Honda CA95 Indiana Spokes New Project

[Steverinomeiste]

Just reread this entire thread. Fascinating. These bike are so pretty when they are restored. Maybe I will do a nut and bolt on mine when it is not my only running motorcycle. Beautiful Spokes!

[ByTheLake]

Great update. I love the dual pinstripes on the frame. Against the black paint, it almost looks like a vintage BMW. The aluminum hubs look great painted, too.

[VegeKev]

Looking great!....I agree that the dual pinstripes are a great idea.

....though why does the nice clean version have socks on inside while the dirty one doesn't?

Kev.

[Spokes]

LOL! I had to think about your question about socks! The clean version has "socks"...or really felt cloth, because without the exhaust in place the kickstand slaps and chips my new paint on the swing arm when taken off stand.

They will be removed when the bike is finished.....

[Spokes]

Soon the engine will be ready to mount. I've gone off the deep end regarding cleanliness. All of the engine parts from the valve train to every screw was ultra-sonic cleaned. Any rusted part was derusted. The head was bead blasted. I will be using cleaned original screws as well. What the engine looks like today.

[ByTheLake]

I always enjoy seeing a clean engine - looks like new.

What are the plans for this bike when its finished, Chip?

[Spokes]

It will go on ebay sometime after getting registered, plated and riden 50-100 miles to make sure the bike is sound. Then on to the next build, yet unknown.

[92merc]

Originally Posted by Spokes

It will go on ebay sometime after getting registered, plated and riden 50-100 miles to make sure the bike is sound. Then on to the next build, yet unknown.

Wish you were still in Minnesota. I'd drive over and snatch that sucker up from you in a heartbeat. I'd even throw in another C95 for you to work on!

[Spokes]

Thanks, but I'm sure glad I'm not up north. I would still be waiting to paint the bike!

[VegeKev]

Hmmm....maybe she needs a visit down under?

[Spokes]

Now that would be cool. I live within 60 miles of one of the largest international shipping ports in the USA. The shipping pallet is in the shed right now. Too bad the rate to get it down under would be excessive. Great thought....

[VegeKev]

Hey Spokes,

It would be very cool....be nice to have a CA95 sitting next to my C92...

You don't happen to be anywhere near Longbeach CA ?

Kev.

[Spokes]

LOL! No..I'm almost exactly at the same latitude on the eastern side of the USA.

I'm close to the port of Savannah Georgia.

[Spokes]

There has been two issues with my builds that I have struggled with. One, is how to route the engine vents into an aftermarket air filter and two, how to make the clutch easier to engage.

1.) Using the original style air filter makes it tough to work on any wiring issues. The pic below is an experimental idea of how to attach the vent lines into an aftermarket air filter


2.) I intend to mount the newly rebuilt 1964 CA95 engine into my Build from Scratch CA95 bike with the side cover off and adjust the clutch. Hopefully I can shed some light on the hard clutch issue. This comes at a convenient time as the Build from Scratch bike developed a super stiff clutch shortly after an oil change. While the Build from Scratch engine is on the bench I will tear it down to search for answers and, at the same time, break in the engine for my current project while I finish painting the fender & chain guard.

[Steverinomeiste]

It's hard to believe I'm looking at a 50 year old engine. I am using that same air filter on mine but I just have it jammed over the rubber tube that used to connect to the original filter. How do you have yours connected Spokes?