1975 Honda CB

CB7502536041

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This is a 1975 Honda CB-750K5 with approximately 4,200 Original Miles. I am selling because I don’t have a good place to store it or the knowledge (or time) to maintain it properly. The color is Flake Apricot Red. It is not in new condition, but it is in really good shape for its age. In fact, some people (that aren’t familiar with motorcycles) say that it looks like a later model bike when they see it. Being more realistic from a restoration point of view, they would most likely say differently if a showroom condition bike were parked next to it. The engine oil has recently been changed. The front tire and tube are new. The rear tire has been replaced (which was already done when I bought it) and has approximately 50% tread left. It’s also starting to show some dry rotting on the sides of the tire, so it will probably need to be replaced eventually. This bike has no fading on the painted parts. There are no dents on the tank. The interior of the tank looks good and it has not been coated. On top of the tank, forward of the fuel cap, there are a few small scratches, but they have been touched up with near matching paint and will not show in photos. There is also a small scratch on the left side at the top of the fuel tank emblem. The original fuel tank emblems have been replaced with an early NOS "300" set. The left side cover has a crack near the middle left edge and there is also a small piece that looks like it has been glued in. This crack is fairly normal on this type of bike, because the cover isn’t removed properly. This bike starts, idles, and shifts great. It is a little cold natured, but I think that is to be expected. In my opinion, it needs nothing as far as major mechanical work. It is smooth running up through the gears with no clutch slippage or shifting issues. It has the usual minor rust pits here and there, but not too bad. The rear rim has some spots here and there. There is the usual clear coat oxidation on the aluminum engine covers and lower fork legs. The seat is in great shape with no tears or holes. Most of the yellow "torque check" paint is still intact on several bolts and nuts. The aftermarket exhaust system on the bike sounds very near what a stock exhaust system does with the factory baffles removed. Not loud, just good and throaty. The chrome on the mufflers is not in real good shape…bubbling here and there. I would re-chrome them if I were going to keep them or install an OEM set. I do not have the OEM set. It does need the clutch safety wire switch replaced. This is the wire that goes in the left side switch bracket and plugs in inside the headlight shell. I have been told it is very easy to replace, inexpensive, and is still available, but I haven’t looked for one myself. Being defective, it requires that you pull in the clutch when in neutral for the electric start to work. Not really a big deal. There are three places on the engine that have some sort of identification numbers etched into it. Two of these are near the original identification plate on the left side of the engine. The other is on the right side. I am assuming that someone that owned the bike at some point during it’s life decided to make sure that it could be identified if it was ever stolen. If you are the type of person that wants the bike to be as original as possible, this may be a deal breaker. If you are the type of person that just likes the look of this type of bike (like me), this probably won’t be such a big deal for you. The bike comes with an OEM owners’ manual, a tool kit and a bike cover. I also have a can of Bel-Ray Chain Lube for it. Thanks for looking!