Hi all,
After posting that I was going to pass on this project, I've received numerous inquiries from forum members asking about buying this bike for themselves. I've already forwarded on several who initially asked and I believe that the final negotiations are going on right now. So for now, please don't send me inquiries about the bike that I then have to pass on to the owner. Thanks.

Ah, thanks for the clarification. I'd searched the site for discussion about it but didn't find much.

The left hand horn is an earlier VIN, before 3950, and therefore more sought after and valuable and for sure a sandcast frame.
Mark

Gentlemen, I sincerely thank you for your feedback. I will proceed with attempting to procure it and let you all know what happens.

Hi all,
Well the current owner finally sent me a bunch of pics of his Uncle (my friend's dad's) 69 CB750. I'll post a couple here and here is a link to the album online w/24 pics
https://plus.google.com/photos/116648781112979879738/albums/5845701327914734641?authkey=COWPyITaksfVPw

Here are the questions I posed to him (in addition to asking about the amount of rust in the gas tank).
1. Do you know whether the engine is frozen or not? You can check by putting the bike on its centerstand, putting it in 6th gear and seeing if you can turn the rear wheel which will turn the pistons.

2. Is the headlight in the fairing taken from the stock headlight?

3. Is the side case on the left side just under the seat broken? It's hard to tell from the pics.

4. The left upper exhaust is really rusted out. Is there similar rust on the other pipes that don't show up in the pics?

5. It looks like you may have detached the fuel lines from the bottom of the carbs. Do you recall draining the carbs before storing it?

6. How much were you thinking you'd want for the bike? It looks to me like it's going to take a lot of time, effort, and $$, to bring it back.

7. It looks like the headlight had been taken off and used or wired to the Vetter (sp?) fairing.

8. I am a bit concerned about the stains suggesting leaks from the gaskets on the motor, at the very least.

What I'm wondering and would appreciate your input on is what would be a fair price for this bike given its apparent condition. Thanks in advance for your replies.

Thanks for the reply. I agree. My intent is to only do that which needs to be done to make the bike functional.

If the original condition is pretty good, you'do better to keep it unrestored.

Hi all,
I've registered here because I may have the opportunity to buy my best high school friend's dad's CB750 (~1969-70). Dave's dad sold the CB750 to Dave's  cousin a number of years ago before he passed away. The cousin has had it gathering dust in his garage ever since. I just learned about it last week and have asked my friend to ask his cousin if he'd be willing to sell it. So we'll see. I'd be thrilled at the possibility of restoring this CB750. Dave's dad took meticulous care of his bikes so it was in excellent condition before it started gathering dust. I know it'll need a lot of work but if I can get it for a reasonable price, I'll get it and take it from there.

I'm reasonably skilled at bike maintenance having done routine maintenance on all my bikes since I resumed riding ~10 years ago after a long hiatus. I rode in high school and college but it'd been 30 years when I resumed riding 10 years ago. That said, I don't have technical skills for things like rebuilding carbs, etc. I do, however, have a friend in our local BMW club who's an excellent mechanic and retired math teacher. He is meticulous and has offered to help me if I can procure this CB750.

I remember Dave's dad telling me that he got the first CB750 off the boat from Japan in Seattle. He was a long-time rider who'd bought a number of Hondas from a dealer near the old Seattle Ranier's baseball stadium but its name escapes me. That's why I suspect it's a sandcast.

I currently ride a 2013 Triumph Explorer. Prior to that I had 2 BMW GSs, a Triumph Tiger 1050, 2 FJRs, etc...

My username, kindofblue, is a tribute to Miles Davis. And blue is my favorite color on bikes ;-)

If I get a chance to inspect this CB750 what would you recommend that I look for? I wouldn't attempt to start up the bike without a careful cleaning of the fuel system, replacing fluids, etc... so what are your thoughts on how to come up with a fair offer for it? Thanks in advance for your replies.