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Leroy needed this one to fill out his Hondamatic collection. He had the red one but not his one. This is a 661 original miles bike that was stored badly. All the metal was corroded or rusted. It has a torque converter like a car transmission. I thought it was really ugly when I brought it home but now after it's new again I think it's a very nice looking motorcycle(except for the muffler). I probably won't be restoring any more triples, Leroy now has them all, every color of every year and all as new. I think I did 13 or 14 of them. I'm going to start the next restoration Monday, a 1914 Excelsior 7C V-twin. I'm excited to do this one.

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1969 H1, 1971 G3SSA, 1974 G5, 1973 H2A, 1975 S3A, 1975 H1F, 1973 Z1, 1988 HD FLTC, Captain America chopper, 2000 Excelsior Henderson, 1965 Bridgestone BS90

It looks excellent, and I like the muffler just fine. I looked up some specs... 39 RWHP (measured) and 557 lbs. wet. It seems to have lost almost half its power getting it to the wheel!

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If it surges, that's normal, upshift.

Really nice, I had no idea about the spare kicker under the seat. Where does it go on the motor - I could not tell.

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This is true. Where I grew up the hills were so steep and long, when your ball rolled down the hill you just said "screw it"...

The shaft for the kick start lever is on the left side of the engine behind the shift lever and above the safety neutral linkage. It has a rubber boot on it. It had 20 horse less than the H2 at the rear wheel. I think my G3SS would give it a run.

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1969 H1, 1971 G3SSA, 1974 G5, 1973 H2A, 1975 S3A, 1975 H1F, 1973 Z1, 1988 HD FLTC, Captain America chopper, 2000 Excelsior Henderson, 1965 Bridgestone BS90

You've got some serious restoring skills. Beautiful work on everything you do.

Absolutely beautiful...

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Stay in it when it comes on the pipe, no need to be scared...

Beautiful work as always! That is an unusual color for Honda as I have never seen a Hondamatic in that hue. Thanks for posting the before and after pics too.

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1972 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV (Candytone Blue), 1976 Suzuki GT750 (Maui Blue)
1984 Yamaha RZ350 (KRR- Yellow/Black).

“Jeff and Chris are THE MEN!”
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Mine isn't in as good shape as yours was before you started that one. These CB's are so much fun to ride, and so are the 450 Automaics, I have one of those, too.

Remarkable work! but how do you drive? how many "gears" does it have? I had only seen one in Germany a few years ago, but I don't remember the grab handle for the passenger built into the saddle or even the right instrument made like this, it seems to me it had a normal tachometer, but maybe I'm wrong. are they specific to the American market, or are they specific to a specific year?
Paola

The transmission is a 2 speed automatic, low and drive. From what I have read low was good to around 60 and drive up to 100. I would like to ride one to see how the transmission feels. The engine was only rated at 50hp so it was most likely pretty doggy. They sold them here in 1976, 1977, and 1978.

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1969 H1, 1971 G3SSA, 1974 G5, 1973 H2A, 1975 S3A, 1975 H1F, 1973 Z1, 1988 HD FLTC, Captain America chopper, 2000 Excelsior Henderson, 1965 Bridgestone BS90