Thanks pidjones.I will try not to learn some of his language!!pidjones said:Hi, James. This is a great way to learn more about the machines (and your dad). Just don't learn any of the new words that you may hear when Dad gets stumped!
JamesA said:Hi, I am Ethan’s son James. As he has all ready said I am 11 years old and I absolutely love any sort of motorized vehicle. Some time in the future I am looking forwards to posting some pictures and questions about the rebuild.
Thanks hurco550Hurco550 said:Welcome to the fray buddy. I was one of the lucky ones (like you) who got to work on all manner of motorized projects next to my father. Any manner of question can and will be answered here. Once you get older, you may be one of the few around who will have the knowledge to keep these vintage machines pounding the pavement.
Remember this quote as you learn about these machines, it has impacted me through the years.
"knowledge is the only thing that you can truly own, for you can sell it or give it away and still keep it."
Enjoy the build, we will enjoy watching it!
Hi James and Ethan. So nice to hear of a family effort together. Time well spent personified. My son is 12 and it is awesome to share experiences and knowledge with each other. I will share your build with him and hopefully inspire him to spend some more time in the shop with good old dad. Happy holidays!Hi, I am Ethan’s son James. As he has all ready said I am 11 years old and I absolutely love any sort of motorized vehicle. Some time in the future I am looking forwards to posting some pictures and questions about the rebuild.
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The idle screw and the choke lever will be on the wrong side. The hassle is certainly the issue, so you have to make sure you can get a screw driver on the idle screw very efficiently while it's running.
Hi James and Ethan. So nice to hear of a family effort together. Time well spent personified. My son is 12 and it is awesome to share experiences and knowledge with each other. I will share your build with him and hopefully inspire him to spend some more time in the shop with good old dad. Happy holidays!
Re: ‘68 Honda CL450 - First Build
Headed to the auto junk yard tomorrow with my boys to hopefully find a donor bike...
Engine parts needed:
starter
clutch
clutch cover/right crank case cover
oil pump
oil filter and cover
generator rotor
generator stator and left crank case cover
starting motor sprocket, starting sprocket set plate, starting sprocket
exhaust flanges
oil drain plug
Depending on what I find I'll also look for another front and rear fenders, carbs, etc.