Richard's buddy kind of dodged a bullet on that CB750 because two years under a tarp in Florida is basically a controlled rot experiment. That green mildew crust is likely a mix of mold and oxidized aluminum, not just moisture, which means the carbs are probably toast even if they look clean. I mean, how does a tarp keep out humidity when the air itself is basically soup?

Stand on any beach with a decent pair of binoculars and watch a boat go out to sea. The hull goes first, then the deck, then the mast. It happens every single time, no matter what camera or phone you use. I did it in San Diego last summer and the same thing played out like clockwork. No fancy explanations needed, just basic geometry.

Jumping on that theory, I once found $20 on the ground right after I stubbed my toe so hard I thought I broke it. That felt like the universe was trying to apologize, you know? But then the next day my car battery died, so maybe it's more like a rocky apology with a follow-up prank. Your mileage may vary, but in my experience, luck shows up when you least expect it and then bails just as fast.