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Thank you everyone for the replies so far.After the tear-down I inspected all the components. I noticed a "tear" in the frame just above the lower motor mount.This "tear"may have been from from the PO's rough treatment or a design flaw.Assuming it was due to a design flaw,adding more torque is not a...

I must have not been clear G-Man.I do not want more power as the bike is severely limited in structure, as well as,design.I do want an equal to stock power with more controlled engine management systems.I thought I might have to use the CL/CB piston as well.Are the piston weight equivalent or will a...

Upon receiving a 1962 CA-77 from my girlfriend as a gift, I got somewhat excited about increasing the power of the engine.After disassembling the bike (as it was in poor condition), I came to the realization just how bad an idea that was.Before the purists among the readers think...right on, I am no...

The carb covers alone could pay for the purchase.

Did Honda use primer on some of their bikes in the 1960's?My 1962 CA77 has not had any primer so far(and yes,it has the original factory paint). I have seen parts on fleabay in primer that the seller claims to be NOS.Did Honda primer replacement parts way back when? Thanks Greener.

Thank you G- man for the numbers.Greener

Just for argument's sake,let's say I was able to acquire a set of the early four ring cl pistons that raised the the compression to 9.5:1,what combustion chamber volume would I need to reduce the compression to 9.1:1?What thickness gasket would accomplish this?Greener