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Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 09-01-2013, 01:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,021
Posted By Foamy
I dismantled the frame today to the point where I...

I dismantled the frame today to the point where I have only the forks attached to it, only went this far because I could not get the large nut on the top of the fork neck loose despite a socket, bar...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 08-29-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,449
Posted By Foamy
"From small beginnings great things grow"...

"From small beginnings great things grow" :D
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 08-24-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,001
Posted By Foamy
Cool to read a current article on the CA95/C95,...

Cool to read a current article on the CA95/C95, it doesn't get enough recognition as the cool little classic that it is so anything like this is always nice to see.

Thanks for pointing it out.
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Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 07-31-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,279
Posted By Foamy
The guy closest to the camera looks like he's...

The guy closest to the camera looks like he's having a good old day-dream :-)
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 07-31-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,059
Posted By Foamy
What a beauty, those mufflers look good.

What a beauty, those mufflers look good.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 07-13-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,397
Posted By Foamy
If you put in C95 or CA95 the search works. Not a...

If you put in C95 or CA95 the search works. Not a ton of parts there but may be helpful.
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 07-03-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,361
Posted By Foamy
Ahhhhh, the good old days of being able to build...

Ahhhhh, the good old days of being able to build a motorcycle in the house :D
This was cause for constant amusement by friends when I did it twice only a few years back but alas those days are gone...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 06-28-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,021
Posted By Foamy
All the more reason to stay with the mini...

All the more reason to stay with the mini ape-hangers ;-)
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 06-26-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,021
Posted By Foamy
Exactly mate, another reason not to change...

Exactly mate, another reason not to change besides the fact that they are hard enough to find. Also having ridden the bike a good bit before pulling it apart I found the current bars very cruisy and...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 06-25-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,021
Posted By Foamy
I'll get the frame and engine number, you are...

I'll get the frame and engine number, you are probably on the money Sam because I remember the previous owner saying he suspected it was a 63. I have a feeling the bars are genuine and as they came...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 06-24-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,684
Posted By Foamy
Kerosene is fine. The solvent has to be pretty...

Kerosene is fine. The solvent has to be pretty vicious to attack the integrity of the varnish and the only thing with kero is that it won't evaporate too well when blown off with an air gun which is...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 06-19-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,021
Posted By Foamy
Hey Kev Photos show her a little bit better...

Hey Kev

Photos show her a little bit better than in reality.
She is in good condition but becoming a bit loose here and there so I figured why not do it now before something breaks or falls off,...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 06-19-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,021
Posted By Foamy
C95 in New Zealand

Hi All
I thought I would post some pics of my Benly that I bought about 3-4 years ago in New Zealand. These bikes are pretty rare here, far more likely to see CD175's for sale occasionally when it...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 05-29-2013, 02:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,609
Posted By Foamy
The seat is all blue including the strap that...

The seat is all blue including the strap that goes over it. I think when I restore the bike I will go with two-tone cream sides and blue top to break it up. The blue is nice but everything including...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 05-28-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,609
Posted By Foamy
Interesting to see the bike in blue and it looks...

Interesting to see the bike in blue and it looks great. I have a C95 in this colour and the original seat upholstry although well faded was clearly blue also. Seems to have been a common colour for...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 05-05-2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,645
Posted By Foamy
Fair comment, it is pretty strange to have the...

Fair comment, it is pretty strange to have the numbers stamped all over the place like something on a students metalshop project. Not at all as you would expect from the Japanese seeng as...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 05-02-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,645
Posted By Foamy
I find the rev counter pretty amazing, what would...

I find the rev counter pretty amazing, what would this bike realistically rev too? On that suject what do our standard C95/CA95's rev too comfortably?

Steve
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 05-01-2013, 02:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,086
Posted By Foamy
Cool picture, the bike is looking great in white....

Cool picture, the bike is looking great in white.

I'm starting to look at my blue 63 C95 again after having a bit of a break with a house move and new baby. I drop in on this forum often and...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 09-06-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,841
Posted By Foamy
Another great source is CMS of the Netherlands...

Another great source is CMS of the Netherlands (Holland). They have a huge array of genuine vintage Honda parts. I have even bought an original muffler for a 1963 C102 from them. Their website is...
Forum: The Honda CA95 / Benly 150 Restoration 09-01-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,841
Posted By Foamy
I would only ever order things from Thailand and...

I would only ever order things from Thailand and Asia that have no bearing on mechanical performance or 'workability' - light lenses, rubber bits and pieces etc. I have ordered two cable looms from...
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