Hi, Everyone,
I'm so glad this board exists and to be a part of it. I used the (now inaccessible) greenspan SOHC board for a CL350 project I did and the help offered in those posts was INVALUABLE. Let's hope this board gets as developed as that one. From what I've read so far, we are off to a fine start!
My question is about the viability of getting a CB77 I was given into operable order for less than $1300. Judging from the instrumentation, I think it's a '63. I've not bought any books yet, so I don't have Bill Silver's documentation.
Before I spend a dime, I'm going to wait until you guys weigh in as to whether this is worth the effort. $1300 is my budget for it to become operable. Below is the to-do list I've been building + I have pics.
+ Most everything is there I THINK except the seat, battery cover and grips.
+ I'm not looking for perfect, just clean. Minimal pitting is acceptable. I'm not going to powdercoat or re-chrome anything, just elbow grease and a rattle can as nec. I'll keep it black.
- Engine is seized. (Bike was in a field)
- No key
- No title (however, in PA, there is a procedure for that. I already checked.)
Bike will need, _at the very least_:
-rings and bored (if seized, am I right on that?)
-key
-battery
-wiring harness
-tires/tubes
-POR-15
-Fuel lines/filters and spark plug wires
-carb rebuild kits
-carb/air intake sleeves
-engine gaskets
-Silver's books (2)
-I'd like an owner's manual. The one I had with the 350 was invaluable to my getting it running.
Like I indicated, the bike was free, so nothing ventured as of yet.
Thanks for all input! I hope this thread helps others at a similar crossroads.
Andy
Introduction + Candidate for Resurrecting or a Parts Bike?Introduction + Candidate for Resurrecting or a Parts Bike?
I've seen worse and I've restored worse. With your goals and a willingness to expend some of your own elbow grease I'd say you could do it with that budget. Don't know if you really need to replace the wiring harness, I've never had to do more than clean up terminals and such. You may get lucky with the motor, seeing as how the plugs are still in place, but there is a chance the cylinders are pitted around where the rings have sat. Still, even with a bore and replacement pistons and rings and cleanining up the clutch, assuming it wasn't totally trashed before it sat, you're still within reach if you go the cheap route on aesthetics.
Good Luck, and keep us posted on your progress!
I'd say that bike is restorable. Just curious, where in PA are you located? I've got some remains of a 65 CB77, I'll try to give you as good a deal I can on the parts if you want them (I've got a complete engine, complete frame, a complete intact wiring harness, of some other parts I can't think of off the top of my head).
Jason. Introduction + Candidate for Resurrecting or a Parts Bike?Thanks for the input guys. I have decided to go ahead and give it a go. I'll be posting more questions, I'm sure. In fact, I know I will...
Jason, I knew there was someone here form pgh, but I couldn't find his posts again. Thanks for contacting me. I'm north of you in Grove City. I'll send you an email and we'll talk. --Andy
cb77 restorationYou've got a diamond in the rough! I have a bike that looks identical to yours (without the luggage rack). I thought about restoring it, but instead I thought I could either get it running and leave it rough and ride it or spend a year and several dollars on it all the time thinking how much fun it would be to be out riding it. So I did get it running, put on new tires, battery, rectifier, bulbs and some small stuff, but let me tell you, I have had more comments on that old superhawk than any other bike I own. People love to see barn fresh bikes ridden. Besides, I don't have to worry about scratching it or riding down gravel roads etc. Its a blast. I'd ride it to california if I had time. I also geared it way up for highway speeds. It will cruise confortably at 55-60 mph without the motor screaming. Ride On!! Nutt
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