It ran beautifully and turned out nice. The young guy that bought it was happy, so that’s what made the work worthwhile. I have the 1984 CB450SC Nighthawk now at a bargain price, so it all worked out in the end.
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guzziart
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My '72 CL350. In 2001, the owner just wanted it out of his garage, it hadn't run since the earlyy '80's , so I gladly took it for no charge along with the title. It took the usual to get it back up (tires, fork & carb work, elbow grease, etc. I had it running within a few months afterward. In '07 I was out for a ride with friends and it started making a racket....cam chain tensioner came apart and I parked it until 2010 when I pulled the top end off and replaced the tensioner with a Bore Tech unit. It ran great until last summer when the carb float bowls developed a leak, darn float bowl orings only lasted about 20 years.
guzziart
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My '71 CB350. I bought this in Nov '23 (trailer pic), it showed up on CL a few times before I ran over to take a look at it. It had been accident damaged, the former caretakers planned on cafe-ing it but ran out of enthusiasm before they chopped off anything. I figured I'd just buy it for parts but the dude ended up having almost everything that wasn't on the bike in the CL ad photo. I got it up and running by March (other pic) but it's in pieces again.....low compression so I pulled the engine apart to initiate repairs.
1dmfreitas
Member
Here are some pics of my '65 CL77 Scrambler. My first real ride since finishing up on the resto.
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Johnnydarkgt350
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Time for us in north Idaho to tuck and get out the battery chargers , they like sitting together as they all came from Honda . The 1969 S90 is in the back by the FXDWG . Most are sitting with aviation 100 low lead to preserve their carbs 
Johnnydarkgt350
Veteran Member
Came out beautiful, and California black plates! Wow . I’m originally from Pomona, what city are you in? Congratulations
fxray
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A couple of CMX450 Honda Rebels that were a 2 year only bike (1985/86) vs the much more common CMX250 Rebels which had a very long run as a beginner bike. I restored both of these a dozen years ago and sold them to female riders who were upgrading from their initial learner bikes. Great bike overall with a low seat height and 6 speed transmission with decent power for any riding situation when needed.
The best wheel technology IMO was they were spoked wheels with tubeless tires. The spokes connected to a ridge around the circumference of the outer rim and didn't penetrate into the inside of the rim. Quite a novel spoke arrangement for the mid eighties from Honda. There may have been other manufacturers who used the design too, yet my knowledge is only Honda based.
The best wheel technology IMO was they were spoked wheels with tubeless tires. The spokes connected to a ridge around the circumference of the outer rim and didn't penetrate into the inside of the rim. Quite a novel spoke arrangement for the mid eighties from Honda. There may have been other manufacturers who used the design too, yet my knowledge is only Honda based.
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ballbearian
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Thanks for pointing that out. Pretty interesting. Nipples in hubs too.
Boosted
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Yeah, and as much as I like the metallic FireWing on the tank of the black one, I like even more the first two years CMX250 Rebel Limited black tanks with the hippie-colored flames and artwork that (in my opinion) clobbered the look of the "tie-dyed" tanks of those special early-70s Flying Dragon 350s and 450s
Wow, if the females looked as good as those Rebels, I'd say Hugh Hefner missed out on quite a cover and issue opportunity !
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Yes, but I like the highlighted Comstars even more and I think they'll grow on you as they have me...The best wheel technology IMO was they were spoked wheels with tubeless tires. Quite a novel spoke arrangement for the mid '80s from Honda.
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Cycleranger
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I never cared for the styling of those Rebels but they sure were popular back-in-the-day as I remember seeing a lot of them. They seemed to be pretty robust too, soldiering on with minimum maintenance.
The CMX 450 version was quite rare here in Canada. They are designed for people with a shorter inseam, ideal for newer female riders.
The CMX 250's were and are very plentiful back then and still today. I think Honda produced the CMX250's well into the 2000's. I have only ever seen a few CMX450's come up for sale over the past number of years recently, now all in the $4-5K range. I was able to find those two shown above within about a year of each other and paid just over $1K for each one. Fortunately there were mostly just cosmetics required along with some minor regular service items.
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Found on FB this morning
And another... a DOHC 450 chopper
1dmfreitas
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1960 C77 Dream, 1 of 305 built for U.S. market, "A" code VIN, C77-A1****
One year only Maroon paint shared with '59 / '60 CE71
One year only Maroon paint shared with '59 / '60 CE71
dustymusM4ximus
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This is my CB450 K4. Currently in pieces but she’ll be ready for the road soon enough. I’m thinking of getting the tank and side covers repainted. I’d love to make her look original
BHSarc
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Stunning!
BHSarc
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I've had this for 2 weeks now (have not had a motorcycle for 35 years and have never had a road bike).
It's a 1971 CB350 I bought off a kid at work. Runs well. Has some electrical gremlins I'm chasing. Something tells me it's not the correct gas tank. And those pipes are something he was pursuing. I like the look but he removed the baffles from the exhaust.. a little loud for my old ears. Cold and wet up hear in Michigan. Have only been able to put 30 miles on it so far but it does run / ride well.
It's a 1971 CB350 I bought off a kid at work. Runs well. Has some electrical gremlins I'm chasing. Something tells me it's not the correct gas tank. And those pipes are something he was pursuing. I like the look but he removed the baffles from the exhaust.. a little loud for my old ears. Cold and wet up hear in Michigan. Have only been able to put 30 miles on it so far but it does run / ride well.
Cycleranger
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It looks like a CB350 with a lot of CL parts if it's got a CB frame/engine.
1969 CL350
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That’s Gary Bang‘s shop, one of the pioneers of motorcycle-only accessory catalogs.
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1969 CL350
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CL tank, handlebars, and pipes, Emgo shorty mufflers, CB front end. Those mufflers are really loud even with the baffles installed. I had a pair on my bike for a while.
Spokes
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I have been writing about my project about 11 months now. I hope y'all don't mind that I add my before and after pics in this thread. Only the rear fender from the shock mount down is fresh paint. All other paint surfaces remain original with patina and blemishes. Small dial in issues remain and being resolved.
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Balderz002
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Whoa, that's quite a transformation Spokes!
Balderz002
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had a nice day as the first day of the Easter weekend. Was kindly gifted some spanner time by SWMBO, so did some spring cleaning. Just need a new tube of Autosol for the engine casings and forks, as I hadn't realised I ran out.... refilled in the DUNLOP letters on the tyres, which adds 5bhp I beleive
That's a beauty, and it's the same bike and color my father had when I had a CL450K4 in high school. We rode to Bike Week in Daytona together that year (first time going, blew our minds how many bikes were in one place at one time) and had an absolute blast.
1dmfreitas
Member
1960 Honda C77 Dream. 1 of 305 built, has specific "A" code VIN. 1 year only maroon paint, I believe this is 1 of 1 left in this paint and overall condition.
ballbearian
Veteran Member
As David said of Goliath's sword, There is none like it ...
Mike, if you ever are in western Maryland and want to go for an easy cruise in the country, drop on by. There are a couple rider grade Dreams here for that.
Tom
Mike, if you ever are in western Maryland and want to go for an easy cruise in the country, drop on by. There are a couple rider grade Dreams here for that.
Tom
OhioBackRoad
Veteran Member
Here's my latest project, 1970 SL175. She looks a beauty, but needs quite a bit of attention to get back to road worthy condition.
1dmfreitas
Member
Tom, I wish I was closer, I made the trip April 2023 for the Riding into History show in Florida, that turned out to be about a 6,000 mile round trip drive.... do not see myself going cross country again any time soon. I will be showing my bike 2026 at the VJMC show in San Luis Obispo, CA., if you or anyone from this site is in the area, stop by and say hi....
Mike
ballbearian
Veteran Member
I hear you, Mike. I wish you the best on that show and glad the public will get a chance to see your honey. Thanks for the invite.
spideypop
Veteran Member
The ride the other day took me back 52 years
TRSX
Member
Miss my CB450K3.
Cycleranger
Veteran Member
They are the best time machines!
Magista
Veteran Member
Took the CL out for a 40 mile shake down ride today. Getting it ready for our annual moto-camping trip. Running like a champ.
Mydlyfkryzis
Supporting Member
Beautiful bike. Looks very nice.
guzziart
Well-known Member
I brought this home in October 2025. As best as i can tell the last time it ran was in '82 (Pa. registration sticker). I finally got it running a couple of weeks ago so now the rest of the fun begins in getting it to be safe & reliable fun.
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Best part is it seems mostly complete and original including those carriers on the frame areas.
Spokes
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I've built, repaired or customized 16 Honda's 1-14 This reply. Note: Preceding the bikes below (not pictured) is 2- minibikes, a Tote-Gote and a Harley Davidson 125CC Rapido. ( I have pics of the Gote and Rapido but they are not Honda's) I started riding motorized bikes at 12 years old, 1964. To add insult to injury add 23 cars two trucks, five horses and two wives' LOL! and live to tell about it.
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Spokes
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Two more. I recently told a long-time dear friend of mine that I am retiring from building bikes. He doubted my plan, with strong friendly obscene language....
BridgesSwitch
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AndrewJK
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Harley dealership in my neighbourhood was celebrating July 4th yesterday. There were so many HD, Indian and Victory bikes to see, On the way back cereal fields were beutiful.