Suzuki Gs750e Motorcycles For Sale Motorcycles for sale

1979 Suzuki GS 1979 SUZUKI GS550E GS550 GS750E GS1100E GS1000 GS1100E GS1000 BUY IT NOW CAFE

$2,200

Ayer, Massachusetts

HELLO! THIS ALL ORIGINAL 1979 SUZUKI GS550E, WAS JUST PURCHASED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE ORIGINAL OWNER CARED AND PRESERVED THE BIKE FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS. THE BIKE COMES WITH THE ORIGINAL TITLE, SHOWING 1 MILE, THE ORIGINAL KEY AND ORIGINAL TOOL KIT. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL TITLE AND A BILL OF SALE, READY FOR THE NEW OWNERS INFORMATION AS A BUYER! THE BIKE SAT NOT USED SINCE THE DATE CODED TIRES, 1998! THE BIKE SAT NOT USED FOR APPROX. 20 YEARS. THE THROTTLE DOES NOT WORK, YOU NEED TO CLEAN THE CARBURETORS FOR THE BIKE TO START. THE ENGINE TURNS OVER FINE . ENGINE TURNS OVER WITH THE KICKER! YOULL NEED TO PURCHASE THE USUAL, BATTERY, PLUGS, CHANGE THE OIL ETC. THE BIKE IS A ONE OWNER MACHINE. IT WAS PRESERVED WELL, IN ITS ALL ORIGINAL STATE! INCREDIBLE. SHE IS PRETTY FOLKS!!!!! PLS, SUPERSIZE THE PICTURES, I BET YOU WONT FIND ANOTHER ONE SO CLEAN AND CHEAP IN PRICE. THE BIKE NEEDS THE USUAL MAINT DONE, FROM BEING IDLE. BOTH BRAKES NEED SERVICE. THE CARBS NEED SERVICE/CLEANING. THE TIRES ARE OLD AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CHAIN IS ORIGINAL. ITS OILED, HAS A KINK. THE INSIDE OF THE GAS TANK IS AMAZING. VERY NICE AND CLEAN. THERE IS NO FUEL MOVING AROUND, LOOK AT THE INSIDE OFTHE GAS TANK PIC!! THE FACTORY ORIGINAL PAINT IS IN VERY NICE CONDITION, HAVING ONLY A FEW MINOR BLEMS. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GAS TANK, I CLEARLY SHOW TWO PAINT CHIPS, ABOUT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER. THESE ARE PAINT CHIPS ONLY. THIS IS A D.I.Y. REPAIR, SIMPLE WITH SOME PRIMER AND GLOSS BLACK. THE GAS TANK HAS ONE DING ON THE TOP. THE BIKE IS IN ABOVE AVERAGE COSMETIC CONDITION, I WOULD SAY, FOR A BIKE BEING ALMOST 40 YEARS OLD AND ALL ORIGINAL. THE STOCK EXHAUST IS CLEAN. THE ORIGINAL SEAT IS NICE. SEAT PAN HAS A FEW HOLES. THE HEADERS ARE NICE. THE BIKE HAS SOME MINOR BLEMISHES, BUT IS A VERY NICE CLEAN EXAMPLE. SURE TO PLS. THIS IS A SURVIVOR 1979 SUZUKI GS550E, IN WONDERFUL ORIGINAL CONDITION! I AM OFFERING THE BIKE FOR A "BUY IT NOW " AUCTION. PAYPAL IS FOR THE DEPOSIT ONLY. I SHOULD RECIEVE THE BALANCE WITHIN ABOUT 5 DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION. PLS, ASK ME THE QUESTIONS, I CANT ASK YOU THEM. BUY IT NOW, OR SOMEONE WILL.......

Trim GS550E

2009 Yamaha Motorcycles TTR 110 Electric start Beginner and learner bike

$1,250

Mesa, Arizona

2009 Yamaha TTR110 Dirtbike for sale LOW USE and in great condition. Automatic clutch with electric start Easy to ride and great for a beginner or learner Has aftermarket handlebar risers and handguards Great for the trails and desert. Tuesday-Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 8:30-2:30 Closed Sunday and Monday 2217 E Main St in Mesa Steve's Cycle since '84 Same location, proudly serving AZ Steve's Cycle 2217 E Main ST We BUY Bikes. Give us a call for CASH paid on the spot. Looking for clean dirtbikes, cruisers, ATV, Scooters, MX, Enduro bikes LTZ TRX YFM Yz yzf shadow vstar v-star harley-Davidson crf cr kx kxf 250 125 rm rmx 250f 450f 450r 250r Honda Yamaha Suzuki KTM HD Harley Trike 4-wheeler 150 150r 150f 50 pitbike scooter chinese offbrand service mx motorcycle motorbike 50r part valkyrie vulcan 750 show contact info 1200 1100 1000 Goldwing GL 1800 VT xr 650 450 420 ct 70 xl 75 cub trail 125r 125m ct mt MR 175 TL 230 230F 250X CRFX 500 500R NX650 TE FE 550 390 300 EX EXC WR 410 570 610 630 KDX KE KLX 110 110F KAW KAWASAKI 125l super sherpa 250s 50sx pro mini adventure 65 85 105 150 xc mxc xcf lc4 smr jr jr50 rm60 ds ds80 rm80 rm85drz 400 pe ts rmx pw pw50 yz50 jt1 gt80 yz80 yz85 dt100 mx100 ttr it250 it wr xt xt250it 465 490 600 tt500 xt600 softail heritage dyan wide glide tour tourmaster touring aspencade interstate GL11 GL12 GL15 GL18 moto guzzi CB CBR SL GROM CT CH REBEL ELITE AUTOMATIC MANUAL NIGHTHAWK PASSPORT custom hawk four cb750 xl cb500 ascot 500f magna silverwing v45 v65 pc800 pc cbx st st1100 vtx ex ex250 kz zx zx6 zx9 vn 1700 1300 z1000 z1 kz900 ninja voyager mean streak burgman gn250 gn gsf gsx gsxr 600r gs gs500c50 c90 gs1000 gt750 s40 riva jog zuma dt100 xt250 dt400 xs xs1100xvs vj virago r6 r1 rocket crotch rocket silverado roadstar scooter 4wheeler four-wheeler atv bike motorbike pitbike cruiser evo eliminator zuma canam polaris xpress xplorer Steve's Cycle 2217 E Main ST We BUY Bikes. Give us a call for CASH paid on the spot. Looking for clean dirtbikes, cruisers, ATV, Scooters, MX, Enduro bikes

1978 Suzuki GS 1978 Suzuki GS750EC - Excellent Condition

$3,150

Corona, California

Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 For sale is a 1978 Suzuki GS750EC. This model is considered by many to be the best of the UJM bikes. Their handling far surpassed their rivals, and the engines are powerful and bulletproof, modelled very closely after Kawasaki's Z-engines, with several interchangeable parts. This is a very usable bike, even today. In fact, I ride it regularly, including on So. Cal Freeways, where it has given me no problems in traffic. The previous owner restored this bike in what he stated was a “frame off restoration”. The bike runs exceptionally well. The following work was done: Frame and bodywork repainted.Carburetors sent for specialist rebuilding with all new parts and tuned perfectly.New brake lines and pads, discs turned and vented.New chain.New seat.New lithium battery and charger.New tires.New speedometer and tachometer cables.New clutch cable.NOS gear-position display (the gear indicator works properly; often these are a problem). Only problem that I know of is that the speedometer needle vibrates at high speed, above about 85 mph. Classic-japanese-bikes.com ( http://www.classic-japanese-bikes.com/Seen-on-the-street.html ) wrote this about this model: “Just try to find a Suzuki GS in decent shape these days that anyone wants to sell! They've become few and far between on the market and for good all-round reason. “If you can get your hands on a good runner, buy it! Then you can go to town modding it or go after the Holy Grail of box-stock perfection. “A very sweet classic Japanese bike indeed!” Specifications GS 750 E 1978 Overall Length: 2 225 mm (87.6 in) Overall Width: 870 mm. (34.3 in.) Overall Height: 1 170mm (46.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 490 mm (58.7 in) Ground Clearance: 150 mm (5.9 in) Dry Weight: 223 kg (492 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 748 cc inline-4, DOHC, 8 valves. 72 hp/ 8.500 rpm, 60 Nm/ 7.000 rpm. The bike has a clear California title in my name, so there will be no problem registering it in your state, or exporting it if you are form overseas. The usual disclaimers apply: Deposit required within 48 hrs, or I will cancel the bid and relist the bike. Full payment, either cash-in-hand, or a cashiers check, must be made within 7 days. The check will have to clear before I will release the bike. Yes, that goes for a cashier's check - they can be faked. Shipping is entirely the buyer’s responsibility and at the buyer’s expense.

Trim 750EC

2009 Suzuki Burgman 650

$900

Merrionette Park, Illinois

Got for sale a Suzuki GS 750E this bike runs great. The only problem I have ever had was starting the bike when it's cold after its on it'll start right up. I'm selling because I got a new bike and well it's time to get rid of her. She's an angel and I would like for her to go to another owner who would take care of her. Started making this bike into a cafe racer but just decided to get a new one.

1978 Suzuki Gs 1000

$3,350

Denton, Texas

1978 Suzuki Gs 1000, Up for sale is a first year Suzuki GS1000e with only 25k miles. The paint scheme with period correct Yoshimura and Bel-ray decals mimics the 1978-79 AMA Superbike champion ridden by the great Wes Cooley. This is not to be confused with the 1979-80 GS1000s, which is often incorrectly referred to as the "Wes Cooley Special". The paint scheme on the "S" is quite different than the Cooley race bike. Most of the 1978 GS1000s that were sold in the US were black with the white stripe and affectionately referred to as "skunks". When the GS1000e debuted at the Paris Motorcycle show in 1977 is wore red livery (4th pic) so red seemed a natural on the respray. The GS1000 was based around the already successful GS750, the lightest and fastest 750 of the period. The GS1000 was only slightly heavier than the GS750. The engine was a modified GS750, and as a 997cc actually lighter than the 750 due to weight shaving modifications. The 90 hp GS1000 was white simply the fastest and best handling liter superbike of the era. This lovely example had been put up properly for many years. The good news was that it had been mechanically well maintained and had its original pipes which are in remarkable shape. Most pipes on these 70s superbikes were either tossed for a high performance header or they succumbed to rust after a few years. These originals look and sound really great. The reconditioning includes: - carbs professionally cleaned, rejetted, and synched. - Dyna coils added. - all new cables - valve adjustment - all new fluids at proper levels - upgraded suspension, fore and aft - brakes rebuilt with new pads - new battery - new seat cover and foam - newer tires - All electrics tested and sorted and dielectric added to connectors. - Superbike bars. This sweet classic is turnkey and ready for the riding season. Clear blue Texas title in my name and in hand. Current antique tags good until 2018. $3,350.00

Honda Shadow Spirit 2008 VT750C28 2008 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750C28 Stock:P13839

$3,199

El Paso, Texas

Tony (800) 796-7149 8272 Gateway East El Paso Texas 79907 ? ? ? ? 2008 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750C28 Stock:P13839 Black ? ? ? ? 1 of 38 ? View Large Images ? ? Vehicle Information Year: 2008 Make: Honda Model: Shadow Spirit Condition: Used ASK A QUESTION Hi, I'm Tony! Please call or email me with any questions. I'm here to make sure you are 100% satisfied. (800) 796-7149 • [email protected] Options and Standard Features Basic Information Year: 2008 Make: Honda Model: Shadow Spirit Stock Number: P13839 VIN: JH2RC53038M101763 Condition: Used Type: Standard Mileage: 14893 Title: Clear Color: Black Trim: VT750C28 Engine Engine Size (cc): 745 FINANCING FEEDBACK & REVIEWS With over 100,000 positive feedbacks on our three ebay stores, Barnett Harley-Davidson takes the worry out of purchasing motorcycles, clothing, or parts online. As diehard enthusiasts, we want you to enjoy your motorcycling experience as much as we do. We ask that you closely inspect our feedback, here is a selection of what our online motorcycle purchasers have said about us: Awesome people to deal with, thanks for everything. Harley-Davidson: VRSC (#291409065860) $16,999 Barnett HD is the best! Buy your next bike from them! Custom Built: Pro Street (#291092899013) $9,200 One of the dealers to work with. Harley-Davidson: Other (#291441741584) $25,999Bought without seeing in person shipped to door 110% satisfied. H-D: Softail (#300297868022) $18,499Great purchase, received product & better than expected. BMW : R-Series (#300539072960) $13,600Buy with confidence, they treat their customers right. Aprilia: RSV100R (#300327473914) $9,000Super bike!!! Super dealer! Very professional! Highly recommend. Bimota: Dieci (#300316958515) $7,600Accurate description, helpful shipping, good communication, recommend. Ducati (#300299362413) $15,000Sold to some other lucky sucker but make it right to me H-D: FLH (#300301203474) $20,499Very good experience. A ++, thanks to Tim Hanlon & Mark Barnett Honda: VTX (#300296987657) $7,499Awesome bike, runs like new. Barnett knows how to run a business. Suzuki (#300301247038) $8,100What an outstanding dealer! Buell: Other (#301523046524) $6,216Five Star eBayer !!!!!! Harley-Davidson: other (#2913755367196) $9,999Motorcycle exceeded expectations, had new tires installed. A +. Buell: Other (#301160348417) $5,950Working with Barnett Harley-Davidson was a delight, professional. H-D:Touring (300900190438) $15,499Excellent!! Harley-Davidson: Touring (#300900190438) $15,499Nice Machine, runs well. BMW: R-Series (300782358593) $5,100The trike is awesome & everything they said it was. Harley-Davidson: Touring (#300725651512) $15,200It's fantastic to have people that care when issues occur. Stand up dealer. Suzuki (#301753885542) $3,550Great to deal with these guys. Suzuki GS (#301722109368) $2,499Great doing business with Barnett H-D El Paso. Triumph: Rocket lll (#301683049455) $11,999Only problem was with the title but was resolved in timely manner. H-D: Other (#301671168224) $18,999Nice bike, ready to go when I got there. Triumph: Other (#301701073123) $4,999Good people, thanks Johnny. Honda: Gold Wing (#301617188292) $19,999Great group of people to work with, Thanks! Suzuki: DR-Z (#301541255587) $4,999Goooooooooooooooooooooooooddddddddddddddddddddddd Kawasaki: Ninja (#301415628755) $4,999Excellent attention & communication at Barnett H-D BMW:K-Series (#301415628755) $6,999Great seller, excellent bike, highly recommend Barnett H-D! Moto Guzzi: Stelvio (#301376641728) $8,999Bike arrived in good shape. Would do business again. Suzuki: other (#300989560334) $3,578Bike is awesome! No words to describe Seller big*****stars!! Suzuki: GS (#300984287461) $2,600Item as described, very professional, nice folks. Harley-Davidson: Sportster (#300967273469) $3,551 Contact Barnett Harley-Davidson 8272 Gateway East El Paso Texas 79907 View Map Ask for:Tony Contact: ?Contact Us Toll Free:(800) 796-7149 Hours Mon-Fri:09:00 AM-07:00 PM MST Saturday:09:00 AM-06:00 PM MST Sunday:Closed Sign Up For Our Newsletter CASH for Harleys! Visit Our Apparel Store Visit Our Parts Store eBay Terms PLEASE HAVE STOCK NUMBER READY WHEN YOU CONTACT US(800) 796-7149We cannot answer sales questions on Sundays. Texas State Law, Sorry. Our salespeople enjoy finding customers the right bike. We offer the World’s Largest Selection of new and used Harley-Davidsons, plus we keep over a hundred foreign trade-ins in stock as well. This means we can very often find customers exactly the bike they are looking for in the right price range. We have sold over 37,000 motorcycles in the last twenty years and enjoyed every minute of it. In the twenty years before that, the exact number is a little hazy. Those were the years with cookouts on weekends, kegs of beer left next to the grill with stacks of cups. We’re pretty sure we enjoyed those years as well but no one here remembers how many bikes we sold. The Barnett family has been in the motorcycle business since 1973, and all five of us are still in the store every day, including 81-year-old business founder Sherman Barnett and his wife Christy who still both race 800 hp dirt track cars twice a week. QUALITY: We have expert mechanics experienced in many brands. Our service department has led the district in CSI ratings on several occasions; we do our best to sell well-inspected used motorcycles. Where possible, we’ve gathered as much information about the bikes from the previous owner as we could. All of our bikes go through a rigorous inspection process in our service department so you need not fear getting a nasty surprise when purchasing from us.SALES / SHIPPING:If you have any questions about bikes you see listed here, you may CALL US AT 1-800-796-7149 Monday through Saturday and ask for our Sales Department. You may Click Here to send us an email now! Please have the stock number of the bike you are looking at ready, and they will be able to help you. Our sales staff has a combined riding experience of 288 years, with almost 200 years of experience working here at Barnett Harley-Davidson. We have used many shippers and can help you get bids or advise you on the use of uShip auctions.FINANCING:The best financing and Genuine Harley-Davidson Extended Service Plans are available on most used Harley-Davidson motorcycles we sell. Be sure and contact us for approval before bidding. We can take your credit application over the internet or phone. Harley-Davidson Extended Service Plans are honored across the country at Harley-Davidson dealerships and aftermarket shops everywhere. They are not bureaucratic and honor the spirit and letter of their claims. We’ve had great experiences with them and recommend them without hesitation. We also have excellent financing available for our multi-brands of trade-ins or we will work with your bank or credit union.We will pay up to $200 of your air fare for you to fly into our store to do your paperwork and ride your bike back. We can also arrange shipping.LIMOUSINE SERVICE: We will pick you up at the airport in our limousine if you fly here to purchase a bike. We can also shuttle you back and forth to your hotel. OTHER EBAY STORES:Be sure and visit our Harley-Davidson Licensed Product Clothing Closeout eBay store, click here to visit. We keep about fifteen hundred of these special purchase items on eBay at any one time. They are pulled from our main web site which contains almost 20,000 listings. Our Licensed Product closeout items sell for 40% to 70% off regular prices and we have over 100,000 positive feedbacks. We also have a Used and Aftermarket Parts Closeout store with 100% positive feedback, click here to visit. We have 14 containers of used parts at Barnett Harley-Davidson along with clearance items we pick up from aftermarket manufacturers. This store will save you a lot of money.TERMS:We will accept a verified and cleared Cashier’s Check, Bank Draft, Bank Wire Transfer, or Cash in person. We accept credit cards and Paypal for deposits only. A $500 deposit is required within 72 hours of the item’s close. Buyer pays all shipping charges including crating when used. You may contact us at the 800 number for an exact shipping quote if you would like to use our shipping. We will also work with any of the eBay or Motorcycle Transport companies. 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Trim 2008 VT750C28

Softail 2008 Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC 2008 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC Stock:P13218

$9,999

El Paso, Texas

Tony (800) 796-7149 8272 Gateway East El Paso Texas 79907 ? ? ? ? 2008 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC Stock:P13218 Vivid Black Description 2008 FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC (EFI) Beautiful Vivid Black with Pinstripe Paint, 96 cubic inch dual-counterbalanced Twin Cam Motor and 6-Speed Cruse Drive Transmission. Pure classic comfortable riding position with low seat height, classic saddlebags, removable windshield making the Heritage Softail® Classic a true custom-touring bike. Ride with confidence running and looking great. Lets get you on a great bike today. Barnett’s Design Shop can do it your way with this clean bike. Let our sales professional’s help design and build your dream motorcycle. If you’re looking for cutting edge performance or want unique custom look, we can make your dreams a reality. We put together great bike packages for our clients. Three Pocket Windshield Pouch $109Custom Grips $89 Parts total $198Labor total $74——————————-Total added value $272 Live talk with real Bike Experts. National, International, and Local Sales assistance. Give us a call 24 Hours/7 Days a Week 1-800-796-7149. Or send us an email. ? ? ? ? 1 of 12 ? View Large Images ? ? Vehicle Information Year: 2008 Make: Harley-Davidson Model: Softail Condition: Used Description 2008 FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC (EFI) Beautiful Vivid Black with Pinstripe Paint, 96 cubic inch dual-counterbalanced Twin Cam Motor and 6-Speed Cruse Drive Transmission. Pure classic comfortable riding position with low seat height, classic saddlebags, removable windshield making the Heritage Softail® Classic a true custom-touring bike. Ride with confidence running and looking great. Lets get you on a great bike today. Barnett’s Design Shop can do it your way with this clean bike. Let our sales professional’s help design and build your dream motorcycle. If you’re looking for cutting edge performance or want unique custom look, we can make your dreams a reality. We put together great bike packages for our clients. Three Pocket Windshield Pouch $109Custom Grips $89 Parts total $198Labor total $74——————————-Total added value $272 Live talk with real Bike Experts. National, International, and Local Sales assistance. Give us a call 24 Hours/7 Days a Week 1-800-796-7149. Or send us an email. ASK A QUESTION Hi, I'm Tony! Please call or email me with any questions. I'm here to make sure you are 100% satisfied. (800) 796-7149 • [email protected] Options and Standard Features Basic Information Year: 2008 Make: Harley-Davidson Model: Softail Trim: FLSTC Stock Number: P13218 VIN: 1HD1BW5198Y034470 Condition: Used Type: Standard Mileage: 47581 Title: Clear Color: Vivid Black W/Pinstripe Engine Bore (in): 3.75 Bore (mm): 95.3 Carburetion Type: Fuel Injected Compression Ratio Cooling System: Air Cylinders: 2 Engine Brand Name: Twin Cam 96B Engine Disp. To Weight (cc): 2.17 Engine Size (cc): 1584 Engine Size (ci): 96 Engine Stroke: 4-Stroke Fuel Capacity (gal): 5 Fuel Injector Fuel Requirements: Premium Fuel Type: Gas Starter: Electric Stroke (in): 4.38 Stroke (mm): 111.3 Torque (Ft Lbs): 86 Torque (Nm): 117 Torque RPM: 3200 US Miles Per Gallon (City): 35 US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy): 54 Valve Configuration: OHV - Pushrod Valves: 4 Valves Per Cylinder: 2 Drivetrain Heel Toe Shifter Number Of Speeds: 6 Primary Drive (Rear Wheel): Belt Transmission: Manual Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission): Chain Chassis & Suspension Frame: Steel Front Suspension Type: Telescopic Fork Number Rear Shock Absorbers: 2 Rear Suspension Material: Steel Rear Suspension Type: Twin Sided Swing Arm Brakes Front Brake: Disc Front Brake Diameter (in): 11.5 Front Brake Diameter (mm): 292.1 Rear Brake: Disc Rear Brake Diameter (in): 11.5 Rear Brake Diameter (mm): 292.1 Safety Headlight Fuel Level Warning Rearview Mirrors Comfort Digital Instrumentation Trip Odometer Specifications Dry Weight (kg): 328.9 Dry Weight (lbs): 725 Front Tire (Full Spec): Dunlop MT90B16 72H Front Tire (Inches): 16 Front Tire Aspect Ratio: 90 Front Tire Speed Rating: 72H Fuel Capacity (liters): 18 Ground Clearance (in): 5.1 Ground Clearance (mm): 129.5 Length (mm): 2400.3 Rear Tire (Full Spec): Dunlop 150/80 R16 71H Rear Tire (Inches): 16 Rear Tire Aspect Ratio: 80 Rear Tire Speed Rating: 71H Rear Tire Width: 150 Seat Height (Inches): 25 Wet Weight (kg): 340.2 Wet Weight (lbs): 750 Wheelbase (in): 64.5 Wheelbase (mm): 1638.3 Wheels Composition: Steel Speedometer Other Information Belt Guard Chromed Wheels Detachable Passenger Seat Fork Guards Helmet Storage Side Cover FINANCING FEEDBACK & REVIEWS With over 100,000 positive feedbacks on our three ebay stores, Barnett Harley-Davidson takes the worry out of purchasing motorcycles, clothing, or parts online. As diehard enthusiasts, we want you to enjoy your motorcycling experience as much as we do. We ask that you closely inspect our feedback, here is a selection of what our online motorcycle purchasers have said about us: Awesome people to deal with, thanks for everything. Harley-Davidson: VRSC (#291409065860) $16,999 Barnett HD is the best! Buy your next bike from them! Custom Built: Pro Street (#291092899013) $9,200 One of the dealers to work with. Harley-Davidson: Other (#291441741584) $25,999Bought without seeing in person shipped to door 110% satisfied. H-D: Softail (#300297868022) $18,499Great purchase, received product & better than expected. BMW : R-Series (#300539072960) $13,600Buy with confidence, they treat their customers right. Aprilia: RSV100R (#300327473914) $9,000Super bike!!! Super dealer! Very professional! Highly recommend. Bimota: Dieci (#300316958515) $7,600Accurate description, helpful shipping, good communication, recommend. Ducati (#300299362413) $15,000Sold to some other lucky sucker but make it right to me H-D: FLH (#300301203474) $20,499Very good experience. A ++, thanks to Tim Hanlon & Mark Barnett Honda: VTX (#300296987657) $7,499Awesome bike, runs like new. Barnett knows how to run a business. Suzuki (#300301247038) $8,100What an outstanding dealer! Buell: Other (#301523046524) $6,216Five Star eBayer !!!!!! Harley-Davidson: other (#2913755367196) $9,999Motorcycle exceeded expectations, had new tires installed. A +. Buell: Other (#301160348417) $5,950Working with Barnett Harley-Davidson was a delight, professional. H-D:Touring (300900190438) $15,499Excellent!! Harley-Davidson: Touring (#300900190438) $15,499Nice Machine, runs well. BMW: R-Series (300782358593) $5,100The trike is awesome & everything they said it was. Harley-Davidson: Touring (#300725651512) $15,200It's fantastic to have people that care when issues occur. Stand up dealer. Suzuki (#301753885542) $3,550Great to deal with these guys. Suzuki GS (#301722109368) $2,499Great doing business with Barnett H-D El Paso. Triumph: Rocket lll (#301683049455) $11,999Only problem was with the title but was resolved in timely manner. H-D: Other (#301671168224) $18,999Nice bike, ready to go when I got there. Triumph: Other (#301701073123) $4,999Good people, thanks Johnny. Honda: Gold Wing (#301617188292) $19,999Great group of people to work with, Thanks! Suzuki: DR-Z (#301541255587) $4,999Goooooooooooooooooooooooooddddddddddddddddddddddd Kawasaki: Ninja (#301415628755) $4,999Excellent attention & communication at Barnett H-D BMW:K-Series (#301415628755) $6,999Great seller, excellent bike, highly recommend Barnett H-D! Moto Guzzi: Stelvio (#301376641728) $8,999Bike arrived in good shape. Would do business again. Suzuki: other (#300989560334) $3,578Bike is awesome! No words to describe Seller big*****stars!! Suzuki: GS (#300984287461) $2,600Item as described, very professional, nice folks. Harley-Davidson: Sportster (#300967273469) $3,551 Contact Barnett Harley-Davidson 8272 Gateway East El Paso Texas 79907 View Map Ask for:Tony Contact: ?Contact Us Toll Free:(800) 796-7149 Hours Mon-Fri:09:00 AM-07:00 PM MST Saturday:09:00 AM-06:00 PM MST Sunday:Closed Sign Up For Our Newsletter CASH for Harleys! Visit Our Apparel Store Visit Our Parts Store eBay Terms PLEASE HAVE STOCK NUMBER READY WHEN YOU CONTACT US(800) 796-7149We cannot answer sales questions on Sundays. Texas State Law, Sorry. Our salespeople enjoy finding customers the right bike. We offer the World’s Largest Selection of new and used Harley-Davidsons, plus we keep over a hundred foreign trade-ins in stock as well. This means we can very often find customers exactly the bike they are looking for in the right price range. We have sold over 37,000 motorcycles in the last twenty years and enjoyed every minute of it. In the twenty years before that, the exact number is a little hazy. Those were the years with cookouts on weekends, kegs of beer left next to the grill with stacks of cups. We’re pretty sure we enjoyed those years as well but no one here remembers how many bikes we sold. The Barnett family has been in the motorcycle business since 1973, and all five of us are still in the store every day, including 81-year-old business founder Sherman Barnett and his wife Christy who still both race 800 hp dirt track cars twice a week. QUALITY: We have expert mechanics experienced in many brands. Our service department has led the district in CSI ratings on several occasions; we do our best to sell well-inspected used motorcycles. Where possible, we’ve gathered as much information about the bikes from the previous owner as we could. 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Trim 2008 Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC

Yamaha : XS 73 yamaha xs 650 cafe racer motorcycle tons of new parts and upgrades tx 650

$3,800

Chicago, Illinois

I have a very nice example of a 1973 TX650 (XS650) cafe racer for sale with 14,700 original miles. I put a lot of work and money into this bike over the summer, and she is running like a champ. Tons of torque and I've been told multiple times by friends that this was the fastest XS they've ridden. All mechanical work was professionally done by Rob Ghislain of Dinosaur Four, a specialist in vintage Japanese motorcycles. Idols strong, shifts smooth, a true blast to ride. This bike get tons of attention and complements everywhere it goes. The only reason I am selling is because it is way too small for me, and I have since bought another bike and currently cannot afford to have both.The following work has all been done in the past few months:- new custom subframe / rear loop / tail light bracket- electrical completely redone throughout- full carb rebuild, resynced and rejetted- full tune up - valves, chains, cables, points, timing, compression, fuel lines/filters, oil, etc.- front brake system overhauled and rebuilt- brand new Shorai lithium battery- custom fabricated battery tray- brand new LED taillight- rebuilt starter switch- brand new performance pod filters- custom neutral light- brand new stainless engine bolt kit- brand new oil seals- brand new tach block offOther upgrades include:- Pamco ignition system- updated charging system / regulator rectifier from Mike's XS- Woodcraft clip-on bars with Brooks leather grips- RFY shocks- cafe seat from Dime City- custom mufflers with built in baffles- 5 3/4" halo headlight- bar end mirror- tires have good tread and plenty of life, Pirelli in front, Dunlop in rearI have a clean Illinois title in hand, and have receipts for all labor costs. Asking price is $3,800, which is less than I've put into it. I am open to reasonable offers, but please no low-balling. Local pick-up only in Chicago, IL. Test rides only for those with CASH in hand and a Class M license. You drop it, you buy it. I also have this bike listed locally and will end the listing early if sold outside of eBay. More photos coming soon. keywords: yamaha, honda, kawasaki, suzuki, bmw, triumph, norton, royal enfield, moto guzzi, harley davidson, cafe, racer, bobber, brat, bratstyle, scrambler, enduro, street, tracker, xs, xs1, tx, sr, cb, cm, cx, kz, gs, xs650, tx650, sr500, xs750, cb350, cb360, cb400, cb450, cb500, cb550, cb750, cb750f, cb900, supersport, super sport, cx500, kz650, kz750, kz900, gs400, gs550, gs750, r65, r75, r80, r90, commando, t3, vintage, twin, four, v, boxer, british, bonneville, thruxton, sportster, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 81, 82, 83

Trim TX650

Honda : CB 1975 honda cb 750 f super sport 3 126 original miles 1 owner from new

$9,900

Chicago, Illinois

800x600 1975 HONDA CB750F SUPER SPORT – ALL ORIGINAL SURVIVOR! 3,126 ORIGINAL MILES, FRAME # CB750F-1007544, Manufactured 2/75 800x600 This Honda 750 Super Sport epitomizes the late 1970’s sportbike/cruiser that became a permanent part of Honda’s reputation and still represents the classic style… Please scroll past the description and terms for more photos! The condition of this machine is highly original and un-restored. It has 3,126 original miles from new. The frame and engine numbers are factory correct and original. It is the 750 cc engine. The gearbox is also original to the machine. This Honda 750 Super Sport is completely original and has never been apart. It is in un-restored and in very nice condition, and is a true historical document that should be preserved and ridden. This machine has been in my collection, is started on a regular basis, and ridden occasionally to make sure everything still works. When I purchased the bike, it had been sitting for some time in completely original condition. I went through the machine top to bottom and checked all of the major engine, transmission, and braking components for functionality and safety. The gas tank was still in beautiful condition, with no wear evident, the carburetors were inspected, cleaned, and re-installed, the air filter checked, all fluids changed, and both front and rear brakes were taken apart cleaned, re-built, and re-installed, the consequence of the bike sitting idle for a long period of time. The tires on the front and rear are the original type and size for the machine and appear to be the original tires to the machine. The tires and tubes have NOT been replaced and, while not as soft and pliable as when they were new, are in amazing original condition. The rims are also the original Honda rims, as are the spokes, and overall, the wheels are in very nice original condition. The seat is original and the upholstery is in perfect condition with no rips, tears, or wear of any kind, and the Honda script on the rear of the seat is sharp and clear. The engine and transmission are in excellent interior condition due to the low mileage and absence of any type of harsh conditions or abuse throughout its life. The 4 into 1 Honda exhaust is also original to the machine, and is in beautiful condition. A complete cleaning and detailing was performed, and although detailing on an original machine is never completed, the overall condition of the finishes is remarkable considering the age of the machine, and is in line with the low original mileage. The aluminum parts are in excellent condition overall, but due to the originality, I did not want to go too far polishing any parts. The paint is the original Candy Sapphire Blue, and is visually stunning. The original decals and badges are still applied to the gas tank, fairing and sidecovers. All of the plastic fairings, covers, etc. are in excellent condition and not in need of any type of repair. The 750 Super Sport on the road is very easy to handle, and rides down the road very tight, with no shakes, shimmies, or rattles. It shifts and accelerates smoothly and holds the road as it should. This bike is really great to ride and very fast for the period. There is absolutely NOTHING that needs to be done to this machine to ride it occasionally and enjoy it as a showpiece. Unlike a lot of collector motorcycles for sale on the internet, this 750 is ready to ride and not in need of any expensive service once you get it home. I am always looking for new machines to add to my collection. Please contact me if you have something interesting available! TERMS: $500 DEPOSIT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AUCTION CLOSE. BALANCE OF AUCTION AMOUNT MUST BE PAID BY CASH IN PERSON, BANK TO BANK TRANSFER, OR CERTIFIED FUNDS (WITH VERIFICATION) ONLY WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE. SORRY, NO C.O.D. AND NO PAYPAL. The description of this motorcycle is written to the best of my knowledge. However, I am by no means an expert on vintage Honda motorcycles. Please don’t hesitate to ask for more photos and, if possible, come and look in person before the auction ends. ALL SALES ARE FINAL! If you have any questions, please contact me before the auction ends. If you have any questions, please contact me. If you live close to Chicago, I encourage you to come and inspect the motorcycle in person! In an effort to protect the eBay user information and to help ensure the authenticity of correspondence between sellers and bidders, eBay’s new listing format does NOT display any bidder information. Nevertheless, I STRONGLY encourage bidders to contact me directly to answer questions or to verify correspondence. Seller reserves the right to not accept bids or sell the vehicle to anyone with a zero or negative eBay feedback rating. This motorcycle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed, written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the motorcycle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this motorcycle at the buyer's request PRIOR to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any statements regardless of any oral statements about the motorcycle. Please remember that your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this item. If you require an inspection, have it done prior to bidding. I strongly encourage all bidders to inspect the motorcycle personally or enlist the services of a professional inspector prior to placing a bid. After the sale, inspections are not recognized as a contingency to completing your obligation to your winning bid. If there are any questions regarding the above terms, please e-mail prior to bidding. Please do not waste my time or yours bidding on an item you do not intend to pay for. If you bid on this item and win, you are expected to pay for the item and pick it up in a timely manner! I welcome ALL international bidders and am happy to assist with making shipping arrangements. I can also arrange crating for shipment on my end for a nominal extra charge. If you are an international buyer, I understand it can take some time to arrange shipping, so I do not mind keeping the motorcycle for a longer period of time until pick up. Please contact me before the sale ends, if possible, to discuss the specifics. Thanks for your interest! For more on the Honda 750 Super Sport, read on past the photos… 800x600 CB750F Super Sport History: Honda of Japan introduced the CB750 motorcycle to the US and European markets in 1969 after experiencing success with their smaller motorcycles. The bike was targeted directly at the US market after Honda officials, including founder Soichiro Honda, repeatedly met with US dealers and understood the opportunity for a larger bike. Under development for a year, the CB750 offered two unprecedented features, a front disc brake and a transverse straight-4 engine with an overhead camshaft, neither of which was previously available on a mainstream, affordable production bike. These two features, along with the introductory price of $1,495 ($9,475 in current money), gave the CB750 a considerable advantage over its competition, particularly its British rivals. Cycle magazine called the CB750 "the most sophisticated production bike ever" upon its introduction. Cycle World called it a masterpiece, highlighting Honda's painstaking durability testing, the bike's 120 mph (190 km/h) top speed, the fade-free performance of the braking, the comfortable ride and excellent instrumentation. The CB750 was the first modern four-cylinder machine from a mainstream manufacturer, and the term superbike was coined to describe it. The bike offered other important features that added to its compelling value: electric starter, kill switch, dual mirrors, flashing turn signals, easily maintained valves and overall smoothness and freedom from vibration both underway and at a standstill; later models (1991 on) included maintenance-free hydraulic valves. On the other hand, the bike was difficult to get on its center stand and tended to throw chain oil onto its muffler. Unable to gauge demand for the new bike accurately, Honda limited its initial investment in the production dies for the CB750 by using a technique called permanent mold casting (often erroneously referred to as sandcasting) rather than diecasting for the engines – the factory being unsure of the bike's reception. The bike remained in the Honda lineup for ten years, with sales totaling over 400,000 in its life span. The CB750 is sometimes referred to as a Universal Japanese Motorcycle or UJM. The Discovery Channel ranked the Honda CB750 third among the top ten greatest motorbikes of all time. Specifications: Claimed power: 58hp @ 8,000rpm Top speed: 114mph (period test) Engine: 736cc air-cooled SOHC transverse-mounted inline four Weight (dry): 449lb (227kg) Fuel capacity/MPG: 4.8gal / 35-55mpg Price then: $2,152 And more insight from articles on the 750 SS… The Honda CB750F Super Sport was born out of Honda's desire to regain its position as a motorcycle pacemaker. When Henry Ford launched the Model T in 1908, there was nothing else like it, and the T established a design template that defined the automobile for more than a decade. The problem? Ford was still building the T in 1928, and the market had moved on. By continuing to manufacture the same basic car, Ford maximized the benefits of mass production, but at the cost of market leadership. After years of snapping at Henry’s heels, the Dodge Brothers, Louis Chevrolet and the rest streaked out front. Something similar happened to Honda in the 1970s. The 1969 Honda CB750 Four mapped out the future for motorcycles. And like the Model T, it stayed in production for just a little too long. By 1975, the Kawasaki Z1 with its 903cc DOHC engine had leapfrogged ahead of the CB750. And waiting in the wings were The Suzuki GS750 and the Kawasaki KZ750, both aimed squarely at the market Honda had built, and creating along the way what was to become known as the Universal Japanese Motorcycle or UJM: the air-cooled, 2-valve, DOHC across-the-frame inline four. Honda’s response to the challenge was conservative. In 1975, the 750 K5 with its distinctive stacked mufflers was joined by the Honda CB750F Super Sport with a sportier 4-into-1 exhaust. The Honda CB750F also wore a new, slimmer-looking (but 0.3-gallon larger) gas tank with a recessed filler covered by a lockable plate, and a disc brake replaced the rear wheel’s mediocre drum brake. In spite of its radical-looking (for Honda) exhaust, changes to the basic 750 Four plot were minor. Reduced trail and a longer swingarm improved straight-line stability, while a stiffer frame and suspension changes improved handling in the corners. And although the engine was claimed to be unchanged, the new exhaust system brought minor adjustments to valve timing and carburetion, which, according to Cycle magazine, also eliminated the K-bike’s off-idle flat spot. Whether it was the new exhaust (and revised air box) or some undisclosed engine modifications, the F produced considerably more power than the K-bike. Cycle magazine recorded 58hp at the rear wheel compared with 49hp for the 1973 K3. This, combined with lower gearing, meant a standing quarter in the high 12s instead of the 13s. On the road, the improvements made for a comfortable ride and precise steering: “… it handles better than any of the other Japanese superbikes,” said Cycle. Fuel consumption was slightly worse at 43mpg versus the K’s 45mpg, perhaps because of the lower gearing and a 12-pound weight increase. Then the 1977 Honda CB750F2 Super Sport, the CB750F2, was introduced in 1977. The F2 featured Honda’s ComStar wheels with dual disc brakes at the front while the 4-into-1 exhaust exited through a new muffler with a slightly deeper exhaust note. Changes inside the engine (larger valves and more radical cams) improved power to around 60hp at the rear wheel, but at higher rpm (now 8,500 compared with the F’s 8,000rpm) and with the redline stretched to 9,500rpm. To emphasize its sportiness, the engine was powder coated black. At over 540 pounds with a half tank of gas, the F2 was also the heaviest 750 so far (with the exception of the 750A automatic), and 10 pounds heavier than the 4-pipe touring K model. Yet in spite of the extra weight, and the fact that the 28mm Keihins now had accelerator pumps, fuel consumption improved slightly to 45mpg. Most testers considered the F2 to be the best Honda 750 so far, the result of continual refinement and improvement that had created a comfortable, fine handling motorcycle with performance that just about kept pace with the GS750. All was not perfect in paradise, however. During a 10,000-mile extended test, Cycle Guide’s F2 dropped a valve, destroying a piston and the cylinder head. The cause, they speculated, was insufficient heat treatment of the valve. Testers also emphasized some problems with the 750’s transmission, notably missed shifts, false neutrals and a tendency to drop out of gear. Also noted was a lack of steering stability. The life of a test mule includes some pretty vigorous riding, and the dropped valve occurred after a series of full throttle drag strip takeoffs attempting to verify Honda’s claim that the F2 was capable of sub-13 second standing quarters. “We didn’t abuse the CB750,” concluded Cycle Guide’s review, “but we pushed it to its limits — and then just past.” Further, the F2’s ComStar wheels — light alloy rims riveted to pressed steel struts — were largely unloved. Honda claimed they embodied the advantages of both cast and spoke wheels without any of the disadvantages. Few liked the appearance of the struts or the rivets, and the latter would prove to be troublesome. Rivets can loosen over time, compromising the integrity of the wheels. If you’re considering buying any Honda with ComStar wheels, check them carefully. While used Super Sports aren’t exactly rare, good ones are. As the sportiest bike in Honda’s mid-1970s stable, they seem to have received more than their fair share of abuse, victims, perhaps, of over-enthusiastic owners. But parts are plentiful, and thanks to their simple build they’re easy to work on and generally hugely reliable, making them a great usable classic. MC Motorcycle Classics magazine, by Richard Backus, May/June 2010 It could certainly be argued, that the progenitor of the 1970s superbikes was the four-cylinder Honda CB750, a machine first introduced in 1969 and the precursor to the 1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport featured here. Honda definitely wowed the motorcycling community with the CB750, but it didn’t hold the top spot for long. By the time Honda was marketing the CB750 K4 in 1974, plenty of luster had worn off the model. For one thing, competing manufacturers were producing faster motorcycles — like the aforementioned Z1. And thanks to the 1973 Arab oil embargo, fuel economy had become an important concern in the North American market. In response, Honda detuned the CB’s 736cc power plant — increasing efficiency, but decreasing horsepower. Where the 1969 CB750 produced around 67 horses, for 1974 there were only about 50 ponies at the rear wheel. By comparison, the 1974 Z1 produced a claimed 82 horsepower. The CB750, once the lightning rod for a new generation of Superbikes, had suddenly become the old man in the group. Much of the performance market Honda had created was lost to them, and in 1975 Honda wasn’t even going to offer a standard CB750. Instead, Honda planned to spice things up by replacing the four-pipe CB750 with the 1975 Honda CB750F Super Sport. The Super Sport was an improved machine, complete with a four-into-one header and muffler system, revised frame geometry featuring a lengthened rear swingarm, a rear disc brake and a longer gas tank with a new seat and rear cowl. There were yet more changes. Honda returned some of the lost horsepower to the 736cc engine through various internal improvements, including an increased compression ratio (from 9:1 to 9.2:1) and revised cam timing. In Honda’s world, the Super Sport, with 58 horsepower, would be the company road burner while the newly introduced liquid-cooled, horizontally-opposed four-cylinder Honda GL1000 Gold Wing would take over as Honda’s big touring bike. CB loyalists weren’t going to let the four-pipe CB750 disappear, however, and for 1975 Honda ended up offering all three big models. Enter the Super Sport Marcos Markoulatos, a mechanic at Baron MINI in Merriam, Kan., is a fan of 1970s Japanese motorcycles. Born one year after the Honda CB750F Super Sport was introduced, Marcos got his first motorcycle, a 1984 Yamaha Maxim 700, when he was 22. He had put an extra $1,000 down on a house he and a friend were buying, and his friend gave him the Yamaha. And while the Yamaha was his first “motorcycle,” it definitely was not his first powered two-wheeler. When he was 14, and for the two years after, he could regularly be seen riding a Honda Express moped around his hometown. Marcos didn’t like the Maxim 700’s upright, cruiser-style handlebar, so he swapped it for a flat, straight drag bar and rode the Yam for three or four years. But then he discovered offroading and started spending more time playing with a Jeep, and the Maxim saw less and less use. It wasn’t long before the motorcycle was for sale. “I’d had my fun with the Yamaha, and even though it was a great bike, I wasn’t really in love with it,” Marcos says. A couple of years later, though, and Marcos was itching to ride again. “Motorcycling was something I couldn’t kick, and I started to look around on the Internet,” he explains. Not entirely sure what he was looking for, Marcos found himself researching 1970s Japanese motorcycles. “Japanese machines of that era seem to be plentiful and dependable — economical to own and purchase,” Marcos says. Eventually, he decided what he really wanted was a Suzuki GS1000S Wes Cooley Replica, a particularly rare machine manufactured for only two years, in 1979 and 1980. When Marcos couldn’t find one, he looked into building his own version of a Wes Cooley Replica, but learned that would be a costly proposition. And then, as fate would have it, he was talking motorcycles with a co-worker who said he had a 1972 Honda CB750K2 sitting in warehouse storage. It had been stored for 15 years, Marcos says, and he bought it for pennies on the dollar, but there was no title and the engine was stuck. None of that really worried Marcos, however, and he set about getting the Honda running, installing a used but clean set of Flame Sunrise Orange side covers and a matching gas tank. Marcos got the bike tuned up and ready to ride just in time to have to put it away for the winter late in 2008; he didn’t get to ride it until the spring of 2009. Lucking out In the interim, still searching Craigslist and other Internet sites, Marcos discovered our feature 1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport for sale in Chanute, Kan., just two hours southeast of his home in Lawrence, Kan. “Basically, I was addicted to searching Craigslist, and the (CB750F) was close and the price was right,” he says. At $1,800 the price wasn’t bottom dollar, but the seller was the second owner and the bike was obviously very well cared for. All of the factory decals are in place, the plastic lenses are crystal clear, and many of the yellow paint dots, applied at the factory during assembly, are still clearly visible on various nuts and bolts. Surprisingly, the CB750F gained some weight over the standard CB750 — a little bit more than 12 pounds. Yet a few extra pounds didn’t bother Cycle magazine’s tester, and they were quite happy with how the machine handled. In its May 1975 issue, Cycle said: “The CB750F, tighter gearing not withstanding, is going to get shaded in a straight-line contest of speed with, say a Z-1. But it handles better than any of the other Japanese Superbikes. Despite the longer wheelbase and stability-oriented steering geometry, the Honda CB750F handles like a bike at least a hundred pounds lighter.” Press Reports “The fact remains that it will just whip the tires off your typical, tricked-out café racer. Highbars, turn-indicators and all, it really is a super sporting motorcycle.” — Cycle, May 1975 “Performance-conscious riders will enjoy the added power and acceleration which have brought the machine back to the fringes of the Superbike category, with the added benefit of improved handling.” — Cycle Guide, July 1975 “It handles better than any other standard large Japanese bike I know, which makes it more fun than Honda 750s have ever been.” — Cycle World, November 1975 “The Honda 750F aims to please on too broad a scale to be a truly great motorcycle in any single category. But to label that as bad would go against the fact that Honda has a sold a huge number of K models since 1971.” — Rider, Winter 1976 “The acceleration, handling and braking are spirited enough to keep your adrenaline pumping.” — Cycle Guide, March, 1977 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The Honda CB750F Super Sport was born out of Honda's desire to regain its position as a motorcycle pacemaker. When Henry Ford launched the Model T in 1908, there was nothing else like it, and the T established a design template that defined the automobile for more than a decade. The problem? Ford was still building the T in 1928, and the market had moved on. By continuing to manufacture the same basic car, Ford maximized the benefits of mass production, but at the cost of market leadership. After years of snapping at Henry’s heels, the Dodge Brothers, Louis Chevrolet and the rest streaked out front. Something similar happened to Honda in the 1970s. The 1969 Honda CB750 Four mapped out the future for motorcycles. And like the Model T, it stayed in production for just a little too long. By 1975, the Kawasaki Z1 with its 903cc DOHC engine had leapfrogged ahead of the CB750. And waiting in the wings were The Suzuki GS750 and the Kawasaki KZ750, both aimed squarely at the market Honda had built, and creating along the way what was to become known as the Universal Japanese Motorcycle or UJM: the air-cooled, 2-valve, DOHC across-the-frame inline four. Honda’s response to the challenge was conservative. In 1975, the 750 K5 with its distinctive stacked mufflers was joined by the Honda CB750F Super Sport with a sportier 4-into-1 exhaust. The Honda CB750F also wore a new, slimmer-looking (but 0.3-gallon larger) gas tank with a recessed filler covered by a lockable plate, and a disc brake replaced the rear wheel’s mediocre drum brake. In spite of its radical-looking (for Honda) exhaust, changes to the basic 750 Four plot were minor. Reduced trail and a longer swingarm improved straight-line stability, while a stiffer frame and suspension changes improved handling in the corners. And although the engine was claimed to be unchanged, the new exhaust system brought minor adjustments to valve timing and carburetion, which, according to Cycle magazine, also eliminated the K-bike’s off-idle flat spot. Whether it was the new exhaust (and revised air box) or some undisclosed engine modifications, the F produced considerably more power than the K-bike. Cycle magazine recorded 58hp at the rear wheel compared with 49hp for the 1973 K3. This, combined with lower gearing, meant a standing quarter in the high 12s instead of the 13s. On the road, the improvements made for a comfortable ride and precise steering: “… it handles better than any of the other Japanese superbikes,” said Cycle. Fuel consumption was slightly worse at 43mpg versus the K’s 45mpg, perhaps because of the lower gearing and a 12-pound weight increase.

Honda : CB 1975 HONDA CB 750F SUPER SPORT, 3,126 ORIGINAL MILES, 1 OWNER FROM NEW

$9,900

Chicago, Illinois

800x600 1975 HONDA CB750F SUPER SPORT – ALL ORIGINAL SURVIVOR! 3,126 ORIGINAL MILES, FRAME # CB750F-1007544, Manufactured 2/75 800x600 This Honda 750 Automatic epitomizes the late 1970’s sportbike/cruiser that became a permanent part of Honda’s reputation and still represents the classic style… Please scroll past the description and terms for more photos! The condition of this machine is highly original and un-restored. It has 3,126 original miles from new. The frame and engine numbers are factory correct and original. It is the 750 cc engine. The gearbox is also original to the machine. This Honda 750 Super Sport is completely original and has never been apart. It is in un-restored and in very nice condition, and is a true historical document that should be preserved and ridden. This machine has been in my collection, is started on a regular basis, and ridden occasionally to make sure everything still works. When I purchased the bike, it had been sitting for some time in completely original condition. I went through the machine top to bottom and checked all of the major engine, transmission, and braking components for functionality and safety. The gas tank was still in beautiful condition, with no wear evident, the carburetors were inspected, cleaned, and re-installed, the air filter checked, all fluids changed, and both front and rear brakes were taken apart cleaned, re-built, and re-installed, the consequence of the bike sitting idle for a long period of time. The tires on the front and rear are the original type and size for the machine and appear to be the original tires to the machine. The tires and tubes have NOT been replaced and, while not as soft and pliable as when they were new, are in amazing original condition. The rims are also the original Honda rims, as are the spokes, and overall, the wheels are in very nice original condition. The seat is original and the upholstery is in perfect condition with no rips, tears, or wear of any kind, and the Honda script on the rear of the seat is sharp and clear. The engine and transmission are in excellent interior condition due to the low mileage and absence of any type of harsh conditions or abuse throughout its life. The 4 into 1 Honda exhaust is also original to the machine, and is in beautiful condition. A complete cleaning and detailing was performed, and although detailing on an original machine is never completed, the overall condition of the finishes is remarkable considering the age of the machine, and is in line with the low original mileage. The aluminum parts are in excellent condition overall, but due to the originality, I did not want to go too far polishing any parts. The paint is the original Candy Sapphire Blue, and is visually stunning. The original decals and badges are still applied to the gas tank, fairing and sidecovers. All of the plastic fairings, covers, etc. are in excellent condition and not in need of any type of repair. The 750 Super Sport on the road is very easy to handle, and rides down the road very tight, with no shakes, shimmies, or rattles. It shifts and accelerates smoothly and holds the road as it should. This bike is really great to ride and very fast for the period. There is absolutely NOTHING that needs to be done to this machine to ride it occasionally and enjoy it as a showpiece. Unlike a lot of collector motorcycles for sale on the internet, this 750 is ready to ride and not in need of any expensive service once you get it home. I am always looking for new machines to add to my collection. Please contact me if you have something interesting available! TERMS: $500 DEPOSIT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AUCTION CLOSE. BALANCE OF AUCTION AMOUNT MUST BE PAID BY CASH IN PERSON, BANK TO BANK TRANSFER, OR CERTIFIED FUNDS (WITH VERIFICATION) ONLY WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE. SORRY, NO C.O.D. AND NO PAYPAL. The description of this motorcycle is written to the best of my knowledge. However, I am by no means an expert on vintage Honda motorcycles. Please don’t hesitate to ask for more photos and, if possible, come and look in person before the auction ends. ALL SALES ARE FINAL! If you have any questions, please contact me before the auction ends. If you have any questions, please contact me. If you live close to Chicago, I encourage you to come and inspect the motorcycle in person! In an effort to protect the eBay user information and to help ensure the authenticity of correspondence between sellers and bidders, eBay’s new listing format does NOT display any bidder information. Nevertheless, I STRONGLY encourage bidders to contact me directly to answer questions or to verify correspondence. Seller reserves the right to not accept bids or sell the vehicle to anyone with a zero or negative eBay feedback rating. This motorcycle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed, written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the motorcycle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this motorcycle at the buyer's request PRIOR to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any statements regardless of any oral statements about the motorcycle. Please remember that your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this item. If you require an inspection, have it done prior to bidding. I strongly encourage all bidders to inspect the motorcycle personally or enlist the services of a professional inspector prior to placing a bid. After the sale, inspections are not recognized as a contingency to completing your obligation to your winning bid. If there are any questions regarding the above terms, please e-mail prior to bidding. Please do not waste my time or yours bidding on an item you do not intend to pay for. If you bid on this item and win, you are expected to pay for the item and pick it up in a timely manner! I welcome ALL international bidders and am happy to assist with making shipping arrangements. I can also arrange crating for shipment on my end for a nominal extra charge. If you are an international buyer, I understand it can take some time to arrange shipping, so I do not mind keeping the motorcycle for a longer period of time until pick up. Please contact me before the sale ends, if possible, to discuss the specifics. Thanks for your interest! For more on the Honda 750 Super Sport, read on past the photos… 800x600 CB750F Super Sport History: Honda of Japan introduced the CB750 motorcycle to the US and European markets in 1969 after experiencing success with their smaller motorcycles. The bike was targeted directly at the US market after Honda officials, including founder Soichiro Honda, repeatedly met with US dealers and understood the opportunity for a larger bike. Under development for a year, the CB750 offered two unprecedented features, a front disc brake and a transverse straight-4 engine with an overhead camshaft, neither of which was previously available on a mainstream, affordable production bike. These two features, along with the introductory price of $1,495 ($9,475 in current money), gave the CB750 a considerable advantage over its competition, particularly its British rivals. Cycle magazine called the CB750 "the most sophisticated production bike ever" upon its introduction. Cycle World called it a masterpiece, highlighting Honda's painstaking durability testing, the bike's 120 mph (190 km/h) top speed, the fade-free performance of the braking, the comfortable ride and excellent instrumentation. The CB750 was the first modern four-cylinder machine from a mainstream manufacturer, and the term superbike was coined to describe it. The bike offered other important features that added to its compelling value: electric starter, kill switch, dual mirrors, flashing turn signals, easily maintained valves and overall smoothness and freedom from vibration both underway and at a standstill; later models (1991 on) included maintenance-free hydraulic valves. On the other hand, the bike was difficult to get on its center stand and tended to throw chain oil onto its muffler. Unable to gauge demand for the new bike accurately, Honda limited its initial investment in the production dies for the CB750 by using a technique called permanent mold casting (often erroneously referred to as sandcasting) rather than diecasting for the engines – the factory being unsure of the bike's reception. The bike remained in the Honda lineup for ten years, with sales totaling over 400,000 in its life span. The CB750 is sometimes referred to as a Universal Japanese Motorcycle or UJM. The Discovery Channel ranked the Honda CB750 third among the top ten greatest motorbikes of all time. Specifications: Claimed power: 58hp @ 8,000rpm Top speed: 114mph (period test) Engine: 736cc air-cooled SOHC transverse-mounted inline four Weight (dry): 449lb (227kg) Fuel capacity/MPG: 4.8gal / 35-55mpg Price then: $2,152 And more insight from articles on the 750 SS… The Honda CB750F Super Sport was born out of Honda's desire to regain its position as a motorcycle pacemaker. When Henry Ford launched the Model T in 1908, there was nothing else like it, and the T established a design template that defined the automobile for more than a decade. The problem? Ford was still building the T in 1928, and the market had moved on. By continuing to manufacture the same basic car, Ford maximized the benefits of mass production, but at the cost of market leadership. After years of snapping at Henry’s heels, the Dodge Brothers, Louis Chevrolet and the rest streaked out front. Something similar happened to Honda in the 1970s. The 1969 Honda CB750 Four mapped out the future for motorcycles. And like the Model T, it stayed in production for just a little too long. By 1975, the Kawasaki Z1 with its 903cc DOHC engine had leapfrogged ahead of the CB750. And waiting in the wings were The Suzuki GS750 and the Kawasaki KZ750, both aimed squarely at the market Honda had built, and creating along the way what was to become known as the Universal Japanese Motorcycle or UJM: the air-cooled, 2-valve, DOHC across-the-frame inline four. Honda’s response to the challenge was conservative. In 1975, the 750 K5 with its distinctive stacked mufflers was joined by the Honda CB750F Super Sport with a sportier 4-into-1 exhaust. The Honda CB750F also wore a new, slimmer-looking (but 0.3-gallon larger) gas tank with a recessed filler covered by a lockable plate, and a disc brake replaced the rear wheel’s mediocre drum brake. In spite of its radical-looking (for Honda) exhaust, changes to the basic 750 Four plot were minor. Reduced trail and a longer swingarm improved straight-line stability, while a stiffer frame and suspension changes improved handling in the corners. And although the engine was claimed to be unchanged, the new exhaust system brought minor adjustments to valve timing and carburetion, which, according to Cycle magazine, also eliminated the K-bike’s off-idle flat spot. Whether it was the new exhaust (and revised air box) or some undisclosed engine modifications, the F produced considerably more power than the K-bike. Cycle magazine recorded 58hp at the rear wheel compared with 49hp for the 1973 K3. This, combined with lower gearing, meant a standing quarter in the high 12s instead of the 13s. On the road, the improvements made for a comfortable ride and precise steering: “… it handles better than any of the other Japanese superbikes,” said Cycle. Fuel consumption was slightly worse at 43mpg versus the K’s 45mpg, perhaps because of the lower gearing and a 12-pound weight increase. Then the 1977 Honda CB750F2 Super Sport, the CB750F2, was introduced in 1977. The F2 featured Honda’s ComStar wheels with dual disc brakes at the front while the 4-into-1 exhaust exited through a new muffler with a slightly deeper exhaust note. Changes inside the engine (larger valves and more radical cams) improved power to around 60hp at the rear wheel, but at higher rpm (now 8,500 compared with the F’s 8,000rpm) and with the redline stretched to 9,500rpm. To emphasize its sportiness, the engine was powder coated black. At over 540 pounds with a half tank of gas, the F2 was also the heaviest 750 so far (with the exception of the 750A automatic), and 10 pounds heavier than the 4-pipe touring K model. Yet in spite of the extra weight, and the fact that the 28mm Keihins now had accelerator pumps, fuel consumption improved slightly to 45mpg. Most testers considered the F2 to be the best Honda 750 so far, the result of continual refinement and improvement that had created a comfortable, fine handling motorcycle with performance that just about kept pace with the GS750. All was not perfect in paradise, however. During a 10,000-mile extended test, Cycle Guide’s F2 dropped a valve, destroying a piston and the cylinder head. The cause, they speculated, was insufficient heat treatment of the valve. Testers also emphasized some problems with the 750’s transmission, notably missed shifts, false neutrals and a tendency to drop out of gear. Also noted was a lack of steering stability. The life of a test mule includes some pretty vigorous riding, and the dropped valve occurred after a series of full throttle drag strip takeoffs attempting to verify Honda’s claim that the F2 was capable of sub-13 second standing quarters. “We didn’t abuse the CB750,” concluded Cycle Guide’s review, “but we pushed it to its limits — and then just past.” Further, the F2’s ComStar wheels — light alloy rims riveted to pressed steel struts — were largely unloved. Honda claimed they embodied the advantages of both cast and spoke wheels without any of the disadvantages. Few liked the appearance of the struts or the rivets, and the latter would prove to be troublesome. Rivets can loosen over time, compromising the integrity of the wheels. If you’re considering buying any Honda with ComStar wheels, check them carefully. While used Super Sports aren’t exactly rare, good ones are. As the sportiest bike in Honda’s mid-1970s stable, they seem to have received more than their fair share of abuse, victims, perhaps, of over-enthusiastic owners. But parts are plentiful, and thanks to their simple build they’re easy to work on and generally hugely reliable, making them a great usable classic. MC Motorcycle Classics magazine, by Richard Backus, May/June 2010 It could certainly be argued, that the progenitor of the 1970s superbikes was the four-cylinder Honda CB750, a machine first introduced in 1969 and the precursor to the 1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport featured here. Honda definitely wowed the motorcycling community with the CB750, but it didn’t hold the top spot for long. By the time Honda was marketing the CB750 K4 in 1974, plenty of luster had worn off the model. For one thing, competing manufacturers were producing faster motorcycles — like the aforementioned Z1. And thanks to the 1973 Arab oil embargo, fuel economy had become an important concern in the North American market. In response, Honda detuned the CB’s 736cc power plant — increasing efficiency, but decreasing horsepower. Where the 1969 CB750 produced around 67 horses, for 1974 there were only about 50 ponies at the rear wheel. By comparison, the 1974 Z1 produced a claimed 82 horsepower. The CB750, once the lightning rod for a new generation of Superbikes, had suddenly become the old man in the group. Much of the performance market Honda had created was lost to them, and in 1975 Honda wasn’t even going to offer a standard CB750. Instead, Honda planned to spice things up by replacing the four-pipe CB750 with the 1975 Honda CB750F Super Sport. The Super Sport was an improved machine, complete with a four-into-one header and muffler system, revised frame geometry featuring a lengthened rear swingarm, a rear disc brake and a longer gas tank with a new seat and rear cowl. There were yet more changes. Honda returned some of the lost horsepower to the 736cc engine through various internal improvements, including an increased compression ratio (from 9:1 to 9.2:1) and revised cam timing. In Honda’s world, the Super Sport, with 58 horsepower, would be the company road burner while the newly introduced liquid-cooled, horizontally-opposed four-cylinder Honda GL1000 Gold Wing would take over as Honda’s big touring bike. CB loyalists weren’t going to let the four-pipe CB750 disappear, however, and for 1975 Honda ended up offering all three big models. Enter the Super Sport Marcos Markoulatos, a mechanic at Baron MINI in Merriam, Kan., is a fan of 1970s Japanese motorcycles. Born one year after the Honda CB750F Super Sport was introduced, Marcos got his first motorcycle, a 1984 Yamaha Maxim 700, when he was 22. He had put an extra $1,000 down on a house he and a friend were buying, and his friend gave him the Yamaha. And while the Yamaha was his first “motorcycle,” it definitely was not his first powered two-wheeler. When he was 14, and for the two years after, he could regularly be seen riding a Honda Express moped around his hometown. Marcos didn’t like the Maxim 700’s upright, cruiser-style handlebar, so he swapped it for a flat, straight drag bar and rode the Yam for three or four years. But then he discovered offroading and started spending more time playing with a Jeep, and the Maxim saw less and less use. It wasn’t long before the motorcycle was for sale. “I’d had my fun with the Yamaha, and even though it was a great bike, I wasn’t really in love with it,” Marcos says. A couple of years later, though, and Marcos was itching to ride again. “Motorcycling was something I couldn’t kick, and I started to look around on the Internet,” he explains. Not entirely sure what he was looking for, Marcos found himself researching 1970s Japanese motorcycles. “Japanese machines of that era seem to be plentiful and dependable — economical to own and purchase,” Marcos says. Eventually, he decided what he really wanted was a Suzuki GS1000S Wes Cooley Replica, a particularly rare machine manufactured for only two years, in 1979 and 1980. When Marcos couldn’t find one, he looked into building his own version of a Wes Cooley Replica, but learned that would be a costly proposition. And then, as fate would have it, he was talking motorcycles with a co-worker who said he had a 1972 Honda CB750K2 sitting in warehouse storage. It had been stored for 15 years, Marcos says, and he bought it for pennies on the dollar, but there was no title and the engine was stuck. None of that really worried Marcos, however, and he set about getting the Honda running, installing a used but clean set of Flame Sunrise Orange side covers and a matching gas tank. Marcos got the bike tuned up and ready to ride just in time to have to put it away for the winter late in 2008; he didn’t get to ride it until the spring of 2009. Lucking out In the interim, still searching Craigslist and other Internet sites, Marcos discovered our feature 1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport for sale in Chanute, Kan., just two hours southeast of his home in Lawrence, Kan. “Basically, I was addicted to searching Craigslist, and the (CB750F) was close and the price was right,” he says. At $1,800 the price wasn’t bottom dollar, but the seller was the second owner and the bike was obviously very well cared for. All of the factory decals are in place, the plastic lenses are crystal clear, and many of the yellow paint dots, applied at the factory during assembly, are still clearly visible on various nuts and bolts. Surprisingly, the CB750F gained some weight over the standard CB750 — a little bit more than 12 pounds. Yet a few extra pounds didn’t bother Cycle magazine’s tester, and they were quite happy with how the machine handled. In its May 1975 issue, Cycle said: “The CB750F, tighter gearing not withstanding, is going to get shaded in a straight-line contest of speed with, say a Z-1. But it handles better than any of the other Japanese Superbikes. Despite the longer wheelbase and stability-oriented steering geometry, the Honda CB750F handles like a bike at least a hundred pounds lighter.” Press Reports “The fact remains that it will just whip the tires off your typical, tricked-out café racer. Highbars, turn-indicators and all, it really is a super sporting motorcycle.” — Cycle, May 1975 “Performance-conscious riders will enjoy the added power and acceleration which have brought the machine back to the fringes of the Superbike category, with the added benefit of improved handling.” — Cycle Guide, July 1975 “It handles better than any other standard large Japanese bike I know, which makes it more fun than Honda 750s have ever been.” — Cycle World, November 1975 “The Honda 750F aims to please on too broad a scale to be a truly great motorcycle in any single category. But to label that as bad would go against the fact that Honda has a sold a huge number of K models since 1971.” — Rider, Winter 1976 “The acceleration, handling and braking are spirited enough to keep your adrenaline pumping.” — Cycle Guide, March, 1977 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The Honda CB750F Super Sport was born out of Honda's desire to regain its position as a motorcycle pacemaker. When Henry Ford launched the Model T in 1908, there was nothing else like it, and the T established a design template that defined the automobile for more than a decade. The problem? Ford was still building the T in 1928, and the market had moved on. By continuing to manufacture the same basic car, Ford maximized the benefits of mass production, but at the cost of market leadership. After years of snapping at Henry’s heels, the Dodge Brothers, Louis Chevrolet and the rest streaked out front. Something similar happened to Honda in the 1970s. The 1969 Honda CB750 Four mapped out the future for motorcycles. And like the Model T, it stayed in production for just a little too long. By 1975, the Kawasaki Z1 with its 903cc DOHC engine had leapfrogged ahead of the CB750. And waiting in the wings were The Suzuki GS750 and the Kawasaki KZ750, both aimed squarely at the market Honda had built, and creating along the way what was to become known as the Universal Japanese Motorcycle or UJM: the air-cooled, 2-valve, DOHC across-the-frame inline four. Honda’s response to the challenge was conservative. In 1975, the 750 K5 with its distinctive stacked mufflers was joined by the Honda CB750F Super Sport with a sportier 4-into-1 exhaust. The Honda CB750F also wore a new, slimmer-looking (but 0.3-gallon larger) gas tank with a recessed filler covered by a lockable plate, and a disc brake replaced the rear wheel’s mediocre drum brake. In spite of its radical-looking (for Honda) exhaust, changes to the basic 750 Four plot were minor. Reduced trail and a longer swingarm improved straight-line stability, while a stiffer frame and suspension changes improved handling in the corners. And although the engine was claimed to be unchanged, the new exhaust system brought minor adjustments to valve timing and carburetion, which, according to Cycle magazine, also eliminated the K-bike’s off-idle flat spot. Whether it was the new exhaust (and revised air box) or some undisclosed engine modifications, the F produced considerably more power than the K-bike. Cycle magazine recorded 58hp at the rear wheel compared with 49hp for the 1973 K3. This, combined with lower gearing, meant a standing quarter in the high 12s instead of the 13s. On the road, the improvements made for a comfortable ride and precise steering: “… it handles better than any of the other Japanese superbikes,” said Cycle. Fuel consumption was slightly worse at 43mpg versus the K’s 45mpg, perhaps because of the lower gearing and a 12-pound weight increase.