1967 Honda CL77

Anyone that grew up in the '60s remembers the impact that Honda's scramblers had on the American public and the motorcycle industry as a whole.  Probably no other "scrambler" had a bigger impact than the Honda 305.  As I rode my Honda Cub 50, it certainly impressed me.  Now, I have too many projects and have decided to sell a few.

I purchased this CL77 on ebay a few years ago.  It was in desperate need of restoration with the motor not running.  I disassembled the bike, sand blasted the frame and had all of the black parts powder coated.  Slowly, I began collecting the NOS parts and reassembly.  The following list is a partial listing of the major items during the restoration:

• The engine was overhauled by a VJMC field rep and 30 years Honda/Yamaha dealer.
• The black components were powder coated.
• NOS rear rim.  I was having difficulty locating a NOS front rim.
• NOS rear and front spokes.
• New chain and both sprockets.
• Period correct tires.
• NOS mirrors, head light rim, head light switch lever, entire tail light assembly, cultch/brake levers, gas cap,
• Re-chromed handlebars, front fender, rear grab bar, rear brake pedal, exhaust collars, exhaust shields
• Rear shocks disassembled and re-chromed
• Repainted correct Honda silver
• Gas tank lined
• Carbs rebuilt
• Almost every bolt in NOS or replated
• Everything works - horn, lights

As you can see, most of the bike has been touched during this process.  I have shown the bike at local shows and ridden it about 200 miles during the past couple of years.

Now, a few things to note:

• I elected to NOT recover the seat.  It is not perfect with a couple of small spots, but I liked it as is.  And, it can only be "original" once.
• The front fender brace was not rechromed and has a few scratches.
• The exhaust pipes were not rechromed.  As you know, chrome is very expensive and oily exhaust pipes can damage the chroming tanks.
• I have both tank emblems, but one is warped.  I also purchased two newer Honda emblems.  All go with the sell.
• I have the muffler, but it is scratched.  Since no one left theirs on in the '60s, I never installed it.  It goes with the sell.
• The auction is for the bike "as is", "where is".  No warranty is on implied or given.
• Vehicles this old in Alabama do not have a title.  The bike will come with a Bill of Sell only.

I do not have a way to create the bike, but will deliver it for free to the Birmingham, Alabama Forward Air Freight at the airport if that will help.  Also, I will be happy to e-mail any photo you request; please contact me through ebay.  Please check my other listings on ebay as I will be seeling some more of my collection in the next few days.