FS: 1982 Honda MB-5

abcxyz91291 · 02-03-2011, 12:09 PM

Really clean 1982 Honda MB5, runs great, has a few upgraded parts (Homoet exhaust, Dellorto carb and trumpet, Avon road race tires). See craigslist post for more detailed description.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/2195627750.html

$850 O.B.O.

I'm in Lynnwood, my name is Michael, feel free to give me a call with any questions!

(425) 458-8481

Jalharad · 02-03-2011, 01:25 PM

u really should get the title, make it easier to sell for sure....otherwise nice bike

JohnnyM · 02-03-2011, 01:49 PM

True...makes for a good question, too. If it's so easy to get the title, as you say...why didn't you?

Also, is it currently licensed for the street? With no title, I'm guessing not.

BTW, you really should change the part of your CL ad that says you don't need an endorsement to ride this on the street. That isn't true, as it doesn't qualify as a "moped" by the state RCW definition. If you don't believe me, search is your friend...just sayin'.

1982 Honda MB-5 - $850 (Lynnwood)

Date: 2011-02-03, 12:42PM PST
Reply to: sale-spzjw-2195627750@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

I am selling one 1982 Honda MB5 motorcycle. 5 speed transmission. It's very clean and well taken care of. This was the only Honda MB bike imported to America, and the one and only year they did import them. These bikes have gotten quite hard to find lately! It's black with a freshly re-covered red seat. The tank and wheels were painted and clear-coated by my friend, and he did a great job. New decals as well. It's a very low miles bike, only 409.7 reads on the odometer, but the speedometer did stop working shortly after I bought the bike one year ago. I haven't ridden it a whole lot, so it's safe to say the engine is still very strong. Gauge lenses are polished and very clear, tachometer works perfectly, neutral light works. front disc and rear drum brakes work perfectly. It takes a few kicks to start if it sits for a few days in the cold, but once it starts it's great. It has chrome clubman handlebars, a left-side mirror, loud horn, and a rectangle headlight (works). I have installed a new intake and intake gaskets, and an authentic Italian Dellorto PHBG 21mm black carburetor with a Dellorto thread-on velocity stack intake. Battery holds a charge very nicely, I have the original Honda key as well. Also I have added a Homoet expansion chamber with new exhaust gasket (I also still have the original Honda exhaust pipe). I have the original carburetor and intake, original side-cover, and original horn and a brand new cone-shaped air cleaner (with clamp) if you would like to put this bike back to stock. This bike is pretty loud, and if you let it rev high, is actually pretty fast and so much fun to ride. Has really nice Avon road race tires on it.

I have no title, but after hours and hours of research, phone calls, and letters, I know how you can get one easily.

Bike is 50cc, requires no motorcycle endorsement to drive on the streets legally.

Asking $850 O.B.O.

Come check it out, but if you lay it down you have to buy it

Call me with questions or to arrange when to come by!

(425) 458-8481, my name is Michael

abcxyz91291 · 02-03-2011, 04:30 PM

I didn't look up the RCW, but I did ask my friend who is WA State Patrol, he said they only really care about engine size, and anything 50cc and under you don't need an endorsement for... But I suppose it doesn't even matter that much

Avboden · 02-03-2011, 04:38 PM

With no title and this economy it'll be tough.

If it doesn't sell for a while and you find yourself wanting to sell badly, i've got $400 on it.

coastiepete · 02-03-2011, 04:45 PM

Having no title isn't THAT big of a deal.

Buy the bike (btw, i think it's cool looking! )
Take it to the WSP. They run all the numbers (costs around $70)
if there is a record in WA state, it will pop up.
if no record in the state, they give you some papers. take it to the DMV, pay the tax, and you can register it. you get a 3 year ownership paper. if no hits on it in 3 years, you get a title. (but you have to file for it, the DMV won't just automatically send you one)

It's easier if the bike was never titled/registered in WA state.

BTW, i just went through this with one of my bikes. I'm assuming it's the same process for on-road/off-road bikes............If not, disregard all this, lol

Good luck with the sale, and thanks for posting it up! This is a bike i know nothing about, but it's still cool

KevinD · 02-03-2011, 04:59 PM

These were sold as a street bike, so licensing it shouldn't be a problem.
Run it up to about 10k rpm before you let out the clutch, and they take off pretty well.

abcxyz91291, get the title and we'll talk.

KevinD

Desvio · 02-03-2011, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by coastiepete

Having no title isn't THAT big of a deal.

Buy the bike (btw, i think it's cool looking! )
Take it to the WSP. They run all the numbers (costs around $70)
if there is a record in WA state, it will pop up.
if no record in the state, they give you some papers. take it to the DMV, pay the tax, and you can register it. you get a 3 year ownership paper. if no hits on it in 3 years, you get a title. (but you have to file for it, the DMV won't just automatically send you one)

It's easier if the bike was never titled/registered in WA state.

BTW, i just went through this with one of my bikes. I'm assuming it's the same process for on-road/off-road bikes............If not, disregard all this, lol

Good luck with the sale, and thanks for posting it up! This is a bike i know nothing about, but it's still cool

True, but only for WA buyers.

Anyone from Oregon is literally screwed from ever getting a title for it. OR requires a title on all out of state vehicles, PERIOD!

abcxyz91291 · 02-03-2011, 05:55 PM

Luckily I already did the "hard" work, I had the numbers run, it's not licensed/registered in WA or OR

coastiepete · 02-03-2011, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Desvio

True, but only for WA buyers.

Anyone from Oregon is literally screwed from ever getting a title for it. OR requires a title on all out of state vehicles, PERIOD!

No kidding? dang. i had no idea.

So if someone did the leg work here, and got the Washington 3 year thing, Oregon wouldn't accept it?

Well maybe it's so Oregon can't get cool stuff. Nobody likes a dirty hippie.

thirsty 1 · 02-03-2011, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Avboden

With no title and this economy it'll be tough.

If it doesn't sell for a while and you find yourself wanting to sell badly, i've got $400 on it.

Shameless

Seattle · 02-04-2011, 05:47 AM

Sweet little bike to run on a cart track.

coastiepete · 02-04-2011, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by thirsty 1

Shameless

Well i don't blame him! Do you know how many truckstop BJ's he would have to give to get 950 bucks?

krautBurner · 02-05-2011, 08:12 AM

if you get the title/registration done,

I'd be really interested.
I have Cash

Russ

Edit:
also,
how fast will this thing actually go with a rider?
you said the odo is broken, does the spedo work?
does the factory oil injection still function properly?

Hayaku · 02-05-2011, 08:18 AM

Wasn't this the first street bike to have over a 10K redline?

abcxyz91291 · 02-05-2011, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by krautBurner

if you get the title/registration done,

I'd be really interested.
I have Cash

Russ

Edit:
also,
how fast will this thing actually go with a rider?
you said the odo is broken, does the spedo work?
does the factory oil injection still function properly?

The gauges are perfect and accurate, I restored and calibrated them myself, the reason the odo/speedo doesn't work is the cable drive on the front hub, it doesn't spin with the front wheel. But the cable is clean and lubricated, and the gauges work. The oil injector works. I weigh about 180 pounds, and on flat surface I can get up to about 50 MPH.

krautBurner · 02-05-2011, 08:55 AM

I sent you an email (from CL)

cityxslicker · 02-07-2011, 12:24 PM

its kinda 'cute' .... too cute.

It needs knobbies and a low profile dirt track seat/fender....

and it would make a great RV-park/ campsite ride, for goin to the store into town to get beers.
gotta hve a rack or side bags for the beers !


02-03-2011, 12:09 PM	#1
abcxyz91291 Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 From: Lynnwood, WA	1982 Honda MB-5 Really clean 1982 Honda MB5, runs great, has a few upgraded parts (Homoet exhaust, Dellorto carb and trumpet, Avon road race tires). See craigslist post for more detailed description. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/2195627750.html $850 O.B.O. I'm in Lynnwood, my name is Michael, feel free to give me a call with any questions! (425) 458-8481 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by abcxyz91291; 02-05-2011 at 08:46 AM..


02-03-2011, 01:25 PM	#2
Jalharad Shredder Joined: Jul 2007 From: Bellingham, Washington I Ride: like its the last chance ever!	u really should get the title, make it easier to sell for sure....otherwise nice bike __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-03-2011, 04:30 PM	#4
abcxyz91291 Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 From: Lynnwood, WA	I didn't look up the RCW, but I did ask my friend who is WA State Patrol, he said they only really care about engine size, and anything 50cc and under you don't need an endorsement for... But I suppose it doesn't even matter that much __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-03-2011, 04:38 PM	#5
Avboden Moto2 Contender Joined: Oct 2007 From: from Wa, living on Grenada (island) I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S, 1999 ATK 605 ESDS/SM	With no title and this economy it'll be tough. If it doesn't sell for a while and you find yourself wanting to sell badly, i've got $400 on it. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-03-2011, 04:45 PM	#6
coastiepete Novice Racer Joined: Apr 2007 From: Youngstown NY I Ride: Speed Triple, GS750, KX 500, 450 EXC-R, KH400, MXZ 700 Renegade	Having no title isn't THAT big of a deal. Buy the bike (btw, i think it's cool looking! ) Take it to the WSP. They run all the numbers (costs around $70) if there is a record in WA state, it will pop up. if no record in the state, they give you some papers. take it to the DMV, pay the tax, and you can register it. you get a 3 year ownership paper. if no hits on it in 3 years, you get a title. (but you have to file for it, the DMV won't just automatically send you one) It's easier if the bike was never titled/registered in WA state. BTW, i just went through this with one of my bikes. I'm assuming it's the same process for on-road/off-road bikes............If not, disregard all this, lol Good luck with the sale, and thanks for posting it up! This is a bike i know nothing about, but it's still cool __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-03-2011, 04:59 PM	#7
KevinD Joined: Mar 2009 From: Spokane Valley I Ride: Suzuki Boulevard C90, Suzuki DRZ400E, My Wife's Scooter	These were sold as a street bike, so licensing it shouldn't be a problem. Run it up to about 10k rpm before you let out the clutch, and they take off pretty well. abcxyz91291, get the title and we'll talk. KevinD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-03-2011, 05:55 PM	#9
abcxyz91291 Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 From: Lynnwood, WA	Luckily I already did the "hard" work, I had the numbers run, it's not licensed/registered in WA or OR __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-04-2011, 05:47 AM	#12
Seattle Shredder Joined: Jun 2008 From: Renton I Ride: VFR 750 Street / CRF450 MX / GSXR 750 Track / SX65 Pit	Sweet little bike to run on a cart track. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-05-2011, 08:12 AM	#14
krautBurner Streetfighter Joined: Oct 2007 From: Bremerton, Wa I Ride: Scooter on Steroids (since my GTR got wrecked)	if you get the title/registration done, I'd be really interested. I have Cash Russ Edit: also, how fast will this thing actually go with a rider? you said the odo is broken, does the spedo work? does the factory oil injection still function properly? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by krautBurner; 02-05-2011 at 08:32 AM.. Reason: tracking


02-05-2011, 08:18 AM	#15
Hayaku Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2009 From: past the Y I Ride: upstream.	Wasn't this the first street bike to have over a 10K redline? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-05-2011, 08:55 AM	#17
krautBurner Streetfighter Joined: Oct 2007 From: Bremerton, Wa I Ride: Scooter on Steroids (since my GTR got wrecked)	I sent you an email (from CL) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-07-2011, 12:24 PM	#18
cityxslicker Streetfighter Joined: Nov 2007 From: Silverdale, Wa I Ride: Buell XB9SX City-X	its kinda 'cute' .... too cute. It needs knobbies and a low profile dirt track seat/fender.... and it would make a great RV-park/ campsite ride, for goin to the store into town to get beers. gotta hve a rack or side bags for the beers ! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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