Absolutely!!! Those custom pipes are awesome and way better than original.. Matter of fact, I was in Thailand and I saw very similar pipes on a new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, and they also looked awesome. Again, way better than original. the rest of the bike, i vote for original as can be. Thank you. Love the channel.
I like the exhaust that’s already on it. That is awesome styling! As far as color, I’d have a hard time not going red, but between black and white, white is not as common, so that’s where I’d go. To be fair, that bike could make any color look good, as long as it’s uniform.
Great little bike. Yoda would proud of his Jedi padawon. I dig his homemade mufflers. They remind me of my triumph 650 mufflers. For some reason the audio goes to crap when the bike is running. As far as painting the bike. Black or white, both good choices. Lighter colors are a little easier to deal with (they don't show mistakes as much as black) but you seem to do black pretty well well. Either way it'll look great.
These are awesome. You would think that after nearly 200 videos I would have this audio worked out😂. When I pressured washed the bike it decided the bike has decided what color it wanted to be. Thanks for watching.
@@motorcyclerewind i think it's electrical interference from the spark plugs firing. They can mess with audio... but for some reason it doesn't happen with every bike. (I believe it's the same thing with car spark plugs, they would interfere with the car radio back in the day. They eventually changed to a different type of cap I think.) Maybe it's a sign that it could use new spark plug wires and caps.
That 305 Superhawk looks just like my first bike. I was in the Air Force and needed a simple way to run back and forth to the base. I took it apart and repainted the black. It was such a dependable motorcycle. I miss that bike. I should have never sold it, but when I got reassigned, I could not take it with me. I would like to have that bike back. It has to be gloss black. Good luck with the build. I look forward to seeing it all fixed up and running. Ken
So it looks like the headlight bucket, fork, frame, tank, chain guard, and shocks should all match. That's the primary color of the bike. Personally I prefer red, 2nd choice black. All the Hondas I've owned have been red. Don't know why, it just worked out that way. But it is Honda's color. The fenders and side covers should match and be silver...greyish. Not really sure what to call it. The rear fender might be the original color, the front fender is definitely not. Someone sprayed black all over the tank side covers; those should be chrome with kneepads like your other Hondas of the same period. Hopefully that chrome is still okay under the black. Looks like you need to source some kneepads unless they're in parts bins. I think this will be an awesome vintage motorcycle when you're done!!! Cheers to you and here's to Howard!
You are correct sir. I have to go back and rummage around for the missing bits. Chrome side covers, chain guard, headlight, left side cover and air boxes. This one is going to be fun.
All but black, that's so depressing colour. Guess that spacer has been a creative idea but hard to get tight. Should have tried a softer Material as Aluminum to seal it? Erm, and pls no browns, greens or Munsters lilac/purple (atleast as solist colour) too, same "happy" colour, ty... xD
Nice video but terrible sound indeed. As if you were working next to the high road and in a pool... and you were not. Stil liked the video. Great bike! @@motorcyclerewind
Black is always nice
Yes it is and I already have some here. Thanks for watching.
I loved the pipes they looked cool . i think jet black always looks good..
I think so too. I may want to keep those. They will mean more to me than to whoever gets it.
Absolutely!!! Those custom pipes are awesome and way better than original.. Matter of fact, I was in Thailand and I saw very similar pipes on a new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, and they also looked awesome. Again, way better than original. the rest of the bike, i vote for original as can be. Thank you. Love the channel.
My first bike was a 1965 super hawk, great memories through out high school .
Really cool motorcycles. They had such great styling. Honda was trying out things with the 305’s. All three had different frames.
Keep the exhaust thats on it,
In the spirit of the MAN that
Built it . Black is it.
Thanks from NOR-CAL.
Thanks. Really appreciate the feedback. Another vote for black.
Love the philanthropic angle to your channel! onward!
Thanks Paul. Thanks for watching.
Classic Black bomber, with chrome tank sides plus silver accents look great.
Always liked the sporty look of the motor.
Thanks. That’s what I’m thinking.
Great to hear the bike start up, and as for the colour, well in my opinion it has to be......BLACK. 😎.
Thanks. The rear shocks being black and my ability to polish them could be the deciding factor.
This is such a great idea. Awesome work Eric!
Thanks. This is gonna be a fun project.
What a gorgeous motorcycle
All of the Honda 305’s from this period were great motorcycles. Thanks for watching.
White paint with a bronze frame. Saw a restored RD 350 a few years ago in this colour configuration and it looked awesome
That sounds cool. Thanks for watching.
I like the exhaust that’s already on it. That is awesome styling! As far as color, I’d have a hard time not going red, but between black and white, white is not as common, so that’s where I’d go. To be fair, that bike could make any color look good, as long as it’s uniform.
Agreed, any color works in this motorcycle. Thanks for watching.
Who else keep waiting for Howard to walk in and say, "Sorry I'm late."
I wish!!!
Everybody has a late friend; some you wish would hurry up. Some we are still waiting on. Cheers
The legend Yoda
He is definitely legendary. Thanks for watching.
I want it!!!
Awesome.
Great little bike. Yoda would proud of his Jedi padawon. I dig his homemade mufflers. They remind me of my triumph 650 mufflers.
For some reason the audio goes to crap when the bike is running.
As far as painting the bike. Black or white, both good choices. Lighter colors are a little easier to deal with (they don't show mistakes as much as black) but you seem to do black pretty well well. Either way it'll look great.
These are awesome. You would think that after nearly 200 videos I would have this audio worked out😂.
When I pressured washed the bike it decided the bike has decided what color it wanted to be. Thanks for watching.
@@motorcyclerewind i think it's electrical interference from the spark plugs firing. They can mess with audio... but for some reason it doesn't happen with every bike. (I believe it's the same thing with car spark plugs, they would interfere with the car radio back in the day. They eventually changed to a different type of cap I think.) Maybe it's a sign that it could use new spark plug wires and caps.
That 305 Superhawk looks just like my first bike. I was in the Air Force and needed a simple way to run back and forth to the base. I took it apart and repainted the black. It was such a dependable motorcycle. I miss that bike. I should have never sold it, but when I got reassigned, I could not take it with me. I would like to have that bike back. It has to be gloss black. Good luck with the build. I look forward to seeing it all fixed up and running. Ken
Ken, very soon you could be the new owner of this black Superhawk. Thanks for watching.
So it looks like the headlight bucket, fork, frame, tank, chain guard, and shocks should all match. That's the primary color of the bike. Personally I prefer red, 2nd choice black. All the Hondas I've owned have been red. Don't know why, it just worked out that way. But it is Honda's color.
The fenders and side covers should match and be silver...greyish. Not really sure what to call it. The rear fender might be the original color, the front fender is definitely not. Someone sprayed black all over the tank side covers; those should be chrome with kneepads like your other Hondas of the same period. Hopefully that chrome is still okay under the black. Looks like you need to source some kneepads unless they're in parts bins. I think this will be an awesome vintage motorcycle when you're done!!! Cheers to you and here's to Howard!
You are correct sir. I have to go back and rummage around for the missing bits. Chrome side covers, chain guard, headlight, left side cover and air boxes.
This one is going to be fun.
Is there a color code sticker somewhere on there? If not, I'd say black.
No color code sticker. This bike probably started off white. Because of the front end. Thanks for watching.
Werral rhymes with squirrel (That's easy for you to say!)
😂😂😂it’s a word that doesn’t sound right when you say it. Then the more you think about it the worse it it. 😂😂😂
I generally favour black but reckon white will lift the bike. White seems a little more period
They only came in the 4 options. Can’t really go wrong with either. Thanks for watching.
Is this similar to Mr Pirsegs (zen and the art of motorcycles) motorcycle?
same bike
Paint? Honda Red😀 White would be a Police model. The 450 was black.
They came in the 4 colors. Red, white, blue and black. They look great in any color. Thanks for watching.
Readjust the kickstart spring
That’s what I thought it was. Thanks.
White
Thanks.
All but black, that's so depressing colour.
Guess that spacer has been a creative idea but hard to get tight. Should have tried a softer Material as Aluminum to seal it?
Erm, and pls no browns, greens or Munsters lilac/purple (atleast as solist colour) too, same "happy" colour, ty... xD
Thanks for watching.
Id say cafe racer.. just needs a seat
Have a friend that had one with clubman bars. They fit this bike really well.
Audio bad
Was the audio bad for you throughout or just when I revved the engine? Your feedback is appreciated.
Nice video but terrible sound indeed. As if you were working next to the high road and in a pool... and you were not. Stil liked the video. Great bike!
@@motorcyclerewind
@motorcyclerewind yes audio was bad all way through, couldn't really hear the engine at all, maybe cos you were indoors?