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According to this old post and the April 2005 edition of the VJMC newsletter, there's a gentleman named Joseph Tubb who sells the old JIS screws. I don't know if he's still around or if he still has any to sell, but it might be worth a shot. If you decide to contact him, please let us know how it tu...

I was wondering if any of you have read or seen Cycle World on Honda: 1962 - 1967 . Does it include any period articles on the Dream or Dream Sport? The cover of the book lists some of the models that are covered, but neither of these bikes are mentioned. I don't want to order it if it doesn't have ...

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I find it all very encouraging. Now for the question that every wannabe-restorer asks: To what degree can I improve the machine's reliability by replacing the original, vintage parts with more modern parts? I know many people want to restore their motorcycle so tha...

What is your paln and why are you thinking about doing 500 miles per day on a CA77? No plan, really. I'm just trying to set realistic expectations. Can I expect a 40-year-old CA77 to be a solid, reliable daily driver that can also go out on the occasional road trip? Or will be a troublesome, mainte...

Thanks for sharing your experience, Kevin. I appreciate it. What kind of mileage have you been getting on your bike? How many miles do you go before each fuel stop? Also, slightly off-topic, do you think people mistake your bike for a Shriners' bike since it's red? Since they wear the maroon, people...

I'm considering either restoring an old Honda Dream or purchasing one that has already been restored. Before I do, though, I want to determine if it's going to meet my needs. How does the Dream perform on longer trips? Can it run 500 miles a day for four or five days straight? Does anyone have any e...