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1965 Honda CP77 — Ulsan Metro City, Rep. Korea
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by nevada72
Sat May 14, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Electrical - Wiring
Topic: CA160 Electrical Help!
Replies: 17
Views: 9879

Leaving the key on is a crapshoot. If the points are open, nothing bad should happen. If they're closed, constant current will flow through the ignition coil until the battery discharges. That said, it's possible your coil has survived the trauma. If your coil is fried, then the primary would ...
by nevada72
Sun May 08, 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: Electrical - Wiring
Topic: CA160 Electrical Help!
Replies: 17
Views: 9879

I'll be happy to revive this thread. :) In addition to my CA77 (more on that later), I have a CA160. The 160 ran well, but I screwed up and left the ignition on......for days. Yes, I'm an idiot. I can't even remember why, but it happened. Anyway, the bike has no spark. I'm sure some of you know off ...
by nevada72
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
Topic: back to work on the CA77
Replies: 37
Views: 27283

Some things I've come across when dealing with these issues -

Honda still sells oem fuel line. Just go to a dealership and ask for the "medium" fuel line. Is it exactly the same? Don't know, don't care. It works perfectly and it's Honda OEM.

Buy a little clear in-line fuel filter. Why? - more ...
by nevada72
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
Topic: frustrated and experiencing buyer's remorse
Replies: 8
Views: 5711

The CA77 headlights aren't that bad. Try getting one for a CA95, now that's a nightmare. Airfilters and exhaust, well.....that's another story.

Money in the bank. As long as you have storage let the old girl sit until you are psyched to work on her. Some day she'll make you proud. Patience is key ...
by nevada72
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
Topic: My new dream finally
Replies: 2
Views: 2715

Re: My new dream finally

Johnr wrote: Only things that I can see that are not stock ....... fuel equalizer hose, speedo cable ........
The horror!

:D

Very nice - congrats!
by nevada72
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
Topic: Dream Handlbar Question- throttle cut out
Replies: 5
Views: 3948

Very nice. I like the low bar look.
by nevada72
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
Topic: which Bill Silver manual?
Replies: 8
Views: 4427

I got Bills CD which had everything needed.I printed off a hard copy for the garage.I think I actually E-mailed him direct when he lived in Hawaii and got mine.Here is his web site.http://www.vintagehonda.com/

Ditto. It's very good. Also, you can contact Bill directly at -

william.silver@gmail ...