Faults:

Small oil leak from the oil pan.

Hard to start. Installed new coils, wires, and plugs. Run great.

Small leak from the carburetor.

Front brakes squeak.

General Comments:

Powerful bike with a great ride. Handles well for the weight of the bike. Very fun to ride. Has a very comfortable seat.

Faults:

Replaced the battery.

Leak in the carburetor system.

Slight pulsing in the front brakes.

Replaces both tires with Pirelli's MT66.

General Comments:

This is my second bike, and it is wonderful. It has plenty of power, and handles well in curves and traffic. I love the 10 gear range box of 5 low and 5 high. Great in the mountains and highways because of this. It is a real keeper.

Faults:

The front and rear brakes locked up. This was probably because it sat for 12 years before I bought it. The caliper parts had some corrosion from the 12 years of neglect. I cleaned the parts, and have not had any more trouble with them. Also, I had my local Honda shop go through the carbs, and they have been fine since then.

General Comments:

I was looking for an old CB750 when I found this bike. I am glad I didn't find a 750.

My bike is in very good condition for its age. I did some cleaning and polishing on it, and get a lot of positive comments on it. Most people say that it is the best CB900C that they have seen.

I have a bad back, and I really like how comfortable the ride is.

For a big heavy bike, it is plenty fast for me. I really like it.

Faults:

Leaking front brake master cylinder.

General Comments:

I've only had this bike two months, but have put more than 2,000 miles on it thus far, and in a word, it's spectacular. I've never ridden a more comfortable, solid, yet responsive bike out of the 8 I've owned. It has amazing power at all RPM ranges, and yet is smooth as silk.

I agree with some reviewers that the 10-speed transmission is more hype than anything, as I rarely need to shift the bike out of the high range, and never lack for needed power.

If you come across one of these, buy it! You won't regret it!

Faults:

Front fork replaced, lost rectifier and alternator.

General Comments:

The bike never let me down. I owned it for 22 years almost to the day. Great ride, excellent gas mileage, nice looking bike. Wish I still had it. I would buy one again if they were available.

Faults:

I had an occasional front caliper that would stick and require cleaning, otherwise no problems.

General Comments:

I loved this bike and wish I had it back. The high/low tranny was a nice feature.

Faults:

Brakes were seized when I bought it, but I replaced front brake master cylinder and added brake fluid, bled and it worked! Still riding with only front brakes.

Front fork seals/dust covers replaced by my mechanic. Carbs rebuilt by mechanic, though needles stick and leaks gas at the carbs until run.

General Comments:

Though this bike is 28 years old, it is quick, agile and really fun - total investment about $1,200.00 so far. New tires for next riding season.

Faults:

Original factory tires very hard compound, would hydro-plane on wet pavement, rode hard when cold, replaced at 500 miles. Absolutely no problems with the bike, totally reliable.

General Comments:

The 1981 styling is still modern looking. Bike is very fast, has adequate handling, comfortable, low cost operation. Rider position too far forward, replaced the seat to move rearward. Have owned Triumphs, Harleys, James, other Hondas, Zundapp ---- nothing comes close to the 900, everything considered.