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Offline Maurice

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Mid-80's CB700SC
« on: May 15, 2015, 06:39:40 AM »
Hello,

I made some space in the garage and came across a few CB700SC bikes. I was really looking for 80's CB750F but these caught my attention: hydraulic lifters, shaft drive, styling.

Anyone here had any experience, feedback on these? Are they any good? What should I be looking for when inspecting?

Thanks!
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Offline 70CB750

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Re: Mid-80's CB700SC
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2015, 06:59:03 AM »
I understand they were the USA version of the CBX750F, or at least shared features with it.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_cbx750f.htm

I had CBX750 in Prague and loved it, great sport touring bike, 6 speed - with a chain drive actually.  In two it had no problem cruising all day long 120 mph.  It was so smooth that you never noticed how fast you were going.

I would love to have  700.
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Re: Mid-80's CB700SC
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2015, 07:46:22 AM »
Damn that CBX is nice... Say what you will about the 80's, they could design nice bikes back then.

Another bike that seems will never make it over here and I would buy in a heart beat is the CB650f



Come on Honda USA...
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Re: Mid-80's CB700SC
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2015, 01:38:24 PM »
The CB700SC got great reviews when it came out. Strong performance and maintenance free. I think they look terrific too. I would love to own one.

Here is the Motorcycle Classics review: http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/honda-cb700sc-nighthawk-s.aspx
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Re: Mid-80's CB700SC
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2015, 04:24:06 AM »
Lot of different 700's during the Harley tariff era. Glad the company 'survived'    ::)
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Re: Mid-80's CB700SC
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2015, 09:17:51 PM »
great bikes, easy to work on, fast, relatively light and decent handling, along with an awesome style..  Vastly overlooked bike...Larry
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Re: Mid-80's CB700SC
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2015, 06:13:21 AM »
Thanks for the feedback, unfortunately the few that were around here are gone... Good information for sure.
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