How much did it cost to rebuild my barn find Honda CB750? In this video I answer that with a breakdown of exactly how much I spent on the entire project so far. This 1975 Honda CB750 started out as a complete wreck but with a few parts and elbow grease it lives again!
This is a follow up video to my original cost estimate video early in the process with this bike. I highly recommend watching that video to better understand how to budget your projects. That video is here: • Honda CB750 Barn Find ...
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CB750 was the first bike I fell in love with in 1969 when I was 13 y.o. I have never owned one, probably never will, unfortunately. It's been great fun watching the series about that bike. Enjoy it for years to come!
Glad you have enjoyed!
@@1234567marks Agreed of course. My cbx is conflicting me as to do it perfectly ill have charge a metric f-ton of money to profit. Part of me want to just make it nice but not perfect.
@@BrickHouseBuilds Yup, maybe just get to a presentable level that you are happy to ride, it’s then a saved bike that will be around for many years, and if someone else then wants to take it to the next level at least it’s there for them to do so 👍
Me too. I was 10...
Thank You firstly what awesome videos. That said I had a 1980 900 custom I gave it to my nephew that im sure is still sitting in his shed un ridden. Many Many years before he was even born I had a 72 Kawasaki H2 that I ripped around town on i don’t remember when I even sold it. Time passes Im a fairly old man now so thank you for bringing me back to those times once more I remember the smells in the garage tinkering. Also you are one talented young man kudos.
I know that there are a lot of fantastic builders on KZhead but you are very meticulous and you get the best bikes!
This is probably one of the most informative videos about restoring vintage bikes. So organized and helpful.
Well if this were an actual restoration it would be far more expensive and in depth. I just hope it helps people understand what it may take
@@BrickHouseBuilds You restored it to working order. I think that's awesome. Years ago I hung out with people who "restored" cars to concours levels of perfection. They would count the number clicks when you press the emergency brake. Life is too short for that sort of hobby.
@@lastairbender_883 haha completely agree
@@BrickHouseBuilds man,tell me what you will do if the engine was dead completely. will you find another engine or simply throw this moto in garbage??? you paid just 100 .
@@al.march.7457 You assess and make decisions. You contemplate your skills, your budget, parts availability and move forward. Road blocks happen but they don't mean you have to give up. Vintage bikes are full of headaches and unknowns. I got lucky here and talk about it often. Stop telling people they can't do something because an issue "MAY" arise
I have been restoring old motorcycles and old vintage British sports cars for over 30 years. Cost effectiveness is always a priority before planning AND actually buying a project. So I totally agree on your overall approach planning your build and estimating material cost In a realistic way down to the nuts and bolts. In terms of actual labor costs? It’s always a loss in terms of dollars… but in passion, enjoyment of the build and it’s therapeutic benefits satisfaction of resurrecting a vintage machine, learning new skills, problem solving and being able to someday pass on a piece of mechanical history on to future generations is VERY well worth the un counted amount of labor. I think us builders have our own internal rewards using our God Given natural talents in a positive way, the way they where meant to be used in garages all across the world! Great channel my friend.
Thanks Austin!
Very well said. Restoring old/vintage motor vehicles is very satisfying. It's always a Labor of love.
I don't know who this guy is but I know one thing this guy is a superstar genius and he is a thrill to watch!
Totally agree with you. I am a sixty nine year old Aussie that has owned 29 motorcycles (4 of CB 750 Hondas) and still have six motorcycles. This young guy is so talented and entertains me immensely.
Your right mate, just ride it and enjoy it, you bought back to life a great bike and people should see that. Good on ya mate, just keep doing what you doing. Thanks for the vids
Many thanks Rod!
Wow what a blast from the past! I am 47 years old and my first bike was a CB550 with a 750 top end on it. It’s was my dads back in the 90s and I really wish I still had it! I believe it was a 1973 and it had drums brakes front and rear from what I remember. It also had a Barnett racing clutch.
Just got my own 70s 750 finished up. Thanks for all the help with your videos!
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Thanks a lot, an excelent video ! With my husband weve just bought a 750 K , 1981 in a very good condition , not in the same conditions you brought your beautifull 750 four jaja. A new member of our 2 wheels family. When my husband was young, he had a 400 Four, 1979 and we love those engines. The sound is beautifull. Your Magic is great !!! We learned a lot really. Un Gran Abrazo desde ARGENTINA !🤘🏍🏁
I used to love taking my bike with our team of Street dirt riders and they're all biking off-road on the fire roads!
full credits to why you worked on that bike, how you did it and what it means to you. admirable independence. so cool.
Thanks so much!
Dude I just found your channel. I can’t express how much I appreciate you and your informative insight. Dude and yes I loved when you said “it’d be worth more to who” exactly bro. Love it
Hey glad you found your way here! I appreciate it 🤘
Hi, I left school in 1977 and my first job was working at my local honda dealership. The 750 four, 750 K6, 750 F1 and F2, 550/4 and the 400/4 were the bikes we sold a lot of these were all the rage at the time. Great video brings back a lot of memories for me. I've subscribed to you channel now. Keep up the good work, look forward to seeing more of your restorations.
Well thank you! Glad you enjoyed. This isn't a restoration but a revival by how I view it. I have many many videos on this bike and others I've brought back to life so definitely take a stroll through the channel to see more!
I really like you and your style. I’m doing the same bike very similarly to you, thank you kindly for all the work you put in. It had made my journey more enjoyable. Love this project to death.
Thanks so much!
I've had 2 cb650s on the back burner for a few years now and these videos are going to get me off my butt to do something about it. Thanks for that!
Happy to help provide that push!
Your work is astounding.......I’ve enjoyed every minute of every video of you working to revive that machine.....I walk to and from work every day 6 days a week.......I’d starve myself to be able to afford such an immaculate machine......
Glad you enjoyed!
I have to give you kudos for making a really nice bike without going overboard. You earned my like when you said it was for you and you alone to enjoy. Bravo!
Well I appreciate it 🤘
Thanks for the break down - and it was cool to see how many things that you did for a reasonable price. Some of the machines that we see would have cost that much to start with. Great job getting her going again - Long Live Patty!!
Thanks Mike!
Hi there. Andy from the UK. Just wanted to say that I have followed the channel for a long time now and I think it is great. Your approach is for me, a guy working on bikes in his shed and I like that. Really love all the videos you've made on the cb750 and it looks great. Re. Originality, I agree completely with what you say. I own a 1981 kawasaki Z650 and I bought it 12 years ago for £450. It's undergone a similar program of work over the years as your cb750 It's far from perfect, but runs well l love it!. I could throw money at it with a paint job, new exhausts etc, but I won't as I enjoy itsoriginality like yours. Please carry on producing great content we love it here in the UK!
Thank ya Travis!
Love all your builds, especially the CB750. That is the 'one' bike I would love to find but I keep finding the smaller ones. In fact, I have a 74 CB360 that I am restoring right now.
Great build, great video(s), and if we lived close I'd be one of those guys that would always hang around the shop, watching, "helping" and being a gadfly in general. Excellent work ethic too!
Thank ya much Larry!
Incredible breakdown. Loved the process you took us through. Thinking of maybe doing something similar with the my 750. We shall see
If I did this with the white cx it would just be heavy drinking
Just wanna say how much I enjoy this channel bro, I'm diving into a project myself so all the content just motivates more and more. My father has a 78 Kawasaki kz 900 that needs some love but it was his from brand new so got to get him busy also. Thanks Man
Well I'm glad its been motivating! Thank ya!
Yea that’s your baby you revived it to how you want it and that is great to see magic baz 🇬🇧
I have a Honda CB750 K7 (with the bigger tank and rear tyre) and everywhere I go people come up to me, even if there are many nice expensive bike's all around, that they like it and it brings back memories.And the bike is fully original even the 4 exhausts. I love your channel man, keep up the good work and getting these great bike's on the road again. A
Thank ya Tom! These bikes are definitely conversation starters
Completely agree with your sentiment that your should love the bike you ride! Well done on a great build!
Thank you much!
This bike is one of the absolutely coolest finds you revived and fixed up! I get it that it takes some $$$ to get something put back together, & know the drill about titling a vehicle with no paperwork! Glad you got the title from the PO. All the cosmetics came out great as well. You did an excellent job on this CB750. Enjoy this ride and look into an 836cc kit later on down the road, it will haul some serious butt with 100cc extra displacement. Thanks for a cool video!
I'll very likely do an 836 on my other 750 as it will be a performance oriented build for sure. Glad you have enjoyed this journey though!
@@BrickHouseBuilds clutch friction plates and steels are still available for these bikes.
BJ, I am with you on the” bike you like.” We all try to keep tabs on what we spend, but it’s all about how a bike feels and your conception of what you want. I would just love to have a bike just like it, as I try to keep as much original parts as is feasible. Thanks for the video, I look forward to your next project. Cheers Kevin.
Thanks Kevin!
This particular 750 has a special place in my heart just like u want to have it. Keep it the way u want. As you took us along in journey of making it running it makes it even more special. Some things are not for sale. They're too close to part way. Enjoy it man! Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Thanks so much!
Outstanding video! Thanks for the breakdown of the cost involved. I'm am going to use your format to estimate my projects. Love that CB750:)
Double it then ad 50% lol
@@BrickHouseBuilds Man you got that right:) LOL
I love it. I wish I had your knowledge of bikes.. I had several bikes but was never much of a mechanic.
Thank you Kevin. I've learned by trial and error. Making mistakes is a good teacher so its not like I just acquired the knowledge overnight. If I can do it so can you
Definitely a fun watch for sure! Ride safe and enjoy her!
Glad you enjoyed!
I bought CB 750 new 1975, I was an awesome machine. Darn I wish I still owned it to sit along side my 03 Heritage Softail. Great video , sure brings back memories of times gone by.👍👍👍
Two Questions, What one was 10 times more reliable and road worthy? If you could only get one back, which one would you pick?
LOL, I love the way you steer the questions to try and get your desired answer, I want them both. 👀🤯🫵🏼
@@rustedjunkgarage3316 Ya, You busted me. Great answer.
No questions, just to congratulate you for your nice work in the CB750. Regards from Argentina
Thanks so much!
Really like your video on the cb750. Keep up the good work
Thank ya! Glad you enjoyed!
Very interesting video. Thank you! You didn't price out your labour, skills and knowledge properly: Priceless! Regards from Canada 🇨🇦
Much appreciated Keith!
Really enjoyed this one as knowing what it's realistically going to cost helps us all make informed decisions. I know you mentioned a couple hundred hours. A break down on where thr time was spent would also be a helpful video to make maybe in the future. Always did like to old Wheeler Dealer breakdown at the end of each episode. Parts costs and man hours. Miss ol Ed China.
Ed was great for sure! I honestly don't track my exact hours as its just one more thing that takes time. I've tried but have never been successful
Nice Video worked on all these years ago Honda Kawasaki triumph .The older Honda motorcycles where some of the best design engines ever made.Now riding Harley's 2003 road king and 1949 45 wl .
Love your channel. Nicely focused on what you actually do. Got my T shirt today for BHB. I guess I kinda like what your serving 😁👍🏻
Well thank ya much Stew!
Hi mate just subscribed as watched your video on the cb 750 what a transformation loving the channel already great to see these older bikes been brought back to life and you certainly do them credit what an awesome job and very talented at what you do by the way it sounded amazing take care and all the best from Scotland 👍🔧🔧🔧👌🏁🏁
Thanks so much Peter!
@@BrickHouseBuilds your welcome buddy 👍
Fully Subscribed, (truly admire your approach and reasoning.)
Well thank you!
@@BrickHouseBuilds your welcome, I built my 1971 Kawasaki Mach 3 H1A and like yourself keeping its patina, matters ( I love survivors LoL)
@@Brutaga they are only original once!
Enjoyed the video. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
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A list of costs can be frightening! You are brave doing this. I have been sorting an fzr600 recently. Biggest pair of costs were a pair of tyres and forks rechromed. But all the small costs added up. Cables, battery, oils, filters, carb seals, wheel bearings, swinging arm bearings, couple of suspension linkage bearings, brake hoses, brake seals, disks, etc. Wiring I stripped the loom back and replaced any cables that looked at all concerning. Cheated a bit with the rear shock. Fzr600 ones 2nd hand all looked like they had spent 30 years at the bottom of the sea. However Yamaha BT1100 rear shocks are virtually the same dimensions with a very marginally stiffer spring and far more readily available in good condition for reasonable money. I don’t think I want to add up the costs, as more than the bike is worth.
So often you go upside down on costs. It's not easy to simply flip them
@@BrickHouseBuilds , this bike is my old cheapy commuter bike. High miles, but I have a soft spot for it. I gave it to a friend on the basis they could have it for free if they were rebuilding it, but after 5 years they decided they wouldn’t get around to it do I had it back. Not going to be perfect (the bodywork is rough), just want it to be a useable bike. Hence frame, etc, powder coated, brakes rebuilt, new hoses. For me, too easy to get distracted and spend time and money fiddling with minor irrelevant bits to ever make money. But the bikes get to survive.
Spot on attitude 👍🏻🏴🙋🏼♂️
Great Video Buddy! ManyThanx!!!,
Glad you enjoyed!
Very interesting breakdown, thanks!
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Just looks fantastic because it is a street bike with dirt tires it can go off-road and on delicious!
great attitude to the value of bikes, i could not agree more!! 😊
Thank ya! I just want to enjoy these things and not worry about what someone might pay for it after me.
I did some 83' Honda CB 750F Riding that's another sweet Honda Four you might also like .
I like your take on restoration versus resurection of the old bike. You did tasteful upgrades but there is no doubt what it is. There are only so many slots in museums for "correct restorations", hell, just ride the damn thing!
Couldn't agree more lol thank ya
Great info again.
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Nice informative video...thank you. Not many people keep an audit like this. In my experience you can't really make a living of resurrecting badly treated old bikes/vehicles in terms of parts/outsourced jobs/time...its all got to be for the fun of it.
Couldn't agree more! Even the restoration I plan to complete with my CBX has me wondering if I could possibly break even. I want it to be perfect
excellent work !!!!! 😀
Thank you!
I have a 1977 CB750 that is a nostalgia bike for me--I had one (or my dad had one, and I got to ride it) back when I was 17, 40 years ago. The one I have now came with a Vetter fairing, which I've removed. I'm having some trouble figuring out the parts required to put the front end back to stock. I'd kill for a $100 parts bike like you've found! They don't seem to pop up in my area (coastal VA). BTW I visited STL for the first time several weeks ago, then discovered your channel soon after returning home. Missed the opportunity to visit your shop. Keep rockin' it--Love the content.
I appreciate it! Check out cmsnl or partzilla for parts diagrams
@@BrickHouseBuilds Hey thanks--cmsnl is a new one for me.
I did a restore... Well still doing a restore in a way cos it's an evolution of work.. nice rundown of your costs. I didn't have cash to spend, but I had space and time and put a serious amount of elbow grease into it. I stripped it all down and started restoring by hand what I could. Knowing some handy people helps when it comes to things like welding aluminium etc (I had to sort a hole in the engine block worn through by a very loose camchain and an engine mount that was cracked, which I managed to to with a friend). Definite spends are gaskets, o'rings, piston rings, fork seals, brake pads, tyres, a new battery, plugs oils hoses, and even new bolts as you will prob have to drill some out or cut some off, and maybe a few electrical bits. Aaaaand a ton of consumable tool based sundries, like sandpaper, lube, paint, drill bits, grinding bits etc. Yeah about 400 bucks to get it road worthy is prob about right on a pinch. Sourcing parts, going to classic shows and scanning over the parts bins, and making stuff yourself is where the budget is kept down.. but yeah not everyone can have a project going for nearly 10 years. Mine started first touch of the button after rebuild.. that was a real surprise. Great bikes!! some parts were totally shot. I made a seat myself out of some old discarded server racks cut and welded together, then mated to a some home-plastic-welded and formed nylon chopping boards that I glued car-seat foam to and used some old sofa leather to dress.. turned out pretty good. Same to me regards to the bike as far as originality. It's not chopped or messed with, particularly, but it's not original either as sourcing NOS is expensive. It's a make do with my own soul added to it, and I love it all the more for that. I got lucky and had a friend who managed to powder coat the frame for free. But I did spend a loooot on paint In general... do it yourself and you will likely have to do it a good few times before you get it right.. but worth it to be able to stand back and feel proud. About half a year of running it, the fuel tank fell off a table while I was doing some engine maintenance and got a huge dent in it, which long story short meant a complete respray, after a bit more welding, so I got a chance to start again with everything I learned the first time in mind, and it turned out even better. Nice channel 👍
I managed to strip the bike down to just engine and frame in one evening.. about 4 hours calm dismantling. The engine was fused to the frame by the bottom forward engine bolt that goes straight through.. that took me about 2 months to remove (I didn't work on it every night but a lot of hours first spent trying to free it and then when I finally realised after over a week of soaking in penetrant, heating, and persuasive tapping that it's not coming out, it then took what felt like an eternity to carefully drill and file the ends out by hand (I didn't want to accidentally drill into the frame or engine block, and it's too big and heavy to lift into a precision machine) yeah that wasn't fun, but what a victory when it was finally free. The rest was a nice journey.. fond memories of having various bits in the living room like sculptures once they were all cleaned up ( had the best climate to preserve the work done).. doing things like honing the valves in, with the head on the coffee table, while watching a movie with a beer etc.. to you peeps out there that think it's too difficult, if you ever have a heartbreaking breakup.. consider doing a budget classic motorcycle rebuild project..
Excellent follow up. We all like to know the dollars and cents a project ends up costing. After all if money was not object where would the fun be? And when it comes to customization, I have to agree with you. It's about the individual and what he/she wants out of the machine and how they want it to look. There's no right or wrong. I've always said if you look at your bike and it makes you smile then you've got the right bike. I still smile every time I look at mine.
Great explanation. I like the test which is if you turn around to look at your bike as you walk away from it or not. I damn near walk backwards lol
Definitely. Are you building the bike for you, or for everyone else to admire or just to sell.. if it's just for you, then do it how you like it. People modified them back when they came out so it's not like doing that now isn't keeping with the history. However I would say, if something like the frame is really in good condition perhaps think twice if you want to chop that to customise it... Plenty of ones in less than good condition around for those kind of mods.. to me it's good if it can still be made original later should someone desire
Of all the motorcycle videos I've watched, this one hits the closest to home. Just think of how many of us are spending similar amounts, buying the same parts, wrenching on the same areas. I wonder how many of us are working on fixing up our motorcycles...in the world. Really sort of amazing now that I think about it. Mine is a CB750K6. ...second time this same bike has come to me actually. I fixed this same bike in 2000. The next guy let it rot, and years later it's mine again.
Glad it's relatable!
I just watched your '75 CB750 rebuild... I had one, and a '76 CB550 as well. Now I see a CX500 on the stand, one I have in the garage right now needing some love. If I see a BMW R1100 RT in your next video, I'm gonna freak out!
While I do have a ton of various bike projects I do not have any BMWs at the moment. Just check out my channel for all the playlists to see what Im working on
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed!
Great video, awesome bike! As a new rider to be I just got my licence ahha I like to learn and do things by myself, but mechanics not on my knowledge bucket yet, so probably not a good ideia to start with a project. I guess the costs would go way up having to pay somebody else to figure it out something. I wouldn't even know if an engine can be saved or parts.. but I love to see knowledgeable people like you sharing a bit with us. Thank you.
Costs definitely go waaaayyy up if you have to pay someone to do the work. Glad you liked the video and found it helpful
Great info.
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Love that video, you have a old head on a young body, in the way you go about doing things.
Thanks Phil!
I'm glad to hear you're not going to sale it. I wished I had not sold mine. I just got rid of my 78 cb 750. It ran good. It needed to go through what you did
I'd sold too many CB750S and always regret it. I knew I wanted to keep this one
awesome video
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Hey BJ I was really wondering how much you put in that bike. Thanks for taking the time to make this vid. I love that bike man, im actually looking at a 76 CB550. A collector has it near mint original condition its the green one that just speaks to my soul. Love your channel, all the best.
Well I hope you can jump on that 550! Glad you have enjoyed the videos!
I stumbled across your channel a few weeks back and have just finished the CB750 & GL660 builds in which I’ve really enjoyed…. Now you have me looking for a CB project, the wife’s not gonna be happy with me ! 🙄
Hahaha no apologies! I appreciate you watching!
The photo of the red brick building is fascinating. Look up mud flood. I have a few mc22 down here in new Zealand. 19000 rpm smile machine
Looking forward the 78 resto. First bike i ever rode was a CB 175 ;)
excellent video, as always. to make you feel better about the $100 initial bike price, I suspect the same bike imported into the UK would sell for £2k, possibly more
Perhaps it could. Very lucky here
BJ, this is a very good video on how much it really cost to get a found motorcycle on the road. And how important it is to do a estimate and to keep track and stay on track to see the build to it’s completion and RIDE the bike. Instead of being another bike listed for sale lost interest or ran out of $$ or not being realistic.
I've bought many bikes that were abandoned projects people gave up on. Its so easy to get in over your head without planning
This is really eye opening how affordable this can be if you have the skill set to do the work yourself. Thanks for the insight
I won't say it's cheap as you have to invest the time but if done right with proper planning it doesn't have to be overly expensive
Absolutely and time is it's own cost. It's just impressive how much you save by having the tools and skills to do it all in-house. @@BrickHouseBuilds
Bought a ‘77 750F as a junior in high school. Wife of the seller was questioning my dad when he took me to purchase it. Just glad he didn’t know much about displacement. 😂 Fun bike with a high redline. 😳
Nice!...actually less expensive than I was figuring..great job, BJ! Now I want the complete nerded breakdown to include labor costs, video production cost for the entire series, as well as ad revenue for the entire series! Spreadsheets ,Man..I need spreadsheets! 🧐🧐🧐🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣 you got it! You know I've made those as well
I totally agree with your philosophy on how you chose to build it. Personally I would prefer a Kerker 4 into 1 in flat black. Your setup it great but I would prefer the more traditional silencer setup as opposed to the shorty you are using. Just love your bike though.
Im just a huge fan of these mufflers in both shape as well as sound having used them many times
I968 to 1971 was the very best cb 750 hondas that were ever made simpler faster and way easier to maintain
We share the same ethos. It's your bike. Love the bike you own 🏍🛵👌
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Have same numbers in a cb350 k2 build that I got for free with title. The hours can clock up on cleaning stuff and reasearch but as a hobby it's rewarding...
Definitely!
厉害！很喜欢看的节目！
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I was 17.50 when I got a suzuki 250 gt I'm 66 but I still miss it today I had to sell it because of getting married and buying a ford capri but I'm not lying I've had dreams about the bike am I mad or what but oh god I still miss it today 😢Jim from England god bless America .thanks for reading my story 😊.
Well there is still hope you could get another GT250 to enjoy now!
Impressed. Great record keeping. But then you apply that attention to detail to your bikes as well. I can see the concours people to a point. To have an old bike in the absolute condition the manufacturer intended. That is pretty cool. But a lot of them sit tucked away not ridden as investment pieces. You find your bikes barn fresh. Previous owners had a chance to polish and covet as new. Now what you are doing is bringing the bikes back to life. In what form doesn't really matter. Better than rotting in a barn. If you gain a cool bike that rides well. Gives enjoyment. Then that is a win win.
Exactly. I can definitely appreciate a factory stock bike but im just not after that. Giving them new life makes me smile
'What's the point in even having it if I'm just worried about how much it's worth to somebody else." This guy speaks my language.
Just spitting facts out here!
I just got a little 1975 CB125s barn fresh. Only 844 miles, but ruff. I am Disabled and on a fixed budget, so hopefully, I can gather up some used parts. Better yet, a nother parts bike. It too has no title. I'm not trying to make it a full restoration. Just make it acceptable. My wife, a transplant recipient, fell in love with it and even named it Sky! So I guess I will be doing it for her. She loves old Hondas, too!
I'm sure you can get it going!
These project amaze me always... and I also "tried" then I found out: I haven't enough space (to work in good, clean or ergonomic condition) I haven't all necessary tools (to work fast) I haven't all necessary information OR experience (to look at problems and solution correctly, what saves a lot of time and money) I haven't all necessary skills (to avoid errors and saving again money and time) And at the end a project of let's say 10-20 hours becomes a work of 100 or more hours... If he needed 200 hours, every other person probably need 150% of that.. maybe 200%... And you reach a point when actually the fun is over.
Im sorry but that seems normal to me. I work from a very small space, generally always exceed original estimates, always take longer, etc. It never goes perfectly. Now of course I do have more experience here as I do vintage bikes for a living but that doesn't mean I haven't done exactly what you described in your comment. Im only proficient now because I have made all the mistakes and have tried to learn from them over the years. Most of what I see others do that causes extra frustration is to not do it right the first time. People like to buy the cheapest thing which ends up not working so that means you buy the thing twice and do the work twice. My video doesn't lie though and what I go over is all accurate for this bike. I'm sorry you had a bad experience but that is not universal. It definitely doesn't mean other people shouldn't attempt this on their own.
@@BrickHouseBuilds Yes for sure, it's somehow normal, like you say, once things are done "over the years". I only found my first attempt - which was not only an attempt but a complete work, as I didn't let it uncomplete - a source of silly problems and mistakes and redos.. and this and that.. which I said, brought me to a point that the fun-part of the projekt was "wear off". I agree, it definitely doesn't mean other people shouldn't attempt this on their own... I'm just saying that it MIGHT be a lot harder than expected... definitively harder than watching your great job and think "oh I can do that too". Well, maybe not! 😂
Great 750 for 1700+, personalized. That's really good.
I found an all original except for the tires 1973 CB 350 Four with about 2600 miles on it. The motor is locked up last tag on it was 1976. After watching this I'm definitely going back to buy it.
Get it! I saved a 350f this same way from being an actual yard ornament. Was locked up as well
Well took a whole year to get a price on it. Finally got one today 1800 dollars not going to get it.
@@itllbeawrightyep5579 thats far too high unfortunately
I personally think your cb750 came out perfect.
Well I appreciate that 🙏
Thank you for the cost breakdown as well as your detailed videos. These types of rebuilds are indeed fun if you have the time, expertise, and can get the parts. My kicker is finding parts for my 1981 KZ250 D2, especially gaskets, seals, and O-rings. A Keihin CV32 carb rebuild kit would help too. If you can suggest any places to check, or even a suitable replacement carb, I would be grateful.
Id suggest partzilla, cmsnl, old bike barn, dime city cycles, and ebay
You can make many gaskets yourself, Just get some gasket paper at an auto parts store and make or buy some hole punches to make neat holes in them where needed. Valve covers and many other covers can be sealed using Yamabond or Hondabond, obviating the need to buy expensive gaskets. Bearings and (I think) oil seals have numbers on them and if you order them from industrial sources can be much cheaper than from a bike shop. Also, many bikes use the same seals so you can cross reference to find them, O-rings are also universal. The only reason for buying a carb kit is if it's parts are worn out or broken. Most carbs need nothing more than a good soak in lacquer thinner (not carb cleaner, lacquer thinner!), after removing all the rubber/plastic of course. Blow out with compressed air. The smaller jets are the ones that plug up. Remove the pilot jet and use one strand from a copper wire to remove any blockage from the jet. Any carb from a similar displacement motorcycle will probably work, but the best thing is to properly clean your existing carb. Check the vids on YT for more info.
@@jiyushugi1085 You make a few points but some of what you said is not accurate and is over generalized. Using parts designed for the specific bike saves time and money as you don't need to make your own, spend more time sourcing individually, and repair when its wrong. Orings indeed are universal so to speak but as an example with Honda, the orings are very specific in size and need to be correct. Finding something that fits the slot is not the correct way.
@@BrickHouseBuilds Very true, but what I was trying to get across is that there are ways of putting a bike back on the road without nickel and diming yourself to death with expensive new or OEM parts. I used to get most of my parts, including tires, chains, plugs, bulbs, etc. at junkyards, often in almost-new condition. Bikes have traditionally been working class transport or transport for the less financially endowed. Perhaps you could do a video titled: 'How to put a bike back on the road for as little money as possible'.
@@jiyushugi1085 I hear ya, just my 2c to your 2c
Hoping next video is the one where you convert air forks on a cx500 to non air. It's a job I'm doing on my own as soon as the garage warms up a bit from winter.
It's definitely on the list
Hi, I completely agree with you. I just finished to customize my second CX500 , just for fun and enjoy the ride. Now I have to decide which one to sell as I don.t want a collection ( hard to choose lol ), i rather buy another one for a project. I bought this last one for £300 in boxes and cost me £1350 to finish it. Would be nice to send you a pic to have an opinion. Thanks , Gus
Very difficult decision! Can't keep them all
I really do enjoy your videos. Keep it up. You run an excellent Chanel. - By the way, Im now the proud owner of a Kawasaki Z1300 that was originally born in Wisconsin. I didn't import it myself. Loving my NEW Toy. I also have what you call a "Title" that would have been its last American owner I guess. 🙂
RAD! Z1300s are so cool! Happy you are enjoying the videos!
Relly intresting to se the total cost . I hope you can do that with more builds in the future
If they are my bikes I can. The CX500 scrambler is the last customer bike I have so I should be able to share after that one
Valid-points about perspectives . It is only subjective at the end of the day . I can love a stock-bike , but same goes for the Custom . I used to Cafe everything I got my hands-on when I was young....because I loved the 'Look' . Collectors/Investors etc. are just "bankers' to me (change the 'B' for a 'W' ? ) . I also like wire-wheels, front-guard-'stays' etc , because that's what 'I' grew-up-with and looking at a bike I own , is a big part of it for me . I occasionally ride amazing/fast/superb-handling-bikes (modern) , that I don't enjoy looking-at and I wouldn't go out-of-my-way to own any of them because of that (can't afford them either! ). If I lived in the US, I'd probably have a Barn-Full , there just aren't that-many Barn-Finds in our-country (NZ) , nor can you easily-source-parts which you have to make or import at horrendous-prices . I look-forward to your Next project-bike . Dave NZ
Agreed fully. Like what you like but no need to get mad at someone else for not liking what you do. Very fortunate here in the US to still have gold sitting in old garages and barns
Thanks for the info on the 750! I love that bike. My son and I are working on a 1981 Honda CB 125S. I was wondering your recommendation on where to get parts? Thanks .
Glad you found it informative. In all my videos I link where I buy parts. Oem is usually sourced from cmsnl, partzilla, David silver spares, ebay, or dealer. Aftermarket can range from eBay, dime city cycles, revzilla, old bike barn, and many many others
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My first bike was a CB360T. That bike was probably the best bike to learn how to ride. I now have a 1995 Honda Goldwing SE.
CB360s are great bikes! Just fun all the time and definitely a great one to learn on.
Love the video. Your man-hours count for the five categories, just to bring reality into equation.
Glad you enjoyed Richard!
Problem for us people who love these old Honda's is we find it more important to save them than we do making a profit.
Well so many just talk about the profit and value. I just value the experience
I wanted a Triumph 750 Bonneville,.....First I had 2 500 Triumph Tiger Daytona's,......Then a 1976 Triumph 750. Got Married and lost every thing I loved. But it is still fun to watch other's enjoy Motorcycle's. I have a 1980 KZ550 that has been waiting on me since my divorce,.....still ain't going yet,....Poin'ts were over $100.00 the reason I never rode it was I have never been able to get it to hold air in the tire's. Now I have to clean the tank and carb's. I hate stock bikes,....sometimes,..I usually bought after market fenders and Headers. I liked Kawasaki LTD bikes with chain drive and high handlebars,...I liker single cylinders,.. twin cylinders and 4 cylinders. My favorite bike was a 1980 Suzuki GN-400. You could go broke buying New Bike Parts. They need a Rock Auto for Motorcycles.