Honda CB700SC Nighthawk for sale

[850 Combat]

Matchless Silver Hawk. Overhead cam V4 built in the early 30s. I've never seen one. Would like to though. At 72 today, that bike would have been 9 tears old when this sporty fellow was born.

Kind of like a twenty something with a GS1000 today, although you can bet that the Matchless had a different wrench time to ride time ratio, with an engine designed in the 20s. I had never heard of that engine family, so thanks for that.

[GS1150Pilot]

I think you're right. It is fairly common across brands. What is unique to the Nighthawk is that every one I've ridden (mine included) makes a terrible clunk when shifting into 1st from neutral. Sounds like the transmission is ready to come apart. The only known solution is to ignore it and ride on

Compared to many bikes, I find that Hondas do this in a more pronounced way-or at least vintage ones: My 900F does it more than many other non-Hondas I've had.

[exdirtbiker]

makes a terrible clunk when shifting into 1st from neutral. Sounds like the transmission is ready to come apart. The only known solution is to ignore it and ride on

Ridden a Harley lately ???

[The1970's]

Ridden a Harley lately ???

Actually yeah, I just sold a Sportster. The Honda clunk is significantly worse

[GS1150Pilot]

Ridden a Harley lately ???

Way worse: Victory 92C. Holy tractor clunk, Batman!!!

[Buffalo Bill]

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16" front wheel was all the rage at that time. It wasn't a lasting fad.

Just a comment about 16" front wheels: They did pass away quickly in favor of the 17" wheel, with the lone exception of the 92-99 Honda CBR900RR.
Still a cult favorite because it was the first liter bike with the weight and handling of a 600cc. Short 55" wheelbase and 450lb with a full tank!
It's popular to put a 17" wheel on it, but only for the better tire availability.

[jabcb]

I previously mentioned there was an issue with the 84 CB700SC. I don’t remember what it was but I was working on my 86 CB700SC today. Noticed in the shop manual that Honda increased the engine oil capacity for the 85 model, and then again increased the oil capacity for the 86 model.


The CB700SC has oil in the frame. I would pass on a bike that had an engine swap because the original motor was badly trashed.