1969 Honda CB

CB7501013178

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Time capsule, one of a kind, early Funnybike from the 70's. This rare garage find was purchased at an estate sale last year. It was first build and raced by the head mechanic at Cycle Parts in East Detroit, Michigan in 1974. It was set up back then with the Hilborn fuel injection and ran on Methanol / Nitro. It did set an AHRA class record at Detroit Dragway before it was updated with the turbo in 1977. It only ran a few times at Milan Dragway, running a best of 9.21 before it was parked to sit until last year. The person who purchased it last year pulled the motor out for inspection and painting. I bought it this summer and finished the restoration with new paint on the bodywork and fenders, and rebuilt the brakes. I tracked down local racers that had info on the history of the bike to confirm it was running when it was parked in 77, it has aluminum R.C. Engineering rods and a 1055cc big bore kit. Sperry Fuel Controls, who did all the original fuel system build and calibration, confirmed it was set up with boost compensation and to run on methanol fuel. Chassis is a work of art done by the late Chuck Kurzawa from Logghe Stamping Co. using 4130 chromoly for everything while retaining only the lower engine mount cradle of the original Honda frame. To get it running again Sperry quoted $400 to get the fuel pump rebuilt and to clean and calibrate the fuel system. To race it again it would need new slicks and a copper head gasket to run big boost, the PO reassembled it with a Cometic MLS head gasket to get it running. Rear wheel still has some corrosion showing and the seat cover has a few small tears/holes. Clear title. Buyer arranges pick up or shipping. $500 PayPal deposit, balance due with certified check. Call 586-495-2299 for more info on bike.