Classic Bikes for sale: 1978

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Wolf Customs Motorcycles in Summer Shade, Kentucky 270-535-6655 is offering this gorgeous, all numbers matching 1978 HD Shovelhead motorcycle. New and upgraded components from front to back, all functional controls / buttons / lights / dash lights, killer collector's dream bike that you can ride every day! Restored 80ci powerplant runs like a top, all updated ELECTRIC and KICK START components make for easy starting, and restored forks and brakes make this bike a reliable daily rider; I ... more

1976 Honda CB550
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1978 Honda CB550K?? 78 Four
Custom Cafe Racer
Absolutely Spectacular
The Finest CB Cafe Racer We Have Ever Had
A Gorgeous Classic Resto-Mod
Looks, Runs & Rides Much Better Than stock
40 Pounds Lighter Plus 10 More HP=Outstanding Performance
Completely Dismantled To The Frame & Professionally Custom Rebuilt & Restored
Over 100 Hours ... more

New battery and tires, everything works, ride it home, includes a new seat cover to be installed, the original headlight fairing if you wish to lose the windjammer fairing, a rear trunk and rack, and a new side stand because the old one is bent Bike is located in Pequannock, New Jersey. 07440. I have two other bikes and don't ride this one Has a clear title There is no reserve You are bidding to buy a motorcycle, not the right to come see it. Please understand that Terms are wire transfer ... more

1978 Honda PA50-II
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[isdntekvideo]1978 Honda PA50II
?The Hobbit??
A Rare & Mint Original With Only 611 Miles
So Cal Bike, Always Stored In Climate Controlled Home
From The Bakersfield California Zauner Collection
Honda??s Moped with Style
Built Tough Like Every Honda
Produced for 15 Years at Honda Belgium
Two Speed Transmission with Automatic Clutch
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1978 Yamaha DT400E Enduro Motorcycle w / Title, 2968 miles
1978 Yamaha DT 400. Nice original bike. Low miles. Starts and runs. Rev's smoothly under no load. Bogs down a bit under load so the carburetor probably needs cleaning. Shifts nice. Tires are old but are nearly new. Gas tank is clean inside. Brakes work. Tach and speedo works. Oil injection does not work. Seat has a few small tares in the fabric along the bottom edge. Headlight, horn, neutral light works. The turn signals are present... more

This motorcycle is in excellent condition. Runs, steers, stops, starts and idles as it should. Runs flawlessly. Upgrades with Elektronik Sachse ignition, new professional paint, all chrome in excellent condition with exception of headlight ring. New parts include, new fork tubes in lower legs, front and rear Brembo calipers, and new rotors in 2018. Converted to blade fuse box, replacing Italian wiring. New flasher, new plug wires with metal ends, new CEV turn signals, tank badges, tool box, ... more

Not running needs work. Bill of sale. Will add more pictures soon. SOLD AS IS.
1978 Honda Z50A Mini Trail.
Open to offers.
Bought to restore it a while back but lost interest unfortunately. Started and ran before I took the aftermarket carb off.
Needs work: Needs wiring harness, carb, fuel line, petcock, throttle tube and front brake system at least.
Has an oil leak, and some cosmetic issues obviously. Headlight is aftermarket but all else seems to be original. I believe gas ... more

Hello, My name is Johnny Bohmer
I am offering for sale my unique, rare and significant collection of 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R Turbocharged and Supercharged motorcycles. I have been an avid car and motorcycle racer since the early 1970's, I'm no stranger to extremely fast vehicles and I always had a soft spot in my heart for Kawasaki's and owned and raced many over the last four decades
I acquired these forced induction Kawasaki's over the years but now it is time for someone else to ... more

1 of 600 imported into the U S. Completely restored rare vintage MX bike! All parts we either restored or replaced with modern goodies! The following parts were rebuilt or replaced:
-Noleen rear shocks-Front forks rebuilt by Noleen-Engine rebuilt by Ken Occonor Racing-Cylinder was sent to millennium coatings. -Nightmare racing plastics-Wheels built by Full Circle Racing -Frame, hubs, brake arm, pegs, kicker all powder coated. -RMC silencer -Renthal limited editon bars-Upgraded Mikuni ... more

1978 Kawasaki Z1R I bought the bike in December of last year, had 4 Z1R when I was young, unfortunately not the same feeling at 61, bike is immaculate. Bought bike completely original installed 34 Mikuni flatslides and the pipe, all the original parts are stored, bike is immaculate. New Simpson size large included. Any questions feel free to call 786 385 4822
VIN KZT00D005607
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Original Survivor 1978 ELECTRA GLIDE FLH 1200 Shovelhead with 13500 Actual Miles! Turns Heads where ever you take it! The FLH has new Tires, Oil Lines and Brakes have been gone through. Starts, Runs and Shifts NICE! Has some Dealer Add Ons! Fishtail Exhaust, Radio Pod with New Radio, Rear Light Bar and Accessory License Plate Bullet Lights, Front and Rear Lens Visors and Front Fork Deflectors Has Original Tour Pack, Flex Seat Setup and Frame Mount Seat. Includes OEM Pair of Tank Emblems and Air ... more

1978 Honda CX 500. Low miles 8961 original survivor. Has been sitting for many years since passing of owner. It??s in very good original condition with no glaring imperfections. Paint, chrome, fittings etc all seem very good It will need re commissioning for road use. As you well know This might entail just cleaning out the fluids and it runs well or full service including carb. It??s always a gamble It rolls freely The motor turns over well with good compression and it shifts through gears when... more

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Yamaha yz 400. 1978 Classic / twin shock motocross bike. Race ready. Usa colours Matching engine and frame number's. Starts and rides no problems Overall very original bike as its over 45 years old. Comes with a good selection of spares, cables plastics. Manual. Etc see photos. Accepted in twin shock racing as no rising rate linkage on the suspension. Great brakes. Forks and shock are working as the should. Plenty of power. Item located in bury north manchester can be collected can arrange ... more

New Fresh engine rebuild April 2022, bike only been run for 10 mins since engine rebuild.
New replated nikasil Cylinder
New wossner piston
New clutch plates
New rod kit
New main bearings and seals
YSS piggy back rear shocks (still have original rear springs will be included)
Silver excel rims in excellent condition
21?? front wheel and 18?? rear wheel
Carburettor from Chris Elderfield (still have original will be included)
Original front forks with stiffer ... more

Rickman Kawasaki z900CR , 1979 registered . Running project .. I??ve owned this since 2004 as part of a collection. After a couple of hours tinkering I got it running ,, smoked a bit on start up but soon cleared . No clonks or rattles. Didn??t like running off choke . carbs need a good clean in my opinion . gears and clutch engage as they should. Brakes need bleeding , front doesn??t work at all! . Front fork stachions need plating Betor forks , marzzoci rear shocks , brembo rear calliper. Very ... more

Hi here I have an 1978 XS650 (us import with nova) which I wasbuilding for a friend. Unfortunately halfway through the project hechanged his mind and stopped the project. The work that has been doneis a fully rebuilt engine and rolling chassis which includes wheelsand tyres (See picture 1)
The work on theengine:-
Striped and cleanednew gaskets and seals throughout
Re-bore to 1mmoversize
Valves reground andall ports fully cleaned
New front camfollower
New cam chain ... more

?PRICE REDUCED - £6995 ONO
The bike was brought as a project with the aim of restoring it to as close as factory standard as possible.
It is now in an excellent condition following a sympathetic restoration completed 2023.
Work done / new replacement parts fitted include:??︎ Full strip down and rebuild??︎ Rebuilt engine and gearbox (new piston rings, all bearings replaced as needed including crank and con rod shells, new oil seals and gaskets)??︎ Carbs stripped, ultrasonic ... more

Looking for a vintage motorcycle that combines retro charm with off-road capability? Look no further! This 1978 Honda XL 175 is a rare gem (especially within the UK) that's ready to turn heads and tackle sweeping country lanes or byways
Honda, is well-known for its high-quality motorcycles and this XL model is no exception. The bike has been well maintained, including a full mechanical rebuild - rebore, new piston, full seal kit, clutch springs, fork seals, brake shoes etc. You name it, its ... more

1978 YZ125
The bike is a 78 YZ. Features the short side plastics but has the much improved aluminium swinging arm. Good condition recently rebuilt to ride and use including bearings and shocks ect
Fresh Chain and Sprockets. Quick adjustment chain tensioners fitted. Seat recovered in high grip cover. (Have a period style cover to and can be sold with)
Bike has all original side plastics , front and rear fenders and tank.
The frame and suspension want nothing and the bike is ... more

Classic Suzuki from the 1970's. For spares or repairs. Would make a great winter restoration project. This bike has been in storage for many years, it belonged to a now deceased relative, so I don't know that much about it. It is believed to be pretty much complete, with a box full of bits and bobs that I think all belong to this bike. It is strongly recommended that potential buyer come and view the bike, which is based in South East Wales, near Barry.
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Really nice example of this rare half-year updated model which came in response to the competition's models
It could easily be made into a show worthy machine. All fasteners are OEM Suzuki!
Machine was fully rebuilt when I bought it and had had light use (about 5 hours in total). Engine is crisp and lively, new rear shocks are a dream, even if they have only had about half an hour's use!
I just don't have the time to get up to a really competitive standard so she's better off with ... more

A pristine example of the Z650. Originally a KZ from out of Buffalo, Minnesota. Imported and UK registered in 2019 with original USA title and UK V5. Certificate of authenticity from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club. Stunning all over. No damage and excellent paint condition.
This is sold as a none runner / spares or repair bike. Nowarranty is offered or implied. Buyer collects.
Please call bike sales directly for all enquiries.
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Bmw r80 / 7
In need of restoration. V5 present and in my name.
A good winter project for someone.
Would be a good base for a cafe racer bobber conversion.
Bike was started before partially being stripped down around 4 years ago. Change in circumstances hence the sale.
All parts except the exhausts are with the bike.
Panniers included
I can help load the bike with a courier if needed. The bike bus is really good... more

This 1978 Yamaha DT400 MX trail bike comes with matching frame and engine nos, and is a great find for any motorcycle enthusiast. With a mileage of 6500, it has been previously registered overseas and runs and rides The bike is a manual transmission with a chain drive type and a kick start start type. It comes in a lovely white colour and has an engine size of 400. The bike is a 1978 model and was first registered in 1977. It comes with a V5 registration document and is a great addition to any ... more

For sale 1978 Honda XL250S. Located near Bicester, Oxfordshire, UK. Currently on SORN and is sold as seen. V5 is present in my name
I bought this bike in 2015 as a running project and have loved owning it but it's time for me to sell. The bike starts and runs nicely. The headlight, tail and brake lights and horn all work when the engine is running
Mileage is unconfirmed but in my ownership, the speedo has always worked and either the original clocks or aftermarket have been fitted. ... more

BMW R80 / 7 Cafe Racer in Candy Apple Red. 1978
Last 2 photos were rebuild and colour scheme from 2013 when the bike was professionally restored
I've owned the bike for over 8 years but need to make some room in the garage as it's getting overcrowded
Registered as Heritage class so is Tax and MOT exempt
(It passed MOT s every year without any problems up to it becoming exempt in 2019)
39900 miles on the original clock which I replaced with a retro single speedo / milometer ... more

A rare opportunity to buy a low owner, low mileage 1978 mk1 Suzuki X7. I have owned this for approximately 7 years and am only the 4th owner. What you see here is 95% original parts. I have stripped the bike and cleaned every part. The only parts that were replaced with genuine NOS Suzuki parts were the front mudguard, indicators and rear shocks (original parts are available and in very good condition). The original exhausts were in good condition but I did decide to have them rechromed at ... more