1981 Honda CB900C review from United States of America
"A very fun and enjoyable machine"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Front brake calipers seize up during off season.
The dual range shifter is stiff. Hard to use.
The front master cylinder is brittle and leaks.
General comments?
I bought this bike from an "older" co- worker. He gave me a price I could not refuse.
The bike was in non-running condition when I bought it. It had six years of dust, dirt, and rust built up on it. The first thing I done was, I bought a new battery and spark plugs. Also, a fresh gallon of gas.
The bike finally started. Ran just like a bike would after sitting so long. The carburators leaked. The bike sounded weak.
So, I bought a gallon of carburator cleaner. Pulled the carburators off the bike and headed to my dad's house. Dad and I spent the better part of the day cleaning them.
In the end, it was worth every penny. The bike runs great. We also spent days on end cleaning the bike.
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| Great styling, performance and ride |
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| This motorcycle is what gives those expensive Harleys fits! |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 10 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17662 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki GS750L |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2009 |