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Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 12-31-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,216
Posted By grubsie
Well I hate to say it, but if the starter turned...

Well I hate to say it, but if the starter turned albeit slowly before you disassembled it, you did something wrong when you put it back together again.

Once there is smoke, there is no going back....
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 12-30-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,216
Posted By grubsie
Looking at this parts fiche it doesn't appear to...

Looking at this parts fiche it doesn't appear to be any parts available for purchase for the starter internals. http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-ca95-benly-touring-150-usa_model993/partslist/

You may be...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 12-28-2017, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,216
Posted By grubsie
For starters, do a cold compression on both...

For starters, do a cold compression on both cylinders to get an idea what condition the top end is in. It will save all kinds of future headaches.

On the cylinder that is smoking, after you do the...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 07-20-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,468
Posted By grubsie
Hey Frappy, That's a "Snappy" (sorry,...

Hey Frappy,

That's a "Snappy" (sorry, couldn't resist) looking CA100. Really nice job! I have 1966 CA100 that's on the back burner for now. It's red one so it's probably a little faster than your...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 07-18-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,468
Posted By grubsie
Here's some pics of the SS125A that I just...

Here's some pics of the SS125A that I just finished up. The 1st one is when I bought it. The 2nd 2 are restored. The 4th over cylinder bore finally cleaned up the mess from the previous machine shop....
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 07-03-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,468
Posted By grubsie
That sure is a cool bike. Like you said, maybe...

That sure is a cool bike. Like you said, maybe not valuable, but cool nonetheless.

Just like you, I have too many projects going and no documentation of the progress. I am horrible at taking...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 06-01-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,468
Posted By grubsie
It's alive! The site is alive again! Thanks...

It's alive! The site is alive again! Thanks Frappy!

Awesome find. Love the up-swept pipes. You mentioned the tranny problems. Not knowing anything about this model, I'm wondering about sourcing...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 04-01-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 27,264
Posted By grubsie
First off, all CA95 engines of all years will fit...

First off, all CA95 engines of all years will fit any year frame. Things like exhaust, carburetors, wiring etc will interchange without problems.

You stated that yours is a 1963. There were 2...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 10-06-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 24,059
Posted By grubsie
Buffing Question

Just wondering what you guys are doing for final finish on any of the parts that are buffed to a mirror finish.

Are you clear coating or just leaving them all shiny with no finish? If clear...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 10-06-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 84,082
Posted By grubsie
I almost hate to say this because I have always...

I almost hate to say this because I have always felt good about the work I have done on my bikes but....

Damn!!!! Absolutely amazing work. Stunning isn't even a good enough description. The new...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 09-15-2015, 07:40 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 116,565
Posted By grubsie
Are you sure wasn't caused by loose "Spokes"? ...

Are you sure wasn't caused by loose "Spokes"? (Smirk) or maybe caused by a small WW2 land mine?

Great photo by the way. Man that bike looks slick.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 09-06-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 116,565
Posted By grubsie
Awesome video Spokes. After watching it I just...

Awesome video Spokes. After watching it I just had to take mine out for a spin. These bikes are so much fun. While I was buzzing around, I kept thinking about how much fun and lucky someone is going...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 09-04-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,641
Posted By grubsie
Same goes for the emblem screws on the gas tank,...

Same goes for the emblem screws on the gas tank, the starter cover on the right side of the engine and the screws for the controls on the handlebars (lights/horn and start button/throttle)

Oh and...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 08-31-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 116,565
Posted By grubsie
Amazing bike, amazing work. Most people would...

Amazing bike, amazing work. Most people would have left that bike for dead but you and your imagination saw a diamond in the rough. Be sure to let your wife know that her work on the seat really...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 08-25-2015, 04:00 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 116,565
Posted By grubsie
Here's another military benly to add to your...

Here's another military benly to add to your build. You could call this one a prototype.

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/mcy/5125181612.html
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 08-18-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 116,565
Posted By grubsie
I have been watching this thread a lot Spokes....

I have been watching this thread a lot Spokes. That is turning into one sharp scoot.
I can picture a soldier blasting down a dirt road in his uniform, helmet, goggles and rifle strapped to his back....
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 08-10-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,045
Posted By grubsie
Yeah, what Spokes said. He must have seen me do...

Yeah, what Spokes said. He must have seen me do it to my mirrors and is passing the technique on to you.
Just kidding Spokes
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 06-20-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,801
Posted By grubsie
Just looked at mine out of the bike while waiting...

Just looked at mine out of the bike while waiting for parts. The thicker washer goes on the plate first, then the advance mechanism, then the thin washer, then the circlip.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 06-14-2015, 05:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,172
Posted By grubsie
Great Ad. Great find. Here's another one...

Great Ad. Great find.

Here's another one that someone else posted on here a while back.

Would love to others post any others here so we could all download them for a collection.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 06-13-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,579
Posted By grubsie
frappy, Do you have an actual link for these...

frappy,

Do you have an actual link for these mufflers? These are the most awesome repros I have seen.
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