Introduction--Hey y'all!

[coffee_brake]

The ebay auction has ended, the deposit has been sent, and the final payment details have been hammered out--I suppose I'm about to bring home a '66 300.

I didn't pay very much, and it shows. But it's about perfect for what I'd like to do: ride and enjoy an older bike and replace/modify only what really needs it, without worrying about destroying a museum or show-quality piece. I won't be cutting or hacking away at anything, but I might use aftermarket stuff like cables or plug wires or grips without bothering to make it stock.

The other bikes in my stable are fairly modern carbureted machines, but there's a '79 CX500 in the mix too, that needed EVERYTHING when I got it. After attending a few vintage motorcycle rallies like Mid-Ohio and Barber, the Dreams kept getting my attention. Finally found one far from perfect but not butchered, so here I am.

I'm still trying to figure out the differences in the models. I'm still not clear on the 300/305 engine differences, and haven't found a manual for this particular model, but I know there's good info for the asking.

Thanks for having me!

[LOUD MOUSE]

Welcome.
These bikes were issued with 246CC (250) and 305CC engines.
Never a 300CC. BADGES DO SHOW 250 AND 300.
Many other bike manufacturers did the same numbers swap to keet the size comparable with each other. ...................lm

The ebay auction has ended, the deposit has been sent, and the final payment details have been hammered out--I suppose I'm about to bring home a '66 300.

I didn't pay very much, and it shows. But it's about perfect for what I'd like to do: ride and enjoy an older bike and replace/modify only what really needs it, without worrying about destroying a museum or show-quality piece. I won't be cutting or hacking away at anything, but I might use aftermarket stuff like cables or plug wires or grips without bothering to make it stock.

The other bikes in my stable are fairly modern carbureted machines, but there's a '79 CX500 in the mix too, that needed EVERYTHING when I got it. After attending a few vintage motorcycle rallies like Mid-Ohio and Barber, the Dreams kept getting my attention. Finally found one far from perfect but not butchered, so here I am.

I'm still trying to figure out the differences in the models. I'm still not clear on the 300/305 engine differences, and haven't found a manual for this particular model, but I know there's good info for the asking.

Thanks for having me!

[bodie1204]

Welcome to the board, great info here.

[coffee_brake]

I'll be able to get the bike right after Thanksgiving. Supposedly it's a battery and carb flush away from running.

Are there any issues I should understand that would make this start-up any different from most other bikes? Any fragile parts, or likely-to-fail, or hard-to-find parts that I should be ready to address and make sure I don't damage?

Are there any special tricks to the job of removing the tank and carb to clean? Do I need any special tools to maintain this model?

Other than a bit of oil down the spark plug holes to ease the rings' initial movement in the cylinders, is there anything I should do to the motor before running it?

This is a 12-volt system: how different will it be from the 80's bikes I've already worked with? It's got a funky regulator for sure. Should I expect it to charge at about 13v?

Will I find anything surprising with the way the clutch and brake cables operate? I haven't adjusted front drums before.

I just don't want to screw something up by transferring my experience with 80's and up bikes to this older machine. I REALLY APPRECIATE advice! Ignorance is inevitable, but staying ignorant when knowledge is in reach is unacceptable.

[LOUD MOUSE]

Now is a perfect time for you to search eBay for a CLYMER manual which will answer your questions now and later. ................lm

I'll be able to get the bike right after Thanksgiving. Supposedly it's a battery and carb flush away from running.

Are there any issues I should understand that would make this start-up any different from most other bikes? Any fragile parts, or likely-to-fail, or hard-to-find parts that I should be ready to address and make sure I don't damage?

Are there any special tricks to the job of removing the tank and carb to clean? Do I need any special tools to maintain this model?

Other than a bit of oil down the spark plug holes to ease the rings' initial movement in the cylinders, is there anything I should do to the motor before running it?

This is a 12-volt system: how different will it be from the 80's bikes I've already worked with? It's got a funky regulator for sure. Should I expect it to charge at about 13v?

Will I find anything surprising with the way the clutch and brake cables operate? I haven't adjusted front drums before.

I just don't want to screw something up by transferring my experience with 80's and up bikes to this older machine. I REALLY APPRECIATE advice! Ignorance is inevitable, but staying ignorant when knowledge is in reach is unacceptable.

[coffee_brake]

Those are going for over a hundred bucks!

Or did you mean the Clymers Collection Series Vintage Japanese Street Bikes Motorcycle Manual?

Is this what I want?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clymer-Collecti ... 4u&vxp=mtr

or this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CL72-250- ... GJ&vxp=mtr

[G-Man]

You could try downloading this from Kevin at Scrambler Cycle. He is on this forum as Hahnda

http://www.scramblercycle.com/uploads/3 ... manual.pdf

G