1979 Honda CBX low miles, runs, title. Original paint & engine. Low reserve

1979 Honda CBX

Price: US $2,800.00
Item location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Make: Honda
Model: CBX
SubModel: 6 Cylinder Superbike
Type: Sport Bike
Year: 1979
Mileage: 8,354
VIN: CB1-2005139
Color: Red
Engine size: 1,000
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

Nice looking and very presentable example that I would take to shows and be proud to ride daily. It needs some detail attention as seen in the photos but the reserve is only 75OO which allows a lot of potential CBX owners to take that step. This bike was purchased new by the previous owner in 1981 at a small Honda shop in Oregon so it's no suprise this bike sat for 2 years before being sold new. The owner rode it sparingly around his hometown and in 1998 decided he could no longer ride and stored it in his shed/garage until it was purchased this year. The garage was not climate controlled and the PNW coastal weather is not nice to bikes so the exhaust rusted (see pics) but it still shines nice. You'll find this bike needs attention in the nooks and crannies but any loving owner will enjoy that.

We cleaned the gunk out of the carbs and fired her up for the first time in 16 years. It runs and rides but a professional carb synchronizing needs to be done and you might as well flush/bleed the brake lines while you're there too. It stops fine but the brake feel is not firm like new DOT 4 brake fluid would provide. Overall the condition is nice with original paint and no customization whatsoever. The miles are 8. 54 and the seat and peg wear and brake wear and sprocket wear support those miles. The speedometer and other gauge faces 'match' so the speedo has not been changed. You can tell when a speedometer has been changed by looking at the speedometer condition compared to the other gauges.

I find no tip over or down indications so I can confidently say this bike has never been down. The exhaust has no road scrapes or rash (there are a couple dings but it has some rust holes anyway) and the bar ends and lever ends are clean too. This bike came with engine guard case savers and those engine guards and in good shape too. Curiously there are 2 broken fins on the left side cylinder and I never even noticed them until I got it home. How they got there is a mystery as there is no damage anywhere. Overall. you'll be very pleased when you win this bike. It comes with the original owners handbook and pouch. I have the clean and clear title in hand. Enjoy it for many years to come. If you have watched the values of the first year CBX skyrocket. this is a buying decision you won't regret.

Since this ?ˆ™79 Honda CBX is for sale locally I reserve the right to end the auction early. In person or professional inspections are welcomed before purchase. please call me at 206 725-2355 to arrange the time. A $500 Paypal deposit is due within 24 hours to secure your interest in this motorcycle after winning it and full balance is due within 7 business days after auction end. Failure to follow payment terms will constitute abandonment. If you are mailing payment just mail it Priority mail with signature return receipt. Your new CB1 is located in Seattle. WA 98198 and I would prefer the winner to pick up the bike or have your shipper pick it up but if you need some time to arrange shipping after you win it I'll store your new CBX for a couple weeks with full payment until you can come get it or arrange shipping.

It would be beneficial to both parties to talk live after the auction ends to arrange final details so expect a phone call Sunday night after you win it. Clear title and bill of sale will be given to you with bike or sent via mail after payment is received. If you've never bought a motorcycle on eBay before email me and we'll talk to get your research questions answered so you will feel comfortable before you bid. Since this auction ends on a Sunday night when everyone will be home there will be last minute bidders trying to steal your new vintage CBX away from you so bid wisely and use ebay's Proxy Bid system to your advantage. Good luck and thank you for winning!!!!

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