I Bought An Old School CB750 Chopper! How Bad Is It? EP1
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- I bought an old school Honda CB750 chopper! This video will cover buying the bike, going over the bikes story, getting an assessment of its condition, and making a plan going forward! This will be a very cool series so be sure to subscribe and hit to bell for notifications on this one!
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One sissy bar doesn't make your bike a chopper.
How about if I add some PBR stickers and one that says "if you can read this the b$@#&h fell off" will it be a chopper then?
Maybe a sissy bar doesn't make it a chopper but an altered frame i.e. chopped, kind of does?!
That's a total chopper by complete definition chopped an modded parts and a sweet bike indeed
@@BrickHouseBuildshell yeah
No.@@BrickHouseBuilds
what i like is to see previous owners allowing these great bikes to be passed on to somebody who cares to make the vehicle have another day in the sun..not allowing these bikes to rot away in some shed/barn or worse..everybody wins..previous owner gets $$ and the new guy gets to restore or fix to his hearts content..
Thats definitely the ideal situation. I definitely want to keep this "dream" alive
Don't let them grind you down BJ you do what you do its your channel I enjoy all the content on old Japanese bikes if people aren't happy then they shouldn't watch or give negative comments
The most surprising thing about that bike is it still having the original exhausts on a chopper , that’s just weird!
Totally agree with not changing it, it’s a part of motorcycling history, hardly any of these survive without being updated and this one is like a time capsule 👍
100% I'm very tempted to change the exhaust as I have a common chopper-esq setup that would look at home but to respect the original build I will keep these on it.
Hi from the UK those exhausts are worth good money over here cheers and cold beers
Do what you like man....i know how it is....you get 100 supportive comments yet its hard to ignore one or two bad ones. Youre GOOD at this...do what you feel....dont let anyone dictate what you do
Thank you. It's hard to explain how that 1 of 100 will eat you alive so I'm glad someone gets it
I watch because I like to see all the cool bikes. I'm old school to the core, and love it.
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Hello BJ I’ve been waiting on your next video and I can’t tell you how pleased I was to see what you’ve found. It’s like time travelling to my youth! Undoubtedly untouched, don’t change a thing BJ, you’ll never find another.
I was an apprentice painter, in the U.K., at the time this bike was painted. I completed a bike tank, CB125 S in around 79 in Spendrift which is the same finish. Recently, I found this old tank on a shelf in my garage and brought it down and on a wet Sunday buffed up this old tank and I have it hanging in my bike shed as my own type of art! It looks cool, chips, scrapes and all. If I can figure a way to post you a photograph I will.
Cheers BJ my friend thank you for making my day, regards Kevin.
Thats awesome! Fuel tanks make great art pieces for sure
Love these build videos! Can't wait to see how this chopper comes along. As for the fuel disposal, our city yard will take almost anything automotive/household chemical related. Where AutoZone or O-Reilley would not take old anti-freeze my yard would. So try that route! BTW, you were so super cool helping out Motorcycle Rewind get his GPZ 1100 back on the road during his trip. Awesome!!!
I definitely take all my oil to oreillys but very much need to get rid of coolant too. Eric is awesome and I was happy to help him out as he is an inspiration!
Regarding the negative comments. A slight corruption of a quote from John Lydgate. "You can please some of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time." You keep right on doing what you enjoy most - that's what's important.
Make videos you want! Your excitement is part of the channels charm.
Thank you! The videos are easier to make when I enjoy them
Don’t let the negativity get to you. Some people have a natural ability to teach and you are one of those people. Looking forward to more on this bike. TY
Thank you
That’s one cool bike and a survivor, I agree with trying to preserve it as it is.
Thank ya! Yeah it just feels right to keep it as-is
I love that you are giving the chopper a chance to keep telling its story! That exhaust looks so cool and I can’t wait to see it running!
Glad we are on the journey as you keep doing what you are passionate about and what makes you happy!
These machines have a soul and deserve to live on!
@@BrickHouseBuilds and I like to think that the previous owner would be very glad to see it live on! :)
I’m just glad to see you back on another CB 750. I just picked a 74 k4 up two weekends ago and I’m working through it. I have learned a lot through your videos especially the blue 75 that you did. Awesome job with that. I’m looking forward to see what you do with this one. Hope to have mine running and driving this spring.
Thanks so much!
This is the true custom spirit !👍👍👍👍This bike tells the story of whoever transformed it, of his vision... it deserves to be left as it is! 😎
Exactly!
Thank you for "preserving" the bike and its story. I have a '72 CB750 that was a '74 chopper build. I cleaned it and tuned it up and that's all. I learn a lot from your videos.
I think preservation should almost always trump restoration. This has a story to tell
I like watching your channel just to see the old classics I grew up with get another lease on life and give it's owner joy as it runs down the road, don't let the negative comments change you, you do us old timers a great service getting to watch you do what we wish we could, keep up the great work.
Thank you!
I watch your videos because I enjoy them and it helps that your enthusiasm is evident.
Thanks Steve!
Very good video, and very insightful comments on the bike, and its previous owner. I'm looking forward to see the rest of the story! Regards from Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks Keith!
What a cool old bike! I enjoy watching you bring these old bikes back to life. This is gonna be a cool one when it’s roadworthy!!
Im now 64 but have been building/restoring/modifying motorcycles since I was 9 years old. My current project is a 78 cbx1000. I love watching what you do. They are bikes I grew up with. It’s great that you love the old stuff. Don’t let the nay sayers control what you do. What people say about you is a reflection of them - not you. Do what you love and the people who share your passion will follow.
Thanks Wayne.
It was nice seeing the old shop/garage one last time. I've said it before, but the amount of work you got done in such a little space has inspired me over the years. I've watched your channel to try and be more focused and organized in my 2.5 car garage because it gets into a shameful mess sometimes lol.
Great video as always and keep up the awesome content 👍
Thanks so much! The small shop was great to have and taught me a ton
Wow, I'm almost finished with my OEM 1976 CB750 restoration...AND was starting to look for CB750 choppers myself!!! Great timing!!!❤
Awesome!
Love any 750 Honda that’s got its original pipes, great find
I was definitely excited to get it
This is my favorite UA-cam account man. I love all the content especially the how tos and barn finds/rebuilds. First video I found was of a 550 you found in barn and I’ve been hooked ever since. Keep doing your thing man.
Well thank you!
I would love to pick up an old japanese motorbike as a project but, here in the UK , people are asking really stupid money for bikes that are totally s***. I have walked away from so many old bikes that the owners valued at prices far in excess of what it would cost to get them roadworthy again. They can keep them till they rust away as far as I am concerned. It would be great if I could find just one seller who wants to pass on a bike that would be cherished and used after fixing up. Looking forward to seeing how you progress with the CB750 chopper.
Prices are definitely all over the map
It is an amazing piece of history and who-needs 'another-restored-CB-750' , they are everywhere , not unique like this . I have a matching-no.s Yamaha XS-2 period Cafe' racer and it looks amazing with upgrades over the-years as it evolved . Like yours it was sold after its elderly-owner passed-away . Dave nz
I very much agree. If it were 98% stock without a story to tell I would be willing to bring it back to stock but this one has been loved
Congratulations Mate on 99k subs . Almost there. Well deserved. Great content. I don't know why people have to comment negative stuff, sorry that's been a hindrance for you.
Yeah it's been a difficult personal battle unfortunately
Hey BJ, "Joe" o remember growing up collecting gum cards, Comic Books, models, drag racing and "RAT FINKS" You need to find and build a "Rat Fink" Honda...........
Id be down to do that. Rat Fink is definitely Iconic
I love hearing the bike stories. They all have them
Exactly! Each bike created memories for its owner and those get to live on
you did good on that one...i had its cousin,out in Colorado,same pipes,extended fork tubes,16 inch wheel...swapped all that out for stock stuff,found some original bodywork,gave it the once over,gotta love the sound of the original pipes. Good luck!
Was excited you found another project to document! Thanks for posting!
Oh I have plenty lol
Eine coole Maschine
I got myself a cheap cement mixer and set it up to hold tanks the way they sit on a frame and it does such a great job of cleaning the inside while your having a beer
I'd love to have one to do the same
Looking forward to seeing this one completed!
I'm excited too
I've watched and loved your channel for years now. You are like a teacher to me. Much respect and love for what you do.
Thanks for that support 🙏
You have inspired me to keep working on my 76 CB750, very nice video.
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Awesome! Can’t wait to see you ride it.
SOON!
Yeah, its a keeper just the way it is. I'd change only whats necessary to make it a driver and enjoy.❤
Looking forward to seeing this one come back to life.
It's going to be a ton of fun!
Did the same with a K0 in similar shape. Nice Candy Blue-Green show and go now.
That would be cool!
Picture a GT550 Suzuki with a 10" over front end and a sissy bar. I got the stock tubes and cables with it so I put it back to stock and sold the tubes to a (You guessed it) a CB750 rider I worked with, He took that thing everywhere. Pulled a small hand made trailer w\camper built in and painted to match. That was in 1976. Redoing the wires was a mess because whoever extended the loom cut them way too close to the connector and proceeded to wire it in one color. I used twist ties w\colors written on them with a pen to finally get it done.(After blowing the fuse 20 or so times.)Wonder how much he wanted for the 750F? Great find. Hope you have fun with it!
A GT550 like that would be WILD! He wasn't asking much for the dohc but I just wasn't interested
Good to see a new bike! Graphics are legendary. As to what I do with the fuel, I deliver it as waste to a recycling centre.
I have a center semi-localy that may take it. I need to get an answer on that
@@BrickHouseBuilds I have a few old gas cans (20 liters) that I just fill up with oil, gas and diesel etc. So I rarely need to go there. Of course it comes down to how much waste you gather, but for me at least it's no biggie.
Very cool. You are correct...it was an extension of another rider. If it could talk, the cool stories we might hear.
We can only wish these could talk. 55000 miles of adventures!
Congrats on the new bike! It looks like a great bike, especially with that history. Also, can't wait for the new, old videos :)
Thank ya! I just put up a new carburetor video on it
Sweet new BHB vid, awesome!
I know it's easier said but don't let the negative people effect you, I've always loved your content no matter the style.
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I hope someone like you gets my bikes when I'm dead,,I love my Japanese choppers ,,enjoy all the other builds you did too
Well I appreciate that
hey man i kinda tripped over this channel while looking for something new to watch, and you my guy is AWESOME! keep up the good work and content. Much love from Denmark :D
Well I'm glad you found your way here! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your experience!! You inspired me to work on my ‘83 XJ 900… waiting 10 years to be on a road again …
Thats awesome!!
I use old gas for cleaning my oil drain pans, greasy parts, and other trays I use for parts cleaning. I also burn the old gas in my gas powered mower and edger, a little at a time.
Good stuff. I look forward to seeing it progress.
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Great video! I'm anxious to see you start it!! 🙂
I'm anxious too lol
I feel the same way. Get it road ready, brakes , tires, wheel bearings, etc. and BE MR. COOL DADDY when riding. Enjoyed the video BJ and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
I plan to recreate that photo when its up and going!
Niceee! I just bought a Honda magna vf750. Very cool! Love the style of your bike .
Thank ya!
I'm here in Ca. not believing my eyes on the plate. Correct color plate. Going back to watching..Gordon kit helped with removing top end while in frame. You mentioned bike was 75 6 but petcock i believe is 74 earlier. 75 was on left side and was screwed on with a fitting. Look forward to it starting.
The bike came from Cali and eventually traveled with the couple here to Missouri
Wow! The new shop space looks pretty awesome! Cool looking bike too. Unlike most people, I actually liked the look of the Norton High Rider. I can see some similarities in the stance here.
Great to see the chopper getting the respect it deserves, I hope it really does work out well mate!! :)
I have full confidence in the bike! Very excited to play with it
Looks like that tank paint will buff out and look awesome pal! Keep it period correct sir!
Thats the plan!
Watched a few of your videos, enjoyed em, keep up the great work, well appreciated 👍. Another subscriber here now.
Thanks so much Keith!
What a pick up! Dude this is exciting!
1975 CB 750 for $500 in 1996 was my first street bike after owning a Yamaha Trail 70, and a Honda XR80 in junior high in 1982.
Nice!
You really should get the Depstech with the side camera. It's great for looking at cylinder walls and lots of stuff like that.
It would be nice to have indeed
Man, that thing is rad! Congrats and glad you will keep it as is! What a cool piece of history! Btw, you should just leave that one wasp nest up on the top tube. LOL
That dang nest was on there good! There could be one hiding still lol
This was enjoyable and easy to watch. Do what ever makes you happy, dont worry about comments. I liked this so much i subscribed. Cheers from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Well I'm happy you enjoyed and and thankful for that subscription 🤘
Used oil disposal is great for out of spec fuel.
Hadn't thought of that
Hell yeah man stay true to yourself and what you love! Looking forward to the new videos
🤘 Thank ya!
Had a '73 12 over without changing the rake. Same Z Bars. Couldn't turn that thing on a football field. Got it for a Marantz MCR425 stereo and road it home. Almost fell over twice because of the seat height. Had an eagle ghosted on a white tank. Wrecked that bike 11 times in 3yrs. Never broke a bone. Haven't had but one bike wreck since I got rid of that bike and 6 bikes later. lol
Lol that thing definitely didn't want to cooperate!
Brilliant video very cool content keep the good work up 👍🏻 👍🏻
Much appreciated!
This thing has got the Riz! Apparently that’s the word the kids are using this year, short for Charisma. I’ve seen it and remember wanting to just keep looking at it. It’s so cool.
I bet this bike has brought a few strange back from the bars in its hay day.
🤣🤣🤣 I bet it has!
first time here, yes I would do the same thing buy the project
Yoo many projects are never enough!
Hey B.J.! I really enjoy watching revival videos. In my opinion, there are not enough on motorcycles. Specifically, I really like learning by watching troubleshooting and repair of systems, i.e., master/slave cylinder, carbs, electrical... essentially any problem encountered on an old bike and the thought process to overcome it. I like watching your fabrication videos as well. Go to your roots on the videos and post what you enjoy. Fix a fuel issue and then ride after? Post it! 5 min vid on bike night? Let's see it. Best of luck on Tangents, I'm going to check it out.
Thank you much!
A fellow Missourian! Great video! Maybe see you on the road sometime.
🤘🤘 glad you enjoyed! Maybe that will happen!
I had an old Amen Savior frame 750 chopper. It was an interesting ride to say the least.
Thats rad. I've done a Jammer framed CB750 that was a hoot
Loving the style of the bike be nice when it’s running 🤘🏻
It's going to be a ton of fun!
i ended up getting a chopper sohc CB750 too, in pretty bad shape. Absolutely not my style, but it was the only way I could afford one, stock ones are really pricey here in the UK!
I have returned mine to mostly stock, just with an aftermarket 4 into 1 pipe because the OEM replicas are waaay too much to justify for me.
Not a restoration, I just got it into good running order to enjoy :) Good for you keeping yours stock though, I think it makes the most sense given you already have more standard ones available to you
I would love to get my hands on a bike like that, had a xs250 special many years ago that was in pieces and rebuilt, loved that little bike.
Old bikes are definitely fun!
GREAT SCORE ,,HUGE FAN OF CB,S ! HANGIN OUT FOR THE RUN !
It's going to be fun!
Neat bike. Would be cool to see a side by side comparison to a factory bike. See what they changed..
I could make that happen 😎
Try your local dump/waste facility, ours (ontario canada) take old paint cemicals etc
I always learn something new by watching your videos. Thanks for sharing =)
Glad to hear that!
Chopper, stock and modified all in one sentence. Now that is a classic. Over 54K miles on it. I bet its has some stories.
This bike oozes stories for sure!
Great content (I'm looking forward to some more Bandit footage too :)
Glad you enjoyed!
Had an 1983 cb750 for 14 years and drove 63000 miles. No problem. Great bike. 🇧🇻😎👌
Those DOHC 750s and 900s are so nice to ride
Great video as always. Greeting from down under!!
Thanks Chris!
Always like the care and attention you give your bikes 👍 Although the cb750 chopper isn't my style, you can tell that it was loved and is of the time, so is much rarer than a typical mid 70s example 🙂
Thank ya! It may not be my style either but I love that it exists and hope to continue its legacy!
Reminds me of the 500 Four I had in San Francisco back in the late ‘70s😂. Slow as hell but never broke.
For sure lol
What a peach mate can’t wait to see it run very very clean and well looked after keeping it as is says a lot as I wouldn’t change it either as I think it’s got class to it thanks for sharing BJ ,look forward to the follow up take care mate and all the best 👍👌❤️🏍️🏍️🏁🏁
It's going to be a lot of fun! I plan to recreate that photo of the previous owner 😎
@@BrickHouseBuilds nice touch mate 👍👌
Very cool can’t wait to see and hear it run.
It's getting very close!
Just waiting for the next episode.
Well I'll hopefully have it out in the coming days
Kicking it old school in the garage!
#oldschoolalwayscool 😎
Not my cup (chopper deal) but super cool man. Diggin the content and your style.
CONGRATS (EARLY) FOR 100k SUBS, WhooHoo!!!!
Thank you
That bike was loved it deserves to live
Agreed! You will see with the next videos how good of shape its really in. Definitely a great previous owner
halfway through this vid, I thought you were playing one of my fave bands from here in Australia - Chemical Heart by Grinspoon - but it was just one of my alarms going off at 04:30 here in Queensland Australia. Nice bike though!
It couldn't have been that band as you can only get royalty free music for youtube
Awesome ! keep it just like that !
Definitely the plan! 🤘
When you pop off the petcock bowl and the gas goes everywhere made me laugh out loud haha. Dude that reaction was priceless. And that reaction happens to me so much and I’m sure all of us who tinker or build.
Anyways, keep up the great work and we want you to make the content you love and know the audience loves so keep pushing and doing what you and your gut feel are best.
Thanks man!
The place that takes old paint and chemicals here takes old fuel too.
Glad your leaving it as is, when you say "6 over" in regards to the front end what do you mean exactly? 6 inches? 6 cm? just curious. I have some longer Honda fork tubes it would be handy to have a visual reference in case I used them for my own chopper build
Almost 100K!!
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Yes the "over" is normally referred to in inches. I haven't measured but I assume 6 on this bike. So close my dude!
love those old bikes
Always 🤘
That lil camera thing is handy!
It's pretty snazzy! Not necessarily a "How did I live without this?!" tool but very handy
Soak some chem-dip into tank let sit couple of hours then slosh around then empty into bucket. Might need to do several flushes. Filter the chem-dip with an old T-shirt. Throw clean rag in tank and blast around with air blower to pick up residue several times. Watch you eyes and skin, that stuff burns. If it's real dirty, throw a hand full of small brass nuts in the tank and lightly slosh around. Greetings from south Texas
I will use some drywall screws to break everything up and then electrolysis to eliminate the rust! My specialty 😎
Over here in the good old Great Britain when we say down the road that means on its side (ie ) it been crashed we say up the road
Always funny how the same expressions mean different things in different places
I enjoy everything you do BJ on the BHB channel. This was great to watch getting back to ground floor and going for a last shot in the bold shop was very nostalgic. I’ve been watching the 924 vids but honestly it’s not as entertaining as this bike stuff.
I appreciate you watching them. So far I've only done basic stuff but that will change this weekend as I tackle a clutch in the car among other things
@@BrickHouseBuilds looking forward to it 👍🏻
You would be Surprised how many people think that subscribing has a financial cost, it’s really worth pointing out that it’s completely free, I think UA-cam should have used the word “follow” or something like that, subscribe makes people think of magazine subscriptions that do have a cost, anyway do your videos the way you want, that’s why we all started watching you 👍👍
Thanks man ❤️