[{"id": 1515081, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original owner, in California, 8,000 miles? Something not right about that. What a machine, Honda flexing its technical might and engineering chops. For some reason, I'm a Yamaha guy, I like the edgier, more raw focus of Yamahas, but this beast gets my attention.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1493830050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515083, "authorName": "2manycarz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2manycarz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great to see another motorcycle come up as an official BaT auction. The CBX was a true super bike in its day. The \"patina\" on this one is what I'd expect from living on the coast for so long and shouldn't be a concern for someone that intends to ride it. It's what's on the inside that counts.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1493830322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515084, "authorName": "58_BN6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58_bn6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The first one I ever saw was quickly approaching me from the opposite direction on Skyline Blvd (? I think), just outside of La Honda (how appropriate!). I did not have a clue what I was, but did see the six pipes, and was very impressed. At that time, my R90/6 was plenty fast for me, but I went to the Honda dealer to look at one - I rode there on my BMW, just to show that I could ride - but the salesman would not let me ride it without a \"deposit\". \n\nCool bike, GLWTA.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1493830407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515093, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The first time I saw one of these I was poor 21 y.o. who had just learned how to ride through the generosity of a college buddy. \n\nThe image of that massive six-cylinder cemented power in my mind. It didn't have to be the fastest, but it had to look that way. Which then led to a 23-year romance with bikes, freedom, and lots of adventures. \n\nLooks like a gorgeous example that will do the same for someone else in dire need of more fun in their life.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1493830485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515095, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huntington Beach to Arizona. My exact migration path. Overgaard is a beautiful place, but be aware it's stashed away up in the White Mountains, far from civilization. If you want to have a look-see, it will be a bit of a driver - albeit a very nice one. GLWA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1493830486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515105, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YES.......vintage sport bike!!\n\nIf this one wasn't 90 miles outside of PHX, I'd volunteer to assist with evaluation and/or acquisition (-:\n\nAgreed. Nice unrestored survivor......just right.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1493830721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515113, "authorName": "OldGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was in college, working PT at a Honda dealer, when these came out. We got two from the first allocation. I rode the red one, and was blown away by how smooth the engine was; even more so than a Gold Wing. It also had a killer exhaust note - like a 911 without the fan noise - and a CG that made it feel much lighter than it was. $3,695 if memory serves, but the first ones went out for ~$4K + fees.\r\n\r\nThis one's one of the most weathered I've seen, but cleaning up those six headpipes will make a big difference. GLWTA.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1493831078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515129, "authorName": "bighead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bighead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vancouver Island motorcycle legend Steve Drain on his CBX hillclimber.\nhttp://i1.wp.com/cdnbkr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SDHOF14.jpg\nhttp://i2.wp.com/cdnbkr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SDHOF10.jpg", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1493831613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515144, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Iconic, and I'm not even a bike guy...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1493831963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515152, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that is a cool motorcycle. I'm a big fan of Honda motorcycles and have ridden this one's smaller cousin, the CB350, the first motorcycle that came with a standard electric starter, and the TL125, which were some great dirt bikes (and trials bikes). Can't imagine how awesome this one must be to ride.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1493832178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515153, "authorName": "GSP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned one of these back in the day. Yeah, it was too heavy, and the frame was abit flexy, but that Six is so smoooth and sounded so sweet that nothing else seemed to matter. Oh, and red is THE color to have.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1493832227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515159, "authorName": "Niteroi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niteroi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seeing one of those in Brazil back when I was a kid was like seeing a Bugatti Veyron here today. Having one was beyond my wildest dreams.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1493832351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515157, "authorName": "JPSO86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpso86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sat on the back of my buddy's as a passenger in 1979 and I can tell you most sincerely, that Jesus strap you are supposed to hold on to is grossly inadequate.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1493832406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515166, "authorName": "Bryan_A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryan_a/", "bidAmount": 1979, "content": "$1,979 bid placed by Bryan A", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493832535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1515172, "authorName": "DgwFreeman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgwfreeman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet bike! Does anyone know what the black bike in the background is?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1493832689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515182, "authorName": "Thomas54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thomas54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Turn signals and mirrors on a street bike removed for the look? You have to have a mirror to be legal, but to each his own. It really took a beating from the coast, but I lived in Ventura and the salt air is brutal. These bikes are really becoming collectible and the low mileage is a real bonus. Hopefully the pipes can be cleaned up. Throw on some new shocks. More bikes!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1493832865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515215, "authorName": "brindleb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brindleb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Methinks much more corrosion than heat cycling at work on this one.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1493833765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515228, "authorName": "lamachina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lamachina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These do sound like Porsche 911s! I remember reading an article back when these were new that one of the engines had a problem that necessitated a complete rebuild. The dealer commissioned to do the job was able to get the engine apart alright but wasn't able to get it back together. Honda had to send somebody out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493834193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515233, "authorName": "thekiltedwonder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thekiltedwonder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who ever buys this should go do their best Knight Riders impression!\r\n\r\nhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082622/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1493834463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515235, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DgwFreeman:\n\nI wouldn't bet $$$ on it, but I think it's a Honda 'GB500' w/clip-ons. \n\nRegards", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1493834472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515241, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DgwFreeman. Bike in the background looks like maybe a Norton or a look alike. This bike is all there and pretty original apart from the noted parts missing. It would take a few weekends and some re chroming/replacement of a few parts but a 1979 one owner 8k Bike is worth a lot imo a big plus no faded out gauges or paint. My buddy had one and loved it but he said once you got past a 100mph (which was probably daily for him in his youth) the engine became a sail between your legs. Nice bike GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1493834631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515242, "authorName": "johnny_turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn't feel my frame was large enough for a CBX so I sought out a 400/4 and just wished it would sound as good as these.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1493834668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515250, "authorName": "OldGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slam105 - Correct. GB500.\n\n@David C. - The CB350 is more like a distant ancestor. And that was hardly the first bike with a standard electric starter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1493834953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515290, "authorName": "EddWeninger (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddweninger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Folks. I just learned that my CBX has been put up here. I'm right in the middle of stuff right now, but I'll be checking in at least once every afternoon to answer any questions.\n\nThe bike in the background is a GB 500 TT which I recently bought. Has 200 miles from new and is replacing the CBX, as I needed a lighter bike. Can't get the CBX up on the center stand without help. Tough getting older.\n\nCheers,", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1493836107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515325, "authorName": "dps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned one for 12 years. I loved it. It sits tall and it is wide. Revved like a turbine. So smooth. My only issue over the time I owned it was keeping the 6 carbs from gumming up. Probably my fault. One of the greatest sounds in the world when I put a straight through header on it. Way too loud to use on the street. Went back to that beautiful stock system.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1493836813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515352, "authorName": "mybikes17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mybikes17/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by mybikes17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493837393, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1515368, "authorName": "highmiles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highmiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not surprised by the miles, I am no expert, but my impression is that these are neither good cornering bikes nor long distance tourers, so 8,000 miles from traffic light to traffic light is lot.\nAfter 38 years perhaps the seller has figured his luck was running out and the bike might be getting ready to kill him!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1493837641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515468, "authorName": "tbrenan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbrenan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a bike shop in Edmonton Alberta, Cycle Works ? that has made quite a bit of money returning these to Japan, how I am not aware, just that this bike was not sold in Japan when new-maybe regs had changed", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1493838835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515637, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite! I can still remember the Cycle magazine cover with the new CBX leaned over and those six pipes gleaming. I think the article said Honda had designed a version of the pipes that made it sound like a F-14 Phantom jet. Years ago I test rode a slightly beat CBX but common sense and it's poor gas mileage held me back. I'll always love these things though.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1493841300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515684, "authorName": "cushman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cushman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has anyone noticed the Jan 2007 registration?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1493841912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515813, "authorName": "chasjen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasjen/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by chasjen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493843374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1515828, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These do sound unique. It took another decade for the Japanese to figure out frame geometry. For street handling anyway. I owned both a KZ 1000 ZR-1 and a GPZ 1100. Neither felt \"right\" until past 70 mph. Top heavy lil' monsters. Loads of fun in a straight line. Do they make case savers for these? Nice bike to blast around the Eastern AZ mountains. GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1493843451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515849, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoops. Make that a KZ 1000 \"Z1-R\". One of the light blue ones that go for $20K now.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1493843564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1515846, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CBX to VMax:\nMad Max, I am your father. Search your feelings, you know it to be true.\n\nYou may not always meet some of the nicest people on a Honda, but you definitely meet some of the fastest.\n\nThanks for all the bikes, BAT!\n\nGLWTS", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1493843905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516107, "authorName": "MrBurger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrburger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In a previous life I was a mechanic at a vintage motorcycle shop and had the privilege to do a fairly comprehensive resurrection of one of these. While essentially a scaled-up twin cam CB750, those two extra cylinders make a difference in servicing (Twenty four valves! Six carburetors!) As others have mentioned, they really do sound like 911s, \"my\" bike had a Kerker 6 into 2 exhaust system and ohmygawd did it sound good. I still have a picture of me proudly holding the carbs after I finished rebuilding them hanging in my garage. This early model is the one to get, much cooler than the later neutered sport touring models that followed. GLWTA, though you shouldn't need it. I'm off to dig up the walk around video I shot so I can listen to that lovely twin cam six snarl.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1493849966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516132, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was the first bike on which I could confidently drift the rear out of corners because the power was so smooth and linear. As per the previous commenters, it had a lovely turbine sound and feel to it. \nOnce on the move, the weight melted away and it felt rock solid and nimble compared to my KZ1000. \nThe 35mm front forks were considered woefully underwhelming for the '78 to '80 models and you can see that in the pictures. Kinda like spaghetti when compared to the bulk of the rest of the bike.\nOther than that, this was a tour de force superbike in its day.\nIn fact I believe it was fairly successfully endurance-raced for a time, back in the day.\nAnd yes, red is the colour to have. GLWS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1493851007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516190, "authorName": "Delvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool! The first time I ever saw one was a silver '79 that my dad bought to restore. It was an original owner bike and the owner was a Honda motorcycle tech. It had all the period parts you'd want, Honda low rise bars and rear sets along with a period supertrap megaphone exhaust. The second one I saw was a couple weeks later when he brought home this bikes twin, it was in rough shape but when he was done he got $8k about 6-7 years ago. \n\nHe still has the 6 carb sync tool if the new buyer would like to buy it I'm sure he'd make a great deal.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1493852965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516219, "authorName": "JPSO86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpso86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recall they made a much improved swing arm and a turbo kit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493854476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516307, "authorName": "chuckles369", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckles369/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any news on how this bike runs at this time?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493858161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516458, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per BaT: \"Always garaged, the seller states...\" He would like someday to be able to enter the house?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1493865937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516507, "authorName": "peterpentz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterpentz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So very Cool ! I had a Kawa 6 1300 in period which handled better, but barely outperformed the CBX.\nYou're right those front shocks look kind of wimpy for the rest of the bulk.\nNeeds a lot of TLC - re-chroming pipes, rear shocks & springs, repainting front shocks, bars, rear swing arm, center stand, etc. \nBig + the paint work is perfect on the tank, mudguards etc.\nGreat original machine though - probably mechanically sound.\nI once heard one of these on the early 6 individual mufflers with the baffle inserts removed (that's the way they were before US exports started) - what an unbelievable sound - a Porsche 911 had nothing on that .......\nMmmmm ..........", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493869375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516594, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peterpentz\nWow, a Kawasaki 1300. Nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493877963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516624, "authorName": "Carbster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty cool, F-14? Well that would be the Tomcat! Give it a tune up, throw on a Suoertrapp and ride!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1493884344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516729, "authorName": "PoPPaPork", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poppapork/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Registration shows Jan 2007?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493901521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516776, "authorName": "Surffly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surffly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the 2007 registration is there any risk that CA has a stack of bills waiting for the next owner at the DMV?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493902946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516778, "authorName": "Dusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dusan/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Dusan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493903003, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1516786, "authorName": "ScottMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be watching this one closely. I have an '82 sport touring version in my garage that has been sitting for a while since I need the carbs redone. I have had mine since 1989, but not ridden at all in the last 8 years due to moving around the country a few times and leaving it in storage. Besides the carbs, it will need some additional recommissioning, but I'll get around to someday. I doubt I will ever sell it though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493903705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1517012, "authorName": "JAGBOY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The late Leonard (LJK) Setright, perhaps the most literate automobile writer of modern times, ran one of these engines mounted in a Rickman frame. With it, he essentially invented the caf\u00e9 racer genre.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1493910739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1517082, "authorName": "DonO.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dono.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one the same color . It had a six into one header on it which made it sound better than any bike I have ever heard! Big a bulky but once you got used to it it was a great ride. Nothing could touch it at the time! Might be tempted to bid on it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1493912837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1517102, "authorName": "jimbosidecar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbosidecar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice, I have a 1980 Euro version (low bars and foot controls set back an inch or so). Depending on where this ends up I may list mine here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1493913473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1517113, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had my pristine red '79 CBX for 20 years until I sold it at Mecum in 2015, and used it for all kinds of riding, but mostly club rides and such. It was a worthy ride, maybe not quite as fast (nor as ill-handling) as some remember, but it really was an engineering tour-de-force for its time. And I've never ridden another bike that had a banshee sound like that one at full chat.\n\nThe bike on offer here would be a great way to experience the CBX, as you could ride it without fear of putting a scratch on it. It's in pretty rough shape cosmetically and would cost a lot to put back right, but for a rider that may be a plus, since it's likely to keep the price down. \n\nFor anyone looking to relive the magic of the time, remember that this is a very large and very heavy motorcycle, and that you aren't as young as you were back then. Just sayin'.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1493913858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1517145, "authorName": "comancheflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/comancheflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember that article and drooling - but ended up buying the same year goldwing instead for my 'then came bronson' reenactment instead. I really like the T-34 Mentor!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493914905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1517246, "authorName": "Tcone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcone/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Tcone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493918540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1517367, "authorName": "Thomas54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thomas54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some here question the handling, but my first experience with one of these when I was riding a canyon road on my Suzuki 750 and a guy on a CBX passed me on the inside...with a woman on the back.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1493922014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1517446, "authorName": "CobraSteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobrasteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned five of the 1979-1989 CBX Super Sport models over the years. One was from Marysville, OH, and the balance from Japan. First time on one I was a passenger when one of our Field Service Engineers spent his bonus money on one in 1981. Bike was equipped with the six-into-six exhaust, stacked vertically three on each side. Not sure if it was a Pipemasters system, but sure sounded great! Closest I could equate the sound to was a cross between an uncorked 911 Porsche flat-six and a well-tuned Columbo Ferrari three-liter V-12...talk about a ripping sound! I'm getting goose bumps just remembering that fine sound! Being 1,047cc, she revved up much faster, though! Candy Glory Red on this one is a beautiful color...GLWTS! LET THE BIG SIX HOWL!!!!!!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1493924060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1517541, "authorName": "Flatrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flatrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Cafe Racers\" date back to the 50s in jolly old England. Ace Cafe...from the cafe to the roundabout and back before the song on the jukebox finished...you were doing the \"ton\" at one point if you made it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1493925811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1517600, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 1984 I purchased one of the first Kawasaki 900 Ninja's in the area. Owned it for 1 year, then I got tired of the payments. So I sold it. I told my friends, who all had bikes, that I could live without a bike. I lasted 2 weeks. Driving down Main Street, I saw this bike's twin in front of the Sinclair station for sale. I bought it and it was awesome! It had a 6 into 1 header. The sound was just like a 2.4 Ferrari Dino V6. I know because a friend at the time had a Dino and he let me drive it. Sounded the same. I didn't hear 911, more Dino. Acceleration was awesome. Handling had a sweet spot when you leaned it over. At the time, I weighed about 130 lbs. My buddies said I looked like a flee on a dog, on that big bike. I replaced that bike with a 1985 Yamaha RZ 350. Fun in a completely different way.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1493926839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1517671, "authorName": "chasjen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasjen/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by chasjen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493927141, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1518006, "authorName": "Dusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dusan/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Dusan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493931016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1518046, "authorName": "Powershouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powershouse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A woman I know had one of these and did much of her own work on it. Somewhere there is a picture of her holding up the carburetors that she had removed for cleaning and the caption on the picture is \"Nice Rack!\" Heck of a gal and a really nice bike too.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1493931933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1518203, "authorName": "oldukguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldukguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Zikes! I get frightened just looking at this beast .......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1493933861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1518363, "authorName": "EddWeninger (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddweninger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Folks,\n\nLots of comments here, so I\u2019ll try to address some things.\n\nFirst, the lead photo was taken last November at the end of a nice, crisp ride up here in the AZ high country. Last ride before winter. This photo represents my relationship with the bike, it is a rider. I enjoy riding, driving or flying my stuff. The CBX mileage was accumulated from riding about the same amount every year of ownership. Seems to average over 200 miles per year. It acquired its patina early in SoCal. PCH up and down the coastline from Huntington Beach was always a nice ride on summer evenings. \n\nThe bike has never been neglected. It has always been mechanically maintained so I could drive it whenever I wanted to. Yup, it\u2019s got some crust on some of it, but it was never to be a museum piece.\n\nRight now, the bike is ready to ride. It has only been fueled with 100LL avgas for the last 20+ years. Avgas stays stable over time and has no tendency to gum up carbs or jetting, or muck with o-rings, etc. The bike has never seen ethanol. It fired up easily a few weeks ago and is ready to go. Oil and filter has been changed almost every year (not yet this year) using Mobil 1 and Honda filters. The air filter is a few years old and still in good condition. The battery was new last year and has a pigtail for a Battery Tender so the seat does not have to be removed. The bike got new tires before bringing it to AZ, which was 2008. \n\nYes, the 6 cylinder does sound fantastic, even with stock pipes. My business partner\u2019s auto mechanic had a new CBX when mine was. He had a 6-1 exhaust that sounded like a Formula 1 car, but he said it was a bit annoying on longer rides and his GF couldn\u2019t put up with it. I can still recall the sound when revved up in his shop. Anyway, I stayed with the stock. set-up. \n\nI\u2019m not a knee-scraper, but windy mountain roads up to my cabin in Big Bear with friends were enjoyable.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1493938497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1518453, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scurfly\r\nSince the seller didn't answer, California cars usually fall out of the system after 10 years and this bike is right on the edge. If there is a non-op there is not problem either way. If you are a serious buyer I think you can contact DMV with the license plate number and vin and they should tell you the status and what you will need to do. GL to all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493942749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1518468, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyclemikey\nThat would be the silver one at Mecum? Think I prefer the silver over red, but have always been partial to black on a bike. Funny too, because I hate silver on cars. Very nice! Looking back any regrets? Might, if this get big money.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493943564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1518529, "authorName": "mwagrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwagrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan, yes, such a set of pipes was made after Honda sent a two-man team to record the F-4 Phantoms landing and taking off from a nearby US Air Force base. When demonstrated by means of a full throttle pass by in front of Honda's Brass, the President's response was simply \"This time you have gone too far.\" \n\nA little snippet which is often overlooked... the chief engineer for the CBX was none other than Soichiro Irimajiri, he who designed and developed the amazing Honda RC166 (6-cylinder 250 GP bike). No coincidences there! \n\nI have owned many, many CBXes and still have a zero miler in my toybox which has never yet tasted fuel. One day I may have lived long to say \"Today's the day!\" and fire her up for the first time.\n\nThe best 6-into-6 pipes were probably the Kerkers, though the Aussie Pipemasters did a fair job. However, I must concur with many of us here in that the 6-into-1 pipes were without doubt one of the crispest sounding systems ever concocted! Best sounding of them was probably the DG, and a few good blips was guaranteed to make your nipples hard.\n\nOne of the problems with aftermarket exhaust systems was the inability to retain the center stand, though few of us wanted it anyway... until we needed to change that back tire, which became a frequent need!\n\nMany of the early bikes used to pick up a head shimmy at high speed, which was amplified by many of the custom bikini/bombshell fairings a la the BMW R90S. I recall Bill Badsey (of powerboat Championships fame) coming out with a fairing which had significant and very noticeable winglet aerofoils molded into it. Those who used it, swore by the design. Fast Forward a mere 35+ years and what do the latest MotoGP bikes have on display, albeit mounted at a lower height? Yep... stabilizing winglets. Some of us may refer to them as Canards if it makes us feel more correct!\n\nThere was nothing quite like it in its heyday, and little has ever matched the esthetics of that 6-pot array of mechanical jewelry. However, its performance disadvantage (weight) was soon capitalized on by many 4-cylinder bikes from Honda's rivals, and the CBX became redefined as a Sport Tourer, a role in which it excelled.\n\nThis one's a rider, and it doesn't need to be all that pretty for you to get the on-road experience, which remains pretty unique. Just remember it has relatively skinny tires...", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1493946330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1518691, "authorName": "Lucca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucca/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Lucca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493953806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1518715, "authorName": "late_apex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/late_apex/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by late_apex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493955228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1518746, "authorName": "minidude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sweet bike ,love that it is a driver too \nalways loved the six cylinder bikes since they first came out \nthe soundtrack is pure eargasmic\nmaybe time to trade in my 550 triple 2 stroke for a six cyl\nand upgrade my soundtrack from a swarm of angry killer bees to a f-1 car sound", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1493956983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1518756, "authorName": "Scottchadwick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottchadwick/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Scottchadwick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493957278, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1518763, "authorName": "Lucca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucca/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Lucca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493957847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1518796, "authorName": "Dusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dusan/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by Dusan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493959895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1519275, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CLIF: \"That would be the silver one at Mecum?\"\n\nNo, mine was the red one at the January 2016 Mecum Las Vegas. (sorry, I got my years crossed in my original post)\n\nDo I have any regrets? Yeah, I suppose, but then, I always do when I let an old friend go. I had that bike over twenty years and loved riding it. The thing is, I find that as I get older I enjoy riding some of my smaller bikes a lot more. It's a natural progression, I suppose - I'm selling off the larger, heavier bikes first, and the CBX was the poster child for that. \n\nBut it sold for a VERY good price, and I always enjoy the LV auction. Now if I could just find a way to stop coming home with about the same number of bikes that I sold, this downsizing idea might have a chance.........", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1493998576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1519416, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@minidude\nI gotta' say, the angry killer bee sound of the two stroke triples is pretty cool too.\n@mwagrp\nThanks for the added history, cool stuff!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494004201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1519986, "authorName": "Talbot78SC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/talbot78sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my main regrets in life is not taking the Honda dealers offer of a test ride on one of these when they were new. I'd just test ridden a CB650 and couldn't believe how smooth it was compared to my then Yamaha XS400 twin. He said if I could handle the 650 I could certainly ride the CBX. The size was just too intimidating at the time.\nI was lucky though and did take the advice of a friend who said save up for the 750F instead of getting the 650.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1494015613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1521224, "authorName": "JHN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhn/", "bidAmount": 7554, "content": "$7,554 bid placed by JHN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494101305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1521233, "authorName": "Dusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dusan/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by Dusan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494102309, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1521430, "authorName": "racingrob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racingrob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MWAGRP, are you sure Kerker made 6 into 6 pipes? I never saw any. My dad had Denco 6 into 6 pipes and then also bought another set from another company, whose name escapes me. My dad drag raced his for many years in the midwest, with that sweet sounding open 6 into 6 setup,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494121375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1521751, "authorName": "johnnytightlips", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnytightlips/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "whiz bang!\nI want it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494170739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1521768, "authorName": "Thomas54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thomas54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DG still makes the 6 into 1. Given the condition of these it would be a cool upgrade for the sound and look.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494172187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1521797, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great presentation and Great Bike. Owning motorcycles myself, I know this is a desirable one.\r\nBest to seller and buyer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494174207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1521935, "authorName": "ScottMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any thoughts here on the resale value difference between these earlier '79-'80 street bikes and the later '81-'82 sport tourers (assuming same condition)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494185908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1522023, "authorName": "JHN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhn/", "bidAmount": 7954, "content": "$7,954 bid placed by JHN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494195542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1523639, "authorName": "EddWeninger (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddweninger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 1979 CBX was a unique year. After that, Honda dropped the Hp rating to about 85, then went to the fairings and bags. So the '79 is more desirable I would think. A few weeks ago, a museum quality '79 CBX with very few miles went for more than $16,100 on eBay. I doubt any of the later versions, in similar condition, would reach that. Amongst the rider category, I still think the \"79s would be worth more, although not as wide a difference.\n\nMine was last registered in CA, hence the plate. When I brought it to AZ, Hagerty wouldn't insure it without my having an AZ motorcycle license, CA license not valid here and I couldn't get a m/c license without having insurance on the bike. So, I just drove it with my CA license and no registration. Don't know what issues that causes in CA.\n\nSomeone sent me an email wanting my phone number. I picked up the email on my phone and it was inadvertently erased, so if you wish to call, email me again.\n\nThx,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494282894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1523654, "authorName": "deguitars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deguitars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coolest bike ever! I lusted after one in high school, bought all the magazines with road tests and cursed the fact I was still a year or so away from getting my license. Never mind even if I had one owning something like this was pure fantasy. Too bad they bloated out into a pseudo-Gold Wing atrocity.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494283746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1524355, "authorName": "thibble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thibble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy yourself a classic here. This was the best of the series and back in the day was a beast. Instant hit at any local gathering since everyone wants to see the CBX. Time marches on and they can't touch the speed or handling of a much smaller new sportbike, but that's why we have garages...have at least one bike of every type you like!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494339144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1525973, "authorName": "mwagrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwagrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racingrob, you are 100% correct. \n\nMy apologies to all, I was indeed thinking of the Denco 6-into-6 setup, which looked amazing back then. In my defense, the badging was darned similar and my grey cells have diminished somewhat since 1978!\n\nOne other thought about the earlier years' CBXes. Many of the early bikes were \"upgraded\" to the later models' tailpiece which offered the lockable glovebox. Some of those upgrades were freebies provided by Honda because the late 1978 intro models had an issue with cracks forming in the tailsection. \n\nI do still recall the thrill of seeing what was surely the first rear spoiler on a motorcycle. So what if it was just for styling purposes?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494374977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1526045, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kerker did make 6 into 1 exhausts for these bikes back then.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494378815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1526378, "authorName": "Bnation", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bnation/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Note on registration. Back fees will be due if new owner wants to register it in California. I know from experience. Paid over $500 to clean up past due for my 68 Honda CL 90 I had let lapse. Almost what it was worth but I wanted to keep the black plate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494410058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1526833, "authorName": "EddWeninger (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddweninger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning Folks.\n\nGood to see a \u201crider\u201d attracting a good number of bids. Someone is going to own this classic CBX soon. I hope they enjoy riding it as much as I did. Gonna be sad to see her go, but I still remember the first ride, bringing it home from the dealer\u2019s in the evening.\n\nAny last minute questions, I\u2019ll be checking in frequently.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494434331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1526892, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure, we had a Honda shop in our little CO coal mining town. It sold equal parts dirt bikes, 3-wheelers and (eventually) lawnmowers -- with the occasional street bike. \n\nSo when the shop owner rode his personal CBX around town the first few times, he might have just as well been in a spaceship. He told me that as he cruised back into town on Main Street one time, a pedestrian stopped dead in his tracks, concentrated visually, then repeatedly & methodically pointed his index finger at the bike. Huey didn't know what to make of it....\n\nTurns out the guy was counting header pipes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494436496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1527037, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "good luck Seller, yes it must be tough, but if u can't use it, may as well turn it into cash. ( yes, much easier said than done)\nDid Basani ever make a 6 to 1 for these? i may be spelling it wrong as i tossed those pipes at least a decade ago.. but i had 4 into 1 on my kz1000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494441034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1527043, "authorName": "cburke996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cburke996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely love my '80 CBX. It's a hefty bike in the parking lot, but surprisingly well balanced and lots of fun on the road and even in twisties. The sound is intoxicating and exotic. Good luck to the seller and bidders!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494441271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1527070, "authorName": "EddWeninger (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddweninger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Exactly !! Once rolling it handles as a much lighter bike.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494442231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1527203, "authorName": "JHN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/10/17 for $7,954 to JHN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494444000, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1527212, "authorName": "EddWeninger (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddweninger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494444120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1528338, "authorName": "Pontiacdoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While in college in the early to mid eighties, I sold new & used bikes for a Honda/Kawasaki dealership in east Denver, and I distinctly remember the first unit I ever sold was a used CBX. It was really something, no one walked past it without stopping to look. Shortly after that I bought a used CB750F, which was also a fun ride. Same tailpiece I think. Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494470369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1535426, "authorName": "EddWeninger (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddweninger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd like to say that selling the CBX here was an enjoyable experience. The bike sold for a fair price. The buyer JHN quickly contacted me, the exchange details were worked out, and carried out as planned. Kudos to this format !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494891650, "type": "comment"}]