Brand new old pile of junk...

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Brand new old pile of junk...

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And (he said sheepishly :oops: ) not a BMW.
I lusted after one of these when I was a teenager.
Never owned one, and never even rode one.
I do remember a fellow who rode a Triumph 500 not being able to shake one off his tale saying "What the hell are those things?
It's a complete mess. Neglected, missing parts, stripped threads. etc.
And I paid waaaayyyy too much for it, but I wanted one.

1965 Honda CB77 Superhawk.

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The rest of it I just wasted.
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It is pretty.
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bbelk wrote:It is pretty.
I think we could call it a good long distance bike............ It looks good from a long distance. ;)
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Garnet wrote:
bbelk wrote:It is pretty.
I think we could call it a good long distance bike............ It looks good from a long distance. ;)
Your right Garnet. Worst rattle can paint I have ever seen.
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I wanted a CB 450 but i wanted a Velo Venom more .
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Keep us visually posted on the resto!
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Sibbo wrote:I wanted a CB 450 but i wanted a Velo Venom more .
I was considering a CB450 as well, until I remembered how heavy they were. 412 lbs. dry.
I've spent most of my money on women, motorcycles, and beer.
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Zombie Master wrote:Keep us visually posted on the resto!
It's going to take a very long time.
Not sure it will be "restoration". Perhaps more like build myself a bike.
Of course keep that tank, it's iconic.
I've spent most of my money on women, motorcycles, and beer.
The rest of it I just wasted.
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