{"id":2072,"date":"2013-02-02T21:34:03","date_gmt":"2013-02-03T02:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.50.23\/wordpress\/blog\/?p=2072"},"modified":"2018-04-07T16:35:37","modified_gmt":"2018-04-07T20:35:37","slug":"the-65-super-cub-gets-some-tweaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forths.com\/index.php\/2013\/02\/02\/the-65-super-cub-gets-some-tweaks\/","title":{"rendered":"The ’65 Super Cub Gets Some Tweaks"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m particularly fond of my 1965 Honda Super Cub. \u00a0It’s the first motorcycle I’ve owned, and I took my road test on it. \u00a0After a few seasons of riding, it needed some maintenance and updates, but those were put on hold while I restored the ’65 Benly<\/a>. \u00a0When that project concluded in September, I shifted my focus back to the Super Cub.<\/p>\n

People unfamiliar with motorcycles may not recognize the significance of the Super Cub. \u00a0It’s the most produced motor vehicle in history<\/a>, and has been in production since 1958. \u00a0I parked my little Cub 18 months ago, when the original muffler rusted through and the bike needed some attention.<\/p>\n

The following work has been done over the past 4 months:<\/p>\n

1) Replaced the original muffler, which had rusted through and had gotten quite loud.<\/p>\n

2) Added the correct turn signals, wiring, flasher and handlebar switch gear from the general export model. \u00a0The American export model did not include turn signals.<\/p>\n

3) Added aftermarket polished aluminum lower fork covers, a chrome center luggage rack and headlight visor to add some bright work to the bike.<\/p>\n

4) Replaced the original side covers and latches.<\/p>\n

5) Disassembled and cleaned the carburetor.<\/p>\n

6) Re-lubricated all cables.<\/p>\n

7) The old speedometer didn’t work, so I replaced it with an aftermarket speedometer, which I disassembled and set to the same odometer reading as the old one. I also transferred the old “MPH” speedometer face plate from the old speedometer to the new unit.<\/p>\n

8) Replaced the battery and added wiring for a 6-volt Battery Tender (charger).<\/p>\n

9) Replaced the single mirror with a pair of mirrors for added visibility.<\/p>\n

10) Replaced the original selenium rectifier with a modern silicon rectifier. \u00a0The rectifier converts the AC from the alternator to DC, and older rectifiers can be inefficient.<\/p>\n

When the weather improves, I’ll haul the Super Cub down state to join the other ’65 Honda in the garage.<\/p>\n