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From 1961 to 1979, what is the rare cycles to look for?
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:25 am
by Turbo
I'm always looking for a rare cycle to try to get, what would be the rare ones in your mind to look for and keep between 1961 and 1979, Japanese that is.
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:32 pm
by 305
Suzuki X-6
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 3:54 pm
by Hahnda
CB750 K0
Kawasaki H1 and H2
CBX
But if it were me I wouldn't collect a bike based on the fact that its collectible to others. You have to like the bike also.
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:00 pm
by Turbo
Hahnda wrote:CB750 K0
Kawasaki H1 and H2
CBX
But if it were me I wouldn't collect a bike based on the fact that its collectible to others. You have to like the bike also.
Yes, but their are collectors and their are restorers, I'm a collector. I do a little restoring,but I'm not very good at it yet.
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:45 pm
by piecutter
The CB500 twin is probably about the scarcest commodity from the Honda department during those years. That and the Benly racer.
Anything pre-1970 from Kaw, Suz or Yam. It seems the mostly 2 stroke offerings from them were more disposable.
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 1:11 am
by smithenhiven
Maybe take a step back a few years, look for something from the 50's, such as a Benly JC56(57/58), Dream SA/SB/ME, or if you get really lucky, a Dream D/E.
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:47 pm
by cfloren
I thought I'd share this with you guys...a super rare Honda (in the US at least). It's called the Motocompo, and it's got a 2-stroke 50cc scooter drivetrain, with centrifugal clutch and CVT. Model year 1981 only, model # NCZ50. It was sold in Japan as an option with the Honda City microcar... bars and seat fold down and fits in the rear compartment. I've got one that's pretty beat up but it's still tons of fun and I can even do wheelies on it now (all legal of course).
Here's a page I found, check out the cheesy ads:
http://gadgets.3yen.com/2005-04-01/the-honda-motocompo/