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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Touring on the ’65 Honda Benly Touring 150
Between the rain drops and gale force winds, I insisted on taking the ’65 Honda around town. I’ll be hauling it down-state tomorrow, so this was my last chance to …
Touring on the ’65 Honda Benly Touring 150 Read MoreRestoration Complete
Today I had the pleasure of putting 23 miles on my newly restored 1965 Honda CA95 Benly Touring 150. I took it easy since the engine is still breaking in, …
Restoration Complete Read MoreReassembly Begins
274 days after I began disassembling the ’65 Honda in Alden, I finally started to reassemble the pieces. Since the wide white wall tires are still on back order, I …
Reassembly Begins Read MoreParts are Painted
This afternoon I had the pleasure of picking up the motorcycle parts from the painter. The parts look fantastic, painted in a metallic black with a clear coat to give …
Parts are Painted Read MoreLacing a Wheel
With this ’65 Honda restoration project, I’ve learned that I like some tasks more than others. I dislike sandblasting, along with polishing aluminum. I do enjoy lacing spoke wheels, and …
Lacing a Wheel Read MoreReady for Painting
After a few months of scrubbing with steel wool, sand blasting, filling, sanding, priming, and repeating those steps, the ’65 Honda motorcycle parts are ready for the paint shop. My …
Ready for Painting Read MoreA Project Within a Project
With the cold weather setting in and my wrist surgery just 10 days away, much of the motorcycle restoration project is on-hold for a while. I’m still making progress, though, …
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