Starting to make some decent progress.
Category Archives: Motorbikes
It begins…
After much searching with Blue Wing Honda (found import records) and NZTA (couldn’t find it), VTNZ finally found the frame number in the Land Transport computer system. Now I know it’s been previously registered in New Zealand and I will be able to register it again, it’s time to begin.
I can’t believe it actually runs….
After a thorough carb clean, points cleaned, it actually runs! Amazing!
New CG project
Picked up what is possibly the rustiest bike I have ever owned. I won’t use the frame or wheels, but the rest of it will come in handy. Managed to get it just before lockdown too ?
Another one finished
The “Bitza” turned out alright in the end. Time for it to go to a new home.
Chaly Sorted :-)
1974 Honda Chaly CF50
Picked up this ancient Honda Chaly from Taumaranui.
Lets see how much work it needs to be a good runner…
Wheel Lacing Delays
And this is what happens when you buy the wrong length spokes….Doh! Next time I will not try and measure an old spoke from an 18” rim and then guess what length I need for a 17” rim. The spoke supplier did tell me and even had a chart, but I didn’t think he was right. I now know he is correct. At least I learnt the correct assembly process this time…
Gearbox fixed
It was making a strange noise so I took the clutch cover off and found a broken gear tooth.
The engine had to come out and I split the crankcase to get to the broken gear. Luckily I had a spare gear and crankcase gasket in stock.
It took me 6 hours to remove the engine, strip down, replace the gear, reassemble and put back in the frame. Running great now, no weird noises anymore ?
Stripes installed
These stripes should be good for at least another 10km/h ?
New Decals Fitted
New fuel tank decals fitted and I must say, just for a change, I did a good job, no bubbles and straight ?
The Triumph comes out to play
I finally figured out why the Triumph wouldn’t start. It was the points, they were soaked in fuel and grease. I think I over zealously tickled the carb which then leaked all over the magneto. Oops, I’ll know not to do that again.
A quick squirt with brake clean then compressed air and voila! away it went.
I’m surprised how fast it is, quite, I think it will do the ton. I’ve swapped out the front brake shoes and the brakes are a little better, still some fine tuning to improve them to be done though.
