1979 Honda CBX

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There is something special about an inline six cylinder motorcycle, and even today - 30+ years later - a six cylinder bike is still rather rare & exotic. The CBX is already a collector bike, and part of any serious bucket-list must-own bike collection. The first year CBX is probably the most desirable in this respect, because the touring accessories that were added in later years didn't make the bike sexier, and many people prefer the look of the natural cast aluminum rather than the later black engines. No disrespect to any of them however - they are ALL worth owning! :-) Offered for auction is this 1979 Honda CBX, one of two that I own. This machine was parked a little over a year ago due to leaks in the front and rear master cylinders - which seems to be a weakness on these bikes - but otherwise it was a fine running bike. I purchased it to make a cafe racer out of it, with the thought of duplicating the look of a 1960s Honda racing bike. But I'm currently in the middle of a Harley XR750 powered Norton featherbed cafe racer build, which has turned into a time consuming money pit of a project - so I don't think that another cafe racer project is going to happen. And the truth is that I think this CBX is just too nice to cut up into a cafe racer - it deserves to be restored & back out on the road. I already have one bone stock restored 1979 CBX, so it's time to let this one go. This bike still has the original exhaust system and the original one year only seat tail section. The exhaust is in overall good shape, but someone has removed the end baffle from the muffler for a better sound. The seat tail section has not had a hole blown into it & been repaired as many 1979 tail sections seem to suffer, which is rare. I’ve got a reserve on this bike which represents what I have in it. I can tell you that my reserve is a lot less than people are asking for ‘survivor’ bikes. I myself would rather find a nice solid original bike and restore it rather than pay top $$ for a survivor, because I’ve come to find that all too many of those survivor bikes really look best from about 10 feet away. When you get close you see the stone chips, battery acid stains, and rust - and this drives me crazy. These bikes are getting old after all. At my reserve price you will have plenty of money left to upgrade a few parts, fix the brakes, and even splurge for new paint - and still be in it for way less than many other used bikes for sale. Please have your finances lined up before you bid, and ask all questions first too. Payment in full is required within 7 days of the end of the auction, and the bike must be picked up/shipped within 30 days of the end of the auction. Personal checks are OK, but will delay pickup/shipment. I will not disclose the reserve price, and there is no Buy it Now price. And to be fair to all, I don’t end auctions early. Sorry no PayPal. I do have a business address for pickup, and I will assist in any way that I can. Overseas sales are fine, but I can't help with any shipping quotes - but if a crate is required I can build one for you at cost. Good luck!