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The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration The little brother to the CA160 in our family of Hondas

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Unread 01-04-2012, 06:01 PM
KellieLyne KellieLyne is offline
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Default I finished my resto

Well I finished my CA77, so it looks like I have to make good on selling my CA95. Know of anyone looking for a black 1965?


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Unread 01-04-2012, 06:26 PM
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Excellent job! Looks too nice to ride.

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Unread 01-04-2012, 07:01 PM
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WOW !!! , both bikes are amazing but what the heck -- keep both of them .
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Unread 01-05-2012, 12:24 AM
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Nice Japanese Maple behind the bike but you must have a screw loose if you are selling the black one, that is one of the nicest Benly restos I've seen.

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Both bikes are gorgeous. For me, it would be hard to part with either one, since each one has its own personality. Any way to hold on to the CA95?
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Very nice. Hoping the resto of mine pops like yours. Keep them both. I've never forgiven myself for selling a Harley Bobcat that I restored a few years back
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Unread 01-05-2012, 01:55 PM
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The benly isn't restored, it is original except for the added blinkers and bags, tires, oh and plastic side covers. I do have metal ones but they haven't been painted to match. The paint was touched up on the forks of the black Benly when the P/O added the blinkers to the forks. There is also a gouge (split) in the front fender (small but there none the less) and a few other dings & scratches here and there. But hey its a rider!!! It has less than 5000 miles on her and yep thats original miles! But I wanted/needed one that goes faster than 50 mph, so I decided to do the CA77. Now I have to get rid of the Benly. Do you think asking 1500 for the Benly is too much?

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sweet bikes, umm i just did the opposite sold my 68 CA77 and kept my 65 CA95
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Unread 01-06-2012, 04:58 PM
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Yeah, I've loved my CA95! Honestly, I just don't have the time or space to keep/maintain/ride two bikes. I have dirt bikes that I have to sell also. (all Honda of course!)
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Super nice CA77! I am inspired! Congrats!
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Unread 01-06-2012, 09:43 PM
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Thanks Chip! I have some Buco bags that are refinished, but I almost hate to put them on and cover up all my chrome lol. So in the mean time, I bought myself a messenger's bag, and will be using that until I can bring myself to install the bags.
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Unread 01-08-2012, 10:10 AM
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Do you think asking 1500 for the Benly is too much?
On Ebay I might start bidding at $1500.00 for the bike. On Craigslist I would start out at $2200.00-ish. Not sure of your clime but I would wait until spring to sell it.
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Unread 01-08-2012, 03:29 PM
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I just put it away for the winter, and I will pull it out in April and put it up for sell. I bought it for 1400, but paid 450 for shipping. Then when it got to me it smoked so I put in a new set of rings, and added saddle bags. Other than the P/O putting the rings in upside down and in the wrong order, the bike ran (and still runs) great. I think I should be able to get 1500 out of it. But who knows with this economy! I just want it to go to a good home where someone will appreciate the history and enjoy it.
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