What I mean is, I've got a 1963 CL72 and I've heard different things about what determines the rarity of one. I'd like to know if anyone has the info on what makes one of these a rare bike. For example, I thought that all CL72s had aluminum fenders (all that I ever saw, not very many up close, had aluminum fenders), mine has them and I've heard lately that only the first ones had aluminum fenders and later they had steel fenders. Anything to that? Mine had that "Clunky" slip on muffler that I had only seen on some later model CL77s. Any input on this bike would be appreciated. Thank you all, for whatever info I can get for this one.
Take care, Bill
How About Some CL72 Specifics?
Well, I really thought that with the number of folks here, who have a pretty good knowledge of the Super Hawks and the Dreams, there would also be a pretty decent amount of knowledge of the old Scramblers too. Guess I need to look elsewhere for the info that I seek. Thanks anyway.
BTW, I hope that you ALL have a Merry Christmas, Bill
Armed with the Bill Silver restoration guide and your frame and engine numbers, you should be able to figure out a lot of this on your own. You may not be giving enuf info. It's always a good idea to provide these numbers when asking this kind of question here. Good pics will often help draw more attention and response, too.
Good luck, we all want our bikes to be "rare." I also have a '63 but unluckily it had been rebuilt with mostly '65 parts, including steel fenders. I have the motor, frame, swingarm and seat but nearly everything else is newer. From what I have been able to find out there were very limited numbers of '63 CL72's produced and/or shipped to the US. I would say you have one of the better finds in the CL72 world if it indeed has all the original parts. Fenders, skid plate, speedo & ignition were different on the '63's, among other things. LM is the true expert on this one but for instance it should have the "Honda Motor" speedo and the skidplate would have the mount bolts exposed not indented like you see on most. Eye-to-Eye shocks are standard also... As mentioned previously the Bill Silvers books are a wealth of knowledge. Have fun !!
'63 CL72
Well, I DO appreciate the feedback guys. I was looking for the particulars that indicate the rarity and such. It does have the aluminum fenders and is all original, best I know of. Not sire about the skidplate design on it. Of course the seat's gonna need a cover and I'm not sure if the foam will do or not (haven't checked it out yet). It was complete, when I got it, except for the emblems and levers. The perches are there though. I've heard about reference to the Bill Silvers Books but, haven't seen them. Somebody had stuck one of those small mufflers on it that I'd only seen on the later 305's. And the baffles aren't there.
My printer is down presently, but here's what I hope it will someday look like.  Soon as I can, I'll try to get to where I can post the "Before" pictures. If you are restoring a 250 or 305 for the first time, you really need Bill Silver's manuals. They are available here: http://www.honda305.com/cb77_600/cb77-608.htm or by clicking on the Marketplace link to the left of this forum's page. You will also want a parts manual, usually available on ebay. Ohio Cycle has the brake and clutch levers. The seat foam is almost always reuseable, although it may need to be supplemented. There is a set of baffles for sale on ebay right now, item number 220333231277. --Randall
Without much looking I see that the center stand is BLACK where with this RED bike it should be RED. ........lm
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