Had one decked out with Goldwing like fairing and Panniers with trunk. The Goldwing gear was offered from Honda for the 900 custom. Looked just like a Minnie Goldwing. Really loved it. The one thing I really liked was it had a drive shaft. Instance power with no lag. Wife made me get rid of it. I don’t have the wife anymore either. I now have a BMW F800GS.
Beautyfull. I had one exactly like that in 1981. I paid $4200 including taxes at that time for a brand new one... Wow I recognize the sound of the motor... thank you for that video
I'm in Canada. My late father bought this bike in 1981, new, only it was the red colour. He never rode it, not even once. In 1984 I got my motorcycle license using his bike. I just loved the sound of it. In 1986 I drove this bike to Toronto to the inaugural Molson Indy ( we lived in a rural area north of Toronto). When my dad found out, he took the bike away from me. That was the end of that. I ended up buying a brand new 1985 750 Nighthawk S the next year in 1987. Loved the sound of that bike, too. I will always have a motorcycle.
one of the few street bakes ever made with a high low range transmission and he doesn't mention a thing about it instead he wows us with it having 2 keys and shows that you can ride it like a motorcycle, amazing!
Oh that's a gorgeous bike. I had one I bought new back in the day. Wish I'd never got rid of it. The 2 speed secondary trans (used because Honda wanted to use the Goldwings shaft drive but the 900's output shaft was on the wrong side) was always a conversation starter!
I had this exact model in the mid 80's. Bought it used and was my first "real" motorcycle. That bike took me from San Diego to Mississippi, then to New Jersey and back. I had a high sissy-bar on the back for the passenger that I strapped my full sea-bag to and used that as a back rest. Loved that bike!
I had a carbon copy of this, I loved that bike. All I added was a wind screen, it made it a lot more enjoyable on longer ride not having wind pounding my chest..
I had an '81 in the two tone maroon, very nice running bike, but the 10 speed, high/low tranny was a dumb idea. Exact same results with a six speed gearbox.
these bikes are fun .I have one and Im starting my 5th year on it .they ride easy and are good and fast . after minor upgrades I can run past 70mph in ffirst gear and I dont do it anymore but they are also great on backroads .
I love this bike and the High & Low range transmission. How do you shift it if you want to start in low range? When would you shift into high range? After 5th gear or after 1st gear?
Technically you can shift into high range in any gear but it is really only practical to use it in 5th. If my memory serves me correctly (it's been 25 years) I think at about 80 mph the high range would lower the rpm by 500 to 600. It was a great bike for the interstate. At freeway speeds you'd be humming along at about 4000rpm. The engine was not even breaking a sweat. Hope I gave you the info you wanted, have a good day.
rotaxhead I'm looking at a 1982 CB900C it has 35,500 miles and it's selling for $1,000. He did do a lot of maintenance on it and a lot of custom work on it to the point that it looks pretty new. I was wondering what are these driven by? Chain and sprocket, shaft, or belt? Also, what kind of things should I look for in this particular model of motorcycle?
Remember, back then that was a large bike. Now, it is a standard, not a cruiser, and for a standard it had a very long wheelbase. It was not considered small at all. By comparison, My father who was 6'4 and a half coming out of the Marine corps was making cross country trips on Honda CB and CX500's. His 1985 Shadow 1100 when he bought it new cost the exact same amount as a brand new 1100 Gold Wing, and had about the same insurance rate. I think he said that at the time, the V65 Magnas were the only bike that would have run him more in insurance payments.
Yep. It really is. You can go back even farther than the 80's too. The original CB750 from Honda was considered the first Superbike in 1969. Harley and Indian going back into their early days when they were considered their strongest in classics and competition during the 20's and early 30's. Things have come a long, long way.
Beautiful bike man! I've got the same exact one (color wise... Mine is a 1982 though). I'm actually converting mine over to a cafe project. Check it out on my page if you're interested... It's called #Project900 Ride on! Can't wait to get mine going!
Had one decked out with Goldwing like fairing and Panniers with trunk. The Goldwing gear was offered from Honda for the 900 custom. Looked just like a Minnie Goldwing. Really loved it. The one thing I really liked was it had a drive shaft. Instance power with no lag. Wife made me get rid of it. I don’t have the wife anymore either. I now have a BMW F800GS.
Next time you'll make the right choice.lol
@@markchristofferson5872 lol. Somebody had to say it
Never take a woman advice from wife on what you should get ridd of especially a
Rider we men deserve truck & bike 2gether.
That sound, is THE sound!!! Excelent motorbike! One of a few best!!! Congratulations!
Beautyfull. I had one exactly like that in 1981. I paid $4200 including taxes at that time for a brand new one... Wow I recognize the sound of the motor... thank you for that video
I'm in Canada. My late father bought this bike in 1981, new, only it was the red colour. He never rode it, not even once. In 1984 I got my motorcycle license using his bike. I just loved the sound of it. In 1986 I drove this bike to Toronto to the inaugural Molson Indy ( we lived in a rural area north of Toronto). When my dad found out, he took the bike away from me. That was the end of that. I ended up buying a brand new 1985 750 Nighthawk S the next year in 1987. Loved the sound of that bike, too. I will always have a motorcycle.
Great story. Guess your old man didn't share your sense of adventure.
Had one in the brown color scheme, it's the one bike I wish I still had
one of the few street bakes ever made with a high low range transmission and he doesn't mention a thing about it instead he wows us with it having 2 keys and shows that you can ride it like a motorcycle, amazing!
Ya! I want to know about that transmission!
Exactly like mine was to a T, except mine was an 82 and I sold it in 86. My last bike, brings back memories, thanks for the video.
Why haven’t you bought another bike
This was my first motorcycle, loved it.
How it was? I am looking for one but I'm worried about his weight, is this was a problem? Thank you so much :D !
I loved driving it. The weight wasn’t a problem for riding but it was heavy to lift.
@@midnightmagician2 Okay thanks for the quick reply! Ride safe !
I purchased one brand new back in 1982. Enjoy its a great bike.
Oh that's a gorgeous bike. I had one I bought new back in the day. Wish I'd never got rid of it.
The 2 speed secondary trans (used because Honda wanted to use the Goldwings shaft drive but the 900's output shaft was on the wrong side) was always a conversation starter!
the first bike I ever rode. I never even rode a dirt bike before. I wouldn't recommend learning on one, but I've been riding ever since.
I had this exact model in the mid 80's. Bought it used and was my first "real" motorcycle. That bike took me from San Diego to Mississippi, then to New Jersey and back. I had a high sissy-bar on the back for the passenger that I strapped my full sea-bag to and used that as a back rest. Loved that bike!
Very elaborate paint/chrome design,very beautiful
Damn I wish modern bike would follow this bikes control layout!
that is a sweet one , i rode mine from washington state down to florida and back it was a good ride ; june bugs suck though
Those hurt when im standing still. I can't imagine
my father had one and he sold it but its a shame, that bike is a beast and it sticks to road better then some superbikes. its real beauty
I had one too then after a midnight special and today if I have to choose definitely the 900 for the reliability what a bike
Very nice. I had an '81 model also, but in the maroon color. I am in the process of getting another one to keep for good this time.
I've got an '81 here in Canada, in blue, mint condition, less than 6,000 miles. Let me know if you are interested.
That was a good looking bike back in the day, still is today!!!
I had a carbon copy of this, I loved that bike. All I added was a wind screen, it made it a lot more enjoyable on longer ride not having wind pounding my chest..
Absolutely beautiful I wish I could find one like that
I have an identical '81 in mint condition in Canada with less than 6,000 miles. You interested in it??
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Interested in it. I live in Surrey, BC Canada, do you live around here? Thank you.
@@jengtiger2882 Hi, I'm in Ontario very close to Windsor.
@@brianfernandes9548
I lived in Maple closed to Toronto before I moved here last October.
Thank you for your reply.
I had an '81 in the two tone maroon, very nice running bike, but the 10 speed, high/low tranny was a dumb idea. Exact same results with a six speed gearbox.
these bikes are fun .I have one and Im starting my 5th year on it .they ride easy and are good and fast . after minor upgrades I can run past 70mph in ffirst gear and I dont do it anymore but they are also great on backroads .
What did you do to it? Thanks!
I too have one....just like this! Mine has ~ 13,000 miles on it.
I have the 1982 CB900C in burgundy two tone color scheme. Less than 25k miles on it and all original
Its the king
muito linda!!! parabéns.
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Sweet!!
Realmente una hermosura!!!!!!
I'm looking at Wisconsin bikes and idk how you kept this in condition
Piękna maszyna. Też taką posiadam:)
Tell me about that high -low shifter. Are you driving it in low, and then shifting it into high. Where's the high low shifter? Thanks for the info.
yes sir.
Those were pretty fast 4 a heavy bike
currently own a 1980 one, but it needs a lot of work. is it really hard to replace the rear wheel seals?
I love this bike and the High & Low range transmission. How do you shift it if you want to start in low range? When would you shift into high range? After 5th gear or after 1st gear?
Technically you can shift into high range in any gear but it is really only practical to use it in 5th. If my memory serves me correctly (it's been 25 years) I think at about 80 mph the high range would lower the rpm by 500 to 600. It was a great bike for the interstate. At freeway speeds you'd be humming along at about 4000rpm. The engine was not even breaking a sweat. Hope I gave you the info you wanted, have a good day.
Merlyn Arellano , The low range was mainly used for city driving and high for highway.
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I really want a cb900
I've had one for about 7 years now. I love it. I can't ride it around Colorado Springs without people stopping me wanting to look at her.
I am selling my Cb900c
I've got an '81 here in Canada, in blue, mint condition, less than 6,000 miles. Let me know if you are interested.
Your Instrument Cluster is different than mine.
Mine was the same, an 82, limited by law as I remember. I buried/pegged that speedometer a few times.
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Hi!! Nice bike! do you know the paint code of that color? thank you
i just bought an 82 cb900 with the 10 speed looki g for further detail on this bike any help would be appreciated
Just was the seller know nothing about this bike.
rotaxhead I'm looking at a 1982 CB900C it has 35,500 miles and it's selling for $1,000. He did do a lot of maintenance on it and a lot of custom work on it to the point that it looks pretty new. I was wondering what are these driven by? Chain and sprocket, shaft, or belt? Also, what kind of things should I look for in this particular model of motorcycle?
Read his comment he knows nothing about the bike mine is a shaft drive with 30k on it
Christopher Smith oh man lol that sucks how has yours been treating you?
Pretty good only issue ive had is the floats sticking on the carbs but no other issues yet ( knock on wood )
I lost the ad, can you send it to me, I'm interested. What was trhe asking price?
SOLD 2015
Shucks, was gearing up to come there with cash
I've got an '81 here in Canada, in blue, mint condition, less than 6,000 miles. Let me know if you are interested.
@@brianfernandes9548 yes still want
Ok, whereabouts are you at?
Are you a larger person or are these bikes just small for a 4 cylinder engine?
Remember, back then that was a large bike. Now, it is a standard, not a cruiser, and for a standard it had a very long wheelbase. It was not considered small at all. By comparison, My father who was 6'4 and a half coming out of the Marine corps was making cross country trips on Honda CB and CX500's. His 1985 Shadow 1100 when he bought it new cost the exact same amount as a brand new 1100 Gold Wing, and had about the same insurance rate. I think he said that at the time, the V65 Magnas were the only bike that would have run him more in insurance payments.
So it's considered a midsize bike nowadays? That is interesting how bikes have grown in size to make this smaller than it did when it came out.
Yep. It really is. You can go back even farther than the 80's too. The original CB750 from Honda was considered the first Superbike in 1969. Harley and Indian going back into their early days when they were considered their strongest in classics and competition during the 20's and early 30's. Things have come a long, long way.
They really have. I appreciate the info. It's better than what you can get from most other places on the internet that's for sure.
Hey man, No problem, and you are welcome. Ride safe brother.
The bike has very high mileage!
your hinie has very high mileage
mines got 50000
It's so quiet.
you can make it louder by removing the exhaust baffles
I'm interested in this bike. I need your contact info.
Ty
I have the same bike I'm selling to you
I have the same bike I'm selling to you
+Luiz Brito please call me 561-222-8056
Ty
@@reali-ty4202 I've got an '81 here in Canada, in blue, mint condition, less than 6,000 miles. Let me know if you are interested.
Beautiful bike man! I've got the same exact one (color wise... Mine is a 1982 though). I'm actually converting mine over to a cafe project. Check it out on my page if you're interested... It's called #Project900
Ride on! Can't wait to get mine going!