That will be a fun project. You just have to stay busy, don't you ??
Larry Lucast said
Oct 18, 2020
That does look like fun.
BLyke said
Oct 18, 2020
Thanks guy's, I do need something to work on, especially in the winter. Its nice to be able to push it off to the side if plans change but for now it is game on until it is drivable
Will let you know on occasion as we see how that turns out, hopefully it is faster than "replacing a gas tank and touching up a few spots on a Chevelle convertible body"
Dave Seitz said
Oct 21, 2020
DAMN HIPPIE BIKERS! &^#$*^^&%$&*(^&%(&^%(^%
It looks like a fun easy project but beware just saying.
BLyke said
Nov 18, 2020
Making progress again after enjoying the last gasp of warm weather. Mostly reworking the wiring and selecting the best parts (and also trying to find a few!). The original engine is freed up, but the gears are stuck, so it on to non-numbers matching option B.
Neat little rig.
Looks like you are having fun!
Karl
Larry Lucast said
Nov 28, 2020
Looks like progress.
BLyke said
Nov 28, 2020
Thanks Guys, Yes it is good to have a project during these days. The clincher when i decided to buy (rescue) this was the "Deer Hunter package" basically a slightly orange color and a gun rack. It is the first year of production and I got it from the original owner.
Dang, original owner...did you get a window sticker, build sheet and POP with it ...
Pretty cool with the hunter edition. I wasn't really into the small bikes back then and didn't know they made such a thing.
BLyke said
Dec 4, 2020
Thanks Chris S for the "Tela-Tech Support" on rebuilding, you make Carb rebuilds look so easy. Will probably take on a 4BL i have for the Chevelle sometime prior to spring I now have a running replacement engine, new chain and perhaps shortly, something that can go around the block a time or two before the snow falls
With a lot of OJT on the finer points of carburation theory, ( thanks again Chris) we now have a CT200 that will idle properly and with the choke open. Apparently the tiny holes are in several hard to notice locations and all of them need to be open
I watched the Houston Mecum Auction last weekend and about fell out of my chair when they ran the import mini/trail bikes across the block!
They were either super nice survivors or fully restored with NOS parts, and sold at no reserve for anywhere between $3000 to $8000!!!
BLyke said
Dec 9, 2020
Yes Stan,
These old bikes are really going up in price.
Even projects with no title go quick on Marketplace and Craig's list
It was fun to drive it several blocks away to a friends house for a outdoor visit.
Looks like it will need a new "shift shaft seal" (try saying that fast 3 times), so I ordered that last night and it will be here next week.
Inspired by the success so far, I'm looking at making a off road bike from the left over parts and let the grand kids drive it at the cabin.
Is there such a thing as a "Rat-Bike"?
BLyke said
Dec 9, 2020
Also think the problem with the Speedometer has been found?!
Also think the problem with the Speedometer has been found?!
This should be easy enough.
Until you need to take the whole fork apart to get the cable back up there and attached...
BLyke said
Dec 10, 2020
Lost in the 60s wrote:
BLyke wrote:
Also think the problem with the Speedometer has been found?!
This should be easy enough.
Until you need to take the whole fork apart to get the cable back up there and attached...
Fortunately it was simple to do
dashboard said
Dec 10, 2020
Very kool project Bruce! Of course there is a rat bike, you just may making the first one; the grand kids will love it.
Speedometer, I don't recall using one, ya just ran them at WOT.
BLyke said
Dec 15, 2020
Got a "Scabbard" today for the Honda, to complete the "Deer Hunter Edition" package. Have no idea if it is actually correct or if there even was an official gun case. Still TBD but this may be part of the Nomad's look at BBT50's, with the Honda hanging off the rear bumper. May mount the "hoops" soon, hope the springs can take it
-- Edited by BLyke on Tuesday 15th of December 2020 06:55:21 PM
-- Edited by BLyke on Tuesday 15th of December 2020 06:55:38 PM
Just finished up on a reupholstered seat (new cover and Pad, refurbished the rest) Since it is a Motorcycle and a Honda... will just show the before and after.
The before shows all that was there to start with.
Needless to say, it a lot faster than a Chevelle interior
-- Edited by BLyke on Saturday 9th of January 2021 03:47:17 PM
-- Edited by BLyke on Friday 5th of March 2021 12:01:11 PM
-- Edited by BLyke on Friday 5th of March 2021 12:01:28 PM
You have done a great job on the whole project Bruce! Much patience.
more ambition than brains said
Jan 12, 2021
You can be very proud!
Karl
dashboard said
Jan 12, 2021
Very nice, well done
BLyke said
Jan 14, 2021
Thanks guys!
Jon H said
Jan 25, 2021
I was watching an old Mecum auction the other night. There were several Trail 70s that had never seen gas and sent for an average of $16,000. Used bikes that were actually ridden were going for $8-10,000. Looks like you have a nice bike and a good investment.
BLyke said
Jan 26, 2021
Jon H wrote:
I was watching an old Mecum auction the other night. There were several Trail 70s that had never seen gas and sent for an average of $16,000. Used bikes that were actually ridden were going for $8-10,000. Looks like you have a nice bike and a good investment.
Guess since most of the cars have been snatched up the heard is now chasing old scooters?!
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 26, 2021
BLyke wrote:
Jon H wrote:
I was watching an old Mecum auction the other night. There were several Trail 70s that had never seen gas and sent for an average of $16,000. Used bikes that were actually ridden were going for $8-10,000. Looks like you have a nice bike and a good investment.
Guess since most of the cars have been snatched up the heard is now chasing old scooters?!
Nope, There were 2 large auctions in FL over the last 3 weeks and the last one was a muscle car museum, letting go of over 200 Chev vehicles. The prices were INSANE on most everything that sold, and many were portrayed to be documented and proved fake !!! No understanding of what has happened to the muscle car market during an economic down turn and pandemic...
Jon H said
Jan 26, 2021
Lost in the 60s wrote:
BLyke wrote:
Jon H wrote:
I was watching an old Mecum auction the other night. There were several Trail 70s that had never seen gas and sent for an average of $16,000. Used bikes that were actually ridden were going for $8-10,000. Looks like you have a nice bike and a good investment.
Guess since most of the cars have been snatched up the heard is now chasing old scooters?!
Nope, There were 2 large auctions in FL over the last 3 weeks and the last one was a muscle car museum, letting go of over 200 Chev vehicles. The prices were INSANE on most everything that sold, and many were portrayed to be documented and proved fake !!! No understanding of what has happened to the muscle car market during an economic down turn and pandemic...
I watched a good portion of that auction and have to agree with you Mitch. Crazy.
BLyke said
Mar 13, 2021
Yesterday I went ahead and got tabs for the Honda, we got this in 2013 and will actually be driving it a bit this summer.
Has a slight oil leak and smokes a little, close enough for now, the original engine is on the shelf and may be the one that gets rebuilt. Still TBD
Next thing is to try to get a running off road bike with the leftovers.
Not quite winter yet, but starting staring back on the 1964 Honda CT200, Trail 90
Taking the best of the parts from 2 bikes and 3 engines to get a driving, survivor-ish looking ride.
This project has been placed on backburner several time, especially when the 71 Chevelle started in earnest.
Plan is to get it done before starting on the suspension bushings and such on the convert.
Git-r-done this time...
That will be a fun project. You just have to stay busy, don't you ??
Thanks guy's,
I do need something to work on, especially in the winter.
Its nice to be able to push it off to the side if plans change but for now it is game on until it is drivable
Will let you know on occasion as we see how that turns out, hopefully it is faster than "replacing a gas tank and touching up a few spots on a Chevelle convertible body"
It looks like a fun easy project but beware just saying.
Making progress again after enjoying the last gasp of warm weather. Mostly reworking the wiring and selecting the best parts (and also trying to find a few!).
The original engine is freed up, but the gears are stuck, so it on to non-numbers matching option B.
Progress continues, all electrical items are working, which is nice.
Looks like you are having fun!
Karl
Thanks Guys,
Yes it is good to have a project during these days.
The clincher when i decided to buy (rescue) this was the "Deer Hunter package" basically a slightly orange color and a gun rack.
It is the first year of production and I got it from the original owner.
Dang, original owner...did you get a window sticker, build sheet and POP with it ...
Pretty cool with the hunter edition. I wasn't really into the small bikes back then and didn't know they made such a thing.
Thanks Chris S for the "Tela-Tech Support" on rebuilding, you make Carb rebuilds look so easy. Will probably take on a 4BL i have for the Chevelle sometime prior to spring
I now have a running replacement engine, new chain and perhaps shortly, something that can go around the block a time or two before the snow falls
With a lot of OJT on the finer points of carburation theory, ( thanks again Chris) we now have a CT200 that will idle properly and with the choke open.
Apparently the tiny holes are in several hard to notice locations and all of them need to be open
I watched the Houston Mecum Auction last weekend and about fell out of my chair when they ran the import mini/trail bikes across the block!
They were either super nice survivors or fully restored with NOS parts, and sold at no reserve for anywhere between $3000 to $8000!!!
These old bikes are really going up in price.
Even projects with no title go quick on Marketplace and Craig's list
It was fun to drive it several blocks away to a friends house for a outdoor visit.
Looks like it will need a new "shift shaft seal" (try saying that fast 3 times), so I ordered that last night and it will be here next week.
Inspired by the success so far, I'm looking at making a off road bike from the left over parts and let the grand kids drive it at the cabin.
Is there such a thing as a "Rat-Bike"?
Also think the problem with the Speedometer has been found?!
This should be easy enough.
Until you need to take the whole fork apart to get the cable back up there and attached...
Fortunately it was simple to do
Speedometer, I don't recall using one, ya just ran them at WOT.
Got a "Scabbard" today for the Honda, to complete the "Deer Hunter Edition" package.
Have no idea if it is actually correct or if there even was an official gun case.
Still TBD but this may be part of the Nomad's look at BBT50's, with the Honda hanging off the rear bumper.
May mount the "hoops" soon, hope the springs can take it
-- Edited by BLyke on Tuesday 15th of December 2020 06:55:21 PM
-- Edited by BLyke on Tuesday 15th of December 2020 06:55:38 PM
Just finished up on a reupholstered seat (new cover and Pad, refurbished the rest)
Since it is a Motorcycle and a Honda... will just show the before and after.
The before shows all that was there to start with.
Needless to say, it a lot faster than a Chevelle interior
-- Edited by BLyke on Saturday 9th of January 2021 03:47:17 PM
-- Edited by BLyke on Friday 5th of March 2021 12:01:11 PM
-- Edited by BLyke on Friday 5th of March 2021 12:01:28 PM
You can be very proud!
Karl
Guess since most of the cars have been snatched up the heard is now chasing old scooters?!
Nope, There were 2 large auctions in FL over the last 3 weeks and the last one was a muscle car museum, letting go of over 200 Chev vehicles. The prices were INSANE on most everything that sold, and many were portrayed to be documented and proved fake !!! No understanding of what has happened to the muscle car market during an economic down turn and pandemic...
I watched a good portion of that auction and have to agree with you Mitch. Crazy.
Yesterday I went ahead and got tabs for the Honda, we got this in 2013 and will actually be driving it a bit this summer.
Has a slight oil leak and smokes a little, close enough for now, the original engine is on the shelf and may be the one that gets rebuilt. Still TBD
Next thing is to try to get a running off road bike with the leftovers.
Thanks Larry, took it out yesterday and drove a few miles around the neighborhood.
Replaced the shifter shaft seal and cover gasket on that side, no more oil leak, which is nice
Now you need to trade the wagon for an el Camino so you can haul the bike around in the back to shows...