cp191 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by cp191 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 If it really is one of those it would be name your price type of thing photos would be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvgmmartin Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomike Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by motomike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 It does look like a genuine thing from the photos, whats that going to be worth ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Ive told him ill give him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomike Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschrauber Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 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 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomike Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 CP191 I would advise caution with the above post ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 CP191 I would advise caution with the above post ! Me too, Honda might want it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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