1964 CB77 Superhawk project bike

[idivemike]

I've always wanted to restore an old bike and make a cool old cafe bike. The Superhawk has had my attention for a while. My first bike was a modern Superhawk, VTR1000, and it turned out my Dad had a 305 Superhawk when he met my Mom. I didn't know that when I bought my VTR since I didn't tell my parents I bought the bike for at least six months. I found this one on Craigslist recently and got the seller down to $550. I may have still over paid but I looked around and there weren't a lot for sale. The front fender is complete but has a few dents and dings. The motor seems seized. I need a key too. I kinda like the scrambler pipes and may keep them. For now I'm doing my research and letting the liquid wrench do it's job.

[Hoosier Tom]

Welcome to the forum! Don't sweat over what you paid. You'll find lots of help and encouragement here. Please add your location to your profile and maybe you'll find someone on the forum is in your area.

HT

[68Cb77]

I doubt you overpaid, they are getting hard to find. Plus, $550 to a restore a bike like your dad had, GREAT!

[rzgkane]

I've got some keys. What is the code on the ignition switch?

I've always wanted to restore an old bike and make a cool old cafe bike. The Superhawk has had my attention for a while. My first bike was a modern Superhawk, VTR1000, and it turned out my Dad had a 305 Superhawk when he met my Mom. I didn't know that when I bought my VTR since I didn't tell my parents I bought the bike for at least six months. I found this one on Craigslist recently and got the seller down to $550. I may have still over paid but I looked around and there weren't a lot for sale. The front fender is complete but has a few dents and dings. The motor seems seized. I need a key too. I kinda like the scrambler pipes and may keep them. For now I'm doing my research and letting the liquid wrench do it's job.

[idivemike]

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I could use a key for sure! I did a search and PMed someone who had one at one point.

If you have one PM me and we can work something out.

I'm actually about 5 miles from Mr. Honda/vintagehonda.com

[idivemike]

Ok, so I've been soaking the pistons with liquid wrench hoping to the them to break free. I'm looking for a good spot to apply some force to the crankshaft with a breaker bar or something. I've pulled the clutch basket looking for something but no luck. I'm looking for something a large socket will fit on. I don't want to push too hard on the kick start and risk breaking that mechanism. I'm not too worried about the cylinders/rings because I'll be installing a big bore kit eventually.

I order my manuals from this site a while ago but they have not arrived so I cannot reference them yet.