New guy. And wanna pull the trigger on a cafe

[Matthew57892]

Hello all,

I've been lurking on here awhile still on the hunt for a starting point I found a ( what I believe to be starting point) 1981 CB 350? I'm unsure of displacement

I can get this thing cheap. Much cheaper than he is asking.

few questions.

what type of issues will I run into with this late of a model? I was hoping for a mid seventies build but this is all I can find

please chime in and tell me what you think i was hoping to do a bike that was kick start but not against an electric start

 

[Big R]

Here's a collection of similar bikes:
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=26184.0

That being said, unless the bike is running and has a clean title I wouldn't pay more than $100 for it.

 

[Matthew57892]

Yeah after some research I skipped out on it. not the way I think I wanna go

here is another potential one I may consider

Says it runs and has had a rebuild looks like a cb750? 1978 is what they say can anyone tell me what model? from what I looked at for 750's its a bit different.

 

[Matthew57892]

worth it?? only 400 bones

 

[DrJ]

Don't get a CB750 for your first build. It's big, heavy and complicated.

 

[rays650cafe]

If you can ride at all get the 750. Decent aftermarket support, actually stands a decent chance of doing the ton. Kind of histoic piece of machinery. If I could find one that runs for 400 I'd be all over it. Just my .02 Welcome! If you ever need a bunch of opinions, feel free to ask! ;D

 

[Matthew57892]

If anything, Im considering it to have on the back burner but well see. I have some riding experience but not a lot. Really after a cb350 can't find shit though it would be a straight forward build as parts are pretty available

 

[Matthew57892]

Gonna go pick up the 750 today for 350

so this will actually turn into a build thread here shortly

 

[Matthew57892]

I also have a lead on a 81 750 f titled, and runs guy wants 600 but i think he'll move since winter is comin