It is definitely not a race bike, my opinion, but Honda did build at least a prototype based on this engine. Gearshifter to push-pull selector through bulkhead. Yes it did hurt, wish the bikes healed up like we do.
This picture was from the E-Bay ad.
Body hugging adjustable bucket seats and quite sufficient legroom for relaxed touring without tiring.
This picture was from the E-Bay ad. Cheer up, the young guys are back on big Hondas again now.
Crossply tyres are bridgestone. Frame, motor, fork, wheels and brakes are original. It is definitely not a race bike, my opinion, but Honda did build at least a prototype based on this engine.
Seats original vinyl. The best of both worlds. Rubber matting was standard in the lower specification cars.
Seats original vinyl.
Really pisses you off when you have spent half a day polishing it, but I am sure the guys in the helicopter got a great laugh out of it. She takes some looking after but she is well worth it. Horn, Carburetor, Diaphram, Wiper motor. Some considerable damage to the bike which I have repaired, with the exception of a small ding in the front left side of the tank and replacing the front guard with a non standard. Heater via lever, next to gear shifter, push in to open flap and let warm engine air inside.
Yet is is easy to drive expertly. Gearshifter to push-pull selector through bulkhead.
What wonderful machines.
The best of both worlds.
Re-built engine with new cam chain, pistons and rings, some bearings and seals replaced.
The front disc brakers offer superior reliability in braking performance at high speeds.
Frame, motor, fork, wheels and brakes are original.
Someone at Headquarters had a bee in his bonnet that white bikes would be safer than black ones. Lots of New Old Stock parts. Rubber matting was standard in the lower specification cars. This picture was from the E-Bay ad.
I am in sunny South Africa where the weather is perfect for bike riding.