1965 Superhawk CB77

[Gun]

Just bought myself this fine devil


Looking to restore it over the winter. It IS my first bike/project. So in coming days, i'll have plenty of basic questions for you experienced vets.

I'm 24 years old (inexperienced), and will really rely on your knowledge to help me turn this bike into something amazing.

The bike has 3,165 miles on it. One mile, I put on test driving it.
The only things I could spot as not being original on it, were the honda insignias on the side of the gastank, the tail light, and the handle bars, which.. in my limited knowledge look to be enduro or something, and info on those would be much appreciated.

It's missing mirrors, the battery is dead, carborator needs cleaned I think. The original tires, are started to crack, and will need to be replaced. The gears were a bit hard to shift, not sure how to fix those... maybe oil the cables? I'll have to read up. Had to kick start it for the test run, after it warmed up it idled well. I just read on here that running it without a battery is a bad Idea. Not sure if i understand why, but i'll trust you folks on this one.
obvious rust, not sure how much is cosmetically fixable or how much will have to be replaced or rechromed.

Any information on things that I might have to look out for, or restore asap, would be appreciated.
I live in Utah, so the bike won't be a stranger to 3,000 to 6,000 foot elevations, not sure if that matters, but if that elevation does play a role, and info on that, too, would be valued.

The engine seemed to make a slight knocking sound while driving. I'm not familiar with bikes at all and don't know what it should sound like.
It also operates on points. As I understand it, this is a difficult system to learn and understand. I'm wondering if converting it would be a best route, or would I be a regular billy bad ass if I figured it all out?

I'm not sure if I want those type I handlebars on it, as I do plan on taking it on roadtrips, and those don't appear to be super comfortable... any suggestions?

and some more pics

Edit: I moved the photos around in my photobucket album, and will just post the pictures here in the first post for future reference.

[LOUD MOUSE]

What is the frame/engine number? After Market front fender, missing chain guard, missing the valley cover and the rear fender mud flap and you are correct about the bars. I ride a 63 305 with flat bars and I like them. ...........................lm

Just bought myself this fine devil


Looking to restore it over the winter. It IS my first bike/project. So in coming days, i'll have plenty of basic questions for you experienced vets.

I'm 24 years old (inexperienced), and will really rely on your knowledge to help me turn this bike into something amazing.

The bike has 3,165 miles on it. One mile, I put on test driving it.
The only things I could spot as not being original on it, were the honda insignias on the side of the gastank, the tail light, and the handle bars, which.. in my limited knowledge look to be enduro or something, and info on those would be much appreciated.

It's missing mirrors, the battery is dead, carborator needs cleaned I think. The original tires, are started to crack, and will need to be replaced. The gears were a bit hard to shift, not sure how to fix those... maybe oil the cables? I'll have to read up. Had to kick start it for the test run, after it warmed up it idled well. I just read on here that running it without a battery is a bad Idea. Not sure if i understand why, but i'll trust you folks on this one.
obvious rust, not sure how much is cosmetically fixable or how much will have to be replaced or rechromed.

Any information on things that I might have to look out for, or restore asap, would be appreciated.
I live in Utah, so the bike won't be a stranger to 3,000 to 6,000 foot elevations, not sure if that matters, but if that elevation does play a role, and info on that, too, would be valued.

The engine seemed to make a slight knocking sound while driving. I'm not familiar with bikes at all and don't know what it should sound like.
It also operates on points. As I understand it, this is a difficult system to learn and understand. I'm wondering if converting it would be a best route, or would I be a regular billy bad ass if I figured it all out?

I'm not sure if I want those type I handlebars on it, as I do plan on taking it on roadtrips, and those don't appear to be super comfortable... any suggestions?

and some more pics

[Gun]

What is the frame/engine number? After Market front fender, missing chain guard, missing the valley cover and the rear fender mud flap and you are correct about the bars. I ride a 63 305 with flat bars and I like them. ...........................lm

I'm picking up the bike tomorrow evening and will let you know then. I'm sort of suprised about the front fender it looked legit to me, but then again, i don't know what legit is. it said something like "spring fender" perhaps and in cursive english "made in japan" lower on the front.

The valley cover is present, just not installed.
do you do many road trips with those flat bars? They just seem like after a hundred miles or so, you'd feel some discomfort... but again, i've no experience.

[LOUD MOUSE]

The fender key is "MADE IN JAPAN". I live in the Hill Country of TEXAS and when I go for a ride it is usually 100+- and I learned that as I ride I lean into the bars and my back doesn't get tired. Just the way I ride and I'm 69 and not a newbie. :-). ........................lm

What is the frame/engine number? After Market front fender, missing chain guard, missing the valley cover and the rear fender mud flap and you are correct about the bars. I ride a 63 305 with flat bars and I like them. ...........................lm

I'm picking up the bike tomorrow evening and will let you know then. I'm sort of suprised about the front fender it looked legit to me, but then again, i don't know what legit is. it said something like "spring fender" perhaps and in cursive english "made in japan" lower on the front.

The valley cover is present, just not installed.
do you do many road trips with those flat bars? They just seem like after a hundred miles or so, you'd feel some discomfort... but again, i've no experience.

[deaddog]

If the tach/speedo is original I would think it is very early 1960’s. I do not see the high beam indicator.

[Gun]

If the tach/speedo is original I would think it is very early 1960’s. I do not see the high beam indicator.

I think this was posted in the wrong thread.

Mine is a 65. and it does have the high beam indicator as shown in the pics.

[LOUD MOUSE]

Early is 1961/1962. ...........................lm

If the tach/speedo is original I would think it is very early 1960’s. I do not see the high beam indicator.

I think this was posted in the wrong thread.

Mine is a 65. and it does have the high beam indicator as shown in the pics.