Used 1979 Honda Motorcycle for sale in Saratoga Springs, NY
Vehicle Details
1979 Year | CB12017248 VIN | 0 mi. Mileage |
Honda Make | Honda Model | Saratoga Springs, New York Location |
250 Stock Number | Car Body Type | Black Metallic Exterior Color |
Manual Transmission |
Seller
- Saratoga Auto Auction
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
- 518-587-1935
Vehicle Description
1979 Honda CBX1000Z from the Todd Kirkland Collection The first 6-cylinder street motorcycle from Honda inspired by The Honda RC161 250cc 6 cylinder ridden by Mike Hailwood at the Isle of Mann TT. This is a limited production motorcycle with just two-year production run with 1979 being the first year. In 1981 the model was changed from a "Superbike" to a touring model. This motorcycle has been tastefully modified to make a 40-year-old motorcycle as reliable as a modern bike. Engine Stock, 1047cc Custom alternator conversion, replaces the chain driven clutch type alternator (this unit charges 13.5 volts at idle, while the previous version would not charge until 2500 rpms) Carburation is stock CBX by Keihin rebuilt in 2013 Electronic programmable ignition, by Ignitech tuned by PC Honda CBR 600F3 2.2-ohm coils to match ignition New DG 6 into 1 exhaust pipe 1981-1982 CBX eight row oil cooler replacing the 7-row cooler from the earlier models. Frame & Body Stock Honda CBX, Excellent stock body work, painted 1980 gloss black with matched gloss black side covers. The original model had flat black side covers which will be included with the sale. NOS OEM fuel petcock New upholstery stock seat European Honda CBX foot controls Front end Stock 1979 35mm forks tubes with Racetech internals to allow for adjustable compression and rebound dampening (1.0 kg Racetech springs, Racetech Gold valve emulators) Custom aluminum top triple clamp for use with standard handlebars Honda reverse comstar front wheel 2.15 x 19 Late model 2 piston calipers, rebuilt with new pistons, seals and brake pads EBC floating rotors, EBC brake pads Adjustable master cylinder(adjustable lever, better ratio) Stainless braided brake lines Rear end JMC shallow brace aluminum swingarm with concentric adjusters Honda reverse comstar rear wheel 2.50 x 18 Late model 2 piston caliper, rebuilt with new pistons, seals and brake pads Stainless braided brake lines Koni aluminum body adjustable dampening rear shocks New 530 chain and sprockets and rear wheel rubber dampers Misc. New wiring harness New LH controls New RH controls New control cables (throttle and clutch) Like new Michelin tires, Michelin Pilot ACTIV 100/90-19 Front 130/70-18 rear