January 18, 201313 yr I have had a honda trials bike in my shed for around the past 7 years with a big box of spares, it was given to me by my uncle. Who in the late 70's and early 80's worked for the HRC trials team as a mechanic. He was given the bike from the factory and said it was a special one off. When I was first given it I got it running but since then it has been covered over. After a little research I believe I have a Honda RTL 360 - http://honda-trials.....a-rtl-360.html Condition wise its not been touched for probably 25 years and does not have any graphics unlike the ones in the above link but would run again with a clean out of the carb. Wondering if anyone knows anymore about these bikes? maybe even a rough value? as it seems a shame to have it locked away and could do with some TLC. I do remember it being fun to ride when I had it going. Edited January 18, 201313 yr by cp191
January 18, 201313 yr If it really is one of those it would be name your price type of thing photos would be good
January 18, 201313 yr A shed doesn't sound like a very safe place to keep something of this value now that everybody knows about it. It's value is difficult to estimate but I doubt if there is any other trials bike that would be worth more than this one.
January 19, 201313 yr Post a photo of it please ...! You may own a priceless piece of trials history . We all would love to see it And get some insurance on it ! your uncle may have set up your retirement account ! Glenn
January 19, 201313 yr I have had a honda trials bike in my shed for around the past 7 years with a big box of spares, it was given to me by my uncle. Who in the late 70's and early 80's worked for the HRC trials team as a mechanic. He was given the bike from the factory and said it was a special one off. When I was first given it I got it running but since then it has been covered over. After a little research I believe I have a Honda RTL 360 - http://honda-trials.....a-rtl-360.html Condition wise its not been touched for probably 25 years and does not have any graphics unlike the ones in the above link but would run again with a clean out of the carb. Wondering if anyone knows anymore about these bikes? maybe even a rough value? as it seems a shame to have it locked away and could do with some TLC. I do remember it being fun to ride when I had it going. Hi CP191 Has the bike been painted blue at some stage in its life ? If so I can tell you some history to the bike. Edited January 19, 201313 yr by motomike
January 19, 201313 yr Seems some pics may appear tonight, after the nephew (poster) speaks to his uncle More discussion here http://forums.mxtrax.co.uk/showthread.php/336241-1979-Honda-RTL-360-from-HRC-in-my-shed
January 19, 201313 yr Pics have been posted http://forums.mxtrax.co.uk/showthread.php/336241-1979-Honda-RTL-360-from-HRC-in-my-shed/page4 Looks like something really interesting and could be the real deal, either 305 or 360
January 19, 201313 yr It does look like a genuine thing from the photos, whats that going to be worth ?
January 20, 201313 yr It does look like a genuine thing from the photos, whats that going to be worth ? Full 360? Lucky bloke, he has a very nice uncle
January 20, 201313 yr CP191 Certainly the real deal !. except for part of the rear silencer box, which looks to have had a trail bike style rear end grafted on. Looks like the frame has been plated, ask your uncle ,was the frame ever painted blue ? bit of a story to this bike.
January 20, 201313 yr I would ask Honda Europe, and there the racing department they are in the UK: Honda Motor Europe Limited 470 London Road, Slough, Berkshire, England SL3 8QY info@hondaproracing.com Hopefully there are some serial numbers on the engine and the frame, which I would send the Honda Corp. then you will know. This is the easiest way to get the right information and not only guesses ...
January 20, 201313 yr CP191 I would advise caution with the above post ! Me too, Honda might want it back
January 20, 201313 yr I would ask Honda Europe, and there the racing department they are in the UK: Honda Motor Europe Limited 470 London Road, Slough, Berkshire, England SL3 8QY info@hondaproracing.com Hopefully there are some serial numbers on the engine and the frame, which I would send the Honda Corp. then you will know. This is the easiest way to get the right information and not only guesses ... You need to understand the history of these bikes - I don't think Honda will be very helpful...
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