1960 Honda CB

CB92-010927

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According to AHMC sources, only 288 1960 CB92 Benly Super Sport machines were sold in the US that year. Total production for the year is reported to be 1350 units, world-wide. This particular machine is frame number 927 with engine serial number 800. The bike was restored in the 1990s, using many NOS OEM parts, including the rare YB92 racing seat. The factory block-off plate is installed to fill in the space where the starter motor once resided. This saves about 10 lbs of weight from the machine, which normally weighs about 242 lbs. This early model machine has an aluminum fuel tank. It would have come with aluminum front fender, side covers and rear shock cover plates, which were fragile and replaced by steel components in later production runs. This bike has those steel replacement parts. Only 81 miles have been put on the bike since restoration, however due to poor storage conditions the chrome parts have suffered serious rust damage, as have polished alloy components. This is all basically cosmetic damage, which can be remedied by re-plating the existing components and polishing out the alloy parts. The bike has been out of service since about 1996. All the red paint work is actually powdercoated. While somewhat related to the C92/C95 (CA95 in the US) models, the CB92 was the high performance model with 8" magnesium hubs and brake backing plates, churning out 15 horsepower at 10,500 rpms. Top speed is estimated between 75-80 mph. Specific engine rebuild/repair history is not known. The engine is being evaluated and a shift drum pin collar is on order to remedy the issue. A compression test will be done in the coming days as the bike is brought back to life. A new battery will be installed, the engine checked over, fuel system cleaned and readied for start up in the next week or so. During initial examination of the clutch assembly, the insides of the engine were found to be very clean indicating a full rebuild had taken place. The CB72 series tail light/bracket will be removed as the correct 255 code tail light and bracket are available to install. The new windshield is available, however the front metal plate is missing, as are the small 5mm retainer bolts. The bike has a clean CA title, signed off by the owner with no date indicated. I have noticed that the title has the serial numbers reversed due to an error at the time. The VIN and engine numbers are in opposite locations. This can be remedied at the time of registration after a DMV/CHP inspection has been completed. On Nov-02-14 at 17:23:14 PST, seller added the following information: UPDATES 11-2-14 A spare box of bits that came with the bike turned up a NOS tire pump lock with an a/m key that fits it fine. Also a set of NOS mirrors, but they are probably 041 code parts. There is no tool kit with the bike. I have to order some 4mm cap nuts to secure the NOS 255 style tail light to the bracket before installation. I have ordered some hardware bits for the windshield installation, as well.On Nov-04-14 at 19:01:35 PST, seller added the following information: 11.4.14 UPDATES:Changed out the 268 code tail light for the correct 255 code light with bracket. Ordered new hardware for the tail light mounting. Installed new drive chain, installed new battery, cleaned carburetor and fuel petcock (both appear to have been NOS parts.. carb is 18mm, correct for early models). Rechecked the bodywork and confirmed that the front fender and side covers are steel, however the rear shock trim pieces are alloy, as is the fuel tank.Waiting for keys and shift drum collar part from eBay sellers. I had to remove the rear wheel (tire is oversize at 3.00x18) to get to the tail light wiring and was able to check the condition of brake drum and shoes. Nothing of note to report.. looks normal all things considered.COMPRESSION TEST RESULTS: 160psi on both cylinders.On Nov-06-14 at 19:48:22 PST, seller added the following information: 11/6/14 UPDATE: Mixed news... I have a set of keys for the bike (ignition and steering lock are the same number) and after some lubrication efforts, the ignition key went in and turned normally. ON position enables the horn and starter solenoid (which isn't connected to anything at the moment), but the headlight didn't come on in the LIGHTS position. Have to look deeper into that issue tomorrow. I don't know what the deal is on these little shift drum collars, but the new one won't get shipped until next WED and the used one, which comes from a high volume salvage dealer in the Midwest didn't ship until today, although I bought it 2 days ago. They usually ship Priority Mail, so it "should" be here by Saturday's mail delivery, which will be after the close of the auction. I WILL get one installed so we can get the transmission going properly before it is shipped out to the new owner.