1979 Honda Mugen ME360

A ton of time and money went into the search, acquisition and restoration of this Mugen ME360

[@midlifemotox]

Had the stock 79. Crappy breaks,, But the engine was brilliant. Best looking dirt bike ever made.

[@dinorichetti]

Awesome, what a work of Art. Thanks for sharing.

[@kingdebary]

Thank you

[@williamfabiano543]

Your the best on utube. Best bikes, cleanest machines I've ever seen. That's one of my favorite bikes.

[@kingdebary]

Thank you Bill , I appreciate the kind words

[@williamfabiano543]

@kingdebary your welcome. Your bikes are all my favorites. I love them all.

[@chrisgroves9829]

Beautiful job my friend as usual!.I still remember the pictures of O’show flicking one around back in the day 😄

[@kingdebary]

Thanks

[@MiZoW]

You have my dream collection

[@kingdebary]

Thanks, I hope you enjoy the videos

[@peteschiavoni]

That’s amazing. You make me flashback to my youth when I could see these awesome machines you’re restoring. Thank you for sharing another GEM

[@kingdebary]

Thanks Pete

[@Johnny_Bee]

Oh wow that is an awesome find, I've never seen one in person, only in MXA magazines back in the day. You did a great job putting this together, the fox suspension puts it over the top.

[@kingdebary]

Thanks!

[@SouthEastDude425]

Another awesome build!!! You never disappoint Kingdebary - thanks for showing your work!!!

[@kingdebary]

Thanks

[@michaelmays4790]

This guy has some nice bikes. Been watching his channel for a few years. LOVE TO SEE A VIDEO OF YOUR WHOLE COLLECTION. I HAVE AN 82 MINT CR480 1985 MINT CR80 BUT I PUT THE MORE HEAVIER DUTY 86 CR80 SWING ARM AND FRONT END THE 86 SWING ARM IS MUCH WIDER AND THE AXLE BOLT IT WAY THICKER . ALSO HAVE 2 86 CR80S AND A 1984 CR60. HOPING TO FIND A NICE 86CR500 TO RESTORE

[@kingdebary]

Thanks Mike. I will keep an eye out for an 86

[@billbates5475]

OMG this is THE bike! I remember it!

[@kingdebary]

They also made the mugen kit for the 1980 cr250 which is even more rare

[@RadioReprised]

I called Honda Corporate trying to get some Mugen Decals for my '79 250 (Simon's fork-Fox Airshox) and pestered them to the point they somehow got him to call me and he was amazing and sympathetic to my Teenage dilemma! After talking bikes (I also had a 360 ATC) He mailed me a collection of Stickers and I still have a matching pair of Tank Decals in my collection all these years later! They are as sacred as the autographed Honda Wings I got from DeCoster! All my favorite bikes fell in the 360 to 400cc size as the perfect blend of weight and power.

[@kingdebary]

Great memories!

[@PETERNESS]

much love and respect for your incredible work in bringing this icon back to life ,just an amazing build and a sensational bike ,you sir are by far the master in restoring these classics

[@kingdebary]

Thank you

[@blanchard899]

@@kingdebary what ratio do you mix your air cooled big bore bikes at and what oil? Nice bike! I just picked up a 84 CR500.

[@kingdebary]

@@blanchard899 maxima927 at 36:1

[@blanchard899]

@@kingdebary thank you sir. I’ve been using castor 927 @ 32:1. Almost same ball park.

[@kingdebary]

@@blanchard899 that works fine

[@roberthall7721]

OMG man, that thing is stunning. What a gorgeous bike, and super rare too. Killer work man. Awesome restoration! 👍

[@kingdebary]

thanks!

[@sebastianbataglia399]

Thanks for sharing and good luck on your knee operation. If you need someone to help on kickstarting those beauties just let me know LOL

[@kingdebary]

Thanks

[@Zhukov-3]

Nice work my friend!

[@kingdebary]

Thanks!

[@midlifemotox]

Had one (not Mugen) ... Loved stepping off to kick start it.

[@kingdebary]

😊

[@chrisgroves9829]

WOW,beautiful job!! Fox shocks do make it special.Thanks for sharing.id have it in the center of my living room.😁

[@kingdebary]

Thanks

[@williamamacker3119]

That is such a sweet bike thank you for the video ☘️🇺🇸🤘⚡️⚡️

[@kingdebary]

Thanks

[@davcon3]

I’m a fan of all your bikes. The make doesn’t matter.

[@tappedout300xc]

Ooooh, that is a beauty. Would be a fun bike to race.

[@alexcrudello3672]

Beautiful just Beautiful

[@ianmangham4570]

What a machine 💪

[@kingdebary]

Thanks!

[@xnotx2]

Oh no.. you're not teasing us without a running video 😁

[@alaindrouin1585]

Beautiful bike

[@kingdebary]

Thanks!

[@superkas]

Oh my, 10/10!

[@kingdebary]

😁

[@robertsearfoss5169]

Sweet bike great restoration. 👍 never a bad bike always impressed with the quality of your work. Do you restore harley davidsons haha.

[@kingdebary]

😁

[@ianmangham4570]

Wow 😍

[@kingdebary]

Thankyou

[@davidmays3333]

Beautiful bike again!!! Love your bikes. Have a question. I’m trying to restore my uncles 81 Honda xr200r. Having a hard time finding good plastic. Maier plastic is terrible. Any ideas? Thank you

[@kingdebary]

Thanks, not sure who else sells plastics for that bike. Have you tried DC Plastics?

[@davidmays3333]

I will try them

[@keithhawkins7039]

Beautiful. It's killing me to not hear it, any chance we could hear that sweet sound?

[@kingdebary]

Hopefully, may be getting a knee operation so after that

[@keithhawkins7039]

Best of luck to you. I've had 7 acl reconstruction surgeries. plates, screws, and ligaments from cadavers. Still ride my purchased brand new by me 1988 kx125 more days than not. Stay on your rehab. God bless.

[@mikeschlup5279]

Never knew this bike even existed...

[@kingdebary]

They are pretty rare

[@RUSTY-A-L]

I wish somebody would take these Mugen kits and use a 3D printer so they could be replicated and sold today.

[@kingdebary]

Yes, that would be nice. The air cooled kits are as rare as hens teeth. Be sure to check out my other 70+ vintage mx videos. There are a few more mugens in there. Just search kingdebary

[@RUSTY-A-L]

I am already a subscriber!@@kingdebary

[@kingdebary]

@@RUSTY-A-L excellent, thank you

[@anttonydamico2578]

Wow 🤗

[@guadalupepulido2978]

Wow nice

[@kingdebary]

Thanks

[@R900DZ]

Do you sell any of these?

[@kingdebary]

Yes, I do sell some of them

[@michaelmays4790]

Beautiful bike 13k bike there or more

[@kingdebary]

Thanks!

[@ryanpeterson9951]

Just now seeing your videos. Please message me if you have any Yamahas for sale.

[@kingdebary]

May be selling an 81 yz465 soon

[@ryanpeterson9951]

@@kingdebary I have an 81 465, I would love another.

[@warrenford6503]

🙌 ᵖʳᵒᵐᵒˢᵐ

[@alexcrudello3672]

Beautiful just Beautiful

[@kingdebary]

Thanks