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by Nick
Sun Aug 11, 2019 1:55 am
Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
Topic: Aftermarket Air Filter Choices
Replies: 1
Views: 1044

Ran a Uni on mine for a few years, but since it deteriorated I haven't been using an air filter. Doesn't seem to make much difference.
by Nick
Sun Aug 11, 2019 1:50 am
Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
Topic: Restore a 305 Dream 1969
Replies: 9
Views: 2109

If it's running good don't mess with it. If you take it all apart to "restore" it you may never get it back together again.

And if rebuilding a carb is still a challenge for you don't even think of taking the whole bike to bits.
by Nick
Tue Apr 17, 2018 4:35 pm
Forum: Honda Superhawk - CB72 | CB77 | CP77 | CBM72
Topic: New found .cb77 type 1.
Replies: 14
Views: 6000

Epic!
by Nick
Tue Apr 17, 2018 4:32 pm
Forum: Honda Scrambler - CL72 | CL77
Topic: bike runs on 1 cylinder then stops and runs on the other
Replies: 7
Views: 3691

Carb setup/idle tips. Turn both air screws in until they bottom, then turn them out one and one-half turns (baseline setting). Set the idle screw on one cylinder a little high, start the engine on one cylinder (or start it on both) and then remove the other spark plug wire. Bike now running on one c...
by Nick
Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:40 am
Forum: Honda Scrambler - CL72 | CL77
Topic: bike runs on 1 cylinder then stops and runs on the other
Replies: 7
Views: 3691

Most Hondas, such as my 305 Dream, have 3 timing marks on the stator. T=top dead center, the line next to the T is the static timing mark (timing fully retarded), the F line is the fully advanced timing mark used when timing the engine with a strobe light and with the engine revved to 3 or 4000 rpm....
by Nick
Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:58 pm
Forum: Honda Scrambler - CL72 | CL77
Topic: bike runs on 1 cylinder then stops and runs on the other
Replies: 7
Views: 3691

It's firing the plug with the least resistance (the cleanest plug). Charge the battery properly and have the battery load tested. (call some bike shops or auto parts stores to find a place that does it) If it's an old battery, ditch it, buy a new one and put in on the charger for a couple of hours b...
by Nick
Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:22 am
Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
Topic: Ca77 headlight
Replies: 6
Views: 2512

Jeez, just get a car sealed beam for $10, cut out a plastic or alu rim that's round on the inside, square on the outside and fit the light into the housing.
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