Author Topic: Ex-Honda Dealer Bikes Posted On Facebook (Read 5094 times)

Greggo · « **on:** February 09, 2013, 04:54:57 PM »

David Silver Spares posted a few pictures of some bikes kept since new by an ex honda dealer...some fine looking bikes, including a NOS CB92

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.575050492506147.132441.288952231115976&type=1

Greggo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2013, 04:56:32 PM »

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toytuff · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2013, 05:01:07 PM »

Amazing!

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mick7504 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2013, 09:27:50 PM »

That's a trip down memory lane.

I think the Honda step through was one of the first bikes that I ever saddled.
It didn't take long to learn how to do wheel stands by holding the gear lever in neutral & letting it drop into first gear with a handful of revs.

They were fun days.

krusty · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2013, 09:37:53 PM »

Noticed the pink CA92 Benly. Some claim this was never a Honda color but at least one made it to OZ because I have the tank and handlebars for it.

toytuff · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2013, 05:00:43 AM »

I know where a S-65 sits.

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Johnie · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2013, 07:48:10 AM »

That S-65 was my first bike back in 1970...identical to that one.

754 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2013, 08:58:40 AM »

The fork on left side of last pic, is that a 57 or earlier Honda, or a late indian twin or single ?

Greggo · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2013, 08:31:08 AM »

More photographic gold posted by DSS on facebook again...

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.578895722121624.132932.288952231115976&type=1

The bike in the top right corner is supposedly the first bike Honda ever manufactured.

754 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2013, 08:44:21 AM »

Look at them freaking gas tanks, I wood totaly build a 70 Honda 350 out of that green/white tank in the pic..got offered a 70 frame yesterday..

I dont think its the first Honda bike on the upper right, its orobably the first CUB kit offered.. I heard sochiro started off with surplus US army generator motors for his first bikes..

Dream750 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2013, 11:02:40 AM »

Greggo, great find! Thanks for posting the pics and link.

As a side note: Honda launched his Honda Technical Research Laboratory in 1946 using Tohatsu and Mikuni war surplus generator engines to make motorized bicycles. In 1948 he started Honda Motor Company, Ltd. and produced the “A” model motorized bicycle and the “B” model motorized tricycle that bore the first Honda logos. The “C” model, Honda’s first real motorcycle, soon became a performance and sales leader. In 1949 ...

Source: Honda published Motorcycle Identification Guide, 1959-1988

HondanutRider · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2013, 12:07:03 PM »

Quote from: krusty on February 09, 2013, 09:37:53 PM

Noticed the pink CA92 Benly. Some claim this was never a Honda color but at least one made it to QZ because I have the tank and handlebars for it.

"Pink"? Looks more like a faded red to me. And rather than calling it "pink", I think it closer to "orange".

If you are claiming to have an original pink tank and handlebar...post the pictures for us to see.

Greggo · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2013, 12:22:18 PM »

Quote from: HondanutRider on February 17, 2013, 12:07:03 PM

Quote from: krusty on February 09, 2013, 09:37:53 PM
Noticed the pink CA92 Benly. Some claim this was never a Honda color but at least one made it to QZ because I have the tank and handlebars for it.
"Pink"? Looks more like a faded red to me. And rather than calling it "pink", I think it closer to "orange".

If you are claiming to have an original pink tank and handlebar...post the pictures for us to see.

My eyes see PINK...especially when put in contrast to some of the 'red' bikes in other pics. But, color is subjective.

scottly · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2013, 05:33:36 PM »

Dream, sometime around 1967-68, the kids down the street from me had a Honda I've never seen since. It was based on an S 90, but was a sort of cafe style, with a long, narrow gas tank, and racer-looking seat. The tank was white, if I recall correctly, and might have had a red racing stripe on top? I do recall that their dad had won it as a door prize or something; wondering now if it might have been a promotional model given away when the local boat dealer took on Honda?
Thanks in advance!

Dream750 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2013, 06:16:27 PM »

Scottly,

I checked my Honda ID book and didn’t see the bike you described.

I can only suggest checking the Honda Collection Hall website and especially under the “collection search tab” as it may be there: http://world.honda.com/collection-hall/

If not, you’re probably right in thinking that it was an American Honda promotional model. I’ve never seen one, but sounds like a cool bike!

Another website you might enjoy: http://www.deejay51.com/honda_hall_racebikes.htm

seaninc · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2013, 06:23:36 PM »

Ok, I love Honda bikes but I'd take that S800 coupe over anything.

scottly · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2013, 06:49:31 PM »

Dream, thanks for the link to the Honda collection. The CR72 and CR93 Benly had gas tanks that looked the most like the bike in my dimming memory. BTW, what does Benly mean, or represent? It always sounded British to me..

754 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2013, 07:13:22 PM »

Scottly there is one up here in a collection..very deep tank like the beemer tourings aftermarkets.. Except skinny..

scottly · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2013, 07:32:01 PM »

The tank on the bike I'm thinking of was very shallow; I don't think it held more than about 1.5 gallons of fuel...

Greggo · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2013, 07:39:43 PM »

Quote from: scottly on February 17, 2013, 06:49:31 PM

Dream, thanks for the link to the Honda collection. The CR72 and CR93 Benly had gas tanks that looked the most like the bike in my dimming memory. BTW, what does Benly mean, or represent? It always sounded British to me..

It translates to 'convenience'

scottly · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2013, 08:55:09 PM »

Quote from: Greggo on February 17, 2013, 07:39:43 PM

Quote from: scottly on February 17, 2013, 06:49:31 PM
Dream, thanks for the link to the Honda collection. The CR72 and CR93 Benly had gas tanks that looked the most like the bike in my dimming memory. BTW, what does Benly mean, or represent? It always sounded British to me..

It translates to 'convenience'

Thank you.

jas67 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2013, 04:00:28 AM »

Quote from: 754 on February 17, 2013, 08:44:21 AM

Look at them freaking gas tanks, I wood totaly build a 70 Honda 350 out of that green/white tank in the pic..got offered a 70 frame yesterday..

I dont think its the first Honda bike on the upper right, its orobably the first CUB kit offered.. I heard sochiro started off with surplus US army generator motors for his first bikes..

Actually, I think that green and white tank is actually for a '69 CB175. They're VERY similar to the '68-'69 CB350 tank, but a little different in shape. Both beautiful, nonetheless.

jas67 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 18, 2013, 04:01:32 AM »

Quote from: 754 on February 10, 2013, 08:58:40 AM

The fork on left side of last pic, is that a 57 or earlier Honda, or a late indian twin or single ?

I think it is an Indian.

krusty · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2013, 11:06:05 PM »

Hondanutrider.
See http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=129&attachmentid=14695

krusty · « **Reply #24 on:** February 18, 2013, 11:12:04 PM »

Dream750.
Re Honda Identification Guide. This was published by Honda America not Honda.
There are many Honda models not listed in it. Look up Benly S110, you wont find it because it was not an American model. For those who don't know this model it is a 110cc OHV, pushrod single, road bike.

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