Back again this time with a 1961 CB77

maaseyracer · Post by **maaseyracer** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:02 am

I just acquired a 1961 CB77 on eBay. The seller, a motorcycle salvage yard guy disassembled the entire bike. I noticed the engine cases. were early with the knob on the back. I then messaged the seller asking about the frame and serial numbers. The seller had the frame, a deal was made and the frame was mine. I waited on the engine cases (and a lot parts, all from this 1961 bike) until they closed and then purchased them. The frame arrived today. It really shows that it never hurts to ask.

Looking forward to posting more about this bike as the parts start showing up.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:30 am

Sounds like a good find! Pictures, please.

G

Hoosier Tom · Post by **Hoosier Tom** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:22 am

I was watching the auction for the early top triple clamp with the speedo/headlamp ring. Did you happen to get that piece?

HT

maaseyracer · Post by **maaseyracer** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 1:50 pm

Yes I did buy most of that bike, the things I did not get were the rear fender, rear brake plate, and crank/pistons. I was juggling 50+ auctions that ended within a second of them. Somethings slipped through the cracks.

alan curtis · Post by **alan curtis** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:25 am

good buy, i have purchased the rear fender. alan

maaseyracer · Post by **maaseyracer** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:02 pm

From what I can see the red paint on the frame is in really good condition. However, there are a few spots that might need more than just a touch up, the junk black paint is easily flaking away without much effort. Most of what I thought might be rust spots are just caked on dirt.

I am still debating whether or not to completely repaint. Does anyone have a Powder Coat code and or supplier for the original red?

The rest of the bike should hopefully be here tomorrow.

maaseyracer · Post by **maaseyracer** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:34 pm

FedEx just showed up. While the dog is impressed, my wife is shaking her head. Though this is no where near as bad as last time.