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The CL77 Scrambler 305 was a close relative of the C77 Dream and the CB77 Super Hawk of the 1960s. | The CL77 Scrambler 305 was a close relative of the [[Honda C77|C77 Dream]] and the [[Honda CB77|CB77 Super Hawk]] of the 1960s. | ||
Scramblers, designated CL by Honda, differed from the sport bikes (designated CB) to allow for some off-road riding. The CL77 differed from the [[Honda CB77|CB77 Super Hawk]] in a number of ways. To increase ground clearance, it had the upswept exhaust pipes running along the bike's left side. It eliminated the electric starter and substituted the 180-degree crankshaft with a 360-degree crank. It had a small-capacity fuel tank, fork boots, 19-inch front wheel, coarser-tread tires (called universals), a taller handlebar, and abbreviated fenders. | Scramblers, designated "CL" by Honda, differed from the sport bikes (designated CB) to allow for some off-road riding. The CL77 differed from the [[Honda CB77|CB77 Super Hawk]] in a number of ways. To increase ground clearance, it had the upswept exhaust pipes running along the bike's left side. It eliminated the electric starter and substituted the 180-degree crankshaft with a 360-degree crank. It had a small-capacity fuel tank, fork boots, 19-inch front wheel, coarser-tread tires (called universals), a taller handlebar, and abbreviated fenders. | ||
The 305 cc overhead cam engine had a redline of 9000 rpm and contrasted sharply from the low-revving European and American bikes of the day. | The 305 cc overhead cam engine had a redline of 9000 rpm and contrasted sharply from the low-revving European and American bikes of the day. | ||
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==1965-1968== | ==1965-1968== | ||
[[Image:1965_honda_Cl77.jpg|left|thumb|1965 Honda CL77]][[Image:1966_honda_Cl77.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda CL77]][[Image:honda_Cl77.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CL77]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-6.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-7.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-8.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-9.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]] | [[Image:1965_honda_Cl77.jpg|left|thumb|1965 Honda CL77]][[Image:1966_honda_Cl77.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda CL77]][[Image:honda_Cl77.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CL77]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-6.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-7.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-8.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1966-Honda-CL77-Red-9.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Honda Scrambler 305 CL77 in Red]][[Image:1968-Honda-CL77-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Honda Scrambler 305 (CL77) in Candy Orange]][[Image:1968-Honda-CL77-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Honda Scrambler 305 (CL77) in Candy Orange]][[Image:1968-Honda-CL77-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Honda Scrambler 305 (CL77) in Candy Orange]][[Image:1968-Honda-CL77-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Honda Scrambler 305 (CL77) in Candy Orange]][[Image:1968-Honda-CL77-Orange-4.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Honda Scrambler 305 (CL77) in Candy Orange]] | ||
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The Honda Scrambler 305 designated CL77 was sold in 1965-68. | The Honda Scrambler 305 designated CL77 was sold in 1965-68. | ||
For the "Early" model there were three colors were available: Blue, Red, and Black. The fuel tank, side covers, and fenders were silver. The frame, upper fork, and headlight shell were painted one of the basic colors. | |||
For the "Late" model there were three colors were available: Candy Orange, Candy Blue, and Silver. The fenders were chrome. The frame and headlight shell were black. The fuel tank and side covers were one of the basic colors. | |||
The fuel tank had a rubber knee pad. The two exhaust pipes were mounted on the left side and converged into a single muffler. The engine was a 305cc 4-stroke OHC wet sump parallel twin with dual carburetors. The transmission was a 4-speed. The serial number began CL77-100001. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== |