1981 Honda reviews

I have owned the bike since new. And yes I have almost sold it on a couple of occasions. But now it's here to stay. On my second speedometer., The only engine part to fail was the clutch. Other than that it's never been apart. They do leak oil and I have resealed the rocker cover. I have desert raced and trail rode, super reliable. Now She lives a more easier life of pleasure riding. Show less

The CB900C is a good bang for buck bike. Hybrid Cruiser/ Street bike. If you can't go $15,000.00 for a new bike, you can spend $1-2 grand and have a very good used one. If you aren't already, you will need to become a bike mechanic, almost all these bikes have been neglected, some sitting for over a decade. Once you get it tweaked in, you got a nice ride and 40 miles a gallon. I've bought two, nuff said. Show less

I bought this as a "project" bike 2 years ago for $450.00. Much to my surprise, when I went to pick it up, I was able to safely ride it home. I have spent about $300.00 for tires and some accessories. Though my dream bike is an older GoldWing Interstate, this fills all my needs and then some for now. If a person is somewhat mechanically minded, most work can be accomplished at home with a minimal investment in metric tools and a good Clymer manual, either new or used. Show less

The Custom is really a GREAT BIKE !! It's like flying on a carpet. Had mine for a year now - i'll never sell it. Customized the bike myself. The bike came from Italy 7 years ago. Bought it from a man in Denmark - he owned for the last 7 years but only did 5000 km on the speedo. Today the machine did all in all 34000 km on the speedo. I can only say: IT's LIKE HEAVEN TO RIDE A CUSTOM !! Show less

I've had my 900 Custom for nearly 16 years, and besides an occasional dead battery I've never had A problem.This is my third Honda,and it's just amazing how it seems to last forever.A couple of years ago I told my dealer I wanted A louder sound,so he set me up with A pipe that produces A truly unique sound. I've been think'in about A VTX 1800 and maybe keeping both. Show less

Got this ride a few months back. Left it like the previous owner had it. Vetter fairing, bags and trunks. Nice relaxed cruise the 750C is, best on the roads off the Interstates where 60 mph is so cool when behind the fairing and kicked back on the backrest and highway pegs. Nothing bad to say on it, if you can find one get it. They are usually pretty cheap! Show less

I bought mine brand new and put over 50,000 miles on it before an inattentive driver rear-ended me and totaled the bike. Never had a bit of trouble with this bike, and I was very hard on it. Easily the most reliable bike I've owned in 25 years of riding. Handling is outstanding -- very stable, confidence inspiring. Show less

I don't know a lot about motorcycles but I do know this one is very good for me. I'm in the Army stationed at Ft Bragg. I use it for daily commute of 10 miles one way and for cruising on the weekend. I have only had it a short while and only have a learners permit but I think this will be a really good bike to learn on and take my test. This bike really has good pick up for a small bike and I am learning very fast. Some of the guys at work ripe on me for having a little bike but most like the way it looks and so do I, any way I didn't get it for them I'm happy with it so far. When I got it, it only had 10,109 miles on it and is in very good shape and every thing worked on it except the trip meter. It passed inspection without having to do any thing too it. I will probably get a bigger bike some day but will most likely hold on to this one for a long time. Show less

I'll never sell it. Bought it three years ago and it is the best bike I have ever owned. I run it hard, wheelies, sideways stops and gravel roads are well within this bad boy's repertoire. I gave $1K for mine and have spent about that on time and tires, tune ups, fork seals and batteries. This is my 19th bike and one of the best. The old motor is still strong and may not outrun a new CBR but, no Harley has been around it and if you twist the throttle hard enough it'll stay out front of anything!!! Show less

I Bought my 900 Custom a couple of years ago and it had approx. 25K on it.It still runs very well and I have a windshield, engine bar, 4 into 1 exhaust, leather saddle bags, sissy bar and regular shocks(someone replaced the air shocks before I got it).I like the bike because I weigh about 275 lbs. and it seems to perform well except for the suspension .I probably should see about returning the air shocks to the bike. Back in 1988 I had a 1982 900 Custom but I sold it to buy a condo when I got married. I wish now I would have kept that bike as it was mint condition. Over all I like this heavy cruiser. Show less