I had a white one in 1966, found another white one in 2000 ..My favorite vinatge Honda . This red one is excellent ..hard to find one that looks this stock ..just like new .
I had a white one in 1966, too... first ride was Battle Creek to Lafayette - in March. Nearly froze to death; had to will my fingers to reach the clutch - they were almost stiff. Best handling bike I've ever ridden: could drift it around turns on those back roads in Indiana. 210 miles in three hours on two-lane blacktop, tucked in with my chin on the speedo. I miss that 160.
It is a job of excellence, only someone who is super detailed and has a lot of pride and passion for doing it, can achieve it! The magic of going back in time to a point almost impossible to achieve!
You did an amazing job, thanks. Strange how people call it a beginner's bike, I would ride that bike around the world, passing the big boys and never sweat having to pick it up if dropped.
In 1971 I started out w/ a used S90, then "graduated" to a used bike exactly like this. I loved it -- perfect size & handled well. Got hit by a car and it was sold off. Then later had a used 305. All three were reliable, great for their size & class. You did a superb resto job -- looks better than mine EVER did.
I have a fondest for the CB160 because a black and silver 1968 CB160 was my very first bike back in 1976 when I was 16. I have now restored 7 of these and customized two. Thank you for commenting.
Jon, my very first Bike was a 1964 CB-160 Hawk!!! Red, just like yours! I got it used at 14 from a dealer here in Tulsa, OK, Jandeber's. 14 year-olds could have "5 HP' bikes officially, but @ 3500 RPM (like a Bridgestone) or Briggs powered bike, or the Harley-Davidson 12 1/2, maybe they figured it wasn't as fast as 90cc Suzuki, Yamaha or Kawasaki two-strokes. I bought the bike, my Momma bought me a full-face two-hundred pound Robin's-egg blue "BUCO" helmet, and said "You ride, you wear." In 56 years and a million AMA certified touring miles, I haven't ridden a cycle without a helmet more miles than I have fingers and toes! My first "road trip" on it was to Springfield, MO , about 1966 or 67 for "sliders" from White Castle! At 14, in OK, we weren't allowed on the I-44 Turnpike to Joplin, MO. But at the MO line, I left old Route 66 and sped-up to 55-60 MPH. Great resto-job you've done. The factory red paint seemed to oxidize "over-night" and give it a "pink haze".
Thank you, I'll have to post a video of the blue one I just finished. It has the earliest serial of any of the 10 160s I have restored. It was definitely built in 1964. Wearing a helmet or all the gear, all the time is a great idea for sure. I spend way more time working on them than riding them though. I have seen what you mean on some original paint parts. Hopefully this modern PPG single-stage paint I am using will hold up better. Thx for your comment!
My 2nd bike was a Honda 150 dream. They sold it to me as 150 but it may have been a 160. I learned to ride in my small back yard then on the street when my Parents Weren’t home. I was 14. My first bike was a Triumph 250 but count get it to run. Wish I’d kept both of them. I’m 71 now and still riding.
Thank you. My first bike at 16 was a 160 so I have a soft-spot for them. I've restored 31 bike over the last 8 years and 8 have been 160s. Look me up on Facebook "kosmotocustoms" and DM if you have any questions about restoring yours. I'm sure its going to turn out nice. Thanks for your comment.
@@kosmjon2 Would love one like you had in the video! very well done! You live so far away. I am in Wisconsin! Want to join a club up here and their rules are the bike has to be 250cc and less and 1975 and older! Have a wonderful day!!
I had a white one in 1966, found another white one in 2000 ..My favorite vinatge Honda . This red one is excellent ..hard to find one that looks this stock ..just like new .
Thank you! Making them look and run showroom new is my goal.
I had a white one in 1966, too... first ride was Battle Creek to Lafayette - in March. Nearly froze to death; had to will my fingers to reach the clutch - they were almost stiff. Best handling bike I've ever ridden: could drift it around turns on those back roads in Indiana. 210 miles in three hours on two-lane blacktop, tucked in with my chin on the speedo. I miss that 160.
It is a job of excellence, only someone who is super detailed and has a lot of pride and passion for doing it, can achieve it! The magic of going back in time to a point almost impossible to achieve!
@joanmanuel469 I appreciate your comment very much. Thx.
I had a CB160 - it was used when I bought it in 1969. A splendid bike, though -
@alvonfinster2915 a 160 was my first bike when I was 16. I guess that’s why I have a fondness for them.
You did an amazing job, thanks.
Strange how people call it a beginner's bike, I would ride that bike around the world, passing the big boys and never sweat having to pick it up if dropped.
Thank you, I agree. A bike like this (in black) was my first bike at 16 and always thought it was an amazing machine.
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In 1971 I started out w/ a used S90, then "graduated" to a used bike exactly like this. I loved it -- perfect size & handled well. Got hit by a car and it was sold off. Then later had a used 305. All three were reliable, great for their size & class. You did a superb resto job -- looks better than mine EVER did.
Thank you! It is a passion for me. I hope to do several more, but have to finish 4 superhawks and 3 scramblers first.
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John, do you sell these bikes to the public?
Hi, yes. This CB160 is about to go up for sale and I just posted another video of a blue 1967 CB77 that is about to be auctioned on Bring-a-Trailer.
Good times 😊
Is there in India for sale
What do the super hawks usually sell for?
It varies. The average I'm seeing lately on Bring a Trailer is around $7000.
@@kosmjon2 Sounds about right, thanks for the reply, had one sold it regretted ever since
@@vonsboy I'll have a blue 1966 CB77 done in about a month if you are interested.
@@kosmjon2 thanks, send me pictures
@@kosmjon2 that 160. In the video looks terrific as well, just out of curiosity, what do you sell those for? Regards, Michael
Very nice old Honda Cb 160😊👍👍🛵
This was an excellent bike for beginners I always admired it I had a Honda Super 90 when I went to high school in 1967 and I always admired this bike
I have a fondest for the CB160 because a black and silver 1968 CB160 was my very first bike back in 1976 when I was 16. I have now restored 7 of these and customized two. Thank you for commenting.
Jon, my very first Bike was a 1964 CB-160 Hawk!!! Red, just like yours! I got it used at 14 from a dealer here in Tulsa, OK, Jandeber's. 14 year-olds could have "5 HP' bikes officially, but @ 3500 RPM (like a Bridgestone) or Briggs powered bike, or the Harley-Davidson 12 1/2, maybe they figured it wasn't as fast as 90cc Suzuki, Yamaha or Kawasaki two-strokes. I bought the bike, my Momma bought me a full-face two-hundred pound Robin's-egg blue "BUCO" helmet, and said "You ride, you wear." In 56 years and a million AMA certified touring miles, I haven't ridden a cycle without a helmet more miles than I have fingers and toes! My first "road trip" on it was to Springfield, MO , about 1966 or 67 for "sliders" from White Castle! At 14, in OK, we weren't allowed on the I-44 Turnpike to Joplin, MO. But at the MO line, I left old Route 66 and sped-up to 55-60 MPH. Great resto-job you've done. The factory red paint seemed to oxidize "over-night" and give it a "pink haze".
Thank you, I'll have to post a video of the blue one I just finished. It has the earliest serial of any of the 10 160s I have restored. It was definitely built in 1964. Wearing a helmet or all the gear, all the time is a great idea for sure. I spend way more time working on them than riding them though. I have seen what you mean on some original paint parts. Hopefully this modern PPG single-stage paint I am using will hold up better. Thx for your comment!
My 2nd bike was a Honda 150 dream. They sold it to me as 150 but it may have been a 160. I learned to ride in my small back yard then on the street when my Parents Weren’t home. I was 14. My first bike was a Triumph 250 but count get it to run. Wish I’d kept both of them. I’m 71 now and still riding.
150/160 were definitely great bikes to start on. Glad to hear you are still riding!
Really nice. I have one I'm restoring now. Don't think it'll turn out as nice as that though.
Thank you. My first bike at 16 was a 160 so I have a soft-spot for them. I've restored 31 bike over the last 8 years and 8 have been 160s. Look me up on Facebook "kosmotocustoms" and DM if you have any questions about restoring yours. I'm sure its going to turn out nice. Thanks for your comment.
I would like to buy one!
I’m fresh out of CB160s at the moment. If you can find one I’d be happy to restored it for you.
@@kosmjon2 What state are you from?
@@johnhemmersbach6546 I'm in Florida
@@kosmjon2 Would love one like you had in the video! very well done! You live so far away. I am in Wisconsin! Want to join a club up here and their rules are the bike has to be 250cc and less and 1975 and older! Have a wonderful day!!