Steverino's CB77

[Steverino]

Gordan
I won't be splitting this motor down the middle. That would take someone who knows what they are doing. I don't even know what I would do with it if I did. The CBX will go back to factory stock. I have so much admiration for the Geniuses that designed these old Hondas and I enjoying saving them from rotting into the ground. My plan is to finish the CB77, hopefully by the end of the year and then get started on the CBX. My old Hudson is going to have to wait.

Dick
I saw it last winter out back. I spent quite a bit of time looking at it but I didn't know it was that old. I just thought it was real cool. I am going to see John later this week. I'll ask him.
2004-honda-valkyrie-rune-28_1600x0w by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

[Steverino]

I finally got around to welding up the "extra" holes in the rear fender today. It was a little too humid to throw any paint on it so that will have to wait. I spent the rest of the day fetching my next project. It's great motivation to hurry up and finish the CB77.

KIMG0536 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr
KIMG0540 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr
KIMG0545 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

[sarals]

I should have bought a CBX in '79 when they came out. I kick myself over and over for not doing it. I was told by the salesman "It's too much bike for you, little lady." I listened to him and bought a '79 CB750F instead. That 750F is long gone, and I don't miss it at all. The CBX I would still have (if I'd ignored the salesman). I'd love to restore a CBX, but even basket cases have gone through the roof price-wise. Anyway, great find, and I am majorly jealous!!

[Steverino]

Hi Sara
I'm so glad there is another Superhawk Fan that is also a CBX Fan. Here's how I got this one.
I have a CL app that I check every morning. I have presets on the app for the new listings for 196* Honda and 197* Honda. The asterisk serves as a wildcard so each preset covers an entire decade. I have to wade through a lot of junk but once in a while something like this pops up:
Notice, there are no pictures and no price....
photo (2) by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

I found it shortly after it appeared and called. Even so, the seller, an older Gent named Jim, told me someone was already on the way to have a look. I told Jim that if his buyer fell through I was still interested and I sincerely would like to buy his motorcycle, and rather than some kind of trade, I could offer cash with which, he could shop around and buy exactly what he wanted. Jim told me he did throw out a figure of around 800 dollars to the first guy. Startled, I told him absolutely not to sell his motorcycle to anyone for 800 dollars and that even sight unseen I was sure it was worth more than that. Could he wait an hour for me to get to his house?
When I arrived Jim was standing there looking at his bike. He told me the other guy had already been there and left and he had known nothing about CBX's. He didn't even know he was coming to look at a six cylinder motorcycle. And, like many people back when CBX's were new, he was a little intimidated by all the carburetors and exhaust pipes and he left mumbling. I told Jim I wanted to buy it. After spending a little more time looking the bike over, checking the title and numbers, and listening to some great old stories, I asked him if he would take twelve hundred for it. He said "I won't complain about that! It's certainly more than 800!"
Twelve hundred dollars was still a great deal.

I set the two CBX's next to each other for comparison. I was really surprised how much heavier the 82 feels than the 79. I looked up the dry weights and there is about 70 to eighty pounds difference.
Keep Looking Sara. You'll find one.
KIMG0553 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr
KIMG0549 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr
The perfect balance and beauty of an inline six.
angelic inline six by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

[Steverino]

These fenders have been giving me fits. I just keep making all kinds of goof ups. After I got the extra holes in the rear fender welded up I got it all prepped and painted and I guess because it's a little odd shaped like most fenders are, I dropped it and scratched it so I had to do it over. I've lost track but I think I've painted it at least three times now. The front fender has gone a lot smoother and I mounted it this evening. It felt great to move forward a little bit.
KIMG0579 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr
KIMG0570 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

[G-Man]

Steve

I'm envious of your ability to do paintwork so quickly. I don't have the space so have to do my paint outdoors. Finding the opportunity and weather are difficult here. I haven't done any paint since last fall.

Your bike is looking superb.

G

These fenders have been giving me fits. I just keep making all kinds of goof ups. After I got the extra holes in the rear fender welded up I got it all prepped and painted and I guess because it's a little odd shaped like most fenders are, I dropped it and scratched it so I had to do it over. I've lost track but I think I've painted it at least three times now. The front fender has gone a lot smoother and I mounted it this evening. It felt great to move forward a little bit.

[Steverino]

Thanks Gordon

I admire painters that can get it right the first time. I've seen some of the paintwork on the forum and it just amazes me. I finally finished the rear fender today. I had problems catching all the sanding scratches so I went back to the way I learned with my old cars by using a guide coat. And, I like this fender so much better without the extra holes.

KIMG0677 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

I've been reading about Soda Blasting. It isn't toxic and can be used outside without polluting the environment or your lungs and it doesn't harm aluminum. So I converted this Harbor Freight Sand Blaster into a Soda Blaster. HF has a conversion kit for 20 dollars.


KIMG0640 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr


I wish I would of taken some closeups of the motor before I blasted it. My goal was to try to knock off as much grime as I could before I went after it with my brushes and simple green. But, after only 15 minutes or so this motor was much cleaner than I've ever been able to get one the "old fashioned" way.


KIMG0638 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

KIMG0633 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr