305 DREAMING305 DREAMINGHI all ! I'm 69 years old and out of the blue last week I ended up with three 305 dreams! not sure what happen... a flash back from the 60s. Then I was 18 I had a 305 scrambler my brother had a dream and my best friend had a superhawk. I have owned a motorcycles ever since ..Bridgestone, Yamaha, Triumph, Benelli, easy HD chopper and a couple of big Harleys. I'm currently riding a 2000 HD Road King. I thought it would fun to ride around town on a nostalgic lightweight bike. NONE of the 305's are in running condition. I have been doing my research online and I'm finding out not many aftermarket parts available. of the three bike one is definitely a parts bike the other two are worthy, the best one only has 1453 miles unbelievable! they are all missing the battery hold down bracket and the 2 pc dust cover below the carb. I've been on Ebay can't find any thing yet, if anybody out there has them give me shout... looking forward to having help and fun on Honda305 web site! Thanks Brian
Last edited by blee49 on Sat Mar 23, 2019 2:14 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Welcome Brian
If you can navigate around the continual spam attacks on the site, you'll find lots of helpful info and people here. The Dream is certainly a classic old bike and worthy of respect. Parts are getting harder to find, but several members here will be able to direct you. Places to start include: David Silver Spares CSMNL Sellers on this site Good Luck - you'll love Dreamin". Thanks.
Regards Muddy '64 C72 '63 C72
Hi Brian!
Nice score! If you're going to rebuild them, or one of them, I'd start with getting a new gasket and seal set, that way you'll have them when you tear down the engine so all you'll have to do, essentially, is rebuild. Save every part you take off, even if you think it's trashed - a lot of these parts are truly becoming harder to find - tire and wheels for instance, which are available but not without cost. Brake shoes can be tricky, too...And especially those carb covers, which are very rare to find. I'd also say be aware of differences in model years, too - just because they Look alike doesn't mean they get the same part number, as I have discovered. I'd also say get a manual, or at least a parts diagram with stock numbers, both available online for free. And don't be afraid to split the cases - it's actually a pretty easy learning experience, and there's nothing in there that goes "Sproing!" when you get them apart. I could go on, but you've come to the right place. I could not have done half the stuff I've done were it not for the help of the folks here on the forum. Good luck, and keep us posted! -John
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