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Post by Superchicken » Fri Dec 19, 2014 8:37 am

That bike is nice! I see the car is from that direction is much higher.
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Post by Steverino » Fri Dec 19, 2014 2:53 pm

The front tire is a Yokohama Speed Master 3.25 and the rear is a Cheng Ching (sp?) 3.50. Yes, now that I've had a closer look they look a bit too large. I'm a little surprised the original owner wore out two rear tires in 4500 miles.
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Post by LOUD MOUSE » Fri Dec 19, 2014 3:05 pm

Not original for sure. ............lm

Steverino wrote:The front tire is a Yokohama Speed Master 3.25 and the rear is a Cheng Ching (sp?) 3.50. Yes, now that I've had a closer look they look a bit too large. I'm a little surprised the original owner wore out two rear tires in 4500 miles.
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Post by G-Man » Fri Dec 19, 2014 3:25 pm

You will get a better clue on the mileage when you look inside the engine. If it is on standard bore the mileage could be correct. If it has been bored I would suspect that the speedo has been replaced at some time.

After 40 years it is difficult to determine the history. Almost anything, including the wheels, could have been replaced.

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'60 C77 '60 C72 '62 C72 Dream '63 CL72
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Post by Steverino » Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:27 pm

I am nearing completion on Jimmy's Scrambler. By far, the most challenging part of the refurb was getting an acceptable paint finish. I finally found Duplicolor Acrylic Lacquer Base and Clear. It turned out great and looks as close to Factory as anything I've seen. I just have to finish the carbs and I will be able to give him his bike back and then I can get started on my CB77. When I got the SuperHawk it was missing the side covers and the crankcase cover. Here is a pic with replacements installed. I was surprised at the color when the side cover showed up. I thought they were all silver.

ImageCB77 with side and engine covers by stevesteverinomeister, on Flickr
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Post by sarals » Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:27 am

Apparently someone painted them gold!
1965 CB77 305 Super Hawk
1989 NT650 Hawk GT
1981 Yamaha XJ550 Seca
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Post by Steverino » Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:25 pm

Thank You Sarals I have a lot to learn about 305's! I was thinking Honda must of built some Gold ones.
Steve
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