My 66

JoeM · Post by **JoeM** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:18 am

Hey guys. Just joined.

Here's my 1966 , my first bike. Not one like it, it is *my first* bike, purchased in the early 70s, and I still have it.

I blew the motor back in 74 or so playing "how fast will this go?", and had it rebuilt then at the dealer. And never touched it again. It sat for years in the basement. In the mid 80s I had the foresight to order a ton of parts. Back then Honda hadn't cleared out their warehouses yet and you could still order pretty much anything at close to 60s prices... they hadn't even bothered to increase prices. I think I paid $40 or so for a new OEM exhaust system. Wish I could go back in time and order more!!!!

Anyway, in 2006 or so I repainted it, sparked it up (ran like new), and then put it back in the basement to finish up a bunch of odds and ends.

Just found this forum, and it has reignited my interest in finishing it. Just received my new whitewalls so it'll be safe for the road, and I'm poking around the wiring connecting up all the lighting again.

It's not museum quality or anything. I'm still a kid of 16 tinkering away on it, but with a bigger budget now

Joe

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/899582/

Larzfromarz · Post by **Larzfromarz** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:46 am

Welcome Joe! The stories and history are almost as fun as working on and riding. This is a great group and you should find what you need in the way of support and answers here.
Your first bike is cool (talk to BTL he has his) in blue. Nice to know you kept it, and they call us pack-rats...
By the by- should you need relieved of any of those exhaust parts I'm in the market for mufflers (like the rest of the world) for the new project.
Again welcome!

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:35 pm

Nice looking bike Joe but looks more like a Canadian C95 with early model down pipes

Sam.

JoeM · Post by **JoeM** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:00 pm

Yes, I'm Canadian. The exhaust system I received back in the 80s was the earlier style... flat vs round mufflers. So I know they're not *exactly* correct but I'm not a purist especially since I assume getting new OEM replacements is now next to impossible?

I actually still have my original rotted out carcasses. I can't throw stuff out!

I always wondered... what exactly is the difference between C95 and CA95?

JoeM · Post by **JoeM** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:08 pm

Just checked my registration. It says C95E-301xxxx

So I guess I have a C95?

Will I still be welcome in the CA95 forum?? Ha Ha

ByTheLake · Post by **ByTheLake** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:52 pm

JoeM wrote:I always wondered... what exactly is the difference between C95 and CA95?

Welcome Joe.

I know there have been a few threads where the experts have described some of the differences. Here's one thread:

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/for ... php?t=1796

The C95 was shipped with turn signals (sorry Sam, I meant 'winkers'), and the CA95 has a few more HP I'm told. Otherwise, they're basically the same bike.

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:55 pm

JoeM wrote:Just checked my registration. It says C95E-301xxxx

So I guess I have a C95?

Will I still be welcome in the CA95 forum?? Ha Ha

Of coarse you will Joe, you're just a bit of an odd ball like me.

It's bed time in the UK but I'll try to get back tomorrow with the differences between the models.

Sam.

Larzfromarz · Post by **Larzfromarz** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:21 am

These guys have good eyes!
Those flat pipes are the hardest to find. I'm looking a pair for $$$. Seems like Bill O. in Louisiana has the biggest stash of stuff (at least he is selling, but big bucks). I may have break the bank to get what I need though....

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:00 pm

Here are the differences that I know of Joe.

CA95 carb has power jets.
CA95 has Different camshaft.
CA95 head has iron sculled combustion chambers.
CA95 has higher compression pistons.
CA95 has different crankshaft and cases. (3 bearing mains)
CA95 has different gearbox. (closer ratio)
CA95 clutch cable enters motor at a different point.
CA95 has no indicators.
Canadian C95 has a different rear light and mount to the UK and American bikes and the cam end covers are different to the US and UK bikes also.

Sam.

Elfensafety · Post by **Elfensafety** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:57 am

Hi Joe, I've just joined too. I wish my C95 looked like yours. I've got a way to go yet.

JoeM · Post by **JoeM** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:36 pm

Hey there. Nice to see another blue one. Is it my imagination, or does that color seem to be rarer than the others?

JoeM · Post by **JoeM** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:50 pm

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Here's where I started my restoration, back in 84. You'll notice it was black then. The bike was originally blue, but as a kid I didn't think that looked cool. So I painted it black. Fortunately, I had taken the chain guard off and stashed it without painting it, so I had a color sample to go back to.

Elfensafety · Post by **Elfensafety** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:38 am

That was useful to have the original paint as a reference. Yes you tend to see more reds and blacks than blue ones. My first bike back in '68 was a blue '66 C95 and I loved it. I will probably go black on my restoration though- I think they look so smart with polished bright parts and whitewalls.

Elfensafety · Post by **Elfensafety** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:40 am

I was just thinking how great it is to still have the same machine after all those years. I wish I had kept mine. They are such cool looking bikes.

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:14 pm

I don't recall seeing any other colours in the UK other than red and blue, perhaps I missed some.

Like your username, part of my job.

Sam.