1980 Honda CB

after a 150 mile trip, i test drove the bike and the engine was ticking... i decided not to buy it...

thx..freddie

This was one of the best Ebay experiences I have ever had. i asked a million questions and Jim was so COOPERATIVE.

Nice example of Honda DOHC from late 1970's & early 1980's. This Honda cb1100RB clone makes for a nice ride. performance is very acceptable, good fuel economy and a good handling package

The Honda CB650 is often overlooked when buyers are searching for a used motorcycle purchase. Lacking the "cute" appeal, and nostalgia, of the little 350 Honda motorcycles, and the legendary size and performance of the CB750, the 650 is a less obvious choice. That is a shame since these bikes have plenty of power for solo riders, enough power when riding two up on the highway, and the unquestionable reliability of any Honda motorcycle. They are light and nimble in handling compared to the 750. They get substantially better fuel economy than the 750 with parts readily available and affordable. The seat height is lower for shorter inseams. Although sluggish in power and handling by modern sport bike standards, they are a joy to ride.

An excellent motorcycle, good example of 1980's sport bike. Quick enough, reliable, and handsome. Motors typically last well, and it's a good commuter bike in this age of $4/gallon gas.

Decent support groups on the net for these older bikes, and ones in excellent condition typically fetch 40% more than when they were new.

Charging systems are a known weakness of these bikes. Get a waranty on that from your eBay seller, and consider purchasing the 'sport kit' throttle cables for this bike with a throttle side Honda F2 switch from eBay UK to keep the stock throttle cables from dinging the gas tank, and also giving you a on/off switch for the headlamp. A great improvement that allows the charging system to work better, and with more electricity going to the spark plugs, the bike idles better as well.

This is a classic UJM! Very reliable and extremely low cost to repair as replacement parts are so inexpensive.

Classic UJM's

* Honda: CB750, CB350, CB400, CB550, CB650, CB900, CB1000, Nighthawk 650, Nighthawk 750
* Kawasaki: KZ900, KZ1000, KZ750, KZ650, KZ500/KZ550, Zephyr 550, Zephyr 750, Zephyr 1100
* Suzuki: The 1976-1983 GS series: GS750, GS650, GS550, GS850, GS1000, GS1100
* Yamaha: XS1100, XJ1100, XJ650, XJ750, XJ900

The term UJM stands for Universal Japanese Motorcycle and is a loose term coined in the winter of 1976 when Cycle magazine used the acronym to describe a then new phenomenon:

"In the hard world of commerce, achievers get imitated and the imitators get imitated. There is developing, after all, a kind of Universal Japanese Motorcycle.... conceived in sameness, executed with precision, and produced by the thousands." [1]

The term is neutral (neither complementary nor pejorative) and highlights a bike's strong similarity to other bikes -- rather than exclusivity, brand pretence or distinctive character.

Furthermore, UJM most often refers to the specific wave of cycles which originated beginning in the late 1960's when the Big Four Japanese manufacturers began replicating each other's designs and introducing them to the market in quick succession -- the bikes clustering around this feature set:

* Standard Seating Position
* Air-cooled, transverse-mounted inline 4 cylinder or twin cylinder engine.
* Individual carburetors for each cylinder.
* Telescoping front fork.
* Dual-cradle steel ("featherbed-style") frame.
* Integrated engine and gearbox.
* Front disk brake.

A prominent example of the classic UJM is the 1969 Honda CB750, which became an obvious template for subsequent designs from the other three of the "Big Four" Japanese motorcycle manufacturers - Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha -- though, unlike most UJM's, the Honda CB750 achieved prominence in motorcycle history by introducing a compelling feature set at an unpThe term UJMrecedented price and unprecedented quality.

The motorcycle is 28 years old. The condition was pretty good. I will need to spend some time working on this bike to get it in running condition, but I expected this. Overall I was very satisfied with this purchase. The seller was very straightforeward in his description of the vehicle. I am very satisfied with my purchase.

The dual range subtranny and the shift drive make for a great riding experience. The DOHC inline four sets it apart from other cruisers on the road. Much smoother ride than a V-twin. I hopped on and drove it 800 miles home the day I picked it up. The only downfall, the stock seat can be slightly uncomfortable after 10 hours, but then most seats probably are after that long of a day. Awesome bike. If you are looking for something with classic styling that can cruise cross country or tear up the curves, you really need to check out the old CB 900/1000 Custom line.

What r they thinkin. This suxs bad. How about spending time and effort catchin FAKE auctions instead of wrecking a great page. So long Ebay Motors It was fun while it lasted. I will not put myself through trying to find parts now