Honda cl77 Resoration

rook72 · Post by **rook72** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:03 am

Well, i recently picked up my great grandfathers old cl 77, She is gonna be alot of work but more than worth it. 8 months to 1 year timeline. Any tips on where to start would be greatly appreciated (first bike restoration). For now im working on tear down then rust removal via metal rescue.

Cl77 restoration by wcsdancer94, on Flickr

DONZIE · Post by **DONZIE** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:30 pm

when you say "restoration" are you trying to bring this bike to like new condition...or ?

rook72 · Post by **rook72** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 12:03 am

Yes, My plan is to have it exactly as it would have rolled off the line in 65, except for a color change.

DONZIE · Post by **DONZIE** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:10 am

I'm just curious is cost a factor at all ?...this is gonna be extremely expensive. I understand the sentimental attachment to this particular bike but all too often I see guys jumping into projects like this with good intentions but understand this bike will be veeeery expensive to get to the point you are shooting for. You will find all the help you need here on this forum...good luck on this project...
do you have the title & does it say 1967?

rook72 · Post by **rook72** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:07 am

Cost is not an issue, it may take awhile to get it done depending on the money but my grandfather meant the world to.me and I have planned to.do this for 6 years. I wouldn't think it would be any more than 8-9 but if it is it's worth it. I appreciate the warning though. I don't have a title and I can't find a vin anywhere so I believe it is under a cover on the front of the frame.

Hoosier Tom · Post by **Hoosier Tom** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:05 am

VIN should be stamped vertically on the left side of the steering tube/neck of the frame.

HT

ahenthus · Post by **ahenthus** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:53 pm

Look to your left and notice where it says "Literature." Click on it and purchase the two Bill Silver books, "Restoration Reference Guide" and "Engine Repair Guide." These will be your best friends during your restoration. Well worth the cost. This site is great and you can use the search function for extra help but during your work you'll need the at hand reference that the books provide. A parts manual is also a great help. Good luck with you project.