As a sixteen-year-old in England in 1970, I bought a CB160. I loved it but it ate three crankshafts. The second one that I put in was, at that time, the last one in the UK so Bill Head Honda of Preston, Lancashire had to order one from Japan! I installed that one, overhauled the engine after which it became someone else's adventure. if you get my drift.
Over in Malaysia here in 1974 I had ridden the CB 175 version owned my high school class mate, instant love over other even bigger 2 stroke bikes, but can't afford one during that era of my life. Now at 65 got hold of a CB 250 Nighthawk ( ex-police bike) with much solace in retirement life. Lovely little Hondas . Best wishes to all.
Incredible job restoring this CB160. I bought one new when I was in the Navy, stationed in Hawaii from 1663-66. I shipped it to Seattle when i got discharged and rode it home to Ohio via San Diego, Death Valley, Pike's Peak, Wichita, KA and home to Cleveland, OH in fall of 1966. I only weighed about 130 then so it was an easy ride. I'm 71 now and retired from the FAA.
Great story! I had a 1965 CB160 back in 1971-it was a very nice little bike. Since I was only 17, I didn't take care of it like I should have. Wish I had it now!
Got my first one in 1965 Goroka PNG Royal blue. Sold it to return to Australia then 3 years later returned to Goroka and bought another same colour. Absolutely incredible and totally reliable. Sold it in Goroka 1972 and replaced it with a gorgeous Australian girl....miss those bikes, but miss her more after. 44 fabulous years. Am a widower with 1000’s miles open to me in Australia but have never trusted motorists so keep the memories.
In 1966, I envied my friend's CB160 but was short on budget so i bought the 160 I could afford, a Ducati Monza Junior. Saved me about $100 but cost the joy of owning the best. After a year, the Ducati was worn out, the CB still running like new. Cheap is dear.
My first Honda motorcycle of four at the lean sweet age of 17. I bought a 1965 Honda CB160 from my uncle Ted's dealership in my home town of Waterville ME. Put 7,500 safe miles on it and never had any performance issues. My edition had an after market roll bars and a sissy bar. At the ripe age of 72, I remain in the posession of a vintage VF V45 750 Magna for which will be returned to concours.
Bought one Brand New. Loved it. Got Me into ridding for 25 years. Your Bike Looks Great. Do not remember the rims or color of spark plug wires. The only things that I can see missing Are the stock Mirrors . Your a Lucky Man.
Had one of those late 60s, rode 21,000 with no major problems, commute, camping high Sierras, off road, on road. Never had surging idle or noisy valve train. I laugh at those who THINK they need huge, heavy bikes for touring. Traded in the 160 for a CX-500, continued touring, commuting, no tickets, no crashes, no breakdowns. Long ago fun and memories.
Beautiful bike. I was in the 10th grade in 65 and wanted one so bad I could taste it. Went to the local dealership one Saturday to just look and ended up getting a Super Hawk. I couldn't believe my dad actually saw the value in getting the bigger bike. I had a good friend who had a 160. Sadly, he was president of the 80 mph bike, 20 mph brain club and got killed on it. I quit riding for a short while but finally understood that we have no control over when we go so I should enjoy living. i still ride today.
The CB160 is a beautiful bike, surpassed only by the sound of it's twin cylinder engine. I rode a 160 Scrambler but always admired the CB's look. You did a fine job of restoration on this one, congratulations.
I had a close friend in the mid'60's that bought one new - a black one - by delivering newspapers. It was such a clean little bike and he got many great miles out of this machine. He accidentally got the end of a finger clipped off by getting it caught up in the chain and rear sprocket while it was running! What a great small bike here.
Robert, really nice restoration! My 1964 CB160 is almost as nice as yours, I completely understand you passion for this special machine. My video is posted as well...
Hi Robert absolutely beautiful bike and credit to your workmanship, If Im allowed one criticism - engine casing screws p[ease replace with JIS screws you can now get them in stainless steel. Your restore makes me want to restore mine, Its a 68 CL in reasonable condition with loads of patina
I own a 160 same and I owned a175 which I like better.both were good and reliable,then I went to a 350 suzuki ,which was a great bike till I bought a GT 1971 750 ,3 cylinder water cooler suzuki.
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As a sixteen-year-old in England in 1970, I bought a CB160. I loved it but it ate three crankshafts. The second one that I put in was, at that time, the last one in the UK so Bill Head Honda of Preston, Lancashire had to order one from Japan! I installed that one, overhauled the engine after which it became someone else's adventure. if you get my drift.
Over in Malaysia here in 1974 I had ridden the CB 175 version owned my high school class mate, instant love over other even bigger 2 stroke bikes, but can't afford one during that era of my life. Now at 65 got hold of a CB 250 Nighthawk ( ex-police bike) with much solace in retirement life. Lovely little Hondas . Best wishes to all.
Incredible job restoring this CB160. I bought one new when I was in the Navy, stationed in Hawaii from 1663-66. I shipped it to Seattle when i got discharged and rode it home to Ohio via San Diego, Death Valley, Pike's Peak, Wichita, KA and home to Cleveland, OH in fall of 1966. I only weighed about 130 then so it was an easy ride. I'm 71 now and retired from the FAA.
Great story! I had a 1965 CB160 back in 1971-it was a very nice little bike. Since I was only 17, I didn't take care of it like I should have. Wish I had it now!
Wow so you are over 350 years old!
Got my first one in 1965 Goroka PNG Royal blue. Sold it to return to Australia then 3 years later returned to Goroka and bought another same colour. Absolutely incredible and totally reliable. Sold it in Goroka 1972 and replaced it with a gorgeous Australian girl....miss those bikes, but miss her more after. 44 fabulous years. Am a widower with 1000’s miles open to me in Australia but have never trusted motorists so keep the memories.
In 1966, I envied my friend's CB160 but was short on budget so i bought the 160 I could afford, a Ducati Monza Junior. Saved me about $100 but cost the joy of owning the best. After a year, the Ducati was worn out, the CB still running like new. Cheap is dear.
Great video. I have watched it several times. Memories of my first ride, a 1966 CB 160, red, like the one in the video. Love it.
I also had the same bike. Traded a black 65 cc 1965 Honda in for the 160.
I love that you did an entire Honda CB 160 video wearing a Triumph tee shirt!
My first Honda motorcycle of four at the lean sweet age of 17. I bought a 1965 Honda CB160 from my uncle Ted's dealership in my home town of Waterville ME. Put 7,500 safe miles on it and never had any performance issues. My edition had an after market roll bars and a sissy bar. At the ripe age of 72, I remain in the posession of a vintage VF V45 750 Magna for which will be returned to concours.
CB 125 and CB 160 are so beautiful , I had the 125 back in the sixties , still looking for another one
I neighbor friend had one of these. It was a blast to ride. According to the speedometer it went 80mph.
Bought one Brand New. Loved it. Got Me into ridding for 25 years. Your Bike Looks Great. Do not remember the rims or color of spark plug wires. The only things that I can see missing Are the stock Mirrors . Your a Lucky Man.
Had one of those late 60s, rode 21,000 with no major problems, commute, camping high Sierras, off road, on road. Never had surging idle or noisy valve train. I laugh at those who THINK they need huge, heavy bikes for touring. Traded in the 160 for a CX-500, continued touring, commuting, no tickets, no crashes, no breakdowns. Long ago fun and memories.
Amazing job, as an ex Honda mechanic it sounds like you have a lifter that is just a tad loose.
Beautiful bike. I was in the 10th grade in 65 and wanted one so bad I could taste it. Went to the local dealership one Saturday to just look and ended up getting a Super Hawk. I couldn't believe my dad actually saw the value in getting the bigger bike. I had a good friend who had a 160. Sadly, he was president of the 80 mph bike, 20 mph brain club and got killed on it. I quit riding for a short while but finally understood that we have no control over when we go so I should enjoy living. i still ride today.
The CB160 is a beautiful bike, surpassed only by the sound of it's twin cylinder engine. I rode a 160 Scrambler but always admired the CB's look. You did a fine job of restoration on this one, congratulations.
I had a close friend in the mid'60's that bought one new - a black one - by delivering newspapers. It was such a clean little bike and he got many great miles out of this machine. He accidentally got the end of a finger clipped off by getting it caught up in the chain and rear sprocket while it was running! What a great small bike here.
Should be in a protective case. Just gorgeous.
Robert, really nice restoration! My 1964 CB160 is almost as nice as yours, I completely understand you passion for this special machine. My video is posted as well...
Awesome, stunning bike. Missing the horn, blinkers and mirror. Great restoration job. Congrats.
Hi Robert absolutely beautiful bike and credit to your workmanship, If Im allowed one criticism - engine casing screws p[ease replace with JIS screws you can now get them in stainless steel. Your restore makes me want to restore mine, Its a 68 CL in reasonable condition with loads of patina
damn thats the nicest one i ever seen, great job robert!
hi i have heard fire engine red as the colour, as i,m getting frame powdercoated i wonder your thoughts. alan I notice 9 yrs since posted !
I bought this motor cycle in the spring of 1965 in Columbus, NE. Great machine! First time ever on a cycle the day I bought it.
Does the electric start work?
Had one when I was 15
Neglected to note in my previous comment that I paid $575 for this first Honda CB160 in 1965 and five years later sold it for $325.
iI want to get one..... I just love it...
Nice! The one I had 50 years ago was black.
Mine was Blue 1965 Reg No. CFA 583C (plug wires black not sure now if the plug caps were metal)
Bought my 160 used in 1967; 65 model ; paid $395.00 for it ; I was 14 years old and thought I looked cool on the bike
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im getting one to restore and i wanted to how how u got the part and how much was it to restore
Engine sounds so noisy...my 1968 Honda CB175 engine never sounded like that racket. It purred.
Still, it's a beautiful bike, and very well restored.
Im looking for one just like it. But i want a 125 - 150. But that is the perfect cycle.
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Aluminum rims !!!😎😎😎😎🏍
65 was the year I was born. Except this bike is beautiful and I'm not !
Hi Robert, nice bike. I had a 1965 honda S90. Is your bike for sale?.
One of my first rides was a CB 160! 😎
Forget to put oil in it?
Lovely.
Case bolts and plug wires not original. But, great looking bike .!
What a beauty
Cam chain noise, needs new runners or ajustment
beautifull thing
How much it’s price?
Wow. Mint. So cool.
I have a cl175
What is the top speed of a 160?
Almost 80mph
I had one in the seventies can touch 70 mph easily
what year is it
*So you bought this fully restored?* *Good for you!* ( *Wish I had that kind of $$$$* )
I got one!
I own a 160 same and I owned a175 which I like better.both were good and reliable,then I went to a 350 suzuki ,which was a great bike till I bought a GT 1971 750 ,3 cylinder water cooler suzuki.
Sounds close to a 450 at idle.
60 mph top speed
Don't sound too sweet, you got a lot of tappet rattle/ cam chain rattle in there.
I just sent a similar message to him.
good call.