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by chuckspeed
Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:48 pm
Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
Topic: ?is there a difference between the CA77 and the CA77E
Replies: 2
Views: 4342

Re: ?is there a difference between the CA77 and the CA77E

No difference mechanically; the suffix designation has to do with trim levels (bar height) - I think.
by chuckspeed
Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:56 pm
Forum: Electrical - Wiring
Topic: My solenoid has gone bad.
Replies: 5
Views: 5295

Re: My solenoid has gone bad.

Try pulling the cover off the starter sprocket and rotate it a few times to make sure it turns freely. If it does, then try to 'hit' it again with some current - sometimes old starters have (for lack of a better term) flat spots. They won't work due to armature irregularities. <br /><br />If you get...
by chuckspeed
Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:50 am
Forum: Electrical - Wiring
Topic: My solenoid has gone bad.
Replies: 5
Views: 5295

Re: My solenoid has gone bad.

I've had expericences with Honda solenoids not pulling in when the battery gets weak; it's usually a sign that the battery needs to be replaced. <br /><br />Also - you may want to check your contacts and wiring to insure when you push the starter button you have power to the solenoid coil. These are...
by chuckspeed
Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:18 am
Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
Topic: Dream Bobber!
Replies: 10
Views: 10201

Re: Dream Bobber!

thanks, guys!<br /><br />I've owned over 30 cars and 20-odd bikes in my motoring career. I was taught by Pop to adhere to the restoration mantra of 'KEEP IT ORIGINAL!' since starting in the resto hobby back in the 70's. I've been pretty good about that - last bike I re-did was a '66 Superhawk; after...
by chuckspeed
Tue Feb 22, 2005 2:03 pm
Forum: Honda Dream - CA72 | CA77 | CA78
Topic: Dream Bobber!
Replies: 10
Views: 10201

Dream Bobber!

Guys-<br /><br />I've inherited a CA77 Dream from my cousin about six months back. Was going to do a full resto on the bike, but it was just too far gone - fender & frame shot - lots of parts missing; hard siezed motor.<br /><br />So - I had inspiration hit about two weeks back....<br /><br />I'...




 

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