Looks like about a 1965 Honda Dream (either a CA72 -- 250cc or CA77 -- 305ccOriginally Posted by barryg
Looks like about a 1965 Honda Dream (either a CA72 -- 250cc or CA77 -- 305cc
J Goertz
BMW MOAL
2015 BMW R1200RT
2012 Triumph Bonneville SE
U are very astute on 60’s Honda’s. I saw them; at the time. I wish I had been more observent.
The Japanese motorcycle industry was on a fast learning curve; as was the whole of their industries in the 1960’s. Their country was growing industrially and internationally at an exponential rate.
Back in the early 60’s going to the local stores, I would see Japanese products on the shelves. I remember people kinda smirking and laughing usually commenting on how cheaply and shoddy they looked. By the 70’s that all changed. They had caught up.
A lot of rally goers will be entering Arkansas at West Memphis, Arkansas on I-40/I-55; heading to Mo. I always recommend the Ar./DOT state map. The AHTD state welcome center address is 704 North Service Road West Memphis, Arkansas 72301. 870 735 3637 hours 7AM-5PM. It’s just past the Southland Casino. I generally recommend getting a couple. I cut’em to size to fit my tank bag. Well actually; Ya’ll already know the deal.
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Actually when I started, I’d go to the center and get one map; halfway through the trip I’d have it all ripped to pieces. Finally figured out get two; I’m a slow learner.
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Map in Hand
Back in the day, riding out in the boondocks; I’d come to a cross road. If no traffic; just set there straddling the bike, pull the map out and study my next move. Map in hand. Yep, the feel of a map in hand and on a weekend adventure. Where to next; straight, or turn left, or turn right? Decisions decisions.
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K400 or K4X4
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I promoted this BBQ establishment some time back. They have ceased operation. Willy, the pit master left last winter. I kinda knew that doomed it. So if U want BBQ in Marion it’s Top’s BBQ.
Been doing a little work on the ‘75 R90. It kinda fell by the wayside while I was riding the R100R. This bike is a solid all there complete bike. It’s a little rough on the cosmetic side. Right now it’s just a daily rider. Really enjoyed riding it a year ago. Since it wasn’t pristine, I kinda rode it in a rawhide fashion. My buddy/tech did a nice tune up on it. Actually had a blast on it. It’s a street bike I would ride just about anywhere on. Good candidate for the Wilderness Rally. Ride the Ozarks, all the backroads, rough gravel roads, places most riders take their GS’s.
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I put a sealed battery in so I have less maintenance. Leo, checking out my wheels. I may look into getting some old school universal tires, mount on some Lester wheels. Get a little more traction/grip on the gravel roads.
This bike is a candidate for a more intensive resto. But at the moment I got other projects ahead of it. The bike runs good and the bikers I run with are impressed by how well it runs.
I said intensive; a better word would be extensive. Stumbling over words.
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