Need Info...

[31rx7]

Just bought my first bike, a 1974 Honda CB750. Solid bike, has been well maintained, but shows typical wear from being 30 years old. Not perfect cosmetically, but not bad either. Has had all the expected stuff taken care of: tires, battery, carbs, valves, etc. After 30 years of racing and playing with cars, I had always wanted a bike so took the MSF course this summer and got my endorsement.

 

I will be spending the winter cleaning it up a bit and checking over everything. My questions are:

 

- What are good local sources for parts for classic bikes like these? Both new and used?

- Any recommendations on shops for service and repair?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Rich

[grease monkey]

as far as local places, for a bike like that Iron Pony will have much of the things you need, the honda dealer is a good source. Also Dennis Kirk, I've always used their online services for the stuff I have purchased from them.

 

http://www.denniskirk.com Theres also a motorcycle salvage yard close to downtown, its called the rice paddy, I've used them before as well. hope this was of some use to ya.

 

Rick

[Lustalbert]

The rice paddy is located around 11th and summit IIRC, lots of parts for older import bikes.

[31rx7]

Thanks. Will check them out.

[Lustalbert]

BTW, hit ebay and get a repair manual. Leaning to do the maintenance yourself is rewarding and will save you big.

[turbomark]

The rice paddy is a shaaaaady ass business. I went there looking for a tank for an older suzuki gs450. They literally told me to my face that "it wouldn't matter how good condition the tank was in I'd probably drop the bike anyways". Fucking tools...

[31rx7]

BTW, hit ebay and get a repair manual. Leaning to do the maintenance yourself is rewarding and will save you big.

 

Got one from eBay, an old Clymers for about $11 shipped. Once I get a jack / stand, I will spend the winter going through all the normal maintenance items.