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Offline Moffman

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Going to look at a '79 CB650
« on: July 24, 2013, 04:11:09 PM »
I'm not a bike guy at all but I've always wanted a 70's Honda CB. Can anyone tell me any common issues and problems to look out for on these. From what I reading they are basically bored out CB550's with their own body parts, right? Thanks.
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Re: Going to look at a '79 CB650
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2013, 04:21:57 PM »
No not much in common with the 550.   It just replaced and used up the old tooling.
Charging and carbs.  Tanks are hard to find. Especialy ones that havent been molested. ;D
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Re: Going to look at a '79 CB650
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2013, 05:15:36 PM »
No not much in common with the 550.   It just replaced and used up the old tooling.
Charging and carbs.  Tanks are hard to find. Especialy ones that havent been molested. ;D

Gotcha, this one is 100% original and low mileage.

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Re: Going to look at a '79 CB650
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2013, 06:15:42 PM »
If price is good, BUY IT! 

The 79's are legit!

You hack it up and cafe it...I'll hunt you down!!  :)
Come on!  We're burning daylight!

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Re: Going to look at a '79 CB650
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2013, 07:25:58 PM »
If price is good, BUY IT! 

The 79's are legit!

You hack it up and cafe it...I'll hunt you down!!  :)

Haha, never was a big cafe guy. Maybe some clubman bars though, just maybe.  ;D

Will post some pics I've I decide to buy it.