Saturday, June 06, 2009

New Bike


I got another bike the other day, I love my BMW, and its still my favorite ride. But this Honda was just too rare and special to pass up. It's a 1978 CB750F "SuperSport". I have always had a soft spot for superbikes of the 1970's, because they had so much style, (and so little exhaust restriction).
This CB was so clean, so pristine, I had to add it to my collection, which I didn't really have until I bought this one, but if any bike is worthy of starting a collection with, it's this one. Last year of the Single Overhead Cam engine, the "F2" is a 9.2:1 compression four cylinder which has disc brakes all around, "pumper" carbs, and is finished in "Candy Alpha Red" and Orange, my favorite of the two color schemes available in '78. It's absolutely 99.9% perfect, and other than the Kerker exhaust it's completely original. I have the original header, and may re-chrome it and replace the factory exhaust, haven't decided, I prefer the performance of the Kerker, but the look of the original. The bike had been stored in a climate controlled garage for 18 years. It has a mere 5400 or so miles on it, and is so new that the clutch needs to be adjusted, from just being broken in!
I'm excited, this bike is an important piece of motorcycle history, and a real thrill to ride.
I have to get tires, and one side cover is cracked. I found a guy who does plastic welding, and can match the paint, then, it's perfect.