Search for a summer project

[He Man]

got your PM.

I think it might be easier to just find a spare frame with a title. ive seen them pop up from craigslist from time to time for a 100 bucks. I would just swap out the frame. the CB750 seems popular enough. Though from the photographs, it seems the bike is in rather good condition. One has to assume the possibility of it being stolen.

[dbran1949]

Check out this guy if you want to know about CB750

http://www.cb750cafe.com/

[Jarvicious]

You may check out here as well

http://www.ibmwr.org/market/adlist.php?cat=abs

I didn't browse any, but I'd imagine many of the bikes you'll find on that list will be a little out of your price range and probably won't be fixer-uppers either.  I'm pretty jealous though of your "tough decision" though   I have an 88 R100RT that I took to St. Louis this weekend (prepare for a rave about Gateway BMW in another thread) and they had the exact same year and model of my bike minus every ounce of bullshit the bike didn't need to run and it was GORGEOUS. 

I can't say I'd know what to do in your situation either.  On one hand, the 750s I'm sure will have an abundane of cheaper parts and support.  On the other hand, it's an airhead BMW .  I think it's two opposite spectrum examples of time and effort.  Oh, and like Mr. Inc said, old Beemers are indestructible.  Mine has 120k on the clock and I have no doubt whatsoever it will give me many thousand more. 

[He Man]

actually the CB750 and the BMW r75 were competing models. THe BMW was much more power and faster for its time, however it was nearly 1/3 of the cost more then the BMW.

I have the knowledge and ability to make parts for the bike to make it run. what i dont have are frabricating skils, such as making fenders etc. But hey, i can learn.

you know whats a bigger problem then deciding? I CANT FIND A BMW!!!!



oh and heres what dcuatizz was talking about


http://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/mcy/1223602924.html

lol how ironic.

[He Man]

Man, ive called and emailed so many ads on CL that are litteraly 1-2 days old, no one seems to want to reply.

on the other hand, look at what i found, looks very busy. but way way out of my price range.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/mcy/1225666841.html

[dbran1949]

** From Craig's list ***
Not for wimps. Located Long Island. $5500 and don't even think of low-balling.

DOH the first thing I thought of was low-balling, hope I don't get into trouble

[El Matador]

I have the knowledge and ability to make parts for the bike to make it run. what i dont have are frabricating skils, such as making fenders etc. But hey, i can learn.

But you know people who do 

[elephantrider70]

dont fear the lack of a title !
ive used the broadway title co. for titles at a cost of appx 150$ and they will get you a title by means of a transfer cof ownership.
i believe they do bike's ive onlky used them for cars !
good luck .did you call al w/ the cb 350?
he may want more than the bike is realisticly worth. but i dont have the heart vto tell him!

[He Man]

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mcy/1224743758.html

hwos that look guys?

[ducatiz]

looks good to me

simple 2 banger

http://www.vjmc.org/articles/honda360/index.htm

might be a little high

you don't know what condition anything is in

mice eat the wires?
pistons rusted to the cylinders?

who knows?

[He Man]

now if the dude only realize that theres no contact info..... hope someone didnt get to him already though.

[ducatiz]

now if the dude only realize that theres no contact info..... hope someone didnt get to him already though.

you saw the Send Note thingy at the bottom?

[He Man]

yea i clicked it, but all it does is tell the guy that he forgot to put info up.

I saw that link on the project 360T. man its so ... bland. i really worked myself up for that BMW R75.

Does anyone know where i can find one for under $1000? junked? i see a lot of restored ones go for 3-4grand. 5 if its mint.

[ducatiz]

then turn it into a period style cafe racer...

[He Man]

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/mcy/1224063116.html

with a sidecar.