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Q:
Is the engine starting when the electric Starter is used?

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Thanks! I'll do that. Someone on Facebook just told me that they think it's a 67 because of the tail light and chrome fenders. The CL77 does appear to be a 1967 model. The chrome fenders if original are an indicator the bike is a late 67 model, which continued to sell new into 1968 until Honda's in...

Must be very satisfying to progress this far on your Super Hawk. Motor sounds great! How did you sort out the throttle cables?

To verify: 1) Adjustable metal elbow with threaded adjuster that throttle cable runs through from RH throttle winder housing. Adjust for 1/8" slack in throttle grip. The carburetor slides should each bottom. 2) Throttle cable routing. Cable passes above/behind RH fork cover, behind headlight in down...

Montanamax,

You're off to a great start. Looking forward to reading about your progress!

The gearshift pedal should return to a neutral middle position after each shift. Sounds like it wants to go up into 2-3-4 gears and doesn't want to go down into 1st gear? Nothing should feel "forced" when operating the foot shift lever. The Super Hawk folks will know more about that shifter pedal po...