My Scrambler

dux66 · Post by **dux66** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:27 pm

I thought I would share a few pictures of my CL77/CB77/CB160. As you can see there are a few lose ends to tie up, but the first few rides went well and the new engine is breaking in nicely. I know some of you may call this blasphemy, but this is how I pictured my first Honda. Thanks to this forum for allot of great information and of course many thanks to Loud Mouse for many great parts and a great shifting transmission. Honest opinions are always welcome.

downtoscratch · Post by **downtoscratch** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:02 am

Dux,
I like the "stark" spartan nature of the overall project. I'd like to see more when you get
the "loose ends" tied up! As for right now........ the 160 tank looks out of character with the
rest of the design concept to this viewer. It's a standout and a stand alone any way you look
at it! Will it have a battery added or an eliminator? How'd you come by those pipes and what's
the "wrap" on them? The black accent on the engine ( like a CA95) is very sharp as well. dts

cribbs74 · Post by **cribbs74** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:20 pm

Dux,

Pretty good sized back tire i'd say. Must have been a tight fit. The bike is not really my style, but it's yours and that's what matters.

It may have been intentional, but I thought i'd point out your badges are flying backwards. Have fun with it.

Ron

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:25 pm

I'd like to know how you did the exhaust? I've been toying with that exact idea for a while now! Bike looks sharp, I'd opt for a different tank and seat, but it 's looking very sweet!

davomoto

Superchicken · Post by **Superchicken** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:23 pm

That is a cool custom,, I say, do what you want. their are lots of perfect bikes being done, but what is to be done with the rest of them? Spend the money to make it perfect, or customize as necessary. It works for me What front tire is that?

dux66 · Post by **dux66** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:06 pm

Thanks for the comments guys, feel free to keep them comming. I will have to get some more pictures in the next week or so with more done on the bike. As for the battery I made a custom battery tray that goes under the seat. I am using an electronic Ing and am very happy with it. I rewired the entire bike with aircraft wiring and believe it or not I am getting 14V at the battery at 3,000 rpm. I am pretty happy with that. I know the seat is a little bold but I just could not bring my self to put the big Honda banana seat back on. As for the exhaust I am not sure but I believe there are somewhat stock CL77 pipes. There has been an extension welded on the left cylinder side and the pipe was flipped to the opposite side. The exhaust still uses the stock Honda baffles in the end of the pipes. The pipes are wrapped with exhaust heat rap from Summit racing and the heat shields were taken from a mid 80's Honda 4 cylinder. The rear tire is big and fits just right. It’s on a Buchanan Aluminum rim with stainless spokes. (The front will get the same this winter). As for the Honda emblem, I did realize it is on backwards after I posted the pictures. I thought that would be the first item all you Honda experts would point out. I found this bike in a maintance room on the 7th from of and old factory building in down town Philadelphia with a box of odd parts and this is what it has become. Thanks for all the info and I will be posting some new pictures soon.

Post by **Michael Stoic** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:02 pm

Great looking machine!

Tell us more about "airplane wiring" ...what are its specs and what'd you do??