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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #175 on: November 30, 2012, 12:24:10 PM »
I saw after Spokes and Co answered. ;D  0 at the top and the keyway on the crank looking up at it.
The easiest place to connect the chain is about where the chain adjuster presses against the chain with the open end of the link clip downwards.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #176 on: November 30, 2012, 12:43:01 PM »
Yes, he sent a great picture and I was able to duplicate that in my garage. Strangest thing though - I can get the picture when I'm on one of my office computers but not on my home computer. I was going to post it here for future reference. I'll have to go to the office and email the picture to myself.  Cliff.

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« Reply #177 on: November 30, 2012, 12:47:56 PM »
Krusty, I sent you a pm but wanted to thank you again for the piston, pin and rings. The package arrived in good shape and the piston, rings and pin are now inside the motor. Cheers, Cliff.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #178 on: November 30, 2012, 01:24:33 PM »
Thought I would take a picture of mine as I have the valve timing set as recommended by an expert. My hand was a bit shaky with the laser and the camera. The trick is to line up the mark on the top of upper sprocket with the mark at the bottom of the lower sprocket in a direct line from top to bottom. The laser is the answer. And, finally figured out how to post a larger picture!
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« Reply #179 on: November 30, 2012, 08:38:57 PM »
A bit more done, Ben's heart is getting close to beating. I have a few questions but I'll do another posting. Cliff.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #180 on: November 30, 2012, 08:48:09 PM »
Now my question. Under the left cover where the clutch cable goes the parts book has a part and a bolt that were not on this engine. I didn't run the motor through the gears but the clutch did seem to work. The part in question is #1 on the schematic plus the bolt, #2. this is a 10/64 build so I guess registered as a 1965. Am I missing something or is this okay for a C95? thanks, Cliff.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #181 on: December 01, 2012, 06:01:09 AM »
They're just case bolts, yes?  I think as long as the cover isn't pushing away from the motor when the clutch is lifted you're fine. 

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« Reply #182 on: December 01, 2012, 06:03:48 AM »
Sorry, I meant part #8 in the #1 circle. Cliff.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #183 on: December 01, 2012, 06:29:20 AM »
Ah, the half-moon shaped 'Adjuster Fixing Piece'? 

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #184 on: December 01, 2012, 06:40:19 AM »
I see a bolt head on yours in the build thread, I guess I'm going to have find that part. I'll ask the guys on the CA95 resto forum about it too. They gave me the laser trick. You may find it a useful forum too for your Benly project.     
  http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=24
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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #185 on: December 01, 2012, 07:27:08 AM »
Flash from the past!  I haven't been on that forum in almost two years I think.  Yes, you will want that part as it holds that lifter 'cup' in place, but it is a common Honda part from bikes over nearly a decade long run.  My '71 CB500/4 has the same clutch lifter/adjuster mechanisms as these little CA95's :o It can also be found from many early CB twins like the 350's.  The bolt should just be an M6x1 in whatever length you need.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #186 on: December 01, 2012, 07:45:50 AM »
Thanks Greggo! being that common maybe my local Honda shop may be able to get me one. I've posted a part wanted request on the C95 forum. Cliff.


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« Reply #188 on: December 01, 2012, 07:56:36 AM »
Thanks for that. There's a Thailand seller with some but I've had trouble with a seller from there. Cliff.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #189 on: December 01, 2012, 08:10:09 AM »
The second, cheaper one looks good..It's from the U.S. too.

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« Reply #190 on: December 01, 2012, 08:47:51 AM »
Yes, just sent him an email asking about shipping to Canada. Thanks for that. Cliff.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #191 on: December 01, 2012, 11:55:27 AM »
I think you have just misplaced it Cliff as the bolt is there in one of your earlier pictures.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #192 on: December 01, 2012, 11:57:51 AM »
I think you have just misplaced it Cliff as the bolt is there in one of your earlier pictures.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #193 on: December 01, 2012, 12:05:29 PM »
I should be able to dig one out tomorrow, in the post Monday.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #194 on: December 01, 2012, 12:37:46 PM »
That's not my bike.    ;D  Mine didn't come with the sprocket covers or chain guard. Here's mine when it arrived, the poor thing.  :'(   Cliff.

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« Reply #195 on: December 01, 2012, 12:39:08 PM »
Thanks Sam! Donation to the racing fund? Still have my address? You wouldn't happen to have a centre stand kicking around too?   ;D  If so, how much for it?
Cheeky Cliff.
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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #196 on: December 02, 2012, 12:51:42 AM »
Puttered around with the motor some more tonight. Got the valve clearances set and static ignition timing set I think. There seems to be a lot of air coming out of the breather on top of the head when I turn the motor over with the kick starter. The valves are seating because the rockers are not tight, I set them to what the manual says. Maybe that's just what these motors do?
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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #197 on: December 02, 2012, 05:04:32 PM »
Pouring rain, a good day to putter in the garage again. Got some laquer removal and polishing done. I wet sanded with 400 paper after spraying with aluminium aircraft paint remover, then blue compound and then green compound. It's a lot shinier than stock but I like it. Cliff.


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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #198 on: December 03, 2012, 02:18:52 AM »
Looks great Cliff! I see you are making good progress. A coat of Maas or Mother's aluminum polish will protect the work with the sanding and buffer so it lasts longer.

There is an ebay seller in Hillard OH (Classic Cycle) that sells on ebay as ibuy.isell and I have picked up old OEM Honda and NOS aftermarket parts from for my S90 and CA95. They are are good company and I have picked up several things for my bikes from them. They are selling a set of piston cylinder liners for CA95, should be (?) the same for C95??? ~$23 us...and the accept std piston sizes. Just in case you want to pick up a pair for future use/bike.

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Re: Magpie's 1964/1965 Benly 150 Twin Project
« Reply #199 on: December 03, 2012, 03:10:36 AM »
Thanks Sam! Donation to the racing fund? Still have my address? You wouldn't happen to have a centre stand kicking around too?   ;D  If so, how much for it?
Cheeky Cliff.

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