{"id":1901,"date":"2012-09-16T19:42:06","date_gmt":"2012-09-16T23:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.50.23\/wordpress\/blog\/?p=1901"},"modified":"2018-04-07T16:58:08","modified_gmt":"2018-04-07T20:58:08","slug":"restoration-complete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forths.com\/index.php\/2012\/09\/16\/restoration-complete\/","title":{"rendered":"Restoration Complete"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today I had the pleasure of putting 23 miles on my newly restored 1965 Honda CA95 Benly Touring 150. \u00a0I took it easy since the engine is still breaking in, but it ran quite well, and shifted through the gears with no issue. \u00a0Since this was the maiden voyage, I listened closely for things that need some adjustment. \u00a0It’s a bit loud up front, so I need to examine the exhaust gaskets. \u00a0The front wheel also needs to be balanced. \u00a0No matter, it was a successful first ride.<\/p>\n

The project took 11 months and 2 weeks of weekend work. \u00a064 parts orders were placed, 34 from within the USA, 27 from Thailand, 2 from Canada and one from England. \u00a0Within the USA, I ordered parts from 19 different states.<\/p>\n

It’s a tiny little machine, but it’s fun to ride. \u00a0I’ll bring it down state next weekend where it will be more at ease on the slower surface streets.<\/p>\n