ATC 90 Engine Work
The ATC 90 engine work continued today, focusing on the head. I took the carbon-caked valves to the wire wheel, which made easy work of removing the carbon. While the …
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The ATC 90 Gets Some Attention
For 4 decades, our Honda ATC 90 has loyally served the family, providing 4 season fun and utility for all ages. For the past few years, however, it’s grown harder …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Wheels Laced, Trued, and Engine Side Covers Painted
Embarrassingly, it’s been more than 2 years since I’ve posted an update on the 1966 Honda CL77 project. Since May 2018, we moved to a new home and we’ve been …
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Horst Waterbike Restoration
Earlier in the year, my coworker John told me about a small abandoned boat on his wooded property. He had recently moved to the house and discovered the boat during …
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A Nameplate in the Woods
Hauling rusted metal scraps from the woods became a bit more interesting when a metal nameplate fell from the debris
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Engine Repairs on the 1965 Honda CA95 – Again
The kick-starter on the 1965 Honda CA95 Benly Touring stopped working – again. Time for a better repair.
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One-day Rebuild: Garfield Pow-R-Arm Vise
While cleaning the garage I stumbled on an old vise I had planned to use decades ago. It’s a vintage Garfield Pow-R-Arm hydraulic articulating vise. The vise can be positioned …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Paint Stripping and Engine Reassembly
The 1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler restoration continues to inch forward with baby steps. There hasn’t been much free time to work on the project lately, and the next few months …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Oil Pump Reassembled
It’s April 21 and there’s still 8 inches of snow outside, so it’s a good time for an indoor mini-project. I’ve had very little free time lately, but I did …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Carburetors Rebuilt
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update on the 1966 Honda Scrambler restoration project. I’ve been quite busy, and besides, Winter refuses to leave Michigan, limiting my time …
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