Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine.
03-20-2007, 01:10 PM
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Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine.
I mentioned this in a prior thread, but never made a thread specifically for this.
So here it is, this is among the first products produced by Honda. It's a 1952 Honda "Cub" f-type, auxillary bicycle engine. 50cc 1/2hp 2-stroke.
Here's a few pictures:
Considering it's over 50 years old, it's in pretty good condition. Some cleaning, and new paint, and it should look as good as new (like this one below).
Here's some Cub F literature I've managed to get my hands on:
I've been trying to find a period correct Japanese bicycle to mount it to, but I can't seem to find anything, so I'll probably just get an early 1950's american bike. Although not a perfect match, it'll serve it's purpose (in my opionion, american bicycles of that vintage look better anyway).
So here it is, this is among the first products produced by Honda. It's a 1952 Honda "Cub" f-type, auxillary bicycle engine. 50cc 1/2hp 2-stroke.
Here's a few pictures:
Considering it's over 50 years old, it's in pretty good condition. Some cleaning, and new paint, and it should look as good as new (like this one below).
Here's some Cub F literature I've managed to get my hands on:
I've been trying to find a period correct Japanese bicycle to mount it to, but I can't seem to find anything, so I'll probably just get an early 1950's american bike. Although not a perfect match, it'll serve it's purpose (in my opionion, american bicycles of that vintage look better anyway).
03-21-2007, 04:29 AM
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (smithenhiv
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Phil DeVtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That's awesome dude...where do you find this stuff? 
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Most of it my friend in Japan finds, then I pay for it, and he send it to me.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Most of it my friend in Japan finds, then I pay for it, and he send it to me.
03-28-2007, 07:41 AM
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Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine.
Nice... you need to go ahead and get an old motorcycle while you are at it.
03-28-2007, 08:39 AM
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (DA-nteg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DA-nteg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice... you need to go ahead and get an old motorcycle while you are at it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
indeed you should
indeed you should
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03-28-2007, 09:24 AM
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (DA-nteg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DA-nteg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice... you need to go ahead and get an old motorcycle while you are at it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
How about a 1964 Honda CB77 (305cc) Superhawk?
I've got one sitting in my garage waiting to be restored. I don't have any pics of it at the moment because it's half tore apart and is really the least of my concerns right now. Once I get a few of my current projects finished (namely the S600), then I will get around to restoring the old bike.
How about a 1964 Honda CB77 (305cc) Superhawk?
I've got one sitting in my garage waiting to be restored. I don't have any pics of it at the moment because it's half tore apart and is really the least of my concerns right now. Once I get a few of my current projects finished (namely the S600), then I will get around to restoring the old bike.
03-29-2007, 10:38 AM
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (smithenhiv
Hmmm, I think I might have found a bike to mount this on. It's a 1950's J.C. Higgins bicycle.
I know it's not a Jap bike, so it wouldn't be "correct" for the Cub-F engine, but I actually prefer the styling of the older american bikes. More flowing fenders, and frame design, just looks nicer.
I know it's not a Jap bike, so it wouldn't be "correct" for the Cub-F engine, but I actually prefer the styling of the older american bikes. More flowing fenders, and frame design, just looks nicer.
03-29-2007, 10:52 AM
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (smithenhiv
ive really been feeling an older Honda bike lately. not quite that vintage but a 68-74 CB350 or so...
thanks for sharing
thanks for sharing
04-05-2007, 10:58 AM
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (smithenhiv
Well, I missed out on the old J.C. Higgins bike, if anybody by chance has a 1940's/50's bicycle, or knows where I can get one, please let me know.
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (smithenhiv
Well i feel like i learned something today. Thanks so much for sharing and the pictures sure helped tell the story!
I may be needing your service to get some Japan parts for the Beat very soon.
04-06-2007, 06:29 AM
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Not that my opinion matters, but I'd hold out and find a real Japanese bike. It would make it that much sweeter.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I appriciate your opinion, and I fully agree that a Japanese bike would be more fitting for this peice. However, finding a 1950's Japanese bike is no easy task.
Not that my opinion matters, but I'd hold out and find a real Japanese bike. It would make it that much sweeter.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I appriciate your opinion, and I fully agree that a Japanese bike would be more fitting for this peice. However, finding a 1950's Japanese bike is no easy task.
04-06-2007, 06:37 AM
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (smithenhiv
wonder if this might help with your bicycle search, The Classic & Antique Bicycle Exchange.
http://www.thecabe.com/
http://www.thecabe.com/
04-06-2007, 06:42 AM
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (smithenhiv
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MonkeyPuzzle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wonder if this might help with your bicycle search, The Classic & Antique Bicycle Exchange.
http://www.thecabe.com/</TD></TR></TABLE>
Awesome, thanks for posting that link, I'm signing up now. I never thought to check and see if there was a forum dedicated to old bikes.
http://www.thecabe.com/</TD></TR></TABLE>
Awesome, thanks for posting that link, I'm signing up now.
I never thought to check and see if there was a forum dedicated to old bikes.
05-08-2007, 05:48 AM
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (smithenhiv
If anybody else was wanting one of these, here's your chance:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...d=1,1
$2,000 and the reserve isn't met.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...d=1,1
$2,000 and the reserve isn't met.
05-08-2007, 07:16 AM
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (smithenhiv
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smithenhiven »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If anybody else was wanting one of these, here's your chance:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...d=1,1
$2,000 and the reserve isn't met. </TD></TR></TABLE>omg
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...d=1,1
$2,000 and the reserve isn't met. </TD></TR></TABLE>omg
05-08-2007, 08:37 AM
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Re: Another antique Honda restoration by smithenhiven. 1952 Honda Cub F bicycle engine. (smithenhiv
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM knowledge »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">omg</TD></TR></TABLE>
My thoughts exactly, I'm anxious to see what it sells for. The higher it goes, the happier I'll be with mine, lol
My thoughts exactly, I'm anxious to see what it sells for. The higher it goes, the happier I'll be with mine, lol