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thumper2146
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what do do which one to keep??

Post by thumper2146 » Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:55 pm

hey people i was thinking of downsizing a tad and thought i would see what you think.

I have a very nice 64 cb72 (blue) original blue paint but the fenders and side covers were repainted along with a new seat cover everything else is as it left the dealership. runs great no problems.
The other bike is a 66 cb77 repainted red runs great new top end but not original it was black.
all things aside which one would be the "one" to keep? i know the cb72 is more rare here in the states. anyway just wanted to get a general opinion. i should keep both but
The other bikes i have are a very nice 1981 honda cbx bone stock 18,000 miles a 07 klr 650 a 96 harley fxdwg 64 honda c200,

thanks James

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Post by G-Man » Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:08 am

Thumper

Sounds like the CB72 is the nicer bike for showing but the CB77 better for riding. I'd keep both and sell the Harley :-)

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Post by bonjour » Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:12 am

Since the 72 is way more rare where you live, I would keep the 72.

For longer distances you already have nice comfortable bikes to do so. So you don't really need the 77 for that if your planning long trips.

But it's a personal choice ofcourse, but maybe 'for around town' the 72 is good enough.

Also, if you ever regret it that you sold one of your CB's, a new 77 isn't that hard to get your hands on in the states, a 72 you probably won't find again...

Maybe something to keep in mind, but if you really drive alot on your CB's , then you would want to keep the 77 I guess, for more comfortable driving fun.. But it all depends on how much you drive I would say..
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