2014 Frame Off Restoration

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:36 am

Looking good, put the bike on the center stand and spin the wheel by hand, it might give you an indication where the noises are coming from.
If you have to, remove the chain guard and try again.

Sam.

Nige1100s · Post by **Nige1100s** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:09 am

You should be able to replace the wires from the stator to the connectors in the frame without having to buy a new stator as they are only soldered onto the stator. You will need a decent 30watt ish iron some heat shrink. Seeing the work you've done so far I doubt you will find it difficult.

Nige1100s · Post by **Nige1100s** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:14 am

You should be able to replace the wires from the stator to the connectors in the frame without having to buy a new stator as they are only soldered onto the stator. You will need a decent 30watt ish iron some heat shrink. Seeing the work you've done so far I doubt you will find it difficult.

ByTheLake · Post by **ByTheLake** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 2:51 am

Doug, have you taken her for a test ride yet?

Colorado66 · Post by **Colorado66** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:23 am

ByTheLake wrote:Doug, have you taken her for a test ride yet?

Kevin,
Yes

I apologize for not following up sooner, but have been little busy with work.

The squeaks/rubbing I mentioned earlier were nothing more than the new brakes wearing in.
I installed the petcock lever upside down (missing the rubber/plastic tab) so was running out of gas when I had it in the open position. Once I figured that out I ran it on the reserve position and does just fine. It's one last thing I need to fix. Just not ready to take it apart and fiddle with it yet.
Other than that, it runs great. I've had a lot of neighbors comment and ask questions wanting to know where they can get one of these bikes.
I'll try to take and post pictures this week.

Colorado66 · Post by **Colorado66** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:25 pm

Well, the bike is done.
Took 6 months, so a little sooner than expected.
This was a fun project and I learned a lot thanks to the folks on this site.
I really appreciate all the input, ideas, suggestions and knowledge that was provided.
Now I need to take a riding class and get the bike and myself licensed.

Doug

Here's a couple of before pictures that I took. Had no idea at the time which way the tank was supposed go on and was embarrassed to keep in my album after BTL politely taught me the correct way.

(Thanks Kevin)

And now the after:

ByTheLake · Post by **ByTheLake** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:08 pm

Absolutely stunning motorbike, Doug - very nicely done. Nice pictures, too.

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:32 am

I concur with BTL! I love to see another little Honda brought back to life!