1978 Honda CB

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1978 CB750 Cafe - YouTube Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] There is a whole bunch of detail I probably forgot to mention in the video. But the gist of it is that this motorcycle needs absolutely nothing. All machine work, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and everything else except the upholstery was done by me. Other things that come to mind:- There are zero signs of any engine or transmission problems after the 2000 miles I rode it. It consumes no noticeable amount of oil. I rode around Manhattan all day on this thing in the middle of summer. Not one complaint.- I need to dig out the old speedometer to find the original mileage. My fuzzy recollection is between 20-30k miles.- I am 5'10" / 160lb and this is a comfortable sized bike for me. The rear Hagon shocks can be adjusted if you're heavier than me.- This isn't a high-polish motorcycle. The engine patina was left intact. When making the rest of the modifications, I kept the look and feel of that patina in mind for consistency. (I'm basically saying don't expect high polish/perfect paint.)- There is a dent in the fuel tank just forward of the left Honda badge. I tipped it in a driveway in front of my friends and some cute girls. It was really embarrassing. Go ahead and laugh. They all did. :P- One of the oil cooler lines sprung a leak recently and sprayed the headers with oil, so at the moment they smoke a little bit when really hot. It will burn off before too long though. This is just a minor FYI since I just thought of it. The oil lines have been replaced already.- I rebuilt the front forks.- I rebuilt the front brake caliper and master cylinder. New pads also.- Tires have only 2000 miles on them- Fuel tank had the pinch seams tucked in before a full POR15 liner job was done on it.- Carbs were fully rebuilt, tuned, and synchronized.- New coils (the old ones were missing when I bought the bike)- Electronic ignition.- Electronic charging system- The speedometer glass isn't cracked or anything. It's just so bright that it affects vision at night. You can probably find a nicer remedy than the aluminum tape, but it works.- I still have the original seat with the old oil servicing stickers from yesteryear. I think I also have the original tach and speedo in a box if you want any of it.- I'll continue adding to this list when I think of more things. My goal is to disclose absolutely everything that I would wish to know about a bike if I were a buyer. I actually intended to ride this bike forever - so cheaping-out on stuff wasn't what I was going for. But as it turns out, I just don't find myself riding much anymore so you can reap the benefits of my former obsession with this thing.