1965 Honda CB160 Walk-around and Demo

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@burlingtonbill1 11 ай бұрын

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.

@kosmjon2 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! It is a passion for me. I hope to do several more, but have to finish 4 superhawks and 3 scramblers first.

@frankducett9 9 ай бұрын

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.

@kosmjon2 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, I agree. A bike like this (in black) was my first bike at 16 and always thought it was an amazing machine.

@Walkercolt1 9 ай бұрын

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".

@kosmjon2 9 ай бұрын

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!

@randym.7238 9 ай бұрын

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.

@kosmjon2 9 ай бұрын

150/160 were definitely great bikes to start on. Glad to hear you are still riding!

@garyschneider9281 Жыл бұрын

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 .

@kosmjon2 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Making them look and run showroom new is my goal.

@jamesvanderpoel9956 11 ай бұрын

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.

@alvonfinster2915 Жыл бұрын

I had a CB160 - it was used when I bought it in 1969. A splendid bike, though -

@kosmjon2 Жыл бұрын

@alvonfinster2915 a 160 was my first bike when I was 16. I guess that’s why I have a fondness for them.

@joanmanuel469 Жыл бұрын

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!

@kosmjon2 Жыл бұрын

@joanmanuel469 I appreciate your comment very much. Thx.

@tomkozic8505 7 күн бұрын

Beautiful job!

@erickriebel4366 11 ай бұрын

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

@kosmjon2 11 ай бұрын

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.

@sturejonsson Жыл бұрын

Very nice old Honda Cb 160😊👍👍🛵

@davidhorowitz4037 7 ай бұрын

Really nice. I have one I'm restoring now. Don't think it'll turn out as nice as that though.

@kosmjon2 7 ай бұрын

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.

@Badger345 Жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC

@DgLulung Жыл бұрын

Motornya sangat cantik,karya seni kelas wahid dari soiciro

@kosmjon2 9 ай бұрын

Terima kasih

@earlsammesios8696 Жыл бұрын

Nice motor from 19 60,,,

@tedlouvier3128 Жыл бұрын

Good times 😊

@johnhemmersbach6546 22 күн бұрын

I would like to buy one!

@kosmjon2 22 күн бұрын

I’m fresh out of CB160s at the moment. If you can find one I’d be happy to restored it for you.

@johnhemmersbach6546 22 күн бұрын

@@kosmjon2 What state are you from?

@kosmjon2 21 күн бұрын

@@johnhemmersbach6546 I'm in Florida

@johnhemmersbach6546 21 күн бұрын

@@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!!