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- Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:48 pm
- Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
- Topic: ?is there a difference between the CA77 and the CA77E
- Replies: 2
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Re: ?is there a difference between the CA77 and the CA77E
No difference mechanically; the suffix designation has to do with trim levels (bar height) - I think.
- Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:56 pm
- Forum: Electrical - Wiring
- Topic: My solenoid has gone bad.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5765
Re: My solenoid has gone bad.
Try pulling the cover off the starter sprocket and rotate it a few times to make sure it turns freely. If it does, then try to 'hit' it again with some current - sometimes old starters have (for lack of a better term) flat spots. They won't work due to armature irregularities. <br /><br />If you get...
- Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:50 am
- Forum: Electrical - Wiring
- Topic: My solenoid has gone bad.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5765
Re: My solenoid has gone bad.
I've had expericences with Honda solenoids not pulling in when the battery gets weak; it's usually a sign that the battery needs to be replaced. <br /><br />Also - you may want to check your contacts and wiring to insure when you push the starter button you have power to the solenoid coil. These are...
- Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:18 am
- Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
- Topic: Dream Bobber!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10789
Re: Dream Bobber!
thanks, guys!<br /><br />I've owned over 30 cars and 20-odd bikes in my motoring career. I was taught by Pop to adhere to the restoration mantra of 'KEEP IT ORIGINAL!' since starting in the resto hobby back in the 70's. I've been pretty good about that - last bike I re-did was a '66 Superhawk; after...
- Tue Feb 22, 2005 2:03 pm
- Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
- Topic: Dream Bobber!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10789
Dream Bobber!
Guys-<br /><br />I've inherited a CA77 Dream from my cousin about six months back. Was going to do a full resto on the bike, but it was just too far gone - fender & frame shot - lots of parts missing; hard siezed motor.<br /><br />So - I had inspiration hit about two weeks back....<br /><br />I'...