72 CL100 Mini-Cafe (Sold)

[treitz]

Hello everyone. Was referred to this site by a friend so I figured I'd get this ball rollin.

I am picking up a 72 CL100 tonight, running, and in great shape for $300, with title.

It runs pretty well but obviously needs some work. Seams to idle a little low and occasionally stalls if you don't give it gas. It also apparently leaks some oil once it gets warmed up but it is coming with a brand new complete gasket set. So I plan on doing that as well.

Once I get it running better I plan on stripping it down and restoring it. New paint all around, and replacing whatever needs replaced.

Visually I like the look of the Honda in the banner at the top of this page. I want it to be a two seater, and I want to either put clip-ons or clubman bars on it.

Let me know what you guys think, and any and all advice is appreciated!





Thanks

[VonYinzer]

Welcome to DTT!

Nice bake to start with! Where is it leaking oil from? The low idle could be a simple fix. Dial the points in and clean/adjust the carbs. Make sure you get yourself a proper manual for the bike as well.

You may want to rethink the 2 up idea though. The 100 is a tiny bike, and makes very little power. Setting her up as a nice, super stripped down, cafe styled bike would give you the most bang for your buck.

Start a build thread and keep the updates coming!

[treitz]

Have not looked into the oil leak yet. Seller just told me about it. Once I pin point it I will let you know.

I will also post more pictures tonight once I get it home.

I know it doesn't have a lot of power, and I will primarily be riding it by myself. However, since my wife rides a scooter that is beyond uncomfortable to double up on, I'd rather at least have the option to double up on this when we need to.

[VonYinzer]

I see. Well have at it than! As long as youre having fun! There are tons of options to get a little more get up out of that bike as well.

[treitz]

Awesome. I'll be lookin to get all the "get up" I can get out of it!

[bradwsm]

good luck, bike should be cool, I love the cls, and sounds like a great deal too. nice score. I have to agree, you will not set any land speed records on this thing, and with a passanger oh boy. I have a cb125 and acceleration is not its stronge point but they handle crazy. keep up to date with the progress, will be watching for sure.

[treitz]

Cool man.

Thanks!

Oh and the guy dropped it off last night it came with the repair manual. Pretty sweet.

Of course I am not familiar with bikes with chokes, so it will take some practice learning how to get the damn thing to start.

[VonYinzer]

Thats nothing man. When its cold, close the choke. Wait till it warms up, than open it. Youll have no issues there.

[treitz]

Wow I feel really dumb.

Is "closed" down, or up?

It started right up tonight and I got it to idle pretty well a couple times, but even when it was idling well it would shut off after at 30-60 seconds.

Does that sounds like choke, carb, or something else?

Thanks for putting up with me.

[Big Rich]

The lever "up" should close the choke so you can start it. If you look really close, it should be labeled as well.

[treitz]

Okay. Than I was doing it right.

[treitz]

Also... the battery cover on the left side is broken. Should I relocate the battery and just remove them, or should I fabricate something? I have a machinist in the family, so I could probably fab something pretty cool up if I wanted to.

Ideas?

[VonYinzer]

Is it really cold outside where you are? Sometimes if its real cold you need to give it some gas to get it warmed up. You could also need a good carb/petcock cleaning. Also... check to make sure your timing and points are where they need to be.

[treitz]

It's decently cold... but I was running it in my garage last night, so it shouldn't have been too cold.

I think I'll probably start with the spark plug cause they're cheap and easy and it probably needs one regardless, and than move on to the carb. Give it a good cleaning. Than see how she runs.

Like I said, starts right up first kick, just has a hard time staying running without giving it gas.

[treitz]

Here's a side picture of the side without the cover.