1965 Superhawk CB77

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:26 am

The numbers you gave earlier are for a 1965 bike. ...............lm

Gun wrote:
Gun wrote:

Well, it's sort of a mixed blessing that a lot of the stuff on this bike isn't original. It will make it much easier for me to replace parts of the bike, knowing that it isn't 100% original to begin with, so I won't feel remorse at least. But at the same time, kind of a shame that more of it isn't original for classics sake.

I suppose this bike could also have a lot more miles on it if this isn't the original speedometer.

where can i look up those engine/frame numbers for additional info about the bike?

well, that is supposing it is actually a '65. considering the previous owner was wrong about a lot of information at this point, i guess i'll have to look up those numbers to know for sure.

Gun · Post by **Gun** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:10 pm

LOUD MOUSE wrote:The numbers you gave earlier are for a 1965 bike. ...............lm

Well, LM, what do you suggest? work towards restoring as an original, or just restore it with various superhawk parts from that era?

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:53 pm

The chain guards are all the same and the ya need to be sure the front fender is for the steel sliders and the speedo with the same face ya have but with the high beam light at the top center. All these parts are offered on eBay from time to time. Do prepare to spend some money for most parts you need for this bike. ....................lm

Gun wrote:
LOUD MOUSE wrote:The numbers you gave earlier are for a 1965 bike. ...............lm

Well, LM, what do you suggest? work towards restoring as an original, or just restore it with various superhawk parts from that era?

Gun · Post by **Gun** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:49 pm

LM. where would i go about checking out the frame/engine numbers so i can find out information about the bike? Online reference prefered if available, but if not, where in town would one go to inquire about such things?

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:12 pm

Bill Silver ( Mr. HONDA) sells a DVD <william.silver@gmail.com> that has that info and a lot more of the Dream Type Engine Bikes. ..................lm

Gun wrote:LM. where would i go about checking out the frame/engine numbers so i can find out information about the bike? Online reference prefered if available, but if not, where in town would one go to inquire about such things?

Gun · Post by **Gun** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:22 am

My handlebars dont' seem to be in enlighnment with my front tires.
I'll have to take a second look at it tonight to see if it's the tire that is twisted on it's axis compared to the frame of the bike, or if it's the handlebars that are twisted.
If it's the whole front that needs to be tweaked, i'm not even sure how to go about fixing that.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:12 am

Loosen all the bolts which hold the fork tubes Then go to a wall or something that you can bang the tire/wheel against to see if it's just a matter of parts not being aligned. Tis an old desert racing idea when one would go splat in a race. ..............lm

Gun wrote:My handlebars dont' seem to be in enlighnment with my front tires.
I'll have to take a second look at it tonight to see if it's the tire that is twisted on it's axis compared to the frame of the bike, or if it's the handlebars that are twisted.
If it's the whole front that needs to be tweaked, i'm not even sure how to go about fixing that.