If you could have a 1974 CB750, would you?

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BufffaloBill, my experience says go for it. I'm in a similar situation as you mention: my 'retirement' preparation is to purchase and / or restore the displacement range of non-water cooled Honda DOHC inline four standard CBs (the modern 1100, and the 1980s 750, 900, 1100, possibly a Bol D'Or if I can locate one, maybe a Nighthawk 750, may not get them all but at least that is the idea). I currently own a 1980 CB750F and it is not collecting dust now that I've purchased the new CB1100. I find that the two bikes are different but riding the older bike is still very enjoyable and is even preferred, depending on the ride planned (see my [url=http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21181094&postcount=2934]CB1100 compared to 1980 CB750F). I'll admit that for longer rides I now choose the newer bike, mostly because a long-distance tow back home is an expensive proposition if the older bike has a problem. Also, the older bike may be fun for you if you get the opportunity to ride it to a vintage motorcycle get-together, such as are arranged by the [url=http://vjmc.org/]Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club. Good luck in your decision!