Greetings from new member in Boston with CB77

whynot · Post by **whynot** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:59 am

Hello to the Forum, I am happy to own a CB77 once again! I bought one new in 1964, converted it for road racing in 1966. Then I had another mid-1970s that I restored and sold to a friend a few years later. Then last week, my "new" Superhawk arrived, a complete bike needing minor work and TLC -- will post pics later.

The bike is titled as a 1965, but I'm pretty sure it was produced in '63 or '64 since the frame # is CB77311580.

My first question has to do with rear shocks. It now has new chrome Red Wings that I want to replace. Did the originals come with steel or plastic top covers for that vintage? Also, I recall seeing a replacement shock with top & bottom spring covers but can't locate the site now -- anybody?

Thanks -- I look forward to many good conversations,

Kurt

phactory · Post by **phactory** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:52 pm

Kurt,

Welcome! I am also in the Boston area (actually in Taunton). Can't wait to see some pics!

Phil

whynot · Post by **whynot** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:20 pm

Thanks, Phil, I'm on the other side of Boston in Arlington. Which Honda dealer is "your" dealer?

Kurt

whynot · Post by **whynot** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:32 pm

I pulled the carbs off as soon as I got the bike and started poking around. One carb had the wrong float gasket, the other, a homemade gasket -- carb kits on order. Compression and spark are good, valves close, oil looks clean, will change anyway, chain and sprockets like new, tires new (but oversize). The bike came with a box of parts, some good stuff, some junk. I've installed a repro mudflap since. More pics when I get the carbs together and re-start.

phactory · Post by **phactory** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:31 pm

Kurt,

My Honda Dealer is Bettencourt's Honda in West Bridgewater. Call and ask for Dave Sheible, 508-587-1700. He is the BEST parts guy around!!

Was your bike repainted? It looks earlier than mine because of the painted fork lowers. Plus the centerstand was originally painted black. Looks nice though!

Phil

whynot · Post by **whynot** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:45 pm

Thanks, Phil, Bettancourt's, of course. My bike has been re-painted and needs it again. As I recall for this vintage (VIN 311580), the forks, center stand, tool box, and chain guard, were all the same as the frame (along with tank, etc.).

Kurt

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:45 pm

The shocks had plastic uppers, chrome lowers, red plastic for your red bike. The bike is a 1963, and your colors are correct. Try to re-use your origional brass in the carb, especially the needles, if they are origionals.

davomoto