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Honda CL77 Commissioning

This was a picked up in Washington state and had been on display for many years in a private collection. My friend Bob had one of these when we were both in high school and I always thought it was the best looking bike Honda ever made. This example was complete, and still original paint - even the original tires !

Unlike all my other bikes, this one just needed some re-commissioning work and some TLC. I repacked the steering head bearings, cleaned the carburettors, replaced the wheel bearings, air filters, tires, chain and oil and it was good to go. I did have some trouble with the fuel petcock - it didn't want to shut off which was annoying, but that has now been sorted, and I have been enjoying in on short rides around town.

Update:

This bike moved on to its next keeper in the spring of 2016. I've been asked 'why ?' by many people, and it simply was a realisation that I just had too many machines and I needed to reduce the size of the herd. It has gone to a good home and will be well looked after.