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Title: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: corey on July 31, 2009, 10:51:41 AM
Thoughts on this little beauty guys? The price is right methinks...
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/1291853159.html (http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/1291853159.html)
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: NAKID on July 31, 2009, 11:09:37 AM
Pretty decent looking. Probably worth the price if it runs well. I don't like the red engine accents though...
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: duccarlos on July 31, 2009, 11:21:11 AM
Looks good for the price. Like Nakid said, if it runs then it's a keeper.
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: corndog67 on July 31, 2009, 12:07:22 PM
It has that extended swingarm that slows down the already slow steering.   It's got what appears to be a Lester mag off of a Kawasaki on the the rear.   

$100 bike.   If it runs.
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: corey on July 31, 2009, 12:42:42 PM
Quote from: corndog67 on July 31, 2009, 12:07:22 PM

$100 bike.   If it runs.

what makes you say this? just looking for some elaboration
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: teddy037.2 on July 31, 2009, 01:05:27 PM
Quote from: NAKID on July 31, 2009, 11:09:37 AM
Pretty decent looking. Probably worth the price if it runs well. I don't like the red engine accents though...

+2

that's exactly what I was thinking when I read the ad
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: corndog67 on July 31, 2009, 01:08:42 PM
In my opinion, it's old.   They aren't particularly desirable.   It isn't stock.   In my book, stock is worth more, whether it's a Duc or an old Honda K-series.  It isn't something you can ride daily.  Parts are getting scarce.   It doesn't even have airfilters on it.  It looks really uncomfortable.  I bet the cases were painted with a brush.   I'm not sure if Honda K-series came with those Comstar wheels, but it has JC Whitney headlight brackets.   It's put together with old junk parts.

But, as I said, that is just MY opinion. 
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: Grampa on July 31, 2009, 01:46:10 PM
cafe this

http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/mcy/1299309942.html (http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/mcy/1299309942.html)
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: corndog67 on July 31, 2009, 01:50:20 PM
Now that I would take a look at.    All stock, probably gets about 120 mpg. 
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: dbran1949 on July 31, 2009, 04:14:58 PM
Quote from: corndog67 on July 31, 2009, 01:08:42 PM
In my opinion, it's old.   They aren't particularly desirable.   It isn't stock.   In my book, stock is worth more, whether it's a Duc or an old Honda K-series.  It isn't something you can ride daily.  Parts are getting scarce.   It doesn't even have airfilters on it.  It looks really uncomfortable.  I bet the cases were painted with a brush.   I'm not sure if Honda K-series came with those Comstar wheels, but it has JC Whitney headlight brackets.   It's put together with old junk parts.

But, as I said, that is just MY opinion. 
I agree but might go as high as $500. I love the way craig-listers always come up with some lame reason why they have to sell. Got another bike - not enough room  [laugh]

The bike would be worth more if stock, even if you were going to cafe' the thing (see carpy) http://www.cb750cafe.com/ (http://www.cb750cafe.com/)


Just for comparison

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/mcy/1291673991.html (http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/mcy/1291673991.html)
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: corndog67 on July 31, 2009, 04:42:17 PM
Quote from: dbran1949 on July 31, 2009, 04:14:58 PM
I agree but might go as high as $500. I love the way craig-listers always come up with some lame reason why they have to sell. Got another bike - not enough room  [laugh]

The bike would be worth more if stock, even if you were going to cafe' the thing (see carpy) http://www.cb750cafe.com/ (http://www.cb750cafe.com/)


Just for comparison

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/mcy/1291673991.html (http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/mcy/1291673991.html)

Hey, I met that guy that builds the CB750 cafe bikes at the car show here in Santa Maria a year or two ago.   He wasn't there this year. 


Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: weemonster on July 31, 2009, 04:48:32 PM
 true cafe racer Honda.
thats an oxymoron.
;D
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: Vindingo on July 31, 2009, 06:01:52 PM
too much $$$ for that thing. 

I just sold this bike for almost 1/4th of what that dude is asking
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs122.snc1/5249_1114951427203_1029470466_30277744_2516318_n.jpg)
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on July 31, 2009, 06:18:29 PM
Quote from: Vindingo on July 31, 2009, 06:01:52 PM
too much $$$ for that thing. 

I just sold this bike for almost 1/4th of what that dude is asking
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs122.snc1/5249_1114951427203_1029470466_30277744_2516318_n.jpg)


OIooh-sweet bike.



;D
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: Vindingo on July 31, 2009, 06:26:04 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on July 31, 2009, 06:18:29 PM

OIooh-sweet bike.
;D

I was sad to see it go... it is a sweet bike!   but I'm sure you will do it justice that I couldn't!
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: redxblack on July 31, 2009, 07:09:56 PM
I wish it was on a truck headed to my garage. I'm looking for a 600-750 from that era/body style. My son likes riding on the back of my rebel, but I'm turning that into a bobber and need a nice 2-up bike.
Title: Re: To Cafe or not to Cafe... That is the question.
Post by: jwoconnor on July 31, 2009, 08:53:00 PM
Too much.
A friend gets them pretty regularly for around $500 to $1000 in better (stock) shape.