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1982 Honda CB900 Custom (CB900C) - $3,950 (SE Aurora)
1982
honda cb900 custom
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37,500 miles
In-line 16 valve 902cc four-cylinder, dual-range trans, shaft drive, triple disc brakes
Color: 2-Tone Candy Muse Red
Comes with:
Honda (GL) fairing with lowers, speakers, and 12V accessory power supply
Honda trunk with a 2-position rack for either solo or two-up riding
Case guards with highway pegs
Tank bag
Rain suit
Cover (lightweight)
Tarp, bungees
Gloves (winter)
Radio (aftermarket AM-FM cassette; can be installed in left fairing storage compartment)
Repair manual, maintenance history, receipts, additional documentation
Available Options:
Helmet(s)
Leather jacket
Major Tune-up May 2023:
Valve shims checked (2 replaced on number 2 cylinder exhaust)
New battery
New spark plugs (NGK DR8EA)
Oil changed (Valvoline 10W40 Motorcycle Oil)
Rear drive and trans lubed
Carbs sync’d
Cam chain tensioners adjusted
New air filter
New rocker cover gasket, bolts and grommets; new alternator cover gasket
Tires, brake pads, windshield, seat skin, and speedo drive cable have been replaced.
$3950
Background information about the model:
Call it a Cruiser, a Tourer, or a new type of Sport Bike — whatever! The CB900C was produced for three years — 1980-1982 (in 1983 the displacement was increased to 1000), and is derived from Honda’s high-performance CB750K and CB900F models which employ a chain rather than a shaft for the final drive.
It’s uniqueness lies in its dual-range transmission which results in a total of 10 speeds utilizing another shaft in a bolt-on housing behind the transmission to transfer power from the engine’s counter shaft on the left side where the chain was to the final shaft-drive unit on the right side where a bevel gear turns the driveshaft. Honda borrowed this final shaft-drive unit from the GL1100 to use on the CB900C (it’s also used on their CX500 and GL1000 models). When in High Range, engine speed is reduced by 500 rpm at highway cruising speeds — and fuel consumption by as much as 16 percent. In fifth gear and Low Range, the CB900C's engine spins at 4378 rpm at 60 mph (using a 5.26:1 gear ratio for mountain or urban conditions); in fifth gear High Range it turns at only 3745 rpm (employing a 4.50:1 rear ratio for economical cruising). High and Low ranges are selected via a separate shift lever positioned slightly above and behind the transmission’s 5-speed lever. In reality, no one would actually run through ten gears. Rather, the regular 1 thru 5 gears would typically be used with the sub-transmission set to Low Range (its lever positioned downward). Once at cruising speed, the lever for the sub-transmission would then be shifted up into High Range.
Specifications:
◦ Engine: Transverse four-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts
◦ Type: Air-cooled, wet sump, oil cooler
◦ Bore & Stroke: 64.5mm x 69mm
◦ Displacement: 902 cc (55 c.i.)
◦ Ignition: Magnetically-triggered breakerless inductive electronic, 260 watt alternator
◦ Carburetor: Four 32mm Keihin
◦ Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
◦ Horsepower: Approx. 90 hp
◦ Redline: 9000 rpm
◦ Torque: Max 57 lb-ft
◦ Exhaust: Four separate pipes and mufflers
◦ Fuel Required: Premium unleaded
◦ Fuel capacity: 4.2 U.S. gal.
◦ Fuel consumption: 30-40 mpg
◦ Starting: Electric only (no kick start lever)
◦ Primary: Hy-Vo chain
◦ Clutch: Wet, Multi-plate
◦ Transmission: Dual range 5-speed
◦ Final drive: Shaft-driven
◦ Frame: Tubular steel, duplex. Frame is 2 inches longer than the European CB900F
◦ Front suspension: 37mm air-assisted forks (11-16 psi); Travel: 6.3 inches
◦ Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual air shocks (28-64 psi, 45 optimal); Travel: 3.9 inches
◦ Brakes: Dual 280mm discs front, 297mm disc rear
◦ Wheelbase: 58.5 inches
◦ Tires/Wheels: 110/90 x 19 / 130/90 x 16 (factory aluminum Comstar)
◦ Weight: Approx. 590 lbs (wet)
◦ Top Speed: 130 mph
Retro Rivals to the Honda CB900C:
Yamaha XS1100 Special 1979-1981
Yamaha XS850
Suzuki GS1100GL 1982-1984
Suzuki GS850
Kawasaki KZ1000
Legal-ese stuff:
This vehicle is being sold AS IS, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to be satisfied as to the condition and value and to make an offer based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
The motorcycle WILL NOT be released until funds are verified and clear.
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