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CA95 project(s)

ballbearian said:
That may be the Keyster kit for the older rounded bowl type. I could always use a spare of those.
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I will see if it can be retrieved - tossed it in the bin on Saturday. FWIW - they claim that kit fits 1959-1966. The bowl gasket is the right shape - roughly, but doesn't fit. The needle and seat are not even close.
 
Thanks.
16172-202-004 round bowl

16172-030-004 square bowl

float valve and needle (together) 16125-259-004, early
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I wouldn't totally trust the 8.... engine number. Other info shows late models (63-66) start 3106641. All the lates I've seen are square bowls, Nor sure about float valves, not sure it matters much.
 
ballbearian said:
Thanks.
16172-202-004 round bowl

16172-030-004 square bowl

float valve and needle (together) 16125-259-004, early
16123-011-004 from CA95E-8075761 on
I wouldn't totally trust the 8.... engine number. Other info shows late models (63-66) start 3106641. All the lates I've seen are square bowls, Nor sure about float valves, not sure it matters much.
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I can't trust engine numbers anyways. No idea which engine the carb would have come off of - it was in a box of parts ;)
 
Finished up the FZ600 and sold it on Craigslist yesterday. Only projects to consume time now are an electric guitar kit and the CA95. Moved the CA95 onto the lift (sorta - moved the table onto the lift). Next step is to make sure that I know all the tin parts that need to be media blasted and get it all taken to a local guy. Took the easy way out and ordered a NOS front fender that'll be here in a week, so the only bodywork to be done is on the rear fender.
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Got the frame and forks stripped out. Need to do some degreasing and then figure out a media blaster or dipper. I really want to dip this stuff given how it is all hollow but exposed. Not sure if that is in the budget. The front headlight tin and tank need further inspection. I can tell that there is some bondo or jb weld under the primer. Not willing to risk having painted and then find out that is how holes got patched.
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A NOS front fender. Amazing. A German taillight/licence plate bracket?

I've got some frame dipping to do too. Here is my idea. Put frame in a heavy mil trash bag. Put some bands of duct tape to reduce the extra volume. Place this in a tall trash can. Fill bag with frame with my 16 gallons of Rust911 mix ($80), then fill the void between bag and can with water to further reduce volume in the bag.
Hope for the best and pray the levy don't break.
 
No idea what the plate bracket is from - was in parts pile. In terms of the fender - there are/were 3 of them on eBay from a Honda shop that seems to have a lot of nos stuff.
 
The German plates are giant. If you use it, you could always rent out billboard ad space.
I think the US ones are the same for Benly and Dream.

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Do you have one like this?
 
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There was a mangled bracket like that on one of the frames. Didn't keep it -- I like the look and sturdiness of the billboard;)
 
oldjeep said:
There was a mangled bracket like that on one of the frames. Didn't keep it -- I like the look and sturdiness of the billboard;)
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I'd be tempted to put one of those slow moving farm equipment orange triangles on it.
Are you thinking of putting the faded red 60's CT90 rear rack on too?

What is the rear wheel thing with the rotopacks and hard boxes on it?
 
ballbearian said:
I'd be tempted to put one of those slow moving farm equipment orange triangles on it.
Are you thinking of putting the faded red 60's CT90 rear rack on too?

What is the rear wheel thing with the rotopacks and hard boxes on it?
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LOL. I have not decided about the rack - but likely not.

The trailer is something I haul behind my FJR. I built it out of a crashed FZ1 a couple years ago.
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The FJR is half pack mule and half track bike ;) It's the one bike I own that isn't likely ever going to be for sale.
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This weeks task is to start cleaning up the parts for paint, and welding up a couple extra holes in the rear fender. Found a new old stock fender on ebay for the front and decided that seemed like more fun than doing body work on the other fender I had.
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The universe selected the color for the bike. Originally I was thinking VW Cornflower Blue, but then I was at home depot and they were selling out gallons of Rustoleum industrial paint - Safety Blue. For $4.50 :love:
Decided that I'm going to paint this one myself using the foam roller method.
Close enough ;)
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Another craigslist distraction has entered the shop, but should be able to get started on the painted parts cleanup on the Benly next week.
$200 85 FZ750 - I must really love rebuilding carbs.
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