I finally had a good look over the CB750 I bought. Overall not many surprises - I realised I won't be able to get the rear axle out without either removing the 4-1 or dropping the shocks which is a bit of a pain.
Does anyone know what that little sticky outy part on the swingarm pivot nut is?
It has compression (I kicked it over....) but I havent tried to start it. I know it has carb issues (according to the PO) so I am going to get some carb kits and the usual air and oil filters. It has brand new spark plugs. I dont have the gear to do a compression or leakdown test but once that is done and the thing runs I can go through the obvious..... the major issue with the bike (again, assuming it runs) appears to be the front brake... but thats OK there is a kit for that.
the only really crappy bit I have seen so far is the seat base is fucked. Usual story: rusted through and one hinge has disappeared. Easy fix there is a seat on tardme for $75 which has a good base.
Ima use my trackday spot prize of a set of Metzeler tyres to put new shoes on it.
I dont like the mismatched clocks (like David Bowie's eyes one green one blue - they should be green) but I might go for a motogadget if I can figure out how to remove the speedo drive and tacho drive....
The goal is on the road registered and WOF for next summer. We'll see, but it should be achievable because I have no intention of restoring it or anything like that. Just get it running and ride it round like a $2 hooker.
I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave
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