[hud 91gt]

Originally Posted by bananana

Honda CB 550F/750F 69-78 SOHC, CB 750F/L 79-81 DOHC, CB 900F 79-81, CB 350F/400F 72-77.
Kawasaki KZ 650 76-83, Z900 "Zephyr" 72-76, 750 H2 Triple (Two-Stroke, Fastest bike of the era but pricey) 68-76
Yamaha RD350 73-75 (Two-Stroke), RD400 76-80 (Two-Stroke), XS650 68-79
Suzuki GT550 72-77 (Two Stroke), GT750 (Two-Stroke Triple) 71-77

The Honda SOHC 750s (69-78) have the best aftermarket support and are the most reliable. Next are the Kawa KZs. All the two-strokes are faster than the 4-Cyls but have a lot more maintenance things. The Kawa Zephyr and the H2 are the prettiest and fastest bikes in the bunch but are also the priciest.

If I were to get another 70's era bike to restore and run completely stock, I'd be looking at a CB900, Zephyr or a H2 (if one could even be found).

Also, if you're interested in building the bike from scratch I do have a somewhat cut up '77 KZ650 with a rebuilt motor sitting in my shed that I'd be willing to let go for very cheap to an RS member.

Thanks for the suggestions, ill keep an eye out for those in particular. If I had an actual shop to work out of, i'd totally be down for a frame off resto. Unfortunately i'm going to have to find a bike which is already done for this purchase.