Another CB77 sees daylight after 42 yrs

sixtiescycle · Post by **sixtiescycle** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 2:52 pm

Bought this one this morning from the original owner. Last licensed in '71.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 3:02 pm

That's an excellent find.

It'll look even better when you've finished with it.

G

sarals · Post by **sarals** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:55 pm

I agree with G, on all accounts! It looks like it's all there, and that's huge.

Start a log on the Restoration Forum so we can follow your progress!

sixtiescycle · Post by **sixtiescycle** » Fri May 03, 2013 2:02 pm

The engine was stuck, I broke it free shortly after it came home. Pulled the carbs and replaced with a clean set, changed the oil, and lit it off moments ago. It runs, no strange noises. Smoked a bit on startup then settled in with no smoke. Might be a good one.

Frame paint is decent enough for a clean up. Might just paint the fenders, side covers and tank. Got to see if I have another seat with trim.

sixtiescycle · Post by **sixtiescycle** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:08 pm

Restore or not? Since it's purchase it looks like a topend will be needed. I have nos std pistons and rings so I think I'll order a pair of Tim's sleeves. Deal is in the works for a right hand muffler as this one is rotted away. Tuesday a little horse trading scored a red chain guard. Yesterday I sent a rough, rolling '62 CB77 frame down the road for a red gas tank.
Been doing some cleanup on it, it shows it's age but is pretty decent. So I'm kind of torn between a restoration or just a good cleaning.....................................

Last picture is my '66 SHawk in original condition other than nos rear fender and a repaint of the front fender and sidecovers.

jambretta · Post by **jambretta** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:20 am

What kind of cafe seat is that?

I found one on ebay from vietnam. Somethink like $250 + $90 shipping. Too steep for me. http://compare.ebay.com/like/2009386249 ... s&var=sbar Does anyone have an opinion on these?

sixtiescycle · Post by **sixtiescycle** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:13 pm

jambretta wrote:What kind of cafe seat is that?

Honda CYB seat. http://www.honda305.com/parts/manual/CY ... _125.shtml