2005 Honda CRF

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Kevin Windham Factory Connection Honda CRF450R From the estate of Mike Owens, co-founder of the 'Legends & Heroes' motocross museum. In 2005 longtime Honda racer Kevin Windham rode for the Works Connection Racing team, sponsored by Sobe, Samsung & Amsoil. At times during the season, the bike was outfitted with limited-edition all-gold bodywork to celebrate Sobe's No Fear Gold energy drink. When the season ended, Works Connection retained ownership of the bike while the works American Honda engine, Showa suspension & Nissin brakes were returned to their respective factories per agreement. The bike's original, low-hours stock components replaced the works items, attached to the as-raced aluminum frame & billet Pro Circuit triple clamps. At the same time, Works Connection prepped the bike for exhibition, fitting unused gold bodywork, fresh gold-painted hubs and new gold-anodized Excel rims. The result is truly striking and has to be one of the best-looking motocross bikes of recent times. Mike Owens acquired the bike for his personal collection and for display in the 'Legends & Heroes' traveling museum. Kevin Windham attended the change-of-ownership ceremony and autographed the front number plate for Owens (see photos 7-10). Included in the sale is the original Manufacturers Certificate of Origin, transferring ownership of the bike from American Honda to Works Connection Racing, and verifying the bike's frame & engine numbers (photos 20-24). Also included (not shown in photos) is a matching gold work stand. Unstarted & unridden during Owens' ownership, the bike is located in Capistrano Beach, California, and is available for inspection by appointment. Sold on a bill of sale, no title. Note to international buyers: We offer free delivery to the shippers of your choice in/near the Port of Long Beach. Note to new bidders: Bidders with fewer than 10 transactions must contact me before making a bid, to verify your seriousness about purchasing. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the bid, and you will not be allowed to rebid. To 'nuisance' bidders, be aware that non-paying winners will be vehemently reported to eBay -- you will also be permanently placed on our blocked bidder list.