Honda CA95 Indiana Spokes New Project

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Sun May 05, 2013 4:44 am

The fittings in the filter are hollow wiring bolts from the bullet lights I modify for turn signals. I drill a pilot hole in the back of the filter and enlarge the hole with a taper machinist reemer. The filter is mounted on the original extension that would originally it woud fit into the extension tube. But do remember at this time it is experimental. I will update this thread after the engine is installed.

Larzfromarz · Post by **Larzfromarz** » Sun May 05, 2013 10:33 am

Chip can you cut down on hoses by using a vacuum "T" at the carb vent? Additionally these clear tubes will get "ugly" over time- maybe just black vac hose (or colored silicone to match the bike color)?
Also makes you wonder if an intake tube from say an S90 (or similar) would cant the carb enough so the filter could be just to the side of the down tube frame structure.

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Sun May 05, 2013 12:22 pm

Absolutly. My tube experiment was done on a brain cramp moment idea. I ran the Build from Scratch bike for a year with the engine just venting to the atmosphere without any noticable problems. Changing the clear tubing to black vacuum tubing would be a better idea and the vacuum "T" is probably a better idea as well.

Retro fitting parts from other models is also a way to go. Thanks for the input.

Larzfromarz · Post by **Larzfromarz** » Sun May 05, 2013 3:49 pm

Honda only vents to atmosphere so no real problem... But the set up would look real good on, say, a go cart or other special project...

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Mon May 06, 2013 8:23 pm

In the past I always rebuilt the whole bike and then debugged. This time the engine has been mounted on the Build from Scratch CA95 to put some miles on the engine while I finish the paint on the front fender & chain guard on it's frame. Tomorrow the pipes, ignition, and the cam end caps. The tank will be mounted and fueled up. I will take a vid of the engine starting up for the first time since 1981

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Tue May 07, 2013 3:16 pm

It should go like hell with the CB92 bits on it Chip.

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Tue May 07, 2013 7:38 pm

Interesting comment Sam. The engine & bike have CA95E & CA95 numbers stamped on the frame. It is a 1964. The serial numbers are in the 22000 rangs making it a late 1964. As far as I can tell the bike & engine were untouched and sat for 32 years.

Maybe you see something I don't. I had to put off the starting of the engine for a day, but there is lots of compression

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Thu May 09, 2013 4:54 pm

I grade myself on every build I take on. This time I decided to hang the engine on my daily rider. Even though I take on the worst of the worst project bikes, I always try to get the rebuild perfect. There is nothing I like better than knowing that I took a 32 year still, corroded engine and made it new again, started her up and took off down the road.

But alas the perfect score eludes me once again. The engine started super fast and idled like new. I ran it around my private lake oval. Ran strong, shifted smooth, no rocker noise, no smoke and I was temped to let her go to see what the top end may be.

But..I have an oil leak at the top engine mount. Off with the engine to find out what I did wrong (yes I know I took the pic with the domed nut removed already)

Larzfromarz · Post by **Larzfromarz** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:13 pm

Resist that "handful" temptation until after the first oil change. Vary the load until then.
You are a tough grader- I'm happy if all of the parts remain in proper formation on the first run.

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Fri May 10, 2013 2:22 am

Spokes wrote:Interesting comment Sam. The engine & bike have CA95E & CA95 numbers stamped on the frame. It is a 1964. The serial numbers are in the 22000 rangs making it a late 1964. As far as I can tell the bike & engine were untouched and sat for 32 years.

Maybe you see something I don't. I had to put off the starting of the engine for a day, but there is lots of compression

The long exhaust stud nuts Chip, that's unless the CA95 had them as well, can't say I noticed them before.

Sam.

I just checked back on some restorations, seems they were OEM on the CA, the C95 just had ordinary length nuts.

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Fri May 10, 2013 9:40 pm

I overlooked one small detail. This gasket breech will leak oil in a big way.

I felt like this finding this leak.

Will cut new gaskets and put her back together.....

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Sat May 11, 2013 3:37 am

Oh dear,

Sam.

Larzfromarz · Post by **Larzfromarz** » Sat May 11, 2013 5:02 am

At least you use a helmet...

Sam Green · Post by **Sam Green** » Sat May 11, 2013 5:19 am

Helmets stop blood leaks..not oil.

Spokes · Post by **Spokes** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 1:38 pm

Time Stamp 6-8-2013

The engine runs fine after 60 miles. It's time to transplant the motor. Today is finalizing the wiring here is shot as she sits.

The 2nd hardest part(after the frame) to restore was the front fender

This is one of my favorite before & after pics:
Before

After

More pics later. But just as a teaser, I found a set of original Honda 150 tank badges in sad shape for $15. The restored badges are a real goodie on the restored tank.