Value of a rough, but ridable CB-1?

[SpeedBlur]

Long time admirer of these machines ever since I saw one in person years before getting my license. I've been keeping my eyes out for a decent example of one of these machines for the last few years to get as a sporty around town bike to complement my existing fleet.

I found one for sale (asking $2k) nearby an out of state event that I'm attending. So, I'm trying to decide if it's worth the extra time and effort to pick it up. It's currently owned by a younger first time rider, there are no maintenance records available (~35k miles). It's got some scrapes on the case and some surface rust on a bolts and pegs and oxidation - all visible in photos. Clearly this motorcycle has not been babied and has been stored outside for a couple years at least! That doesn't scare me off, so long as it is safe to ride and works as advertised.

I really want the opinion of this council on the correct value for this thing, presuming it's all there and all works as shown in photos I have been provided. I'm thinking something like $1k?

Thanks for your wealth of knowledge about this cool little bike!

[Spurlock]

Don't see any photos in your post. I'm in California and bought a very nice clean CB-1 w/12,000 miles last year for $3,900. Probably high compared to other states but it was in very nice condition mechanically and cosmetically.

-Bill

[JokeySmurf]

$1754 if it's a 1989 and it's complete with the centerstand. $1690 without.
$1668 it it's a 1990.

How many speed holes in the rear brake reservoir guard?

[JokeySmurf]

Is it better or worse than this $850 abomination?

https://erie.craigslist.org/mcy/d/erie-1990-honda-cb-1/6941288169.html

Would you mind dusting off your Polaroid and tacking a few pictures to the bulletin board at my local supermarket?

[eyhonda]

I may just buy that piece of crap!   I love a challenge! 

Is it better or worse than this $850 abomination?

https://erie.craigslist.org/mcy/d/erie-1990-honda-cb-1/6941288169.html

Would you mind dusting off your Polaroid and tacking a few pictures to the bulletin board at my local supermarket?

[eyhonda]

I ended up buying this bike.  Look past the flat black paint and it's still a CB-1 at heart.  I got her running after a carb clean and bypassed the fuel pump relay.   I later replaced the tank and tail with an OEM blue version.  I kept the black ones for later restoration.   It was an easy rescue with nothing more than the normal work, battery, carb clean, plugs, oil change and air filter clean (K&N).  Tires are still good but I'll replace them next season.   Fun mods included LED turns, adjustable Pazzo levers and Rizoma mirrors.  I will swap out the wheels with CBR300rr wheels and rearsets from a 929rr.   I'm finally back after a 30 year wait.  I had a leftover 90 in 91.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48799389661_ed6403aa0e_c.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48701148813_c4737d4f0d_c.jpg

[VintageHunter]

I ended up buying this bike.  Look past the flat black paint and it's still a CB-1 at heart.  I got her running after a carb clean and bypassed the fuel pump relay.   I later replaced the tank and tail with an OEM blue version.  I kept the black ones for later restoration.   It was an easy rescue with nothing more than the normal work, battery, carb clean, plugs, oil change and air filter clean (K&N).  Tires are still good but I'll replace them next season.   Fun mods included LED turns, adjustable Pazzo levers and Rizoma mirrors.  I will swap out the wheels with CBR300rr wheels and rearsets from a 929rr.   I'm finally back after a 30 year wait.  I had a leftover 90 in 91.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48799389661_ed6403aa0e_c.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48701148813_c4737d4f0d_c.jpg

So...how much did you end up paying for this CB1?
you never said.
Also...the black doesn't look all that bad as is.
But nice choice on the stock smurf.

[eyhonda]

$800.  All in with the extras I put in, under $1500. Still a bargain.  Leaves me some room to fix up a few things.

[VintageHunter]

Like me says......you BETTER walk on this earth and look over your shoulder every now and then......cause YOU sir STOLE that CB1.
 

$800.  All in with the extras I put in, under $1500. Still a bargain.  Leaves me some room to fix up a few things.

[eyhonda]

Yup! Lucky for me it looked like a turd!  Cuz I know better!

[VintageHunter]

EyHonda.
where are you located? Where did you find that CB1 gem for $800?
Also..post a bunch of pictures. I'm sure folks here would love to see $800 CB1 finds....all day long.

[eyhonda]

Troy MI.  I got it in PA, around September last year.  I will post pics later, maybe tomorrow.  I've been a member here for awhile (even with no CB1). I recently left discouraged by some of the negative posts lately.  Decided to come back since I really don't like FB.  Hopefully I will get a better experience this time around.

[VintageHunter]

Don't give the negative comments too much thought. I know I myself am a bit, well, lets say "brutally honest" when giving my opinion. Just shrug it off and as a friend once told me......"Oh Whelp, somebody on the net who doesn't agree with me".

No biggy.


But I for one would love to see the pics.

Sometimes.....new posters come on here with new threads like "I have this mint CB1 RARE Honda for sale for $7000"......and well, that sometimes just rubs folks around here the wrong way for some reason.

I've been noticing that "most" of the CB1 enthusiasts are just hard-workin' folk who truly love and enjoy their little CB1s and just don't want to be bamboozled.

Troy MI.  I got it in PA, around September last year.  I will post pics later, maybe tomorrow.  I've been a member here for awhile (even with no CB1). I recently left discouraged by some of the negative posts lately.  Decided to come back since I really don't like FB.  Hopefully I will get a better experience this time around.

[eyhonda]

What's the best way to post pics on this forum, besides dropping in a link?

Check my sig for now.  My Flickr album is there.  I'll keep it updated.  For now, she is hibernating in the trailer.

Future mods include cbr300r wheels, 900rr throttle/start switch and 929rr rearsets.

[VintageHunter]

You keep mentioning the CBR300R wheels? its not a direct swap in is it?
I don't think so. Don't you have to mess with a bunch of bearings and disc brake stuff?

What's the best way to post pics on this forum, besides dropping in a link?

Check my sig for now.  My Flickr album is there.  I'll keep it updated.  For now, she is hibernating in the trailer.

Future mods include cbr300r wheels, 900rr throttle/start switch and 929rr rearsets.