Just picked up an 81 Seca 750

Found it on cragslist, complete 81 Seca 750, has it's problems, but picked it up with a title for $150, figure I can't go wrong. Engine turns over, but it is having some electrical problems and I haven't got the starter to engage yet. Went through the carbs, next step for me is to try to work out the electrical issues.

Anything specific about these bikes that should be a major concern? Bike shows around 45,000 miles, but the title says the mileage is incorrect.

I'm hoping to get the bike running, but worst case scenario I will have to part out the bike.

I'm excited about this, as my other project (1985 Honda Interceptor 500) is running strong.


Pictures will come soon!

 

Well, this bike that was listed as a parts bike, and i'd say it is way more than that!

Got it running today, running fairly decent, needs some carb adjustments. Engine sounds good, 1 exhaust has a small hole near the rear of it, not sure if that would affect airflow, it isn't major, but definitely has some air coming out of it. I took off the valve cover, cams looked to be in immaculate shape.

I'm not sure what all was done to this bike before I got it, as the guy I got it from has had it passed down through family, and doesn't know a lick about bikes.

I'm debating whether I should keep it, being as I have approx $218 invested and it's a cheap bike, or should I sell it to try and make a good profit...


One thing I'm very questionable about. When going down the road, the handlebars are turned noticeably to the right in order to go straight. The front fender is definitely not straight, but i'm not exactly sure what all could be involved in causing this. Any ideas on how to fix it?

 

Welcome and good score!
List of things to do:
Get a maintenance manual (any flavor will get you started).
Check rear brake shoes for delamination.
Check alternator brushes.
Change the oil and service the air filter.
Make sure the spark plugs are in good shape and properly gapped (0.028~0.032").
Clean out the carburetors and sync them (see FAQ section for this).
Inspect, flush and bleed front brakes (easier said than done).
Check rear drive housing for oil level. May as well drain and refill, it's cheap enough.
Change tires more than a few years old.
This is not an all inclusive list but a good start to a safe bike.
With all of the front end parts out of alignment, you might want to loosen the tree pinch bolts and, standing in front of the bike, take hold of the handle bars while your knees hold the front tire and apply a bit of pressure to rotate everything back into alignment. If this doesn't work, you might have bent forks/handlebars.