Never worked on a motorcycle before and never owned one before my 1974 cb550. got it in crashed condition with many missing parts. Spent about 700 bucks to get that thing in riding condition and woooooo it soars. I was definitely scared to dive into the intricacies of the bike but those SOHC forums from 15-20 years ago really helped to sort out my issues. Look up a problem and read about it. Those guys know what they are talking about. The knowledge banks on these bikes are infinite so don't be scared. oh yea I was 16 when I got the bike, there is no age limit for achievement

@navscycles

4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. I have a cb750 that needs everything put back together. Literally bare frame and can’t wait to put it back together. There really is so much information on the bikes if you’re willing to try.

Can’t thank you enough for this! Was looking at a ‘69 CB450k1, but really worried about parts sourcing and low production numbers. I too love the simplicity of the older Late ‘60 Hondas and the engine sound new bikes have no soul and build quality isn’t what it use to be. Keep up the good work looking foreword to more of your videos! Thanks for your hard work on this.

@navscycles

3 ай бұрын

No problem I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

Good outline of WHY old bikes are worth having. Been riding since 1961 and am now on my 43 rd. machine. Over the years I've owned a number of bikes that received Collector Status. Once sorted, they were decent daily drivers. Currently have a 2022 Suzuki V-Strom as my daily bike, but also have an '81 Suzuki 550 Collector bike, with only 26,000 km. Took a while to get it sorted after it sat for many years, but worth the effort. When in doubt, ask for advice from people in the 'know'.

Spot on video. Also classic bikes will hold their value. New bikes depreciate very fast.

@navscycles

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yah that’s another point, I didn’t want to bring up collectibility in value since these machines are meant to be used and enjoyed. But most the time they will go up in value.

NICE VIDEO,I ALWAYS WANTED THE 75-77 HONDA CB400F SUPER SPORT,I WAS WONDERING HOW MUCH ARE THEY GOIN FOR NOW A DAYS THANK YOU....

I have 3 classics, a 1988 Honda Elite 250 scooter, a 1981 Honda CM400A, and a 2000 Honda Rebel 250. My goal is to always have at least one running. I bought small ones to make it easier to learn to work on them. There's always something that needs work, but I'm retired and have the time.

Bought a 1977 CB750 in 1980. It was like a smooth, comparatively fast couch. Loved it.

@navscycles

4 ай бұрын

Yah the 77 is still the same motor as my 76 but a little different tank design I believe. Great bikes

Really cool bikes man - but people are realising the value of them now. The bargain basement is currently full of Japanese bikes from the 90's and early 2000's I'm currently on an 05' Varadero, and I think that time period is the sweet spot before all the cost cutting and euro emissions BS came in. Properly old school (carbs, fuel tap, no rider aids) but only 19 years old and not too expensive - Not as beautiful as your 750 though👌 but i love it.

@navscycles

4 ай бұрын

Yah I’d agree. The trend is currently on the 70s. Even 80s. The 90s bike are still good deals. But you can find deals on the 70s bikes. Unfortunately the old British bike not so much.

I am 70 i had a red 750 like you were leaning on. I had a great time with it. back in the 80 s

@navscycles

4 ай бұрын

Thats awesome!

Would it be okay to start on a 1974 Suzuki ts100 50 years later? Is there any risk of parts breaking or something bad? I know the seat might have some problems considering it’s so old but I just wanna know before I ride it like a modern bike

@navscycles

3 ай бұрын

I mean there’s always a chance something will break. I don’t know too much about that bike in specific, most of them are solid. I would read common issues on forms and then consider.

hi would it be a good idea to buy a honda 1100 goldwing 1981 interstate or a honda 1000 custom 1983 for a first motorcycle ?

@navscycles

3 ай бұрын

Both big bikes. The 1000 custom would probably be more beginner friendly I would think.

Very good advice and information.

You can 't just put fresh gas and a battery and go down the road.$100 each to clean the carbs, new battery,change fluids and rebuild the disc brakes. Not to mention whatever broke that took it off the road. Vintage British motorcycles are rebuidable forever When properly maintained they are reliable and dependable transportation. l have had my Sportster for 25 years and 400,000 miles on the original engine. It has outlasted all of my Honda's put together. I have had my Triumph Tr-6 with a hard tail and magneto for 40 years. 3 years ago I bought a BSA C-15 250 with 6,000 original miles for $500 .Came from a estate sale. It was going to be scrapped with the lawn furniture. It even has an alloy tank. There are bargains out there but don't expect to buy a Vincent for $500. You could back in the 60's but not today.

@navscycles

4 ай бұрын

Yah old British bikes when maintained are fantastic. The reality is you need to work on all most all of them when you buy them, unless you spent a lot of money. I love my BSA Golden Flashes. And have a few triumphs that I can not wait to finish restoring and ride.

@frankmarkovcijr5459

4 ай бұрын

​@@navscycles I am not a mechanic. You don't have to work on them all the time. My Triumphs are daily driver as well as my Sportster. No body rides a fully restored motorcycle. Everything needs some thing. That's just every day maintenance. I have had my Triumph Tr-6 with a hard tail and magneto for 40 years. Those bikes are $2,500 bikes. A NOS exhaust system is $2,500+. That's why restored motorcycle 🏍️ are expensive. In Europe vintage motorcycles are exempt from many of today's regulations. Go to a meet and there will be lots of vintage motorcycles in the parking lot. My Sportster is 25 years old and my URAL side car outfit is 25 years old but people think the URAL' is older because it looks older. British motorcycles were made for everyday transaction and had to be reliable and dependable transportation. Mine certainly are.

@navscycles

4 ай бұрын

@@frankmarkovcijr5459 I see what you are saying. I guess in the US it is a little different. Most old bike here have either been parked for years or have been restored. People dont really just ride them, so thats why I say they all need work. Not because they are unreliable but because they haven't been rode in a long time.

@Fezzler61

Ай бұрын

Looking at a 1959 BSA super bantam d7. Fairly complete. Where does one find parts for these bikes in the USA?

@navscycles

Ай бұрын

@@Fezzler61 online