1963 Honda

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1963 Honda C105 Trail Bike 3,939 Original Miles Up for bid is a low miles classic 1963 Honda C105 Trail Bike. This bike shows 3,939 actual miles, and is a rare un-restored 48 year old classic Honda machine. This is a true California barn find, it has never been restored and still has the reliability of a newer bike. Unlike most unrestored bikes of the age this one is fully capable of getting on and going for a nice ride. This gem is a nice little piece of history coming from the same year that Martin Luther King delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech, JFK was assassinated and the Beatles released their first album. To show it's vintage charm it still has it's beautiful black 1963 motorcycle plates, which where last registered in 1967. This bike was in the forefront of what put the Honda Motorcycle legacy on the map. This bike looks like it was ridden into a barn in 1967, parked and brought back out in 2011. What gives this bike so much charm is the originality factor. This bike has never gone through an extensive restoration. Although the Scarlet red paint still overall has a pretty shine, it is 48 years old and has some flaws here and there. This bike is very straight and has absolutely no dents on it. There are some minor scratches and paint chips. Under the seat the paint on the plastic is faded and is more of an orange-red color now. The chrome on the front fender is very apparent of the age, but is still very straight and no dents. The chrome on the front fender is in very nice shape and the back is in fair condition. The seat has no rips and looks beautiful. The engine has minor oxidation on the aluminum but nothing too bad especially for a 48 year old bike. The chrome on the exhaust shines like the sun and has no dents or dings at all. The bike is pretty mechanically sound. It runs and drives with no ticking noises or smoke, just a smooth 1963 Honda ride. The kick starter appears to be out of alignment, but is not needed when starting the bike just give it a little push some gas and put it in gear and you are on your way. The tires do appear to be brand new which is nice considering the age. Another nice thing is the odometer is in working condition unlike most bikes of this age so the miles are true. The bike comes with the original black plates along with the 1967 registration. Which is presumably the last time it was registered. AS far as the status with the DMV it is out of the system and I have some forms for the future owner to fill out in order to keep the original plates and not get issued new ones. Don't miss out on your opportunity to own this bike at a LOW reserve price! This bike is an Authentic piece of history and is destined to go up in value. It is a perfect candidate for a collector of original California Motorcycles Additional Information:It had the following features: 55 cc pushrod operated, with 1 horizontal cylinder (cast iron head,) 4-cycle engine which used about 1 qt of oil and no oil filter. The air filter was just behind the handle bars, somewhat high, in case of fording streams. Top speed about 45 mph and a left foot, "heel and toe" shift action was used to operate a 3 speed transmission with a centrifugal clutch. Typical street mileage was an easy 100+ mpg with a tank of about 1.7 gallons. Ignition was key operated, (under the side of the tank) magneto-battery to coil-points set. Manual kick-only-start was on the right. Key lockable steering. Previously, largely similar 50cc versions were the forerunner of this.It had one seat which folded forward to access the gas tank fill cap. The rear area sported a small rack to which one could attach a seat, larger luggage rack, or side car. The frame was termed a "step-through" design, suitable for dresses as per advertisement of the time, but also handy for rough off road travel at slower speeds. Standard tires were intermediate sized knobbies, adequate for street use but general off road use as well, hinted at strongly. Lower speeds for hill use was by addition of a larger rear sprocket overlaying the usual one, a process which could be performed without removing the rear wheel. Ignition keys caught on enough off-road brush such that many owners cut key ends off shorter. Rear suspension was coil spring over shock while front was leading link knee-action. Seating caused a fairly upright position.The only stand was a center stand. Usual lights were had as well as mirrors, a horn, 65 mph speedometer-odometer (no tachometer,) making the unit street legal. Rear brake was drum, operated by the right foot, and front brake a drum also, operated by right hand, a layout that became standard and required in the US. A side cover was on each side under and to the rear of the gas tank. One side housed a tool kit and the other the 6 volt battery.Later versions were termed the "Honda 90cc Offroader." Later 90's had significant improvements to the new 4 speed transmission to assist in switching to the off road "low-range" selector via simple lever operation, (after a better, but still cumbersome, omni-present larger rear sprocket, but which did alleviate the rear wheel removal.) Additional Information, Please Read Before Bidding Please only bid if you intend to buy. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask BEFORE you bid. It is very frustrating to have bidders who are not serious buyers and it is not fair to the other bidders.Please have all funds in place prior to bidding and make sure you are able to follow all the directions of the auction prior to bidding. If you are unable to do this, please do not bid.Please do not email with request for the reserve. The reserve should have no bearing on what you feel comfortable bidding. The reserve is the leaset we will accept.We require a $500 non refundable deposit within 24 hours of the close of the auction to be made via paypal. The balance must be paid before 5:00 PM on the Friday following the auction.Buyer is responsible for shipping of the vehicle and all costs associated with it. If you require the title to be overnighted to you, there is a $25.00 charge for this, the charge will be more for international postage. EXPORT OKWE CAN HELP PUT YOU IN CONTACT WITH AFFORDABLE SHIPPING TO JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!We can assist you in finsing the most cost effective shipper just about anywhere in the United States or around the world. We are in the San Francisco Bay Area, very close to the port of Oakland and a few hundred dollars away for the port of Los Angeles or Long Beach. For overseas shipping, check with Chris Ortiz from CFR Line. 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