1974 Honda CB360
MUSEUM QUALITY ORIGINAL BIKE
JUST 1,150 MILES FROM BRAND NEW!
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Purchased new in 1974 from County Cycle Center
in Eddystone, PA.
Original owner dropped the bike (lightly) in the mid 1970s and never used
it again - it was carefully stored for 30+ years!
A friend of mine bought the bike about a year
ago with under 300 miles on the clock and performed a full service including
a new battery and new tubes in the original tires. He rode it about 500
miles on country roads around his Maryland home all last summer. Early this
year, I traded him another rare bike and brought this home to Virginia.
From my ownership that began with 799 miles
on the clock (so yes, I put another 350 on it, what fun!), I've changed
the oil again, flushed the forks, replaced the mirrors and rear turnsignal
stalks (pitting chrome), checked the valves and timing chain tension, installed
some new-old-stock Champion N-9 plugs (correct heat range, today's 9 isn't)
and fitted new Bridgestone S-11 Spitfire rubber front and rear. The original
tires are included and amazingly not dry-rotted but do not have good ride
quality.
The paint and trim are flawless other than minor
chips and age related wear. S omeone touched up the tank and the touchup
paint seems to have discolored.
As you can see, the battery cover is all original
down to the paint and this dealer sticker.
The original owner's manual is in its case under
the rear of the seat. I also have a copy of the original owner's title that
will convey with its clear new title in my hands.
As you can see, the exhaust still shines beautifully,
the seat is perfect, there are no dents in the tank, the wheels and chrome
shine... on and on.
The sunlight and flash made the gauges look
ever so slightly faded, they are not.
You will note that the engine number pad has
the factory marks of having had the timing chain tensioner update - the
dots above and below the dash.
And finally, the original Bridgestones. Put
'em back on for show, but the S-11 Spitfires are so much better, it handles
like a new bike now.
If it's so great, why am I selling?
You know how it goes. I was asked to handle
the consignment sale of another fine machine for a friend of mine and when
it didn't sell on its first go-around due to someone else's 'Buyers Remorse',
I made it simple for him and bought it myself. Oops. It's twice the machine
this is, but it was also twice the price, so I guess I need to make room
despite the fact that yearly oil changes and the occasional wipedown might
mean that this bike could conceivably outlive me.
This CB360 is too much fun to ride to just let
it sit around for the occasional show or cruise-in, so I guess that's another
reason it should go to its next home. Too bad for me - GREAT for you - this
is an instant shoe-in to the Vintage Motorcycle Club or AACA as well as
many other smaller events and organizations. I took it out for gas about
a month (and 8 or so miles ago) and a pack of riders pulled into the BP
station to admire it almost immediately. If you feel uncomfortable drawing
a crowd, this bike is not for you!
I collect vintage cars and bikes and am not
a novice in this field. I try to have all my facts in place but any errors
I may have made in my description (such as ownership history, et.c. - facts
I cannot verify within a shadow of a doubt) may not be considered deal-breakers
to the successful bidder at the close of auction. Unlike most eBay sellers,
I have actually made the effort to put forth a great presentation to give
you a more than accurate representation of the bike in this ad and I sincerely
hope you appreciate this.
payment and shipping
Payment is due within seven (7) days of auction
close. No exceptions unless verified with
me in advance of your bid. Please do not bid if you have pending conditions
you will spring on me after the fact. If you doubt what I've written above
and want to play games with me, take it elsewhere. This is a very nice legitimate
piece - the only kind of machine of any type I will own - and similar CB360s
have sold for over $3,500 during the past year or so with this type of mileage
and care. You'll notice my Buy price is less.
Shipping/pickup needs to occur within fourteen
(14) days of auction close. Again, no exceptions
unless verified with me in advance of your bid. If you want to pay in
person, you'll need to follow the terms of the paragraph above. If you live
locally, I'll bring it over to you. If you are a Virginia resident, I'll
even include the rare 1974 (exp. Mar 75) license plate you can register
the bike with!
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