Would you go back to an old 750?

[Tom_imp]

I enjoyed the 750 thread. My 1st bike was a 1980 CB750F. I loved it. I am also currently shopping for a bike as my beloved CB1100 was totaled. A guy near me has 1979 CB750F with only 3,500 miles on it. He's done a beautiful job putting back on the road. I took it for a spin around the neighborhood and I just didn't love it compared with our modern bikes. I definitely don't want a project and don't want a choke either. That being said, the bike is sweet. I'd like to try it out on the highway before really dismissing it. I took an 82 CB900F for spin a year or so ago. The old bikes just aren't as tight, if that makes sense, as the newer ones. They also have to warm up. I just want to ride.

Hi Tom, Each time I go to the garage, I do go back to my old CB750 K4 that sits next to the CB1100 (2013 model). There's over 40 years of technology between the bikes and they are both rewarding to ride. The 750 has carbs, points and condensers and you do need to warm it up. After that it's just linear power all the way to redline like the CB. If you've bought a new bike, any make during the last decade. You really can't compare to bikes 40 or 50 years ago. There's been that much progress and the CB750 led the way for all companies to step up and make the current bikes we enjoy today. The old bikes demand your attention when riding especially when it comes to brakes. You need to plan ahead and it requires more effort. If you want to just ride and not wrench, then you have many choices out there. Just sharing my perspective here. The old and new CB's are great motors, probably the last of the "air cooled" bikes for the street we'll see from Honda. Enjoy the road whatever you ride. Cheers!

Hi Tom, Each time I go to the garage, I do go back to my old CB750 K4 that sits next to the CB1100 (2013 model). There's over 40 years of technology between the bikes and they are both rewarding to ride. The 750 has carbs, points and condensers and you do need to warm it up. After that it's just linear power all the way to redline like the CB. If you've bought a new bike, any make during the last decade. You really can't compare to bikes 40 or 50 years ago. There's been that much progress and the CB750 led the way for all companies to step up and make the current bikes we enjoy today. The old bikes demand your attention when riding especially when it comes to brakes. You need to plan ahead and it requires more effort. If you want to just ride and not wrench, then you have many choices out there. Just sharing my perspective here. The old and new CB's are great motors, probably the last of the "air cooled" bikes for the street we'll see from Honda. Enjoy the road whatever you ride. Cheers! Here here. One of the fun things about he old 750s is that they're faster than my 2013 CB1100. At least mine was. I may or may not need that feature anymore.