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Grover

Gardner, Massachusetts

Reviewed on April 14, 2005

Motorcycle reviewed 1982 Honda CB750 Custom view listing

5.0
This bike is absolutely amazing. Can you believe the mileage?! It still doesn't burn oil and gets 45 mpg average. I don't know the complete history of the bike. The dealer I purchased it from claims it was a one owner bike. (Yeah, right, with this mileage?) I never pursued the history because the bike has b... read more
This bike is absolutely amazing. Can you believe the mileage?! It still doesn't burn oil and gets 45 mpg average. I don't know the complete history of the bike. The dealer I purchased it from claims it was a one owner bike. (Yeah, right, with this mileage?) I never pursued the history because the bike has been nearly flawless. I average about 5000 miles per year and find the bike a blast to ride. I could use a more comfortable seat and a rear shock upgrade for comfort, but, I probably won't trade this machine for anything soon. They just don't make anything that appeals to me more than this bike. I've had a love affair with the Honda CB750 since 1969.
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Thies

Esbjerg, Denmark

Reviewed on November 10, 2003

Motorcycle reviewed 1982 Honda CB750 Custom view listing

5.0
The Custom was built at the time they still made MOTORCYCLES !! It's really a GREAT bike. I know nothing better than cruising during the landscape on my Custom - the sound of the smooth running engine - Oh boy . that's HEAVEN and Freedom. Tribute to Soichiro Honda.... read more
The Custom was built at the time they still made MOTORCYCLES !! It's really a GREAT bike. I know nothing better than cruising during the landscape on my Custom - the sound of the smooth running engine - Oh boy . that's HEAVEN and Freedom. Tribute to Soichiro Honda.
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Paul Schlegel

Omaha, Nebraska

Reviewed on March 7, 2002

Motorcycle reviewed 1982 Honda CB750 Custom view listing

4.0
My CB750 is the Nighthawk version.I went 200mi.to buy it because it was the only bike I could afford that had good body lines,& I was told to stick with inline 4's for long longevity.I love the pull from 6,000 to 9,000.I put lower,dirt bike style bars on it to stretch out my 54yr.old back.The sit up ... read more
My CB750 is the Nighthawk version.I went 200mi.to buy it because it was the only bike I could afford that had good body lines,& I was told to stick with inline 4's for long longevity.I love the pull from 6,000 to 9,000.I put lower,dirt bike style bars on it to stretch out my 54yr.old back.The sit up & beg position torchers my back.It worked! It had 10,300,now has 12,800 miles & does use a Qt.every 500 mi.I'll gladly add that for the fun, that inline 4 gave me howling out of those 35MPH curves in the Black Hills.That big TOPHEAVY,Tire Sliding BEAST, was a RIOT in those beautiful canyons.Trailering to Arkansas in several weeks for my final fling with my curvatious gal. !!
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Dale Nadeau

Bucksport, Maine

Reviewed on December 23, 2001

Motorcycle reviewed 1982 Honda CB750 Custom view listing

5.0
I own two Honda 750's, a custom and a limited. I love these bikes and truly hope Honda will always carry parts for them. They are truly indeed a SUPER BIKE!... read more
I own two Honda 750's, a custom and a limited. I love these bikes and truly hope Honda will always carry parts for them. They are truly indeed a SUPER BIKE!
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Nancy

Tennessee

Reviewed on November 7, 2001

Motorcycle reviewed 1982 Honda GL500I Silverwing view listing

4.0
As a new rider this is a great beginner bike. Smooth ride, enough power for the interstate, plenty of storage for trips. My husband rides his Silverwing when we ride together (he also has a Goldwing). I have put 2000 miles on mine since last of August. Took the MSF course, they suggest getting used ... read more
As a new rider this is a great beginner bike. Smooth ride, enough power for the interstate, plenty of storage for trips. My husband rides his Silverwing when we ride together (he also has a Goldwing). I have put 2000 miles on mine since last of August. Took the MSF course, they suggest getting used 500-600 cc bike to start out on. I don't know if I will give this one up. Even if I get something a litter bigger (800 cc) later, I'll probably keep this one. Everywhere we go people think it's a bigger displacement and are surprised when we tell them it's 500 cc. We take overnight trips on them and I drive mine around town. We've had no problems with them even though one non-Honda dealer tried to discourage our purchase of them stating they tend to run hot(?)
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John F. Cram

USA

Reviewed on August 30, 2001

Motorcycle reviewed 1982 Honda CB900 Custom view listing

5.0
I have had the privilege of reacquiring a dark blue 1982 Honda CB 900 Custom that I bought used in 1988 with only 10,000 miles on it as the third owner. Purchased it in Oklahoma. Sold it in 1994 with 68000 miles on it... due to temp financial problems.. Was fantastic bike then.. with major regrets in se... read more
I have had the privilege of reacquiring a dark blue 1982 Honda CB 900 Custom that I bought used in 1988 with only 10,000 miles on it as the third owner. Purchased it in Oklahoma. Sold it in 1994 with 68000 miles on it... due to temp financial problems.. Was fantastic bike then.. with major regrets in selling it.. And then.. Bought it back 4 weeks ago.. was as if in a time capsule.. only 4K miles added.. must have been in storage.. drained old fuel replaced all fluids replaced battery.. Still working on rebuilding a rear brake caliper.. and then back on the road.. Makes excellent power.. big enough for serious touring.. and handles fantastic.. S
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Jim Lohaus

Schenectady, New York

Reviewed on June 28, 2001

Motorcycle reviewed 1982 Honda CB900 Custom view listing

5.0
I've owned my CB900 Custom for 15 years and I regularly travel with the big 1500's Kow's and Intruders. I wouldn't give it up for anything but a 1100 Shadow. The 900 Custom is a strong and trouble free ride and I can take it anywhere with pride.... read more
I've owned my CB900 Custom for 15 years and I regularly travel with the big 1500's Kow's and Intruders. I wouldn't give it up for anything but a 1100 Shadow. The 900 Custom is a strong and trouble free ride and I can take it anywhere with pride.
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KC in New York

New York

Reviewed on May 10, 2001

Motorcycle reviewed 1982 Honda CB900 Custom view listing

4.0
In 1985 as I was riding by Yamaha 750 Virago in Albany, NY, I saw a guy on a 1982 CB900C and I said to myself "that's a nice looking bike". Ten years later, after putting to sleep my Virago, I found an 82 CB900C with only 10,000 miles on it which I bought for chump change. The bike is great f... read more
In 1985 as I was riding by Yamaha 750 Virago in Albany, NY, I saw a guy on a 1982 CB900C and I said to myself "that's a nice looking bike". Ten years later, after putting to sleep my Virago, I found an 82 CB900C with only 10,000 miles on it which I bought for chump change. The bike is great for just tooling around on, or, as I do every year, throw on my soft bags and take off for 4 or 5 days camping with the boys. The bike is great off the line and quite up to doing the 300 or so miles of back roads riding a day that we do in comfort and style. My problem? I have been saving up for a new bike but what can replace this wonderful machine?
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Dave

Canada

Reviewed on May 2, 2001

Motorcycle reviewed 1982 Honda XR500R view listing

4.0
It's 19 years old now but it's light, torquie and run like a top. It does seem to weez a bit quickly as the revs build but that's just my opinion. Keep in mind that my other to bikes are a 98 ZX-9R and a 2001 YZ250N - 2 stroke.... read more
It's 19 years old now but it's light, torquie and run like a top. It does seem to weez a bit quickly as the revs build but that's just my opinion. Keep in mind that my other to bikes are a 98 ZX-9R and a 2001 YZ250N - 2 stroke.
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Anonymous

Canada

Reviewed on February 28, 2001

Motorcycle reviewed 1982 Honda XL80S view listing

5.0
Its good for the trails. I'm 120lbs and it gets me where I want to go. It can go 4 weeks on a tank of gas which costs $3 to fill up. It's a good bike... read more
Its good for the trails. I'm 120lbs and it gets me where I want to go. It can go 4 weeks on a tank of gas which costs $3 to fill up. It's a good bike
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