joe use a infrared temperature gun to check pipes for firing issues. Those carbs need synchronizing.Gas peacock seems gummed up.

  • @mikejacobs9657
    @mikejacobs9657 11 месяцев назад +4

    Joe that’s an awesome bike! What a steal! Great job going through it!

  • @jasongodin7165
    @jasongodin7165 11 месяцев назад +3

    i had a similar bike, the night hawk 750 with 4 mufflers, i found after market pipes and welded the 4 mufflers to pipe , or you can 4 into 1

  • @brianjones4026
    @brianjones4026 10 месяцев назад

    The CB750 IS a Rolling Thunder Legendary motorcycle ! I had one I bought in L.A back in 89 ! Took me to New Orleans in just three days with two night camping stops on the way ! Was a Very Hot Blast Arizona and New Mexico on the 10 I can tell ya ! Bought it for just 300 Bucks, new rebuild and 4 into 1 pipes, was Looooud ! Anyway loving your finds , keep em coming ! Ride Safe and Loud !

  • @th-bc3hn
    @th-bc3hn 10 месяцев назад

    Nice K, i had a 1977 CB750F when i was 18, bought it new from the dealer. Loved that bike, that engine is the best!!

  • @1heavyelement
    @1heavyelement 11 месяцев назад +3

    that bike is a monster. I'm jealous. that's a really nice find, stay safe on it brother.

  • @TheHemiphil81
    @TheHemiphil81 11 месяцев назад +14

    You now have one of the best bikes ever made even today. ❤

  • @michaela5261
    @michaela5261 5 месяцев назад

    Oh man! Love to see this. I have the exact same bike. All original, with stock pipes. I absolutely love it. Enjoy it.

  • @peterhodges6684
    @peterhodges6684 11 месяцев назад

    That was my first bike, I bought it used in 1981. What a great bike ! Thanks for the memorys. Cheers

  • @GNX157
    @GNX157 11 месяцев назад +17

    Probably a good idea to check the syncro/balance with a vac gauge set.

    • @Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez
      @Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez 11 месяцев назад +1

      100

    • @markstoybox2058
      @markstoybox2058 11 месяцев назад +4

      Yeah definitely not running on all four evenly

    • @andrewashman3333
      @andrewashman3333 11 месяцев назад

      Yep - pretty rough actually.@@markstoybox2058

    • @darylclifford
      @darylclifford 11 месяцев назад +3

      Exactly! And if done properly this engine with only 20k miles will run like clockwork for years. Such a good base to build on..!!

    • @ronalddaub9740
      @ronalddaub9740 10 месяцев назад +2

      One year I had my choice of four in a crate they had just come in the dealership and I worked there.
      So I uncrate 3 get them going and put gas in THEM I get the fourth one going and they're all sitting there. I had a choice of red or blue or gold so I took the one that I did not have to sinc the carburetors on, the other three needed synchronization right from the factory. I won many races with that bike that summer. It wasn't because of the synchronisation is because of the kircher pipes I had and I was crazy Rider as far as quarter mile drag racing

  • @usernamesreprise4068
    @usernamesreprise4068 11 месяцев назад +3

    The reason it is idling at about a million revs (and for that matter why she is patently half as gutsy as she should be, is usually down to badly fitting carb to head connections at least one of them is drawing in air between the carb and the manifold and throwing the balance and the tune out, take the carbs off again and lube up the lips of the rubber inlet manifolds before refitting them making certain each individual carb is snug fitted, once they are safely back on back off ALL the individual throttle stops till the throttle valves stop closing then carefully run down one, three, and four cylinders throttle stops till they are JUUUUST touching the pad but NOT moving the throttle bar and nip them back up loosely, then do the same to number two but this time give IT a one to two thou lead opening on the throttle and pinch it up, that is the basic factory setting for carb adjustment used as a grounding for balancing the set up. if you follow this guide AND ensure no manifold is sucking in air she will run like a sewing machine, set the tickover (idle speed) to seven to seven fifty revs ( if like me on every one of the dozens I ever rebuilt) and she will purr like a kitten at idle and turn into a screaming beast racing to the red line the minute you grab a handfull of throttle. by the way if a feeler blade goes in THAT easy the gap is too wide as you could tell by the row they were making on your test ride..........you should have a firm but not tight interference fit with feeler guages, - oh and that centre stand spring needs replacing. lol

  • @Pat14922
    @Pat14922 11 месяцев назад

    750 /4 air cooled bike with 70+ horse power is still a good formula. I had a 90's version of teh same bike as my 2nd bike after I passed my test. After 6 months did what your farmer guy and fitted a front "highway patrol" screen. makes cruising a t 70 mph a little easier . Nice vid . thanks

  • @clintferguson8328
    @clintferguson8328 11 месяцев назад

    Oh my gosh what a find you got, I had one back in 1980 when I was in the Air Force in So Cal went every where on that thing never any trouble out of it, sold it when I got out and moved up north sure wish I had it back, enjoy and have fun👍

  • @danielparsons3995
    @danielparsons3995 11 месяцев назад +3

    Definitely one of the coolest bikes back in the day nice find joe!

  • @Amac1825
    @Amac1825 11 месяцев назад +5

    Sick find truly.

  • @jjax5974
    @jjax5974 27 дней назад

    Incredible find. Got a ‘77 for $2800 that doesn’t look that good, but seller had a shop completely go through the bike and spent over $2500 to get it running primo. The thing is a magical machine

  • @erocker78
    @erocker78 10 месяцев назад

    My step dad had the same bike and same color but it was a 77. Had a windshield and sissy bar too just like this one. This brings back memories.

  • @pygmywarrior3
    @pygmywarrior3 11 месяцев назад +3

    That was a steal!!

  • @mrutherford8590
    @mrutherford8590 11 месяцев назад +3

    Don’t forget to tighten cam chain I don’t think they auto adjust.

    • @300zxdriver
      @300zxdriver 11 месяцев назад

      They don’t.

    • @300zxdriver
      @300zxdriver 11 месяцев назад

      That bike is not running right at all. Sounds like 3 cylinders are running. Idle should be around 1000 rpm. I was a Honda mechanic for 12 yrs.

  • @wayne3340
    @wayne3340 6 дней назад

    I just paid C$750 for a 1973 cb750k with 17,824 kms. Pipes are very rusty but no rust on the frame. Got the engine running but struggling with dirty carbs. Cheers.

  • @Georgebd2
    @Georgebd2 11 месяцев назад +1

    Cool bike! I used to have one of these and I was told by several people that they were highly sought-after for their motors for little Sprint dirt cars

  • @kencreten7308
    @kencreten7308 11 месяцев назад +3

    Also, don't be afraid to take it right up to redline. Those engines are very strong and reliable even at high revs. You can cruise all day at 100 on that.

    • @gymshoe8862
      @gymshoe8862 8 месяцев назад

      When its running right it will idle reliably at 900 to 1100 prm

    • @gymshoe8862
      @gymshoe8862 8 месяцев назад

      rpm

  • @jimmurihiku8009
    @jimmurihiku8009 11 месяцев назад +4

    Awsome machine 👍

  • @craftyha
    @craftyha 11 месяцев назад

    Great shape.
    I bought a Honda 350 red years ago. Battery junk ,fuel tank needed to be derusted and coated oil changed then ran great. Good luck.

  • @shaundonahue4621
    @shaundonahue4621 3 месяца назад

    My dad had a 1980 Honda CB750 Custom. Pretty much the same as yours.....different wheels. It was smooth, reliable, and quite powerful. It was everything I still want in a motorcycle now.

  • @Paul-67
    @Paul-67 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great find, I wonder if you could weld a patch onto that stock 4 into 4 exhaust?

    • @davebarrowcliffe1289
      @davebarrowcliffe1289 11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes. It'd be worth getting the chrome re-done afterwards too. This bike is now of an age where originality is paramount...

  • @GNX157
    @GNX157 11 месяцев назад +8

    Just wait until he stumbles on a Kawasaki 750 Triple 2-stroke, and lives past the first ride of course.☠️

  • @propdoctor21564
    @propdoctor21564 11 месяцев назад +1

    What a great score... I think that's a great price and those old Honda's are excellent machines..
    Back in the 1980s my first two street bikes were Hondas,, a 1975 CB550 and then next was a 1980 CB750 very similar to yours... Have had many other cycles by other manufacturers over the years but have had the most Hondas which is what I still have today... Currently have a super clean black 1992 Nighthawk 750 with only 10,000 miles

  • @diestimmeausdemnirvana8286
    @diestimmeausdemnirvana8286 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the video. Extremely nice bike. Sounds awesome. Here in Germany this bike in this shape would cost at least $ 8,000. So I'm very jealous.

  • @uriahpolite1594
    @uriahpolite1594 11 месяцев назад +3

    Nice 1978

  • @Military-Museum-LP
    @Military-Museum-LP 11 месяцев назад +3

    I had a 750 four. It was super for me TILL I rode the 903 Kawasaki!

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf 3 месяца назад

      When it came out the 903 was really something. A friend got one brand new in 1974 and it is to this day the most awesome bike I ever rode.

  • @louisjohnsonjr.4934
    @louisjohnsonjr.4934 11 месяцев назад

    This is the exact same bike my dad had when I was a kid. Got a lot of memories on that ol bike. If you ever want to let it go id sure like to know. It would make a great gift for my dad. He just retired for the second time and he loved that bike.

  • @timb7775
    @timb7775 11 месяцев назад

    Oh man, great find. Ive cleaned and sealed rusty has tanks before using vinegar for rust removal then coat the inside with Red Kote.

  • @jmqwert
    @jmqwert 11 месяцев назад +3

    Cool but super dangerous bike.
    I rode on it at late 70ties as passenger, at high speeds it wobbles like hell...! A pure death trap... BUT coool to look at...
    Was pre teenager at that time... ;-)

  • @josephfox3957
    @josephfox3957 Месяц назад

    I bought mine for 950 all original with the exception of the seat, best bike I ever owned, only issues was leaky carbs and the starter burned up, I feel your pain pushing it, but I jumpstarted it several times until I replaced the starter. Best bike Honda ever built.

  • @charlesscheck6517
    @charlesscheck6517 11 месяцев назад +1

    i bought brand new one in may 76 sold it in oct 76 put 5k on it wife said bike goes or i do should of told her to take a hike cause she left later on in life i Loved that bike you will to nice find Joe

  • @tomlanore4283
    @tomlanore4283 11 месяцев назад

    Those sound so good with a 4 to 1 pipe.
    There was a shop in the 70's and 80's in my town that used to modify those old 750 fours so the streets had many rattling window's.

  • @ArtistisMe
    @ArtistisMe 4 месяца назад

    Yamaha FS1E & a Honda CB200 was my lot I'm afraid in my late teen years 1976 to 1979. Now heading toward my 64th year & wanting something old to fix up & ride one more time after watching many of your videos. Thank You.

  • @gtisid
    @gtisid 11 месяцев назад +1

    its good to hears others enthusiasm for their favourite bikes. They were the go to 'super bike' of their era or the suzuki gs 750 after two strokes went on the decline