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Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 09-27-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 63,269
Posted By ByTheLake
Rum-rum, back in April a '66 Honda CL77 Scrambler...

Rum-rum, back in April a '66 Honda CL77 Scrambler 305 followed me home. (at least that's what I told my wife).

It's all apart now, and the vibrant blue painted parts will be returned to their...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 09-27-2017, 02:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 63,269
Posted By ByTheLake
Good to hear from you Sam. I do miss the ol'...

Good to hear from you Sam. I do miss the ol' Benly gang. Still messing around with motorbikes here, but 2 months of chemotherapy earlier this year have slowed me a bit. (... but not so much as to...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 04-12-2016, 01:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 104,137
Posted By ByTheLake
I had the same issues with the plastic on the...

I had the same issues with the plastic on the shock covers. I even tried an automotive-grade epoxy primer and it peels off easily if the cover was bent at all. Since I stayed with a black paint,...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 03-15-2016, 01:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 104,137
Posted By ByTheLake
All set for priming - looks good. A lot of work...

All set for priming - looks good. A lot of work to get to bare metal. Looking forward to the pictures of the painted parts.

Looking forward to putting some miles on my Benly this season.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 02-29-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 25,431
Posted By ByTheLake
I bought my rims from Thailand - no issues at...

I bought my rims from Thailand - no issues at all.

http://www.forths.com/album/CA95/9-22-2012%20Riding%20the%20Benly/slides/DSC03370.JPG

Here are the pics I tool while lacing the wheels:
...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 01-18-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 27,158
Posted By ByTheLake
Cool ... CB1100? I looked at one a few years ago...

Cool ... CB1100? I looked at one a few years ago before I bought my '14 Bonneville. I like the colors on your bike.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 12-25-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 27,158
Posted By ByTheLake
Merry Christmas and a Safe 2016 to my Friends

To all my Benly Buddies and their families,

Just wishing you all a relaxing, stress-free holiday season and a safe 2016.

Cheers,

Kevin
Alden, MI, USA
Forum: Technology & Electronics 11-25-2015, 03:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 96,759
Posted By ByTheLake
A few people have found this post from doing an...

A few people have found this post from doing an internet search and have asked me for a scanned copy of the operator's manual. It's a big download, but the link is below:
...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 11-20-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 26,360
Posted By ByTheLake
Same here - I can help where needed.

Same here - I can help where needed.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 10-05-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 84,082
Posted By ByTheLake
Wow, very impressive - probably nicer than new. ...

Wow, very impressive - probably nicer than new. Very nice work.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 10-03-2015, 04:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,641
Posted By ByTheLake
I wouldn't recommend retapping M5 JIS threads...

I wouldn't recommend retapping M5 JIS threads with M5 ISO threads. The difference in thread pitch would result in overlapping and weaker threads.

It's quite easy to drill out the old threads and...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 09-10-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,641
Posted By ByTheLake
I experienced the same thing a few years ago, so...

I experienced the same thing a few years ago, so I thought I'd post a link:

http://www.fourwheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=1836&highlight=thread

There was a switch from the JIS to the ISO...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 08-31-2015, 12:48 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 116,565
Posted By ByTheLake
Excellent work, as usual - thanks for the pic,...

Excellent work, as usual - thanks for the pic, Chip. I'm glad you posted the close-up pic of the tank badge ... I was trying to figure out what it was in the other pictures but couldn't tell from...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 07-22-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 116,565
Posted By ByTheLake
Looking great, Chip. I really like those ammo...

Looking great, Chip. I really like those ammo boxes.

Is the shifting issue clutch-related? I need to revisit your recommendation to sand/polish the threaded clutch actuator, since mine is hard...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 07-22-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 63,269
Posted By ByTheLake
Cheers Sam, and hope you're doing better each day.

Cheers Sam, and hope you're doing better each day.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 04-14-2015, 01:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,608
Posted By ByTheLake
I used copper Ducati gaskets, which were a...

I used copper Ducati gaskets, which were a perfect fit. The details are in this thread, along with pictures:

http://www.fourwheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=1800&highlight=ducati&page=2
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 04-14-2015, 01:27 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 84,082
Posted By ByTheLake
The pics are looking great. Looking forward to...

The pics are looking great. Looking forward to seeing the bike come together. This is making me want to take my Benly for a ride, now that the snow is gone here :)
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 02-17-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 116,565
Posted By ByTheLake
Looking good, Chip. What's that black...

Looking good, Chip.

What's that black stuff on the ground? Here in northern Michigan, we've not seen pavement in ages.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 02-14-2015, 05:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,988
Posted By ByTheLake
White has always been my favorite color for the...

White has always been my favorite color for the stamped-frame early Hondas. It just looks classy to me. Thanks for posting the pictures.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 02-02-2015, 02:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,904
Posted By ByTheLake
... and I thought Spokes owned them all. Nice to...

... and I thought Spokes owned them all. Nice to see that one escaped.
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