Serious F*%#ing dilemma...

Just for a different perspective for a moment. What would it take to finish say that R5/DS7 or whatever the first one was?

If you were to sell off a few parts, could that be completed. Alternatively, what would it cost to finish it and flip it and get a larger bike to ride through the summer? look on CL for DOHC Hondas or early GS/GSX Suzukis. A buddy of ours has managed to snare a couple of bikes in WI at great prices that didn't need much work.

What you try to do is to leverage what you have and keep trading up. English mag PB did that. They started with a small cheap bike and sold it at a profit, found a cheap replacement and cleaned it and sold that and so on. I think they ended up with a CBR900rr after starting with a moped - OK so it wasn't that dramatic, but you get the picture.
 
Ya, I hear ya. The R5 is waaaayyyy off from being completed. I still have lots of parts to collect. Thats the problem, I get my hands on lots of projects but thats what they are, projects. The CL175 is semi close, but of course the needed bits are the most expensive. Same with the chop. Ill figure something out eventually. Just going to take a bit longer than Id like. Finances should get back to normal by fall and hopefully I can get a scoot to a point Im happy with over winter. Also, the 78 cb750 is NOT restored. Its basically a barn find thats been worked on enough that it runs really well. That changes things...
 
I guess it boils down to do you wanna wrench or ride...me personally I've had enough wrenching...Its time for a damn ride!
 
Mike, you know you have my blessing on this......IF......this is a good trade. I want you to have something to ride and not have to fuck with to make some good distance. To me, if it isn't that, it's just another project, and that completely goes against the point at hand. You might, and this is a suggestion, take the other collected bikes that are worth something to somebody, and maybe not to you, and offer them up as a bundle as a rider, and then keep one or two of the other bikes that you really like to make into something cool later. The chop is the chop. I built the frame to be something that suited you. If it doesn't stay, that's TOTALLY cool man, as long as you're happy in the end.....the catch though, is that I don't think you'll be happy until the rubber is hitting the pavement regularly. You've been trying for a long long time to put something on the road, and because of life you haven't been able to. You have amassed quite the collection though, and that my friend is collateral. You won't be broke forever, but every year that goes by without riding is just a waste. You're priorities are right on, just don't let the initial giddy-ness of a situation make you do something you'll regret. (not that you would, but I have before, so I know how it is.)

Trust me, projects are a lot more fun to work on when at the end of the day, you leave the shop, slap on a lid, and leave the fumes from your clothes behind you in the wind. That is where it's at.

Good luck, and if you need anything, let me know as always brother.
 
750's make the world a happy place... :) I don't know much about horror business, but either way im sure it will be a hell of a ride. Buts it is kinda like the old saying: a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. That's my 2cents.
 
Well, I spoke with the interested party again today. We were both really busy this weekend so unfortunatly we couldnt meet up. Anyhow, hes swinging by the garage tomorrow to see whats happenin' here in Beav City PA. After a short chat, I was informed that the 78 has had a full carb rebuild, and is low mileage. He also said that he would under no circumstances allow me to take the bike before he went over it top to bottom, replaced the wear items, and fully detailed the machine. He really seems like a good cat, and if he is serious about making the 750 a truly roadworthy and ready to kick ass bike the deal may be back on. Of course I wont know that for sure until I see the 750. So, back to the waiting game...
 
Von U can certainly use my Yamaha Radian 600 for the summer.Just say the word and she is yours my friend.bj
 
hocbj23 said:
Von U can certainly use my Yamaha Radian 600 for the summer.Just say the word and she is yours my friend.bj
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Thanks BJ! Youre a hell of a guy. I think this is going to work out though. Talked to him again. Very nice guy. Kept saying that he wouldnt let me take the 750 unless its "100% ready to go" and talking about how because he owns a shop he "doesnt screw around". Explained that the last thing he wants is to give someone a bike that his issues, or give someone a reason to not trust in his abilities as a mechanic. Smart buisness sense (and common sense, haha) but also somewhat rare anymore. In about 6hrs Ill know whats what.
 
minidriver8 said:
it's a pickle! you'll make the right decision....just use a objective eye when you actually see the 750.


greg
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Thanks Greg. We shall see. If all goes as planned, Ill be out and about on a nice 750 this time next week.

Whats left for your 350? Can I help ya out at all? Would be great to get out on the road with ya.
 
have to say bud... chop would be gone and i would have over 1000 miles on the CB750 if iwas in your shoes :)
 
well mike, just gotta get another warm body to throw the engine in the frame. hint hint ; )
(a neighbor may be helping me today on this little problem)



i was hoping to be able to ride it down to your place real soon, but maybe you'll be riding
a 750 up to mine first.
 
I hear ya Joe!

And Greg, if you dont get help today shoot me a text. Ill be over after work sometime this week for sure!
 
Haha, Von your new avatar is ridiculous.... and yes I am camping out on this thread waiting for a pic of the sebinfiddy!!
 
Ok fellas. Met withe guy today. Very cool. He showed me pics of the bike (as well as all the other scoots in his shop, some seriously cool bikes) and looked over what I was offering. The deal is done. Well, half done. The 750 is filthy and needs a little TLC. He will be cleaning, replacing wear parts and tuning her up for me over the next week or two. Once shes ready Ill load up the truck and head out to do the swap. The tank had a big ding in it, so hes getting that straight and stripping the tins down. He said they will be smoothed and primed when I pick the bike up. The rest will get torn down and detailed. I need to email him tonight and remind him to send pics. Admittidly, she looks a little rough now, but runs perfectly. After a good scrub and some fresh paint she'll be ready to rock. Honestly my only real beef is that it has slightly higher mileage (18k) but hell, its not real high. So... I guess Im a 750 owner (almost) now. Neat.
 
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