Author Topic: OK I give up (Read 3441 times)

DaveInTexas · « **on:** July 31, 2006, 05:52:49 pm »

What does the "CB" mean?

Honda CB 750

aptech77 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2006, 06:03:41 pm »

"Cool Bike"?

rabidelf · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2006, 06:23:16 pm »

Citizen Band. 10-4?

Lumbee · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2006, 06:54:23 pm »

..city bike, or citizen bike...

mlinder · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2006, 06:56:43 pm »

Im pretty sure its 'cootch buster'.

I've been wrong before, though.

csendker · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2006, 08:14:28 pm »

http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=2894.msg37988#msg37988

750goes · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2006, 03:18:20 am »

Crazy Bastard

bryanj · « **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2006, 03:23:17 am »

(1) Who Knows?
(2) Who Cares --Just enjoy it

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2006, 04:08:41 am »

Bryan, that would be:

1. WK
2. WC

Rushoid · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2006, 09:24:55 am »

I've spent many long seconds researching this subject. I've found that mlinder's answer is actually correct! Thanks for playing!!

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2006, 10:33:46 am »

Crazy #$%* ?

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2006, 10:39:56 am »

I think it's a translation from the original Japanese, which translated to english means: "Combustion Bicycle", which is a way to describe a Motorcycle I suppose.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2006, 10:40:26 am »

Makes sense...

cbjunkie · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2006, 10:46:55 am »

i'm totally getting that tatooed on my left shoulder...

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2006, 12:01:13 pm »

Quote from: cbjunkie on August 01, 2006, 10:46:55 am

i'm totally getting that tatooed on my left shoulder...

What, "Crazy #$%*"

I think it would look best with thick old engish script (kinda gangster).
Maybe across your chest like TuPac had

cbjunkie · « **Reply #15 on:** August 01, 2006, 12:31:45 pm »

ahahaha...yeah, no.

i agree about the script, though - "COMBUSTION BICYCLE" would look great tupacized...

although maybe in my case, given my adventure last week i should make it "COMBUSTIBLE BICYCLE"

Dave K · « **Reply #16 on:** August 01, 2006, 01:00:14 pm »

Could you imagine "CL"? A 750 with high pipes? Like a 350/450CL?

mlinder · « **Reply #17 on:** August 01, 2006, 01:01:49 pm »

Or is it 'Clam Basher'?

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2006, 08:10:16 pm »

It refers to it being a sports model, so nerrrrrr.

HondaMan · « **Reply #19 on:** August 02, 2006, 08:52:25 pm »

Don't know what it means, but "CB" designates "street bike".
Starting from the early 1960s:
The "CL" moniker designated "dual purpose".
The "SL" moniker designated "sport scrambler".
The "CR" was for racing.
The "CX" designated "limited production experimental" bikes. The 500 and 650 V-twin were in this category, both of which Honda underestimated demand, like the CB750K model.
The "CBX" was limited production, high-performance, streetable bikes.

Somehow, "GL" became touring.

Doesn't seem to fit with the others, does it?

Then, in 1979 or so, all sorts of designators appeared for a while. Now, some of the old ones are back again.
Beats me what it means.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #20 on:** August 02, 2006, 11:31:52 pm »

The "modern" model numbering scheme is far more scientific.

N = 400
R = 750/800
S = 1000

NC30 = VFR400
NC35 = RVF400
RC30 = well, you know that one...
RC46 = VFR800 (mine)

Plus all the other CBR variants of the same scheme. Luckily, modern VIN plates have the model number on them so you are never too far away from checking...

Boomologist · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2006, 08:42:24 am »

I have found a Honda bike that has only the "C" and no other letter then the usual numbers.

News:

Author Topic: OK I give up (Read 3441 times)

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