In 1978, I owned two CB400-Fs, one yellow (76) and the other blue (77). The blue bike was my road race machine with Pop’s Yoshimura 466 engine kit, Kaz Yoshima hand built exhaust, Martek ignition, inverted S&W shocks. I sold the yellow one to a friend and the blue one to a business acquaintance. I sure wish I’d kept one!
1:18 The CB750 didn’t come with finned disc brakes from factory. It was however an extremely common modification that people did by drilling holes in them (or just buying aftermarket) in order to get better cooling and performance in the rain!
What was really amazing was that in the late 60s into early 70s that Honda started a war in America . The owners on Harley & Triumph ruled up till then. But their quality control and innovation lacked. Honda came out with great bikes and electric starters. Then Kawasaki jumped in with the 500 & 750 two stroke which blew everybody away. To top it off , Kawasaki 900 four stroke reigned king by 1974. Today the bikes are unbelievable, track racing bikes for the street. I can not even think of being young and having all that at my command.
I owned a 750 but I would call it comfortable. Someone coined the phase, "vibrating sawhorse". Smooth, fast but a two hour ride is numbing. Loved that bike!
Hi I have the 750K 1979 limited edition. I need a reliable bike mechanic to change my tires in the state of CT - any recommendations for reliable help? - thanks
Negative Ghost Rider. The first Superbike was the Triumph Trident. More powerful and handled better. The brakes were shite. But that wasn't the point. Put them all...Norton..on the track today. You know who will win.
In 1978, I owned two CB400-Fs, one yellow (76) and the other blue (77). The blue bike was my road race machine with Pop’s Yoshimura 466 engine kit, Kaz Yoshima hand built exhaust, Martek ignition, inverted S&W shocks. I sold the yellow one to a friend and the blue one to a business acquaintance. I sure wish I’d kept one!
My buddy had the original ‘69. Rode it often .... beautiful, great running bike ... hated to go back to my ‘67 cb450. But great time to be young ....
1:18 The CB750 didn’t come with finned disc brakes from factory. It was however an extremely common modification that people did by drilling holes in them (or just buying aftermarket) in order to get better cooling and performance in the rain!
l had one of these 750 Honda back in the day....l was BAD FAST......Thanks my friend....!
I always thought these bikes were so cool. I loved the sound of their engines, with all that high-mounted valve gear whirring like a sewing machine.
What was really amazing was that in the late 60s into early 70s that Honda started a war in America . The owners on Harley & Triumph ruled up till then. But their quality control and innovation lacked. Honda came out with great bikes and electric starters. Then Kawasaki jumped in with the 500 & 750 two stroke which blew everybody away. To top it off , Kawasaki 900 four stroke reigned king by 1974. Today the bikes are unbelievable, track racing bikes for the street. I can not even think of being young and having all that at my command.
Love them. My Dad had one that color red and the 750 4 always started and ran like a dream. 🤘😎
I had a '73 CL350 in 1976 and my riding buddy had a CB750. It was my dream bike. Unfortunately never got one.
Great video. Please do more motorcycle videos. I wish Jay a speedy recovery.
I owned a 750 but I would call it comfortable. Someone coined the phase, "vibrating sawhorse". Smooth, fast but a two hour ride is numbing. Loved that bike!
Donald is the first real SUPER CLASSY, INTERRESTING, TH-cam MAN ABOUT TOWN.
OOOOOOOOps. Also SNAPPY DRESSER!
Great piece! Chuck knows his stuff!
I have two 1978 cb750 Supersport f3 model with consecutive serial numbers. There my babies and ill never part with either one.
I have a '78 cb750A. I think I'm going to thin out the heard, then I take it for a ride and can't part with it.
I have a 1971 she run like a dream!!
I had one of those a great bike it rode great way more dependable than my Harley sportster 1200
I had one of those...let it go in the 90's.
My brother had a Bonneville 750 that I thought was unbeatable...until I took a Honda 750 for a ride. Whoa...
Bonneville 650 & Trident 750 ?
@@rayray7405 Thought for sure it was a 73 Bonnie 750 but I might be mistaken
@@anthonygray7128 my mistake,they did make a 750 two cylinder , the Trident was a 3 cylinder.
Great video Donald! First superbike is a real argument starter! I could pick a few before this one. Opinions vary with what generation your from.
70's universal japanese motorcycles are the best, modern 'retro' bikes are returning to 70's look.
Thanks! Great video. But please don‘t forget Ducati.
Hi I have the 750K 1979 limited edition. I need a reliable bike mechanic to change my tires in the state of CT - any recommendations for reliable help? - thanks
A Vincent Black shadow from the 1950's, or a Norton Manx from the 60's were not superbikes?
Stop singing,, Donald, please !!
Four cylinders.... only 50 years behind Indian..
Negative Ghost Rider. The first Superbike was the Triumph Trident. More powerful and handled better. The brakes were shite. But that wasn't the point. Put them all...Norton..on the track today. You know who will win.