New member from Illinois

[NobleHops]

Oooh, an early Japanese-built ‘80, the rarest of the rare! Take a close look at your ingnition advancer, if it says “469” that’s a rare bird.

[Jeff Bennetts]

What is the stamping on the the Carbs, 60xx and a close up of the gauge cluster.

[Hemi]

I will take a look.

Oooh, an early Japanese-built ‘80, the rarest of the rare! Take a close look at your ingnition advancer, if it says “469” that’s a rare bird.

[Hemi]

I’ll look when I get the carbs off.

What is the stamping on the the Carbs, 60xx and a close up of the gauge cluster.

[Hemi]

Tires, battery…

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[Jeff Bennetts]

The stamping is easy to see, it's right there on the outside carb on a pad above the bowl on the carb body.

[Hemi]

The stamping is easy to see, it's right there on the outside carb on a pad above the bowl on the carb body.

Copy that, thank you. I will look the next chance I get to work on it.

[daves79x]

Indeed, you have a Japanese '80 with engine and frame numbers only 1 digit apart. Very cool. As Nils said, at your earliest convenience, make sure you have a 469A advancer and not the original 469 one that was installed on all Japanese bikes. Many were retrofitted per an order from Honda, but many slipped through the cracks and were not.

Battery and tires are absolutely needed, but not really the first things needing addressed. The forks/steering bearings need done while you have the front wheel off. But mainly address the carbs/engine. Get the carbs off, check the valve clearances, cam chain adjustment, timing, and yes, the advancer. Do not be tempted to turn gas into these carb and 'see if it will run'. Get the oil and filter out and for sure drop the sump cover and see what's in there. Use a Honda filter only and Honda GN-4 oil 10-40 is great. Stay away from synthetic.

The alternator and all wiring connections need serviced as well. You will find yourself needing various rubber parts, gaskets, seals, service items as you go along. Ask us here where to get those. You will need a couple of special tools - they are available fairly cheaply.

If your gauges prove wonky, they likely will, we have a guy for that too. New gauge cushions at least are a must.

Lots and lots more to do, do a search here and you'll find just about everything you need to know.

Dave

[Hemi]

Indeed, you have a Japanese '80 with engine and frame numbers only 1 digit apart. Very cool. As Nils said, at your earliest convenience, make sure you have a 469A advancer and not the original 469 one that was installed on all Japanese bikes. Many were retrofitted per an order from Honda, but many slipped through the cracks and were not.

Battery and tires are absolutely needed, but not really the first things needing addressed. The forks/steering bearings need done while you have the front wheel off. But mainly address the carbs/engine. Get the carbs off, check the valve clearances, cam chain adjustment, timing, and yes, the advancer. Do not be tempted to turn gas into these carb and 'see if it will run'. Get the oil and filter out and for sure drop the sump cover and see what's in there. Use a Honda filter only and Honda GN-4 oil 10-40 is great. Stay away from synthetic.

The alternator and all wiring connections need serviced as well. You will find yourself needing various rubber parts, gaskets, seals, service items as you go along. Ask us here where to get those. You will need a couple of special tools - they are available fairly cheaply.


If your gauges prove wonky, they likely will, we have a guy for that too. New gauge cushions at least are a must.

Lots and lots more to do, do a search here and you'll find just about everything you need to know.

Dave

WOW, thank you so much for the information Dave!

I feel very lucky to have found a community of such knowledgeable people. Thanks again, and thanks to all that have given me advise on the restoration.

Derrick