BARN FIND Benelli 750 SEI 6 Cylinder!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2022
- Barn Find Benelli 750 SEI 6 cylinder!! That is a sentence you don't get to say often. Like all of the bikes I find this one came from Facebook Marketplace and had JUST been listed when I saw it. The ad had a single photo similar to the thumbnail in this video and I knew something was off as the engine width wasn't like a normal 4 cylinder. I contacted the seller right then and quickly hit the road before the next guy. Needless to say it was an awesome score!
Now I have never owned a Benelli and honestly know hardly anything about them but feel very confident I can make this icon live another day. Since it won't be a project I get to for a while I can use that time for research and parts sourcing which is ok by me. Just imagine how cool this bike would be as a period road racer with a 6 into 1, full fairing, and custom race inspired pieces throughout!
I know many of you will have an issue with my statement of "it's not worth restoring" but hear me out. It would take a minimum of $20k in parts and labor to do this to a concourse level and probably 2 years or more with parts rarity. When done it could bring a max of $40k which leaves $20k profit spread over 2 plus years. Thats $10k per year and not a livable income in my opinion. I do not see most bikes as an investment but rather the thing that fuel my passion in life. I appreciate restored bikes but feel this is not the right bike for that. As my joy comes from reviving and riding these old machines not seeing them sit hidden away in private collections never to be ridden.
If you wish to see me restore another iconic 6 cylinder motorcycle check my CBX playlist: • Honda CBX Restoration
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Hey everyone just wanted to jump on here say I hope you like the video! This is definitely one of the best finds I'll ever get and can't wait to make progress on it in the future! I know it doesn't matter what I do I will always upset some people but I wanted to address the restoration thing right away. I know many of you will have an issue with my statement of "it's not worth restoring" but hear me out. It would take a minimum of $20k in parts and labor to do this to a concourse level and probably 2 years or more with parts rarity. When done it could bring a max of $40k which leaves $20k profit spread over 2 plus years. Thats $10k per year and not a livable income in my opinion. I do not see most bikes as an investment but rather the thing that fuel my passion in life. I appreciate restored bikes but feel this is not the right bike for that. As my joy comes from reviving and riding these old machines not seeing them sit hidden away in private collections never to be ridden. You all must also understand that I had 24 hours to dig the bike out and perform the checks I did before I had to get back on other bikes. I wish I could spend more time on everything but I'm only one guy so please bear with me.
Looking forward to it! Best of luck. ✌️
I'm with you on this... restoring isn't always back to original. Sometimes not even back to running. You'll still be preserving it for someone else way down the line. You rescued it...good work.
Slowly hack away at it, the longer it takes the more it is worth
You do what you do best. We are not going anywhere. The longer the build the more for us to watch. Good luck on this build as well as the other many projects you still busy with
@@nevillesmith9795 thank ys sir! 🙏
I'm 76 and remember when these bikes came out. I was riding Honda's fours in those days though I have owned just about every bike make available in the U.S. at one time or another. I still have my 3 original Harley's and my first love, a 1949 Cushman Highlander motor scooter I bought when I was 14. I still ride them all.
El Mirage, Arizona
I love the idea of a vintage racer build for this one! Also, I feel your pain when it comes to working on old stuff. It seems like it's one issue after another on some of them. Good on you keeping your chin up and staying positive! Hope to see more of this one in the future. Thanks for the video
I appreciate that!
Great find, and like your idea for a racer build. In a lot better condition than I expected after all cleaned up. Look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Yea I can picture it now! Thanks!
Why is it not worth restoring.
@@robertgee6750 I explain that in my pinned comment here
Nice find! When I saw no open exhaust ports I feared the worst! Hope you can make good progress in this, those bikes are super cool!
Thanks for the video BJ. It's nice to see the challenging rebuilds as well as the homeruns, keeps me from feeling like I'm completely out-of-my league or cursed when I come across similar frustrations. A period racer would be very cool, something that you don't see everyday, and more relatable than some chromed-out trailer queen.
Thanks Brad. Definitely important to show the struggles as well. I don't want to act like everything is easy and smooth going as it rarely is
I think you are doing a great job.Wish you luck you will make it because I am like you always try my best thanks for the information.
I have actually ridden one of these bikes. One of my friends bought one from an old timer who didn't know what he had or what it was worth. My friend is one of those guys that always seems to find those unbelievable deals. The owner thought it was shot and needed a full rebuild but my buddy noticed that the plug wires might be wired wrong, SO he offered the guy around $2500 for it (it was several years ago) and he took the bike home. The firing order was incorrect LOL. They are pretty fast and very rare. The best thing about these bikes is the sound! They rev to around 9K and sound like a Ferrari! Good luck with the repair.
They made them from 72 right up to 89, first in 750cc like this one then later in 900cc, theres more of them out there than people realise. :-)
This is my new favorite channel! Love seeing these old bikes come back to life!
Well thank you!
Great find! I have a 1971 Benelli Tornado 650 that I zip around on. I love the Italian steeds. The crisp roar from its LaFranconi pipes brings a smile to my face. I am glad to see this high on your list of projects. Can't wait to see your progress. I was in Sicily this last Summer and pleased to see that Benelli is still a common sighting over there along with Moto Guzzis.
I live in Malta and here they`re also still driving around (did not see the 6-cilinder yet tho) also many other beautifull very old bikes driving around the island, Sunday is the day to see some beauties going around
Amazing, this one was a rollercoaster for sure. I noticed the fairing bracket on the front from your picture on the weekend but after looking at it for a few minutes realized I had no idea what it was other than some old custom racer, but hey I'm still learning this stuff. I agree turning it into a more modern version of what it was would be pretty cool but time to do it is your other issue. Would be one helluva build series though. 👍👍
Yea a Rollercoaster for sure! If I had a plug socket I could have done much more but oh well. I feel a build is more fitting for the bike. There are plenty for museums and collections so this will pair nicely with the already modified Benellis
You're totally right about a fully restored on just sitting in some guys garage, this idea of a period racer is so awesome!
Yea its tricky. I can appreciate those bikes but wheres the fun? I won't get another chance to build one so I want to go for it!
Awesome. A bike like that needs to be loved - whether it's you or someone who needs the parts for their half finished one. Keep working on it!
Thank ya! It shall live to ride another day.
Interesting project and a cool bike my friend - I think it's great that you're under no pressure to crack straight on with it - take your time and see where you might go with it - and it's your bike now - so your rules - don't worry if some people don't like what you decide to do with it - would they have rescued it from that barn - unlikely? Great stuff - cheers!
Thank you Mike! I'll be the one putting in the time, work, and money so I'm going to do what I feel is best for me. It will live another day and not end its life forgotten in a barn
I am pretty sure you've heard of this before but, just in case "Black Ironwood" or "Oak" wood wedges work wonders on cases and most cylinder heads and jugs. If you make them in 7 sizes (you'll know which ones) they can cut the hammering and fatigue in half with way less effort. I learned that from a guy that built "Side Valve" and "Knucklehead" Harley's!
Holy crap, that's a rare one! Really looking forward to seeing some progress on it!
Im excited too!
Ive wanted one of these bikes for a good 40 years! Over the decades ive come close to buying one several times but they always wind up being just allitle more than I want to spend! I love your "period racer" plan!
Yea this is the only condition I can afford lol
Seja forte meu amigo!
Já comprei moto assim e a cada parafuso retirado, uma surpresa.
Abraços!
Love the bike! Love what your going to do with it! I’ve heard that Benellis of this era can magnetise the crank sitting for years.
So if it won’t spark or fire!. It’s worth checking it for this!!
Good luck bud!! Looking forward to seeing the next video on this bike bud!!
How random is that!
@@BrickHouseBuilds ha ha class!!
Another weird thing about Benellis of the era is, the 900cc version that the 750 morphed into, had a weird double row duplex chain and sprockets final drive, Why? god only knows. :-)
Great find and even the one side cover looks cool with those fins. Very nice.
Love your idea for this build! I’ll set notifications so I don’t miss a single episode of this project.
Thank you!
Awesome bike, I can't WAIT to hear this thing run! I'm 100% behind the period-correct road racer idea!
Same here! I want to hear it scream through a 6 into 1
The first bike I ever fell in love with. I worked in the steel factory where my Dad worked, for a few months after finishing school. One day, a workmate rode in on a brand new silver Sei Six. I think it was 1976 or 77. Those stunningly beautiful exhaust pipes and the incredible sound. My Honda CB 200 paled into insignificance in comparison. A week or so later he came off the Benelli on a bend and destroyed one side of the bike. I never saw it again, but I can still picture it in my mind's eye, all these years later.
no no no cb200 is far better lol 😜
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Fantastic find hope you achieve a decent restoration. these bikes are rare enough, love to see it restored eventually. Keep us updated.
Well it won't be a restoration as I explain in my pinned comment. Just not the right bike for it. It will however be an awesome vintage racer at some point if I continue with my goals. Just have to wait a year before I can touch it
What an AWESOME find. Can't wait to see it running.
I'm excited too! Gotta knock out the CBX first
I remember one of these racing in an Isle of Man TT. I spectated at the bungalow. It could be heard coming for miles. Sounded glorious with a deep intake roar. I had spoken to a couple of riders who had been unhappy about it’s handling. The bike needed work & a pre race track test by an official.
Im definitely hoping to give it a real TT look and feel
Great show! I have used JB weld on cracked cases and never had a problem, just get it CLEAN! The Benelli would make a really cool custom.
No need to apologize for not doing the "as factory new" type build. Totally agree that using the this as a basis for a nice Cafe Racer or just a nice street bike using as many modern parts as possible. Reliability, safety and performance is what motorcycling is about (in my opinion). Super cool find!
Agreed! I am just compelled to address my decisions multiple times as a lot of people like to comment before watching the whole video and hear my reasoning.
What an awesome looking bike. Can't wait to see how you do it up when the time comes.
Thanks Ben! It will be an amazing project when the time comes
Oh wow! How have I missed this channel? This is right up my alley. Such inspiring work, I’m hooked and subbed. Cheers
I blame the algorithm or something but at least you're here now! Welcome to the party!
A buddy restored one last year. He said it wasn't too hard to get parts. It sounds great.
I like the careful detailed cleaning & inspection work and the idea of oiling the valve train when checking the tappets . . . with some Bertolli Olive oil!
I'll I did look up the effects that oil would have with metal and its safe so I felt the joke had to happen 😉
@@BrickHouseBuilds Bertolli is bound to make a tired old abandoned Italian motorcycle feel a little better! If you know about 'Project Farm' videos, he does a lot of tests with alternative 'oils' on engines. Fun stuff!
Your the man ! Love your work and positive attitude
Thanks much Edward!
Someone’s barn is little less cluttered and you have another cool project. Right on!
Win win!
A racing inspired build would be super cool and a nice homage to your impression of the original owners vision of the bike. Such a unique opportunity too.
100% with you on the perfect unique opportunity. I was riding my cb750 yesterday on some amazing roads and found myself wondering how the Benelli would be 😎
This is pretty cool. I love doing the same thing. You seem like you have the perfect attitude to tackle this restoration. Good Luck.
Old crusty bikes excite me! It won't be a restoration but a cool vintage racer build
Cool find love to see you fix that one all the best from England 👍❤️🔧🏍🇬🇬🇺🇸
Thank ya Graham!
Very satisfying to watch the pressure hose washing. I'm starting to feel like some kind of an old perv, taking pleasure in watching old bikes get baths, ha ha! I'm glad there is another video with this bike in it.
No shame in finding enjoyment here! I watch car detailing videos but never detail my cars lol
There are videos on the 'tube about people popping pimples, or removing ear wax. Not my thing, but I love to see a power washer on a dirty bike. Ha ha! @@BrickHouseBuilds
After finding my grandfather's old axe head (over 80 years old, and made locally) I have been watching axe restoration videos. I have done nothing with my own axe so far though. Therein lies any shame, I suppose. 🙂@@BrickHouseBuilds
Racer build for sure, can't wait to hear this thing sing!
A 6 into 1 will be the only option for exhaust
I had one of the first 1975 750 SEI's. Wonderful sound out of 6 mufflers. Very smooth and unique. $5000 in 1975. Still have original Benneli brochure .
Im excited to see the project through and experience it for sure
Cool find! It's easy for us to say "get on to it", but first we'd like to see the CBX getting done.
Please get to this one soon. It's very cool for sure!
I agree and the CBX takes priority to this bike. I have lingering customer bikes that are taking forever which means no cbx progress. Its a dance to say the least
Absolutely superb. Binelli is top class. You are an angel.
Love the idea of a period racer or even a road going racer replica. Very cool find. I'm jealous as hell.☺
It just has to happen!
awesome!!!!. 20 years sitting there and still look very nice
Definitely a bike worth saving!
love it! hope to see it running in the future!
Same here! Lots of projects to knock out before I get to it but it's not going anywhere
Really enjoy your work. Thanks for sharing
Thanks
If the cracked case leaks, JB Weld it so it will hold oil, then oil the cylinders up with a good penetrating oil, fill the crankcase, plug the exhaust ports, bag the carb filters and then you can let it sit until you have time for it. What a great find! I can't tell you the last time I've seen a 6-cylinder Benelli....
I have one lying at the back of my greenhouse and that is where it is going to stay, the plants seem to like it.
Fantastic video. A rare 'bird' indeed. I remember its bigger brother, the 900 Sei, with fondness back in the '70s. I'd hold onto your 750 for sure. I appreciate it could be a money pit to get it up and running, but the rewards further down the line, will make all the effort worthwhile. Hope to see more videos. Take care for now.
Thank you David! Its definitely sitting in wait but once I get to it I'll do it justice for sure. It will live again
Good call. I look forward to seeing the progress. Enjoy yourself 😄😄😄
Im looking forward to it as well. Other projects much come first but this will be very exciting once I get going on it.
Thanks for the video. Really enjoyed it.
Glad ya liked it!
Definitely worth trying to do something with this bike, very rare to find one of these, great video 👍👍👍👍👍
Agreed and thank ya Pete
You lucky lucky lad BJ, these are rarer than hens teeth. The first time I saw one of these was in 1977 in Andorra La Vella, I'd only ever seen them in books previously, it was awesome.
Its a lucky find for sure. I think Ive see one other one at a restoration shop in Texas and of course Barber but none at random
Hi, another great vid, thank you for sharing, I am sure that whatever you do with this bike, it will turn out good. Take care, I am looking forward to the next vid on this bike.
Thanks Tony! I'd imagine it will be a year before the next one lol
What a find! Good luck with this gem.
Thank ya and I'll need it!
I think this is great and I can't wait to see how it comes out!!!!!
Im excited too! Just need to knock out some other projects first
As a 18 year old in the mid 1970's I always dreamed of owning a 750 sei, sadly it never happened and I had to settle for a suzuki 750/3 (kettle) I hope you have fun rebuilding it whichever direction you go.
Wow. Rare! I love my CBX. I'm sure I would take care of that bike too!
Definitely a rare one
I am a huge 70s Benelli fan
Your Honda CB 500/4 knowledge will help you out a lot here.
This engine is basically a Honda 500/4 copy with two extra cylinders
To the point that quite a few of the engine internals are inter changeable between the two makes.
Nick Australia
Thats what I'm finding which is great
what a cool bike! I hope that you are making some progress little by little. hang in there!
It will be very cool once I get to it. Still a ways out
You are just a lucky son 😎
fantastic find,
I will be absolutely stay to see than the result
Gotta stay on it and be ready to pounce!
Damn that’s a really cool find BJ! Since it’s not complete and not in terrific shape , I hope you got it at a steal! Congrats buddy!
I feel I did good on it. It can't lose value at this point so I'm satisfied
@@BrickHouseBuilds true indeed 👍🏼
Never heard of one of those before. A really neat straight 6 to get RUNNING again!
Its going to be pretty epic!
@@BrickHouseBuilds I'm still watching it! 🤩
One of the best bike built , so beautiful
Its definitely a worthy bike to bring back to life!
about your 750 4 honda we had a back yard shop fitting 850 kits cams and delordo carbs to them inthe 70s that made them fun to ride lots of fun .
Love it! Get the plugs out, soak the cylinders..... get back to it soon
Yea I definitely need to get those out before much longer
Very nice Projekt, coool👍👍👍
That it will be!
Salut les amis.
Je découvre ta chaîne et je trouve ça excellent !!
Très joli travail !👍👍 .
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed
Great find! It"s already got Honda switches fitted to the one side. Many more Honda CB500 sohc spares will fit. Keep up the good work!
I hear you with regard to not having the time to restore it right now but this Benelli needs an in-depth rebuild so I would park it for a year or so and then tackle it. JB-Weld just to get it running... and then what? I say park it, collect the necessary bits and pieces as and when you find them and when you're ready give it the love and attention that it deserves.
Agreed. It will be a year before I touch it regardless and in that time I'll be working on back end research and parts sourcing
@@BrickHouseBuilds If you tell us what major parts and components you need I can keep my eyes open for them here in Germany?
Nice find! It's not a 1 of 1 that someone didn't know about and accidently wrecked. She's old and has already been chopped up. That is it's destiny. May as well carry on and make it something unique.
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
100% I'm very happy its already modified so I can continue that quest! 😎
When i think about my experience with a 6 Cylinder Mercedes Benz i can only say: this thing is worth restoring. The engine runs unbelievable smooth with a lot of power.
Would definitely be smooth. I 100% plan to make it live again but not a restoration as thats only worth something to someone else.
Seems good idea , i can't wait to see u work on it and how it will become
Im definitely looking forward to it
A really nice find "well done" and a great project, definatly worth some further attention whenever that may be.. I've got 3 resto's on the go which is effectively slowing me down so take you're time with it.. The 750/6 is an awesome looking machine..
Im excited to get to it but I definitely need to complete a few bikes before getting to this one
I made a mistake starting a 3rd resto and now I struggle with having the time to do each one properly, the 750/6 is definatly worth time & effort.. fill the bores and exhaust ports with release spray and mothball it untill you're ready..
Congrats on the find. You seem really excited, so that makes me eager to see what you do with it. I hope the plot doesn't get any thicker. :D
Thank ya! Its just not a bike you stumble on and oozes cool....and mud but still!
You spend a lot of time getting this super big bike to be restored, congratulations 👌.
Yes It will be a time consuming build but very worth it!
Hi BJ. Finaly got to see what the "cat" dragged in...😁from what i can see is that there is quite some work to be done to get it up and running again, but from what i saw on your other videos this bike will turn out great. So i am super excited to see the end product
Haha thank ya!
Commendable restoration project joy to you.
It will be an epic bike to turn into my dream vintage race bike for sure!
I bought the 750 Sei electronica new in 1997. I liked the 6 exhaust. What an addicting sounds it had.
Id want a 6 into 1 but they sound great with the 6/6 as well
Good luck with the oil filter housing bolt 👍 oh, and also all that water you fired down the exhaust ports!
Won't be a problem
WOW ,NICE FIND !
Seriously a once in a lifetime!
Great video. I really appreciate your approach. I tried MM oil without luck. Now trying the Evaporust method and trying to spin the back wheel in 6th gear. Slow and steady. Thanks very much.
Slow and steady for sure. Best of luck!
Great find!
I felt so too lol!
Very cool great find
Thank ya! It will be an epic project
Excellent find man, I would love to restore one of those machines back to mint condition. 💯% 👍
I appreciate it. Wasn't looking for one but obviously HAD to jump
I enjoyed watching your video, buying something like the bike you just bought, you never know for certain, but you still have options, something you might get running or a parts bike, I would imagine someone else restoring a bike like that would pay good money for parts off yours, so either way you should come out ok, even though I'm an old man, I still learn a lot from you, like the rust in the gas tank video, it will help me on my 920 Yamaha, my 90 Honda and my 64 -250 Ford truck my dad bought brand new all rusty tanks, I'm 76 slow but effective
Lol.
It’s always an advantage to try to get a motor to run early on to see if there is value in continuing. Bought one with a blown piston but didn’t notice until dropping $500 in parts. Should have made it run first.
Agreed, I'm not sure I can avoid an engine teardown with this one due to the case damage but who knows. Once I get the plugs out Ill see what to bores look like and assess from there.
The Benelli multi's were basically copies of Honda cb500's with 2 extra cylinders added. Many engine parts are identical to Honda parts. I recall hearing that the bore and stroke and the valves, are the same as the Honda, and the valve inspection covers also. I imagine that getting genuine Benelli parts may prove problematic! Best of luck with the rebuild!
Yup that's what I'm seeing. Luckily I won't need any Benelli parts outside of some gaskets and a few other bits
That is one heckuva barn find! Hope you can restore it at some point to its original glory!
Definitely one for the books! This one won't go the restoration route but rather a road racer route to ride and enjoy in time.
@@BrickHouseBuilds very cool!
Hello from UK, what a find, a Benelli Six !! Something rather sad about fine bikes ending up in this condition.... whatever it ends up as next, at least it (hopefully) gets a new lease of life. I'm a sucker for seeing old machines breathe again. Good luck with it. Think I still have a very old 70s bike mag with one of these on test in its heyday 😀 so rare, think I have only seen one in the metal, probably at a bike show too 🙂 all the best 👍
Definitely a find! It will breathe life once more! That i can promise
Nugget. Patience. I'm building a 1920 Harley board tracker. Thanks for the show, Thailand Paul
29:28 😂 This is how I turn over my bikes for valve adjustment. Thumps up just because it is a six and you digged it out.
Wow nice score. There was a perfect small bike shop in town here called British Motorcycles.Through the `70s they were new bike dealers for BSA, Triumph, Norton, Laverda, BMW, Moto Morini, the odd Ducati or Benelli. Never more than 10 new bikes in the showroom, the selection varied constantly. If you turned your back to the showroom, you were standing at the parts counter, which looked like a re purposed bar. Yes that small.
They had a couple of 750 SEI in there over one summer. Both were Ferrari red with 6 into 6 exhaust. You could even buy aftermarket 6 into 6 systems to make them cooler and louder. Only a few guys in North America raced those, still with 6 pipes! A pal had a 900 SEI with stock 6 into 2 pipes. It was faster but no louder and not as wild as the 6 pipes. Remember the mufflers then were way smaller, forget the huge cans used now. Like paint can size or less.
There were even 6 into 6 aftermarket pipes for a CBX. Coolest blasting sound you ever heard.
Hope your project works. Beware of the nasty sharp edges the Italians left on mating surfaces. Got some cuts from those till we learned to de-burr them asap.
Sounds like an epic proper old school motorcycle shop! Im a sucker for 6 into 1 systems myself and plan to make or source one for this whenever we get to that point. Same for the other CBX I have.
@@BrickHouseBuilds Hi BHB. Denco and Devil were 2 companies making pipes for Binelli back then. I bet someone still has a set forgotten on a shelf. Ebay search?
You would have been in that bike shop a lot. Run by Peter Clegg who is still around, he even arranged Isle of Man travels. You brought your own bike, in the hold of the 747 you were on. 25 bikes and 30 people went on our trip. Ming boggling cool, wall to wall Mv Agusta, Laverda, Brough Superior, et all.
What a cool find! I’m glad the JB Weld didn’t happen, yet.
I hear ya but again, temporary to make it run
Seriously awesome bikes I remember trying a customers outside the Sandy Bandit's in Portland.
Im definitely excited to experience the awesomeness when I get to it
This is gonna be a good one. I never knew Benelli made one like this. Following closeley...
They made this and a 900cc version. Neither lived up to the performance you would have hoped for as far as power so not many were made. I just hope to get to it within a couple years
You said "build a period racer out of this" - imma hit subscribe immidiatelly
Im pretty excited to do so! Going to be epic but it will be a while before I get to it. To keep you entertained until then I have many builds underway.
Yep, I have a few old bikes myself, none of them perfect but all rideable and that's all that matters, the Benelli is in safe hands as far as I'm concerned!
Thanks Bob! Id rather ride and enjoy them with their flaws then see them sit hidden away in a garage
Awesome find! Period racer or even will it start would be cool. Looking forward to whatever you do with it.
If I can get it unseized and rolling over smooth ill have to go for a will it run for sure
Some times things dumped in the back of the shed bring so much fun 😊
Even if it takes years, to finish the restoration of that bike it's OK were with you, your new subscriber from the Philippines.
It will be worth the wait!
It’s definitely worth bringing back to life. I suggest you simply get it running at your leisure over time without rushing anything, heck you may even find some needed parts as time goes by. Aluminum tig welding is tricky if your not experienced with welding aluminum. Definitely worth taking the motor apart for a proper repair… but cost effectiveness is the big factor here.. I would never trust JB weld, I lost a motor like that!
I wish you luck with it… and someday if you decide to sell I would be interested in it. I am a professional machinist and wouldn’t mind diving into it. Wishing you the best no matter what direction you take.
Yeah this bike will be a rewarding one to bring back. The JB weld is just to make it run kind of thing but splitting the cases and doing it perfect is more likely what will happen.
Just started watching this channel and I really like it. I have done same thing with some Honda CB's. Rescue and get em back on the road. You work is amazing. I have alot of catching up to do on your videos. They all don't have to be full on restorations. Clean em up and get em back on the road
Agreed! I highly recommend my barn find cb750 playlist as it is just that. Keep the vibe and ride it