1979 Honda reviews

This is my second bike, which I acquired from a friend who was meticulous in its maintenance, and it is in near showroom condition. I am still pretty much a "rookie", in just my 2nd year of riding, but I found this motorcycle wonderfully easy to adapt to. Some may find the 32" seat height a little difficult (that's why it's MY bike and not my husband's!). It was a very forgiving bike when my rookie shifting needed a bit more practice, and the clutch is very easy to engage. Its power is sufficient for all but the steepest hills on the country roads around here. Now that my riding proficiency has improved, it's simply a joy to ride. I like the shaft drive, and the bike has been dependable to a fault. It sure is a compliment-getter, too, as there aren't many around anymore. Show less

I posted my review in the 750K page not realizing that their was a page for the limited edition. What makes the limited edition so special anyway? It is my first bike and it is in near original condition. How much can I get for this bike which I bought from my brother in law, who keeps telling me that he's sorry that he sold it and he wants first chance at getting it back should I decide to sell. I find that it handles and rides great for a twenty-one-year-old bike. It is the first time that I was on a bike, so I can only wonder how it compares with a newer bike. If anyone out there has some suggestions on how I can improve the looks and anything else on my bike , I would appreciate some e-mails. I'm thinking of adding a windshield, can this be done? Show less

Last year I bought a 79 750K 10th anniversary, Limited Edition to put around the countryside. This summer I have been riding it a lot more and would like to spruce it up some. I entered it at a bike show last summer and it won 1st place for the Jap-bike division. Everyone tells me that I have a classic and from checking out all the info. Available online I can see that they are right. It is my first bike and I enjoy riding and shinning it up in my spare time. Show less

CBX Honda was a great byke for that era, a great engine!!! Beatifull sound!! Even today it still runs great! Show less

It was 1984 and the bike had 4800 miles on it. It was in perfect condition, fast, comfortable, good looking, every thing that makes you fall in love with a bike. I haven't been riding for a few years, but I expect to purchase my next bike within a week; either a Shadow Spirit or a A.C.E. Deluxe. But in the bottom of my tool box sits the manual for the 1979 Honda CB 750F, I don't think I'll ever toss it...... Show less

The 1979 CR250 is a power bomb! I can stand my bike straight up in fifth gear! The power is there whenever you want it. The suspension travel is full...but the rear kicks when going off of big jumps. With loads of power and good, small bump suspension the 79 CR 250 makes an excellent trail bike. Show less

I bought my 79 750K new in 79. It was the last of an era of the mighty 750-4. I still own the bike and have had excellent service from it. When the bike had 14,000 miles on it I removed the engine to chrome all the cases including the valve cover. At the same time I had a 3 angle valve job done along with a port polish and installed a Andrews "A" cam along with new springs and Titiaum retainers. I installed braided lines on fuel lines and installed an oil temp gauge and oil pressure gauge mounted on top of the headlight, feed via braided line. I also chromed the swing arm and chain guard. I originally ran stock carbs that were chromed, then 2 different early version stock carbs. I found the best combination when I bought a set of Mikuni 29mm smooth bores. I also learned that there was a huge benefit in running an after market electronic ignition along with Accel super coils into 8mm wires. The 750 exhales through a "RC" Four into one header. I fit the bike with a set of Continental Super twin tires for traction. I also slid the front fork tubes up in the clamps about 1/2" to shift some weight toward the front. I drilled the front brake rotor with I believe 196 holes and the resurfaced it flat. This looked trick and did keep the pads clean/cool. The bike will make power up to about 10,000 rpm and had run 13.0 comfortably, maybe a little better with a better rider. I ran 15-43 sprockets on the street but went down to a 13 front on the strip. This bike was quick in its day. The bike did not have the brakes of performance of today's machines but it will still surprise the un-expecting rider today with its stock appearance and better than expected performance. I believe for someone a little tight on funds these old bikes can be a blast. I own 3 other Hondas currently with the newest being a 2000 CBR929RR. Believe it or not I still enjoy taking this old girl out for a spin. The bike currently has 50,000 mile on it and still looks great. I often have people come over and ask about the old girl. Show less

This model was my first motorcycle and I have owned 2 different ones over a total of 4 years now. Great running bike with a bulletproof engine and decent handling for being so old. Show less

I have a 1979 Honda CB750K that didn't run when I got it out of a guy's barn 3 years ago. After the brake caliper rebuild and full carb disassembly and cleaning, the bike would hit an indicated 135-mph. Stock!! Then I got the bug...it has MAC 4-1 exhaust, K&N filters, jet kit and lots of custom weight loss/body modifications. It weighs 450 lbs. with oil and gas and makes 95 rear wheel horsepower. I haven't had a chance to take it to a timed quarter mile yet, but it does rip. Only complaints are the flexing frame....I'm working on some aluminum braces for it and the crappy scary brakes. Compared to a modern bike, these brakes will give you a few good scares before you get used to them. The bike could use some more tire, but I have as wide of rubber as will fit on the factory wire wheels and I must say, it will wheelie and spin the rear on a hard launch. It is a bargain street racer and very very easy to sucker the frat boys into races. They often lose, thinking that the wire wheels and no fairing equal a slow old pig. Its the 2 wheeled equivalent of a 400 hp Nova in primer..the perfect sleeper. Show less

I own a 1979 CB750K LTD 10 year Anniversary Edition model Honda restored to 98% of its original condition and it's worth at LEAST $2500.00 anywhere.....I've been offered $3500.00. At 20 years old, a vintage classic, it's worth more than a thousand bucks......gimme a break !!! Show less