First year for the 305
First year for the 305
Hello everyone. I’ve always wanted a 305 dream and I have found one locally that I want to get. I’m not sure of the year though. Owner claims it is a 60. What was the first year these were made in the US.
Re: First year for the 305
I have a 1960 Dream that came from California. That was the first year I believe.

If you check the numbers - they will give you a clue as to the year of the bike. The frame number on mine is C77-A10268. That type of numbering was only used for 1960. In '61, the "A" became part of the first part of the number - CA77 - 1xxxxx.

You'll find the frame number on the left-hand side below the swing-arm pivot near the stand pivot.

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If you check the numbers - they will give you a clue as to the year of the bike. The frame number on mine is C77-A10268. That type of numbering was only used for 1960. In '61, the "A" became part of the first part of the number - CA77 - 1xxxxx.

You'll find the frame number on the left-hand side below the swing-arm pivot near the stand pivot.

G
Txturbo wrote:Hello everyone. I’ve always wanted a 305 dream and I have found one locally that I want to get. I’m not sure of the year though. Owner claims it is a 60. What was the first year these were made in the US.
'60 C77 '60 C72 '62 C72 Dream '63 CL72
'61 CB72 '64 CB77 '65 CB160
'66 Matchless 350 '67 CL77
'67 S90 '77 CB400F
'61 CB72 '64 CB77 '65 CB160
'66 Matchless 350 '67 CL77
'67 S90 '77 CB400F
No progress on this one but I have been collecting parts for it. I have a spare frame so that I can tranplant the missing part of the rear fender.
This one will be built as a pair with a flat bar 1960 C72. I have to clear a few other projects before I can really start on them.
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This one will be built as a pair with a flat bar 1960 C72. I have to clear a few other projects before I can really start on them.
G
Txturbo wrote:Thanks. I’m waiting for him to send me the numbers. Yours looks pretty rough. Not what I would expect from California. Made any progress on it?
'60 C77 '60 C72 '62 C72 Dream '63 CL72
'61 CB72 '64 CB77 '65 CB160
'66 Matchless 350 '67 CL77
'67 S90 '77 CB400F
'61 CB72 '64 CB77 '65 CB160
'66 Matchless 350 '67 CL77
'67 S90 '77 CB400F