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Celebrating over 25 years of vintage motorcycling VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 CONTENTS

Calendar of Events ...... 3 This issue’s web password is: pumpkin Effective October 25th President’s Column...... 3 Use lower case

Editor’s Column ...... 5

Vintage Motorcycle Days 2003. . . . 6 Mission Statement The Purpose of this organization is to promote the pres- Back Road Adventure ...... 8 ervation, restoration and enjoyment of Vintage Japa- nese motorcycles (defined as Getting the Turbo Bike Running . . . 9 those greater than 15 years old) and to promote the sport of motorcycling and camara- Member Profile: Bill Silver. . . . . 10 derie of motorcyclists everywhere. The Dreaded Battery Bolt . . . . . 12

A Snapshot of Honda Cover design by VJMC in the Early 1960s...... 13 member Andre Okazaki. Cover photos by Scott Thanks (In Advance) Van Leuwen and Eric for the National Rally...... 15 Yuzon. Newsletter layout by Darin Watson. Tech Tip: Broken Stud and Screw Removal in Aluminum . . . . 18

VJMC Member Needs Your Technical Help ...... 19 Check out the classifieds section in this issue for Tech Tip: Removing dozens of bikes, parts, and Fuel Tank Rust ...... 20 miscellaneous items wanted and for sale. Classifieds ...... 23

2 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 A look ahead: VJMC calendar of events

October nated area for bike parking in the Meet fellow VJMCers at the VJMC Bike Corral area. Members can park booth. The SoCal VJMC has a desig- 11-12 or sell their bikes in this area. nated area for bike parking in the Gotham Motorcycle Show, Intrepid Info.: Bob Billa, SoCal Field Rep at Bike Corral area. Members can park Museum, New York City 949-588-6840 or E-mail: or sell their bikes in this area. VJMC members are invited to bring [email protected] Info.: Bob Billa, SoCal Field Rep at their bikes to the show, whether old 949-588-6840 or E-mail: and new bikes. [email protected] Info.: Steve Sutton, New Jersey November field rep. Home: 908-753-7497. Work: 201-947-0001. 8 December E-mail: [email protected] Vintage Bike Showing, Winter Gar- den (Orlando) FL 7 rd 17-18 Sponsored by Performance Honda 3 Annual Central Florida Ride; Lake Mirror Classic, Lakeland, FL and the Central Florida VJMC group. Clermont, FL Class show and national level event. Events start at 10:00a.m. Food, bev- Enjoy a 50-mile ride and lunch Show is by invitation/ pre-registra- erage, and fun provided. Members through some of most the beautiful tion only. are invited to display their bikes. rolling hills of Florida. Info: www.lakemirrorclassic.com. A “Peoples Choice” trophy may be Info.: Contact Paul Enz at awarded. No formal judging. 321-268-5461 or E-mail: 26 Info.: [email protected] [email protected] Long Beach Show and Swap Meet; Long Beach, CA 23 For an updated list of events, be Meet fellow VJMCers at the VJMC Long Beach Show and Swap Meet, sure to check the web site at booth. The SoCal VJMC has a desig- Long Beach, CA www.vjmc.org From the President: Election season nears by Jim Townsend, VJMC President June magazine I wrote about the du- National Rally ties of members. If your particular Activities area is rather inactive, take the initia- By the time you read this, the third tive to get hold of your Field Rep and VJMC National Rally will be history. see if you can get some activity go- As I write this, it is still to happen. I I must say that I am well pleased ing. Don’t just wait for someone else with the way club events are going have had a preview of the schedule of to do something. After all, the club is events and I am really looking for- this year. Without a doubt, the club you. has been more active, done more ward to it. You will probably read about it in the December VJMC mag- things, and has had a presence at Elections more events than ever before. We azine. In the past we have had some have been to at least three Cycle really good times, and I hope it con- Our nominations have been slow in tinues and grows in the future. World shows, Daytona, Long Beach, coming for the next election. If you Mid-Ohio Vintage Days, White Rose Holding a National Rally is a know someone who you think would long-term project. Work on it has to Swap Meet, and I can’t really count make a good club officer, don’t hesi- the number of other rides and events. start at least nine months or more in tate to tell Chuck Fralick. His contact advance of the event. This year’s Our Field Reps and Officers have put information is in the officer list. As a in many thankless hours. rally is no exception, as work really matter of record, ALL present direc- began within a month of the event last It has been difficult to do the many tors and officers are re-nominated for year. The entire club owes the Ten- things we should or could do, and their current positions, with excep- nessee Chapter of the VJMC a big once in a while I still get the ques- tion of the President. I really need to tion, “What is the club doing in my do other things for a while and give See President, page 4 area?” but not nearly as often. In the someone else a chance.

3 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 From the President: Your article here Continued from page 3 for the big H-D 100th anniversary you have never written before. We celebration. One thing I have to say have a small writer’s guideline that vote of appreciation for their efforts about it is that those riders do just that can help you immensely in writing an and many thanks to Pete Boody, who they ride! I didn’t see any old ones; article, no matter what kind it is. Just has taken charge of the event. no WD’s, no flathead 74s, and no K ask me for a copy and I can get you Would you like to have a National models, but everything else was one. Rally in your general area? There is there. I hope the VJMC has a follow- no reason why we can’t have two or ing like that someday. more National Rallies, since this is a Membership pretty big area that we cover. I know Publicity Directors that most of the membership (over We still haven’t come very close to 75%, in fact) lives over 500 miles You may have noticed in the list of the 2000 mark in membership. Our from the general area where the ral- officers that we have two publicity number fluctuates from between lies have been held. It would be really directors, Peter Slatcoff and Brad 1400 and 1800, but we still haven’t good if there could be a Western Na- Powell. These are the guys that are in crossed that magic 2000 mark. tional Rally, Northeast National charge of getting publicity for the or- Membership numbers are important. Rally, Northern (Canada maybe!) ganization; that is, getting our name If we print 1500 magazines, our National Rally, and so on. They need out before the riding public. If you fixed costs of printing and set-up and not be huge events. Actually, none of ask around, there are far more people layout are exactly the same as it the ones we have held have been, but that have never heard of the club than would be for 3000 magazines. Our as long as the opportunity exists and you might realize. In fact, sometimes only additional costs are for paper those that go enjoy themselves, that is there are guys just itching to join us and postage. So if we get our num- the important thing. We could have when they hear that there is a club bers up by displaying our bikes at two or more in a single year and make like this in existence. No sales pitch is shows, talking to friends and ac- them all annual events. needed. But getting back to publicity, quaintances, and just telling others If your group would like to plan on a Brad and Peter both have experience about the club, we can cut our costs two-day event in some area where we with getting our club into the Cycle per magazine and put out an even haven’t had a general gathering, (and World and other events. This is a ma- better one. This thing just snowballs, that is everywhere except the South- jor way that we get our name out. too. More members means a better east), contact me or Pete and let’s Thousands of prospective members magazine, which brings in more ad- give it some thought. attend these events and we need to vertisers, which makes the club A good two-day event in the Rocky have displays at them. If you can help more desirable to more people who Mountains somewhere might just be in some way or would like to get in- join us and so on just a big circle. the ticket for a great National Rally. volved in showing your bikes at a ma- The better we get, the better we get. Think of it: a Western, Northeastern, jor show, contact our Publicity So don’t forget to tell your friends Southeastern, Far North, and Directors or Field Reps for help. about the club and show them your Mid-South (Oklahoma, Louisiana, magazine. Pass along your old cop- Texas, etc.) rally. Just think of what ies to friends and ask them to join us. might be a good spot, and get a half Our Magazine Speaking of membership, our poor, dozen guys together and make some bedraggled, membership chair has plans. Keep your Field Reps and offi- Over the past few years that I have been doing that job for over five cers in mind, as they can lend a lot of been involved with the club, I have years, and needs some relief. He assistance. seen a lot of changes in our magazine. would like to turn things over to We put out a pretty good publication, someone else for a while. If your of which we all should be proud. computer skills are average or Harley-Davidson Your contributions have been just above, let us know. This is a very im- super, but we never run out of the portant job for the club, but we really This past weekend (August 25 and need for more articles. If you have a need to pass our jobs around, and it is 25) I traveled from Minnesota to good idea for an article, we can help time for someone else to serve in this Michigan by way of the Upper Penin- you write it and become a world-fa- capacity. Contact either Ellis or me, sula and Wisconsin. It was like a fish mous author. Well, that may be over- if you would like to know more swimming upstream, with all the stating it, but you probably can do about it. bikes heading South to Milwaukee something along those lines even if Happy Halloween!

4 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 From the Editor: Explaining delivery delays removing a broken fastener from an aluminum part. Finally, Pete Boody provides a heart-felt thank you to everyone associated with producing the 2003 VJMC national rally in Oak Ridge. Mail Delays

We are well aware that there were significant delays in receipt of the Au- gust magazine issue for some members. It seems that because the magazine is mailed using a bulk rate, the USPO has determined that it can allow several days at each postal sta- tion before moving along the mail- ings. This resulted in members in several areas receiving their magazines up to three weeks late. Because VJMC cannot afford to mail the mag- The editor on a vintage bike, ready for trick-or-treating! azines using a first class rate (at a cor- responding increase of up to three October! with it! I still like candy and I still en- times our current postal fee), we are joy a good costume party. And this going to have to do two things: try to year, perhaps the witch outfit in the figure out how to make the process Ah yes, October! Indeed, the most back of the closet will find new duty more efficient, and learn to be patient! magical month of the year! The be- as riding attire. I mean, geez, my Be assured that VJMC is making ev- ginning of fall brings us Octoberfest, “flake sunrise orange” CB550F al- ery effort to improve the efficiency of fewer tourists, and crisp, cool, dry ready looks like a pumpkin, so why the process. Members can help by riding weather. I get frisky this not put it to use?! making sure that magazine submittals month, and perhaps, if the Scrambler arrive early and by learning to relax; I makes it out of the shop in time, there promise that the magazine will arrive will be plenty of opportunity to enjoy In This Issue as early as possible! this season on two wheels instead of four. Sam Adams has already blessed This issue is fun. This month, we Thanks us with the requisite beverage, enjoy a report from Vintage Motor- mother nature appears to be cooperat- cycle Days at Mid-Ohio, get tips on I wanted to thank all of you who ing, and if only my NOS carburetor removing fuel tank rust, and glimpse have already sent your stories, re- vacuum piston sets arrive in time, this a fiscal snapshot of the early days of ports, and technical tips for the maga- month will be heaven. Honda Motor Co. There’s also a zine. Please don’t stop! Here’s a I live for fall. To my way of think- member profile of Bill Silver, the guy special request, though: those of you ing, summer is merely a period to be whose Honda buyer’s guide is nearly who are specialists on Yamahas, suffered through en route to baseball single-handedly responsible for the Suzukis, Kawasakis, etc., don’t for- playoffs and more hospitable biking emptiness of my bank account! Two get that the magazine is for you, too! weather. But in October, the angle of short stories amuse us with their tales We need your shared expertise on the sunlight changes, the air is clean of an unexpected encounter, and a these bikes, also. Remember VJMC and clear, and a Saturday afternoon member issues a plea for help with a is for all Japanese motorcycles, and bike trip through the mountains is ex- common mechanical problem. An- we welcome your input. Send us your hilarating. It doesn’t hurt, either, that other frustrated mechanic bemoans articles and photos and let’s broaden the last day of the month is reserved the tribulations associated with the the appeal of the magazine. Now, for that most special occasion Hal- “simple” task of replacing a battery, who wants to send me a picture of a loween! Hey, age has nothing to do and a member shares a procedure for beautiful Combat Wombat?!

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VJMC members dominate awards at Ohio’s Vintage Motorcycle Days 2003

By Scott “Scooter Scotty” VanLeuwen

Every year, in mid-July, hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts descend upon the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for AMA Vintage Motorcy- cle Days. This may be the only large event in the U.S. where American motorcycles are obviously in the mi- nority. Vintage Japanese motorcycle enthusiasts from many states make the pilgrimage each year to take in this spectacular event. For three days we watch AHRMA vintage races, hunt for bargains in the swap meet, get together with other VJMC members, attend seminars, and participate in bike shows either as contestant or spectator. This year the VJMC was represented in force, and we made Troyce and Laurie Walls with their Honda Benly JC 58, Dream 4E, and CS92 Benly. quite a showing for ourselves. The weather even cooperated fully, and Will Stoner Swap Meet adequately. whole ride that Honda never actually stayed a bit cooler than usual, much Gigantic doesn’t seem to be enough produced these things. It looked that to everyone’s delight. of a description. The AMA says that good. The VJMC booth was set up in the the meet alone occupies more than 20 The AMA did a masterful job in swap meet area. From a large block acres! My tired old feet say it is much preparing for the ride. The route was of spaces under the Japanese flag, Jim more…a sentiment echoed by many well planned, and the guides obvi- Townsend, other club officers, field other club members. Aside from the ously rehearsed. For the first 30 representatives, and helpful members VJMC booth this year, Troyce Walls, miles, we saw only one highway promoted the club and sold club mer- Beth Braun, and other members had overpass, although we were very chandise. For those who don’t have a spaces of their own. At every turn, close to a good-sized city. They threw 2004 club calendar yet, better hurry. and in virtually every aisle, there was in lovely scenery, rolling hills, and They are beautiful again this year. a VJMC member shopping for that lots of twisties. A little over halfway When not promoting our cause, of special part, motorcycle, or the bar- through the ride, we stopped at a state course, the usual bench racing ses- gain of a lifetime. Japanese motorcy- park for a rest, some pleasant conver- sions and socializing took place. It is cles and parts were everywhere. If sation, Klondike Bars, and cold hard to imagine that more entertain- you haven’t seen this swap meet, you drinks, courtesy of the AMA. Ride ing stories, and more solid technical haven’t lived. It is truly indescrib- organizers passed out engraved par- information, could be available in able! ticipation medallions, and then we any other place. Other club members On Saturday, the AMA put on a mo- headed back for the judging. VJMC sold parts or whole motorcycles from torcycle show called “Ride ’Em, swept the trophies Saturday. First the club booth, and many beautiful Don’t Hide ’Em.” This show con- Place in the Japanese class went to Ed bikes belonging to various members sisted of a 50-mile ride followed by a “Buddy” Vitt, with his 1970 Yamaha were displayed proudly. On those concourse-type judging for all the XS-1. Paul Franchina and his 1967 chilly mornings, those VJMC club bikes that finished. This year about Honda CB77 took second, and Jim jackets looked as great as they must 60 motorcycles made the trip. Billy Turner’s 1975 Kawasaki Z-1B gar- have felt, too. Aldrich made the maiden voyage on nered third. Billy Aldrich went home For those who have not attended his new Dream 300 SS custom. I had with a second place finish in the Cus- Mid-Ohio, it is hard to describe the to keep reminding myself through the tom class, with his custom Dream.

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several of the club officers and members, and the club for sponsoring it, both this year, and in the past. On Sunday at Vintage Motorcycle Days, the AMA holds a concourse motorcycle show. Having been disappointed at the lack of participation in these events in past years, I made a bit of noise about it in a letter to the editor recently. I shouldn’t have wor- ried. This year, Japanese motorcycles were very well represented, and our club members took home half of the hardware in the Japanese classes. Troyce and Laurie Walls outdid themselves. Their Honda Benly JC 58, Dream 4E, and CS92 Benly were out- standing real museum pieces. They were their own worst competition, as only two trophies were awarded per class, and they had entered three bikes. Paul Franchina also took a first place trophy in the 1963-1967 class with his beautiful 1967 Honda CB77. Ed Vitt took home more hardware with his green 1970 Yamaha XS-1. Aaron Story had a first place finish with his 1974 Kawasaki Z-1. Steve Passwater took a first with his 1984 Honda VF 500F. My 1961 Honda CB92R landed first in the “Japanese Competition through 1974” class, and Nathan Terry’s beautiful 1973 Honda Elsinore took second. Billy Aldrich outdid Saturday’s second place showing, taking home the gold in the “Japa- nese Custom” class with his Dream 300 SS. The “Best of Class – Japa- nese” award went to Doug Swick, with his gorgeous 1961 Honda Dream Top: Bill Aldrich and Paul Franchina with some recently acquired hardware. Solo. If you haven’t seen this bike yet, Bottom: Doug Swick’s 1961 Honda Dream Solo, “Best of Class —Japanese” winner at you are really missing out on a rare the Vintage Motorcycle Days show in Ohio. beauty. Congratulations to everyone These bikes were made to ride, and meet each other, talk bikes, and just on a job well done! ride they did. They looked great, too! unwind. Yours truly brought the mo- Sunday afternoon, we all said our Saturday evening at VMD has tradi- torized tricycle again this year, and a last good-byes, packed up, and tionally marked one of the highlights of number of people, including our fear- headed home. As we went back to the event for many club members. less club President, took rides. Lots of Michigan, Indiana, Florida, Pennsyl- Once again this year, the VJMC picnic pictures were taken, including a video, vania, Connecticut, Louisiana, and was a treat. The picnic was held in a and names, addresses, and phone num- all the other places we call home, we park in Lexington, near the track. bers were exchanged freely. By the end did so a bit sadly. There is only one Members got together for hotdogs and of the evening we all left feeling re- thing wrong with Vintage Motorcy- burgers, and some delightful conversa- laxed, full, and satisfied. This event is cle Days. The event is too short. Al- tion. After two days at the track, it was strictly a club activity, and outside the though sad to leave our friends, and a welcome change of pace. The picnic scope of the AMA doings. I would per- all the fun, we will be there again next always gives members a chance to sonally like to thank Jim Townsend, year. Hope to see you there, too!

7 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Back road adventure by Ray Hoskins As I was looking over my shoulder, tors before that weren’t cooped up in a in walks the guy who had met me in pen. This was indeed a totally new ex- Back in time I once lived in Pasco the parking lot. He straddled a stool perience to have a live alligator so near County, Florida. I worked as a tire next to me and began speaking pretty me, but I was cool because I knew alli- jockey at a Goodyear Truck Tire badly about “You people that ride gators couldn’t climb up on picnic ta- Center in Tampa. After swingin’ a those things.” But I didn’t bite off bles. I’d just shoo it away like you do sledge hammer and luggin’ tires for into his comments and kept munch- with a chicken when it tries to get up heavy equipment all week, I’d always ing my burger, and he finally moved around the porch, I thought. So I look forward to a weekend of relax- on. The waitress, AKA the owner’s shooed and shooed, but it seemed that ing by riding my 1976 Honda 360 to daughter, came back to talk and we the gator didn’t quite understand my Clearwater Beach and either swim- made arrangements to go for a ride in Midwestern lingo. I took off my T-shirt ming in the ocean or just hanging out a couple of hours after her shift was to swipe at his ugly head as I shooed, with locals who liked to cruise. up. I didn’t think it was wise for me to but that sucker snatched it in his jaws Normally, I’d travel the two-hour remain at the pub and wait while her so fast that it made my head spin! Ten distance between Pasco and father kept giving me the evil eye, so bucks for a Rush T-shirt—and a gator Clearwater by cruising the interstate, she gave me directions to a state road- ate it! The world is definitely not safe! but sometimes I’d veer off the path side park not far from the pub, and we And it’s expensive! and hit the back roads. I never would agreed to meet there. I hopped on my By now I was a little more con- map any specific route whenever I bike, dialed in my grin so the bugs cerned about how I was gonna get the decided to travel the back roads to or could get past me, and felt pretty heck off the picnic table, onto my fro, so naturally, I got lost a lot! good about getting lost that day. bike, and get the heck outta’ there. I One time in particular when I Well, I found the park that she said tried to stare him down—show him needed to stop and ask for directions, to meet her at and it appeared de- who’s boss—but again he won the I pulled into a pub where I noticed the serted. The sun was shining through battle! And do you know, those patrons outside throwing horseshoes. the cypress trees as I pulled off the gators can fly on their little webbed It looked to me like a reasonable main road onto the sandy drive and feet?! I tried touching a foot to the enough establishment at which to entered the park. I played around on sand, but he went from one side of the stop and drink a lager and to munch my bike for a while, shooting rooster picnic table to the other in a flash. I on a burger, so I headed inside. tails in the sand and slinging dust nearly lost a toe! I had barely gotten off my bike high into the sky. I finally decided to About that time my waitress friend when this old guy came stumbling just hang out and wait for my rendez- pulled up in a little convertible, outside towards me, and in drunken, vous, so I kicked a rock under the crackin’ jokes about “Am I afraid of a broken English tells me he owns the Honda’s side stand and climbed up little ol’ alligator?” Heck YES—be- place and “Doesn’t want no trouble on the park’s lone picnic table and cause they have big teeth and don’t from you motorcycle people.” So I’m laid back, letting the sun soak into my understand words like “shoo” and like, “Okay pops,” and took my con- skin as it shone through the trees. “git outta here ya big dumb ugly fused self on inside for a burger and a Contented, I closed my eyes and must T-shirt eatin’ alligator!” beer. have drifted off to sleep. After she finished her laugh, she The place had a decent menu and I don’t know how long I napped, but pulled up alongside the picnic table the atmosphere was quite pleasant. A I awoke to a clanging noise and some and I hopped into her car. We drove a little rock music was sounding on the shuffling. I raised up to look around few feet over to the bike, and I man- jukebox and the waitress serving me me—my bike was still sitting right aged to climb onto it and stand on the was friendly—and interested in my there like it was before and nothing seat to ride it outta there. At that point motorcycle! looked any different. But there was I was really thankful for the electric Now this waitress was probably my that shuffling sound coming from be- starter that normally I didn’t use. But same age or close to it, give or take a hind me again. When I finally looked the girl was impressed with my acro- year, and we were enjoying a good down, I was amazed to discover that batic abilities, which was a good conversation while someone else there was an ALLIGATOR rustling thing, and gave me a little sugar on cooked my burger. We were laughing around in the sand almost directly un- the cheek once we left the park. Safe about something or another when she der the picnic table that I was on! at last, with both of us on my bike, we suddenly said, “Uh oh, here comes Now I grew up mostly in the Mid- cruised off into the sunset, and put my dad.” I’m thinkin’ “What’s ‘uh west, and while I’d been living in another weekend biking adventure oh’ mean—and we’re just talkin’?” Florida, hadn’t encountered any alliga- into the books.

8 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Getting the turbo bike running

by Ellis Holman high tech Morris mags, triple disks, and inviting me to pull over. I did so, and CB750F tank and seat, with custom as I was rocking the bike onto its main Editor’s note: The following events paint by Bikini, a local, highly re- stand, out of the car stepped Sam took place in 1976 in a small south- spected custom painter. The 750 after Kruse. Now Sam and I knew each ern Indiana town. Oh, for the good all this work looked nothing like its other well. His mount at the time was a old days.... original form, save for the basic engine 750 Honda that I’d gotten running Like many motorcycle shops in the and side covers (also heavily modified quite well for a stock bike with fairing Mid-West, M&E Honda where I to work with the turbocharger). and bags. Sam had even signed off on worked pretty much shut down as By the end of February, the bike was my mechanics license. His first words colder weather approached. How- looking pretty good. But because of to me were the classic, “Do you know ever, this year was a little different. the winter weather the carburetion had how fast you were going?” to which I Earlier that year, I’d traded my ’72 yet to be sorted out. Finally came one replied, “Yes, but you should have CB500 four for a ’70 CB750 that was of those rare February days when the been down the road about a mile or so somewhat worse for the wear. I went temperature gets to the low 50s and when the engine was running.” Now through some customization of the the sky is that deep, deep blue. It was Sam took a closer look at the bike. His bike, adding an Action Fours 4 into 1, just such a day that I rolled out the jaw dropped, and for a second he gave custom painted gloss black body turbo bike and headed for the Indiana me a curious look. This is not the bike parts, alloy rims, and a double lead- State Road 37 bypass around Bedford. that I’d run around town on last fall. I ing shoe rear brake. A few runs up and down the relatively flipped him the keys and said, “Take Another mechanic I worked with straight road had the carburetion set it.” A half-hour later as I was lounging suggested that I get one of the Ameri- spot on. One last run up to 125 mph against the trunk of the state cruiser, can TurboPak turbocharger systems and the bike was ready to shut down to Sam came rolling up with a huge grin for my bike. One thing led to another make a final check. But then, as I was plastered on his face. His only com- during that winter. Along with Mike coasting down to about 80 mph, I ment as he got back into the cruiser Skeen’s help, my bike not only got the looked back to see a state patrol was, “Just take it easy, OK?” And of turbocharger system, but some very cruiser with its lights on and its driver course, I did.

9 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Member Profile: Bill “MrHonda” Silver by Bill “MrHonda” Silver moved up to a 1966 Suzuki X-6 when later and the toys all found new homes. they were first released and I acquired In 1990, I purchased a word processing Will the real “MrHonda” please stand my CL90 about nine months later. machine, taught myself to type, began up (my apologies to Soichiro)? I’m not After a stint in the USAF, I rejoined to document what I had learned about really sure how I acquired this moni- the motorcycle world in So Cal and tried the Honda 250-305 Super Hawks, and ker, but I guess my buddies in San my hand at road racing in 1974, using a published my first “restoration refer- Diego gave it to me sometime in the home-built Honda CB125S1 street bike ence guide.” After that came the past 10 years. Despite being a child of for a base. “Pops” Yoshimura was sell- CL72-77 Scrambler book, followed by the 60s, I really didn’t get involved ing slick 2-ring slipper-skirt racing pis- the 250-305 Engine Repair manual. I with 1960s 250-305cc twins until tons, lightweight crankshafts, and then had an opportunity to “tempo- 1985. My very first motorcycle, how- way-wild camshafts for this series of rarily” takeover the VJMC newsletter ever, was a 1967 Honda CL90, which engines and I figured out how to work for two years, which lasted until 1995. was a Japanese-domestic machine the parts together into a 125cc Produc- In late 2000, I finished my Honda brought over by a sailor and traded in at tion machine. I had about $800 into the Buyer’s Guide for Motorbooks, Inter- a local used car dealer. I saw it in the bike and parts, raced all season on one national and have continued to write showroom window and just had to set of tires, and won both of the 125cc my “Techknuckle Pages” for the have it. U.S. Honda dealers didn’t get Production championship in the AFM VJMC newsletter. the model until 1968, so it was a real and CMC clubs that year. I tried racing a I am married to my wonderful and novelty wherever I went. I put it to the CB400F in “Box-Stock” class in 1975, patient wife, Kathryn, who has recently ultimate test by covering 1500 miles in but a stock 400 SS was no match for the trekked with me to Silver City, NM in 3 days in April 1967. I cruised the CA Kawasaki 400, Suzuki 380, and 2001, then on to Hawaii, for a new ad- highway system at about 55+ mph for Yamaha 400 two-strokes. It was gener- venture in 2002. Between us, we have a hours at a time, only stopping for fuel ally recognized that few of the bikes married daughter, Sara, and two sons, every hundred miles (it took 1 gallon were actually “box stock,” so I dropped Joshua and Jayson, who are all in their each time). The bike never failed or fal- a Yoshimura R&T street cam into my twenties. I sold my last nice, black tered even at temperatures down to 12 little red beauty and coaxed about 105 CB77 (featured in the 2002 VJMC cal- degrees. After that adventure, it was mph (at 11,000 rpm) from it, which got endar) in advance of the move to NM Honda only for me for most of the fol- me into the top 5 bracket for a few races. and now the garage contains only one lowing 34 years. After a year of racing at 80 mph on a sole Honda motorcycle, all in pieces. I had a passion for cars and bikes 200-lb single, the switch to a 100 mph, My remaining project machine was a stemming from building model cars at 400-lb four was hair-raising at first. I very rare Honda CYP77 305cc Police 12 years of age. I read HOT ROD, was afraid of crashing it, so I put it back bike (ex-Canadian), which was re- SPORTS CAR GRAPHIC and ROD to stock specs and sold it to my brother, ceived in an exchange with another & CUSTOM magazines regularly and who rode it for nine years. I built up an- VJMC member, John Hobbs, for my noticed that Japanese motorcycles other road racer, made from two 1961 CB92 project bike. That bike was were beginning to be mentioned in the crashed CB400F street bikes (one stock finished and is now in Holland. advertising pages. My buddy, Art, got and the other had a 458cc Yoshimura I presently own a 1976 CB400F, a V8 powered Model “A” Ford when engine in it) and ran it in two endurance which has about 8,000 miles and is we were in high school and it broke races. I crashed heavily (at 100+ mph) at my daily driver to work at the local regularly. I eagerly spent hours under the 6-hour AFM endurance race at On- Honda motorcycle store, here in and over the engine compartment do- tario Motor Speedway and retired from Kailua Kona, HI. ing repairs and learning all about club racing for good. I have been a member of the club things mechanical, and the interest When I recovered from the crash, I since about 1982 and have enjoyed all thereafter carried over into motorcy- traded the race bike for a 1979 CBX of the contacts and sharing of stories cles. Art’s dad bought a Suzuki 80 (one of four that I have owned). In from the many other Honda enthusi- trail bike from Floyd Emde’s motor- 1988, I had a CBY77 305 road racer, asts that I have come to know, world- cycle shop in National City, CA, and I 1962 CYB77 café racer, 1964 CBM72, wide. Congratulations to the VJMC rode around on the back of it, learning 1964 CL72, MT125R road racer, two for over 25 years of joining all of the what controlled what as I peered over CB92s, a sand cast 1969 CB750, 1962 Japanese brand enthusiasts together in his shoulder during our rides around C110, 1965 C100, 1962 C105T, and a world community. It has been a plea- town. Eventually he let me try the con- two CBXs all in the same 2-car garage! sure to be a part of this organization. trols and I began my riding experience I guess I really WAS MrHonda then! You can visit Mr. Silver’s web site at on the dirt roads by his house. He My life changed drastically a few years www.vintagehonda.com

VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 The dreaded battery bolt by David Hellard a set from the dead battery pile. If the Yes, I am aware that they look just situation deteriorates, just steal a set like any other set of fasteners. You After over thirty years of punishing from your most trusted and true know that they are probably metric, frustration, crawling and groping friend—if not, your mental state from but so what? You have drawers full of over turf, gravel driveways, and now the attempt to get the battery changed metric nuts that you have sought out clean garage floors, I have come to will be far worse than Chief Inspector and paid dearly for. If you are fortu- the conclusion that no one should Dreyfus after repeated encounters nate, you may still have the nut and even attempt to replace a battery un- with Inspector Clouseau! metric bolt to match. Should be no less he has the original nut/bolt or a I will grant you that I am not the most problem, correct? Ha! Danger lurks set that came off another battery! Oh, dexterous person who ever twirled a ahead; beware! for the uninitiated, you scoff, but I metric socket. However, I believe this It gets worse with the ubiquitous implore you not to go into those un- problem is much bigger than I am. In Honda 350 twin series of the late charted battery-changing waters fact, I believe it to be universal to all 1960s and early 1970s. Yes, you vet- without an ample supply of OEM bat- VJMC members. I would daresay that erans, you know what I mean. These, tery fasteners! Go forth empty- there are many of you out there who are it would seem, are fraught with dan- handed if you will, but you have been quite accomplished mechanics; possi- ger by merely flipping up the seat! warned! bly you can even split the engine cases Firstly, the negative cable is so short If necessary, travel to a motorcycle of a two-cycle motorcycle in the mid- that you are certain that the Japanese boneyard. Or wait like a beaten cur at dle of a motocross track. Yet I would the loading dock of your local Bat- venture that many of you still fear the See Dreaded, page 13 teries Plus store and beg to scavenge Battery Fastener Situation.

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12 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 A snapshot of Honda in the early 1960s by Bill “MrHonda” Silver N. America $14,692,000 Honda History Timeline SE Asia $7,369,000 The following is excerpted from a Europe $4,196,000 1946 1963 Honda Motor Company report Africa $1,717,000 Honda Technical Research Institute that summarized both the financial Middle/S. America $1,610,000 established in 12 x 18 building; 12 picture of the company at that time Austr./N. Zealand $526,000 employees manufactured/assembled and company history. Details relative Middle/Near East $297,000 one motorized bicycle unit per day to sales figures and production num- Capital (3/1/63) $25,250,000 (using 500 surplus generator en- bers of various models through the Total Assets $107,009,000 gines). Income $39,700 in first 6 years are included. Production of 2-wheelers by man- months of new company. 1963 Snapshot of Honda Motor ufacturers in Japan, 1962: 1947 Co., LTD Honda 60.3% 50cc, .5ps “Chimney” 2-stroke bi- Sales (fiscal 1962) $179,311,000 Second manufacturer 10.3% cycle engine designed and produced Profits $19,473,000 Twelve others 22.4% (Type A). Production figures 1,029,468 WWII and postwar motorcycle 1948 250-305cc 71,707 production (all makers): Honda Motor Co, LTD incorpo- 125-150cc 167.749 1940 3,000 rated with $2,777 and 34 employees. 50-55cc 790,012 1945 127 (Type B 3-wheel vehicle and Type C 170 Scooter 4,438 1946 270 2-wheeler produced). Power Tiller 21,380 1947 446 1949 Others 417 1948-51 approx. 1,394 2-speed, 100cc, 2.3 ps, 2-stroke Exports 168,554 -1,400/ year Type-D Dream motorcycle produced (300 month). 1951 150cc, 5.5ps, 4-stroke, Dream-E motorcycle introduced (32,000 produced in 1953). Income $902,000 in12 months. 1952 50cc, .5ps, 2-stroke, “F-Cub” bicycle engine produced (6,500 per month made in 1953 and some were exported to Taiwan starting in 1952). Income $6,778,000 in 12 months. 1953 3-speed, 90cc, 3.8ps, 4-stroke, J-model “Benly” motorcycle introduced (1,000 per month production). 1954 There are 55 different manufacturers competing for motorcycle market share. Soichiro Honda announces inten- tion to race Honda motorcycles at Isle of Man TT races in the near future. 1955 Juno KB scooter, Dream SA-SB (250-350cc single) produced. There are 73 different manufacturers of motorcycles in Japan.

See Snapshot, page 16

13 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Dreaded: Where did that bolt go, anyway?

Continued from page 11 had a cable stretcher made just for these units. Then, you will notice (ac- companied by a shower of sparks) that the positive terminal is so close to the metal frame that it always shorts out to ground as you move it just so slightly trying to get the battery in or out. And you wondered why they went to all that trouble to put that silly little plastic shield on top of the positive terminal (the one you carelessly tossed aside when you took the battery out). Now just where did I put that thing, anyway? You have, of course, already lost the terminal bolt by the time you remove the dead battery. This brings up another situation that always seems to defy probability: whenever you lose a fastener in the vicinity of the battery, why does it always fall into a rear engine crevice where you can see, but not reach it? That situation is only outdone by the fact that no matter how much light or open space you have around the motorcycle in which to work, an irreplaceable bolt or nut will fall from your tortured grip, never to be seen again, no matter how long you search. I am certain that a Japanese engineer who must have lost loved ones in WWII designed a A visual of the easy access on some bikes. Yes, easy access. Would we kid you? spot where all such fasteners are fun- neled to fall, never to be seen again! is where it gets very interesting. Just Possibly you have bullied the fas- At any rate, when you finally do get as you are satisfied that you have tener situation to the point that you the battery in place and finally have found a replacement set that appears are getting proper connection. Great, the cable stretched to its maximum, at to fit, and are salivating at the pros- good for you! You feel triumph, ac- that moment you remember that you pect of hitting that starter button, you complishment, and great satisfac- do not have the original nut and bolt. will notice an interesting phenome- tion! By then, though, as you look No problem, right? You should be non. After you have jockeyed the bat- outside you realize that the snow has able to find a replacement. But tery around a couple of times (whilst begun to fall. Disappointed, you nooooooo… I can tell you that it is throwing sparks), you begin to try to look around; you feel the intense not nearly that easy to find a bolt that tighten it up. Well, guess what? If you gaze of five other Honda headlights is the proper diameter and just the have replacement bolts they probably imploring you to take their weak- right length. Then there is that matter won’t fit properly because as you be- ened energizers to the comfort of the of the nut with the correct configura- gin to tighten them, the end of the bolt warm charger for the winter! So go tion that must fit into the metal recess contacts the battery case. Now you ahead and get out your magnet; you of the post. Arrrrrrughhhhh!! have a wobbly connection—just will surely come up short when you If you have shortcut this process what you want on a weak-linked elec- count the fasteners for re-installation and used another set of fasteners, this tric start circuit. next year!

14 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Thanks (in advance) for the National Rally By Pete Boody, East Tennessee State cently allowed its first Chartered historic occasion, these folks will be VJMC Representative Chapter to form here in Tennessee more than up to the challenge and and each of these new Chapter mem- will just simply “fix it.” I am looking As I write this, the VJMC National bers exhibited a wonderful quality forward to joining their efforts in any Rally in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 21 called enthusiasm. After I was ap- future project that they wish to under- days into the future. By the time you pointed 2003 National Rally Chair- take. read this in the October magazine, the man, I asked the members of VJMC My personal thanks as well as the Oak Ridge Rally will be club history. Chapter I, “The First Volunteers of gratitude of the Board of Directors Prediction of future successes or fail- Tennessee,” if they would join me in goes to the entire Chapter: ures has never been a particular hosting this National Event. If I had Craig Berryhill, Charter Member, strong point of mine. So from this any fear of a negative response, it Chapter Chairman 2002 – 2003 perspective, I would offer a brief was put to rest with an overwhelm- Phil Gifford, Charter Member, overview of how the past year has ing vote of “We can do it.” From that Chapter Events Chairman 2002-2003 lead us to this event and my anticipa- point, the members have taken this Robert Varagona, Charter Member, tion of its arrival. idea and carried it to the event that Chapter Finance Chairman 2002 – Early this year, I asked the Board will become VJMC’s Third National Current of Directors if the 2003 National Rally. Venita Boody, Charter Member, Rally venue could be relocated to In July, even with the National Supportive Wife Oak Ridge, Tennessee instead of Rally two months away, this Chapter Johnny Bailey, Charter Member Asheville, North Carolina. Being the hosted a Bike Show and Motorcycle Tena Bailey, Charter Member Representative of East Tennessee, I Ride for the American Cancer Soci- Floyd Ratliff, Charter Member, had hoped that this change would be ety (ACS). The proceeds from these Current Chapter Chairman approved, and to my delight, it was. efforts presented to the ACS ex- Denise Ratliff, Charter Member, VJMC of North America had re- ceeded those of the other East Ten- Current Chapter Records Chairman nessee ACS Alexander Hamilton, Charter Mem- Teams. The ACS ber, VJMC Board of Directors formally an- Michel Hamilton, Charter Member nounced that Jim Keen, Charter Member Chapter I had the Kathe Keen, Charter Member greatest enthusi- Rebecca Poole, Charter Member asm of any Team. Becky Hampton, Charter Member Way to go guys; James Michael Baker, VJMC Ala- great job! bama State Representative Even though my James Antrican, Member, Current forte isn’t the Member Support Co-Chairman ability to predict Bill Brown, Member the future, I can Barbara Brown, Member tell you one thing Norm Burns, Member for sure—with the Richard Hawkins, Member ladies and gentle- Victor Satterfield, Member man of Chapter I Kacee Satterfield, Member, Current supporting this Member Support Co-Chairman Rally or any other Karen McElhaney, Member, VJMC VJMC event, we Magazine Editor, VJMC Board of cannot miss. As Directors we come down to Keith Victory, Member the wire, I still see Gary Kroll, Member, Current the same enthusi- Events Chairman asm exhibited by Mary Kroll, Member this great group of Dean Blankenship, Member individuals. If op- Becky Blankenship, Member erational snags Mark Boody, Member occur during this Freddie Crowe, Member

15 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Snapshot: Honda then and now

Continued from page 13 places 150cc engine series machines. OHC S90 replaces the C200 pushrod 1957 models. Five machines exported to Okinawa 1969 (first motorcycle exports). First CB750 Four released with 67 HP, Honda Dream twin C70-75 (C71-76 SOHC inline four-cylinder engine electric start versions) with dry-sump and hydraulic disc brake on front engine released. wheel. 1958 1975 50cc Honda C100 Cub motorcycle New Super Sport machines released released (24,195 made), along with in the form of CB400F, CB550F and Dream 250 twin (57,324 made) and CB750F, all with factory 4:1 exhaust Benly 125 (52,650 produced). In- systems. The legendary GL1000 come $72,667,000. “Gold Wing” introduced. 1959 1979 American Honda Motor Company CBX six-cylinder released in the established in Los Angeles, CA. US. Honda team races at Isle of Man, fin- 2003 ishing 6, 7 & 8 in the 125cc class. The growth and innovation contin- 125cc CB92 Benly Super Sports re- ues…… Wing illustration from an early Honda pub- leased, along with short-lived 150cc lication version, the CB95. CR71 road racing From 1962 “THIS IS version of CE71 street bike produced. HONDA” ening the scale and increasing the 1960 depth of the motorcycle industry, 250-305cc C72-C77 Dream twins The increase of motorization in which is now making great strides introduced with wet-sump engine. postwar Japan has certainly been out- as a truly national industry in Ja- 1961 standing, and the number of pan, both in name and in fact. 250-305cc CB72 and CB77 Super two-wheeled vehicles registered in There are 20 makers, both large Hawks released. the country at the end of 1961 ex- and small, in Japan. Their produc- 1962 ceeded 4,000,000 units. tion totaled approximately Production: 800,000 Cub 50; This is the result of two-wheeled 1,500,000 units in 1960, while in 168,032 Benly; and 71,707 Dream vehicles being utilized and appre- 1961 the production will reach more (income $179,311,000). Honda ciated as the most appropriate than 1,800,000 units. Japan is al- CL72 “250 Scrambler” released in means of transportation for the re- ready a motorcycle manufacturing US. Honda produces its 1,000,000th construction of the national econ- country. She is far ahead in produc- machine that year. Also released: omy, which had been devastated by tion of the European countries, Juno Scooter, S500 Sports Car and the war. Along with the recent de- which used to be the top motorcycle 360 Truck. Honda produces a velopment of industries and the makers in the world. 250/300 machine every 90 seconds; a world’s highest rate of economic Of the total Japanese production, Honda Sport 50 every 50 seconds. growth, there has been an increase Honda supplied about 650,000 units Honda parts system stocked 18,000 lately in the demands for in 1960, accounting for 44 per cent of different parts. two-wheeled vehicles as sporting the whole market. In 1961, Honda 1965 and recreation vehicles, in addition alone will reach a production which CB450 “Black Bomber” 444cc to the demand for them as practical will be more than 50 per cent of the DOHC Twin released. CB160 re- vehicles. This has resulted in wid- total.

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17 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003

Tech tip: Broken stud and screw removal in aluminum

By Bob Treon (AKA the Body Man)

Have you ever undertaken a project on your bike that involved removing screws from the side cases, fork tubes, or even the steel bleed screws in aluminum brake calipers? You know the ones I’m talking about, the Phillips variety that – before you came along – have almost always been abused by someone else with the wrong size or worn out screwdriver. Faced with this situation, you un- doubtedly bust out your faithful impact screwdriver and take to whaling on the stuck fastener with surgical precision. But after some time of carefully applying the “beat it into submission” technique, you gaze down at the head of the screw. You now begin to reflect on the perfectly cone-shaped hole where the slots in Welding a nut onto a broken fastener. the screw head used to be. The dreaded “now what?” sign begins to at your disposal, give this a try. Clean practical to the area where you are flash. Drill it out? “Yeah that’s it! I’ll the outside of the screw head as best working. Position the nut over the either drill the head off entirely and you can with a metal wire brush. You head of the 6-mm case screw. deal with it once the case is removed, won’t have to worry too much about or maybe I’ll drill down into the the inside because after coning it out It is helpful at this point to make use screw and use an extractor.” with the impact driver, it should al- of an auto-darkening welding hood. I Ummm....getting back to drilling the ready be fairly clean. Go to your local purchased mine at Harbor Freight head off, you may or may not be able hardware store and pick up a bunch near my home for around $60.00. The to get a firm grasp on the shank of the (why buy just one?) of 3/8-in. plain auto-darkening hood allows you to screw after the case is removed, de- steel nuts. (A note about nut size: I see through it until the split second pending on its location and what’s in have found that the 3/8-in. nut works you begin to strike an arc. Being able the way. But drilling into the shank of best when either removing a broken to see will insure that the nut is fairly the screw and attempting to use a 6-mm shank screw flush with a case centered over the screw as you begin screw extractor could end up with the or welding it on top of a stripped to weld. By now I am sure some of extractor just snapping off into the screw head. A smaller nut, say1/4-in., you are thinking, “Hey, won’t that shank of the screw. will bridge with the welding material damage the aluminum?” It will not! I So what do you do? Now you have before the wire penetrates properly have used this method many times on not only wasted time drilling, but into the screw. This results in a weak outside cases, crank cases, and brake have ruined a perfectly good screw weld, and the nut will break loose calipers with the piston still in the cal- extractor in the process. Keep in mind from the screw when torque is ap- iper. Just make sure you cool it off in that if the force of an impact driver plied to it. Also, a 1/4-in. nut deforms water right after welding (making with the proper tip did not dislodge quickly during the welding process, sure not to get any water in the cali- the screw, a screw extractor likely especially if you don’t have a steady per) and before removing the bleed never will, either. So as you stand at hand, and rides up on the wire while screw. I have never damaged any the crossroad of what’s next, consider welding.) Take the ground clamp of this: if you have a MIG or TIG welder the welder and ground it as close as See Broken, page 21

18 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 VJMC member needs your technical help by Richard Hawkins My first step was to check the battery, phragms from the carbs and I did not which had a good charge and read let the diaphragms come in contact After reading a recent issue of the 12.4V on the voltmeter. I then cranked with the cleaner. After everything VJMC magazine, I thought I would the bike over a few times to see what looked clean, I took an air hose and share some of the common problems would happen. Nothing happened, but blew out every jet, tube, and hole that I that I have encountered when work- this was not terribly surprising. I took could find. ing on older Japanese motorcycles. out the spark plugs and found that they Feeling pretty confident that the bike With your help, my intent with this were both firing and that there was a was in running condition and that dirty article is to establish some common relatively good blue spark. Okay, there carbs were the culprit, I thought that I things to look for when trying to get is half my knowledge; we have fire at could simply re-install them and we one of these machines running again. the plugs and charge in the battery! would be off and running. Before I put To begin with, I am not the most At this point I noticed that there was the float bowls back on, I checked to gifted mechanic, but armed with the no fuel on either plug, which directed see that the needles were operational knowledge that if there is both fire and my attention toward the carburetors. in both carbs, which they were. I put fuel, I know that something should Now I know that today’s fuels tend to the carbs back on, cranked the starter a happen. My test case is a friend’s 1979 gel after sitting for a while, so off came few times with the choke on and noth- Kawasaki KZ750 two-cylinder bike the carburetors for inspection. It turned ing happened. I loosened the float that has not run in about two years. I out that indeed there was some sedi- bowl drain screws to find that I did also know that the bike was running ment in the float bowls, the floats, and have gas in both bowls. I cranked a when stored but that the fuel was not on the jets as well. I put all the internal few more times and still nothing hap- drained before storage. The bike has parts in carburetor cleaner and let them pened. I then took out the plugs to find 34,000 miles. Understand that I may soak. After they were clean, I sub- that one had a very small amount of not be doing things in the correct or- merged the carb bodies into the cleaner fuel on it (not enough to fire, in my der, or even doing the right things; that and let them soak as well. I did not re- opinion) and the other plug was dry. is where I need your help. move the tops containing the dia- So why am I not getting fuel!? My next step was to crank the bike with my hand over the carb throats for an additional choke. This resulted in gas-covered hands, but none at the plugs. So now we are beginning to reach my limit. I had spark, I had fuel in the bowls, but I didn’t have any in the cylinders. Time for the trusty starting fluid, I decided. I held the throttle open, squirted a little through it, and cranked the bike again. Still nothing. Not a spit, cough, or any sign of life. Now what? Check timing? The bike was running when parked. I don’t know what will cause one not to make a hit with starting fluid. No, I didn’t use a lot of it, just as a last resort when testing. I also pulled the plugs again, put my finger over the hole, and noted that there was compression at both cylinders. Okay, fellow members, this is your part. I am going to follow your sug- gestions and see what works. I will write a follow-up article to let everyone know my results. You can email Mr. Hawkins at [email protected]

19 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Tech Tip: Removing fuel tank rust by Curby Keith around the bolt. I use a 5/16-inch a handful of 1/4-inch nuts on a diameter bolt about 2 inches long, ei- string to scrub out any loose resi- Supplies: rusty tank, medium sized ther steel or zinc plated. due. Rinse again and dry with warm steel or zinc plated bolt, piece of Immerse the bolt in the solution and air. A vacuum cleaner outlet hose or 10-14 gauge stranded copper wire, attach the wire lead to the positive hair dryer can be used to supply dry- battery charger with 10 amp output, terminal of the charger. Set the ing air. sodium carbonate (pool/spa chemical charger output on the 10-amp setting. This process only eats up rust, not ph+), and water. The mix will start to bubble a bit, and steel. It converts rust to black oxide, Remove the sender if the tank has rust and gunk will form around the which is a more inert material. Unlike one; if not, shake out any loose bits of bolt and upper tank opening. Rinse acid etching, the surface left behind is rust and vent the gas vapors from the the bolt off every few hours, carefully rust-resistant. Acid etched steel left tank by leaving it open for at least a pouring additional sodium carbon- bare is much more likely to re-rust. day. ate/water solution into the tank open- This process works well, the chemi- Mix 1/4 cup of sodium carbonate ing to flush out the gunk there as well. cals required are safe if properly han- solution for every two gallons of wa- Keep the tank as full as possible. dled, the tank shouldn’t need to be ter. Stir it up well and pour the brew After a day or two, as the process coated afterwards (unless it’s leak- in the tank (you might want to make a slows down, the amount of gunk gen- ing), and the time required is mini- little extra, as some usually spills). erated decreases. Most of the bolt will mal. Clip the battery charger ground lead disappear as well, so keep an eye on Editor’s note: All tech tips printed to the tank body in a clean area. Strip the copper wire holding it; the bolt in the VJMC magazine are submitted both ends of the stranded wire, one might need to be replaced. by readers and are not endorsed by end 1/2-inch and the other end about When it looks as if the process has VJMC. Try them at your own risk! 2 inches. Split the strands on the long finished, rinse the tank with clear Remember, always think Safety end, and securely wrap the wire water. Slosh it around and even use First.

20 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Broken: Removing screws and studs from aluminum Keep in mind that if you have a painted or coated case, the heat generated during this process will dis- color or cause the coating to flake or peel, but chances are you will damage the coating using other methods to remove the screw, no matter how careful you are. I have used this method success- fully many times and in many a different applications, including marine, motorcycle, and automotive. It’s cheaper than going to your local machine shop to have the screw ex- tracted. I have even performed this procedure with the engine still in the frame of the cycle, and experienced great results. As long as you have access to the fastener that you are removing, it can be performed easily on the bike. The welding wire that I like to use is either a .023 or .030 flux core. You can use a solid core wire with argon gas or TIG with argon or other inert gas. A stick welder with a 3/32-in. 6013 rod could also be used; The nut assembly after welding. however, this is very difficult to do unless you are quite skilled with this attracted to the screw and not to the Continued from page 18 type of welder. A note of caution: it aluminum. Once you begin to lay the is not recommended to use this wire, lay it right onto the screw head method on magnesium unless you piece on which I have performed this or the shank and build outward. I like are a skilled welder and can mini- procedure. The only problem that I to continue laying wire until the nut is mize the heat from the welding pro- ever had occurred during removal of filled and flush to the top. At this cess. Magnesium can be ignited a seized and stripped screw on the point the nut will be cherry orange in with a hot flame and burns very hot speedometer cable of my 1974 color. This is perfect because this is once ignited. CB500T. The heat generated during the key to the entire process. the welding process melted the end of As you know, different metals ex- This is definitely an event you the cable housing. I was removing it pand at different rates. Aluminum don’t want to experience at your because it was broken anyway, so and steel expand at entirely differ- workbench or in your garage! there was no real harm done. But that ent rates. This difference causes the I hope this helps some of you with is something to remember if you are screw and aluminum to break free your projects. Keep saving those planning to reuse the cable! from one another before you begin beautiful old bikes from extinc- If while welding you miss entirely, to apply any torque to the nut that tion! the wire will not stick to the alumi- has now been welded to the screw. I num. At worst, it may leave a small like to begin removing the screw Editor’s note: All tech tips printed pit (about the size of a sharpened pen- while it is still hot. Just use a pair of in the VJMC magazine are submitted cil tip) in the aluminum where the arc leather gloves (welding gloves by readers and are not endorsed by occurred. Remember that you are work well) and a small set of chan- VJMC. Try them at your own risk! welding the nut to the screw, not the nel locks. The nut and screw should Remember, always think Safety nut to the aluminum. The wire will be spin out easily. First.

VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Classifieds Remember that a ‘Vintage Japa- Richard Sulik, (563) 386-0070, Dav- For Honda CB77, Chrome aftermar- nese’ motorcycle is 15 years or enport, Iowa, [email protected] ket rear shocks, NEW sprocket set 34 older (cut-off for this year is 1988) TR & 15 TF, NEW bright/dim switch and, well, Japanese! Please be P/N 35300-284-810, headlight switch aware that ads may be edited to con- Can Am P/N 35150-268-810, left air filter, serve space. Don’t feel reluctant to chain guard, lower rear shock mount use punctuation and proper case on 1974 Can-Am TNT 175cc. 90% bushing 40548-268-0000, front & rear emailed ads. complete. All there except for light- DID aluminum rims laced to CB77 Be mindful of publication dead- ing and kick starter. Good for parts. drums, CB77 cylinder sleeves, head- lines. Ads are due by the 20th of the $200. light bulb, grey rear brake cable, used month in which a newsletter is issued Marcus Miller, (954) 785-2559, PO speedo grey cable, upswept straight for the NEXT newsletter. For exam- Box 2392, Pompano Beach, Florida, thru exhaust for CB77. ple, ads for the December Newsletter 33061, [email protected] Norm Burleigh, (660) 827-0253, will be due to the editor by October 421 S. Barrett, Sedalia, MO 65301, 20th. [email protected] Send all ads to: Honda Gary Gadd For 1958/85 Honda, genuine orig- 3721 Holland St. For Honda CA95, NOS and used inal NOS Honda keys. I have about Ft. Worth, TX., 76180 parts. Misc. engine and body parts. 4000 of them each with original (817) 284-8195 Handle bars with switches, carb dust code numbers. $5 each plus $1 post- or e-mail: [email protected] covers, headlight with ring, front foot age for any quantity. E-mail code peg assy. and more. Will send pics. number(s) needed. I also have about Craig Barrett, (626) 359-7976, 200 NOS Kawasaki keys and a few For Sale Monrovia, California Suzuki’s. Go to: http://members.aol.com/barrybiker1/keys for a Honda CA95. Parting out three old photo of sample keys. Bridgestone 150cc motorcycles. One is a very Barry Sulkin, (310) 306-8595, Los early one. Lots of good parts, two en- Angeles, California, 1960’s Bridgestone M11. High pipe gines, cheap prices. [email protected] model, 200cc, 99% complete in fair Mark Anthony, (336) 788-7528, condition. Blue in color, good for a North Carolina, 1960 up For Honda 50/750, I have restoring project. Contact owner at [email protected] various shop manuals and parts 1-800-565-2567 days or evenings books dating back to the 60’s. Also (705) 720-2197. Can email photo. For 1960’s Honda, Parts. Engine for have 1970’s thru 90’s brochures Richard Cribbs, (705) 722-8358, 150cc CA95, turns and has tach. along with old Honda calendars and Barrie, Ontario, Canada, drive hookup, $250. S90 mud flap book covers with pictures of Hondas [email protected] NOS $15. S65 seat used $75. S90 fender NOS, $90. SL/XL speedo & on them. 1968 Bridgestone Sport 100. drive cable $40. 2ea S65 fenders $25 Rocky, (203) 755-9200, Waterbury, Cheap. Still starts & runs until the ea. 2ea. S65 NOS speedos, $85 ea. Connecticut, [email protected] compression chamber seals warm up CB160 tanks, many. CL-160 NOS and leak. left forks $95 ea. Have images. Bill Silver’s Honda 250/305 Darren, 02 62553323, Canberra, Paul Enz, Titusville, Florida, Books now on CDROM! Revised Australia, [email protected] [email protected] CB72/77 book, new CA72/77 Dream book, CB/CL 72/77 restora- 1972 Bridgestone Mk II RS. 200cc. Original factory Honda owners tion guide and 250/305 Engine Re- Excellent example of a late-model manuals for: S65, SL100K2, pair Guides all on CDROM. $25-40 MK II RS in the rare ‘Checkered CB175K3, CB175K4, CB175K5, each book or special package price Flag’ motif. Less than 3K Miles. 1st CB175K6, CB175K7, CL175K3, on the whole collection. Place Winner, 200cc Class, 2003 CL175K5 & ‘85 GL1200I. $12 each www.vintagehonda.com Bridgestone 50th Anniversary Re- includes postage within US. Bill Silver, (808) 325-1655, Kailua union. Runs strong, Title & current B Samms, (208) 664-4462, Coeur Kona, Hawaii, sterling.silver@tur- IA registration. Only $850. d’Alene, Idaho, [email protected] quoise.net

23 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Classifieds Honda C102 electric start. Frame, and Honda name plate. Bluish green Suzuki wheels, seat, all the plastic and ex- (original genuine color). $300 firm haust. Guaranteed enough to make plus shipping. 1960/63 Suzuki K15 79cc. All orig- one complete bike with leftovers to Robert, (509) 735-9163, inal rolling frame, engine & trans in sell. $250. Kennewick, Washington, pieces, believed to be complete, orig- Walter, (718) 851-1237 weekdays [email protected] inal paint, all chrome pieces rust-free. and evenings All serious offers considered. 1976 Honda CB360T. Good condi- Sandie or Stew, (604) 820-7187, For Honda CT90, engine with ev- tion, complete, all original except Mission, British Colombia, Canada erything plus air cleaner plastics, mufflers and fresh candy red paint. $100. Chrome handlebars with turn 14K miles, no abuse, runs good. signals and switches $25. $1200 obo. 1967 Suzuki TC200. Nice bike, Walter, (718) 851-1237 weekdays Gary, (817) 284-8195, Ft. Worth, good compression. Stock, black and and evenings Texas, [email protected] silver tank, nice chrome. 1 in tear in side of seat, small scratches. 6566 Honda P50. Junkiest Honda ever For 1976 Honda CB750, parts. For miles. Still has break-in numbers made. $400. pictures and prices go to: painted on speedo. Some scratches on Walter, (718) 851-1237 weekdays http://www.lanerickards.20m.com/c left exhaust. No papers. and evenings b750.htm. Mark Maclaurin, (250) 861-5284, Lane, Salt Lake City, Utah, Kelowna, BC, Canada, For Honda CB750. 4-into-4 ex- [email protected] [email protected] haust. Complete and like new, $125. Walter, (718) 851-1237 weekdays Kawasaki 1975 Suzuki GT750M. The first and evenings time I was on it I had it on its side, 1970 Kawasaki H1 500. Very nice now I can not get it started. I do not 1974 Honda CB360. Nicest daily condition. New paint and seat cover, have the knowledge to work on the rider you’ve ever seen. 19k miles, mirrors, tires, grips, pegs, decals, bike. new tires, chain, battery. Full Silhou- shocks. Painted white like a ‘69. Terry Barrow, (785) 823-3824, Sa- ette clear windscreen (some repaired Original pipes in very decent shape as lina, Kansas, [email protected] cracks), $550. Also CB360 parts: are the fenders. Starts first kick. Has clean seat with no tears and good original air box. Comes with a 70 H1 stuffing, $55. Pair of side covers, parts bike, manuals and some NOS 1980 Suzuki GS400. Ex Army con- scratched paint, no cracks, $35. Clean brake shoes. I have $5000 invested. voy bike, fully restored and painted 2-into-1 exhaust, $80. $4000 obo. metallic blue. Complete with front Walter, (718) 851-1237 weekdays Rallen Fontenot (337) 837-4682, and rear crash bars, new tyres and and evenings Louisiana, [email protected] tubes, seat upholstered, chrome done, high rise bars, needs to be tuned and 1975 Honda 400 Four. Good for 1974 Kawasaki H2 750cc. Gold, valves set. Asking $2000 AU ono. parts. $175. fully restored, NOS parts. $4500. John Olney, (07) 40913030, Ather- Marcus Miller, (954) 785-2559, PO Patrick Wilson, (815) 232-7084, ton, Queensland, Australia, Box 2392, Pompano Beach, Florida, 1474 S. Harlem Ave., Freeport, Illi- [email protected] 33061, [email protected] nois, 61032

1975/76 Honda CB400F. Good Rupp Yamaha condition, been sitting. $1500 for the pair. 1972 Rupp RMT80. 80cc motorcy- Yamaha Two-Stroke Twins by Claude, (508) 543-6157, cle with Fuji engine. Looks like a Colin MacKellar. 192 pages, covers Foxborough, Massachusetts Hodaka. Chrome needs re-plating, all roadsters plus factory and produc- gas tank is clean, motor turns, in- tion road racers from 1956 on. This For 1975 Honda CB750 K5, new cludes small parts inventory. $995 book is the Yamaha bible and is out fuel tank with locking petcock in (possible trades). of print. original box (never used or had fuel Claude, (508) 543-6157, Ron, (253) 538-7914 phone or in it). The fuel tank has original decal Foxborough, Massachusetts (253) 538-7915 fax, West Coast

24 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Classifieds 1965 Yamaha YA6 125cc. Parting 1972 Yamaha R5C 350. Nicely Marcus Miller, (954) 785-2559, PO out 2 bikes: Lots of decent parts re-done with many new parts, extras. Box 2392, Pompano Beach, Florida, available including tank badges & 11K orig mi. Fresh top-end w/Wiseco 33061, [email protected] rare accessory rack. Contact with pistons, NEW: chain & sprockets, needs. tires, Timken SH bearings, rear Yamaha Street 2-Strokes. Liqui- B Samms, (208) 664-4462, shocks, fork seals, seat pan re- dating 2-stroke collection. All are in [email protected] built/new cover & foam, Vintage very good to excellent condition, Racer1 bikini faring, electrics clean titles. All must go, call or email 1970 Yamaha 100 twin. Complete stator-rectifier, luggage rack, manu- for photos, prices, info etc. 1981 except for a few small parts. Kick als, +much more. Can email picture. RD350 LC (liquid cooled) imported starter stripped. Blue and white. Asking $1300. from Holland, Blue on White, low $200. Don Finch, (724) 226-2545, miles, excellent condition. 1985 Marcus Miller, (954) 785-2559, PO Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, RZ350 Calif. model very good condi- Box 2392, Pompano Beach, Florida, [email protected] tion, high miles but low miles on re- 33061, [email protected] built engine. 1985 RZ500 4 cyl Yamaha RD’s. 1972 R5 (same as 2-stroke race replica, imported from 1971 Yamaha CS3. Purple 200cc RD350), very clean. 1973 RD350, in Canada. Very good condition, low twin street bike. Nice shape. Engine good condition minus gas tank. miles, FAST. seized, $275. RD400 streetable race bike with tri- Bill Rigsby, Marcus Miller, (954) 785-2559, PO ple discs and single shock rear sus- (719) 686-9195/229-2567, Divide, Box 2392, Pompano Beach, Florida, pension. All need carb cleaning, etc. Colorado, [email protected] 33061, [email protected] $1500 for all 3. ($1300 per bike if separated). I would be willing to part 1972 Yamaha 100cc Autolube. 800 Miscellaneous out the RD350 or RD400 if you need original miles, gold in color, in pris- something substantial. Call for more tine condition, not a thing wrong. M/C Literature. Numerous 60’s, details (or possible trade?). Been stored nearly since new. Only 70’s & 80’s Motorcycle magazines & needs a new battery for road worthy Claude, (508) 543-6157, manuals I will sell as a lot or per is- condition. Foxborough, Massachusetts sue. Email or call for list. Chris McMahon, 97025668, Rick Seto, (905) 847-9838, To- (0402567488), Melbourne, Victoria, For Sale: Yamaha AT 125 engine. ronto, Canada, Australia Good shape. $75. [email protected]

25 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Classifieds 1970/78 Japanese bikes. Selling all Robert Purifoy, (501) 557-2110, For 1969 Honda CB750, looking my vintage dirt bikes. 100 bikes to Bauxite, Arkansas, for early 1969 engine or just engine choose from, none complete. No [email protected] cases. Any condition considered. Elsinores, but some Hodakas. Rea- Price dependent upon completeness, sonable prices. For 1967 Honda CB160, looking etc. Stephen Horton, (717) 532-6147, for any parts, perhaps an entire bike. Mike Shoger, (815) 622-3366, Ster- Roxbury, Pennsylvania, Tips or information regarding this ling, Illinois, [email protected] project appreciated. [email protected] Nicolas Tensen, (519) 741-7457, Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Man - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, 1971 Honda CB750, Help. I’m uals for Sale: Honda, Suzuki, [email protected] looking for somebody who knows Kawasaki, Yamaha, Bridgestone & how to do a complete restoration of it. Others from the ‘50’s-’90’s, shop, For 1967 Honda CA77 Dream 305, Right now it’s rusty and dusty and not parts and owners manuals. looking for rear brake shoes, good set running. I’d like to get it restored for Bob Skelton, (352) 341-5790, of mufflers w/baffles, good set han- my husband but have no idea how Herando, Florida, dlebars and grips, correct tank badges much it should cost and how long it [email protected] (have ‘300’ below the word Honda), will take. Please email me if you center stand, good seat or seat cover, know of somebody in my area who late model battery strap apparatus, could do the restoration. Thanks! Wanted: good (unbent) chain cover/guard. Robin Herrick, (404) 365-0287, At- Mike Snyder, (281) 259-7319 lanta, Georgia, home/(713) 542-7765 cell, Houston, [email protected] Chaparral Texas, [email protected] For 1977 Honda CB750A, need For 1975 Chaparral 125 MX, I need For 1968 Honda CB/CL175, need stock exhaust (2 into 1) for both both side covers and the air box. May any spares for either. Please contact sides, air box, seat, gas tank and both be interested in a complete bike. me with details of what you have. side covers. Also, any literature for Brett Buer, (952) 926-9687, Minne- Looking specifically for exhaust the 76/78 Hondamatic 750’s, parts sota, [email protected] parts and a CL gas tank. Thanks! list, owners/shop manuals, ads, etc. Nick Jordan, (250) 372-7165, Bob Billa, (949) 588-6840, Mission Honda Kamloops, BC, Canada, Viejo, California, [email protected] [email protected] Honda Sport 50. Anybody have a nice Sport 50 out there for sale? Mint For 1968 Honda 450 Super Sport, or near mint will do. looking for parts or information on Kawasaki Stuart Covington, (978) 582-3335, Supersport kit for pre-1968 CB450. [email protected] Believe this was dealer-installed kit (tank, handlebars, pipes & mufflers, 1969 to 1975 Kawasaki H1 Triple. Looking for clean original example. For 1963 Honda C105T (yellow, side covers) converting black bomber to scrambler. Must have original paint and low Serial # C105-F001879), parts, or mileage! complete bike with these serviceable Jon Coltune, (305) 937-0660, Larry, daytime (917) 771-7100/ parts: front and rear tires, tail light [email protected] evenings (212) 753-2075, lens, right hand tool box cover, muf- [email protected] fler, winker lenses, ignition switch or For 1969/76 Honda CB500F/ source for key, front fender. CB750F Police bikes, I am looking Bob Shurley, (702) 396-9019, for any information and documenta- For 1970 Kawasaki H1, need NOS North Las Vegas, Nevada, tion on these bikes. Brochures, pic- or excellent condition stock exhaust [email protected] tures etc. Please e-mail me if you system. Chromed chambers will do have anything. as a last resort. For 1966 Honda CL160, looking for Edwin Verhaagen, Gary, (817) 284-8195, 3721 Hol- NOS or used parts. Tech help also +31(33)4793262, Netherlands land St., Ft. Worth, Texas, welcome. Thanks. [email protected] [email protected]

26 VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 Classifieds 1973 Kawasaki F12M 450cc. Any leads appreciated. Dave Miller, (402) 334-1595, Omaha, Nebraska, [email protected] Suzuki

1965/68 Suzuki T20/X6 Hustler. Prefer complete restorable bike or daily runner. Doug Gregory, (281) 655-4944, [email protected]

For 1966 Suzuki T20/X6 Hustler, looking for left rear shock, left side cover, crank seals, pistons & rings, carb gaskets. May need more parts as project progresses. Jim Morris, (937) 898-4777, Somebody’s been shopping the classifieds. Actually, this is the Will Stoner Swap Meet, Vandalia, Ohio, part of the Vintage Motorcycle Days. Over 20 acres of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course [email protected] were devoted to the swap meet. Read all about Vintage Motorcycle Days on page 4.

For 1974 Suzuki GT550L, looking Yamaha Alabama, 35405, CYMBIDIUM6@ for set of expansion chambers. Also comcast.net need a set for a GT750M, too. Bassani, Denco, whatever. Thanks! Yamaha RD250/350/400. Looking Gordon Lamb, (502) 241-6648, For 1960’s Yamaha YDS2 250cc, any info on parts for YDS2 or for a clean low mileage RD or Louisville, Kentucky, DS7/R5. [email protected] W.H.Y. Malc Bates, 44 1246856557, UK Rick, Concord, California, [email protected], [email protected] Tohatsu [email protected], thatchedroofgarage.com For 1979 Yamaha TT500F, looking for the following parts. Motorcycle 1962/65 Tohatsu Sport 125cc. muffler joint, 1T1-14714-01-00. For Yamaha YM1, need front Model LD3 or Chieftain. I would like Breaker cover, 583-15417-00-00. fender in excellent condition. a bike in nice running condition. Cos- Breaker cover gasket, 583-15457 Damon Graddy, (818) 222-6492, metics not quite as important. -00-00. Engine mount stay 583-21316 [email protected] Ben Schenk, (253) 863-2423, -00-00. Flange bolt, 90105-10063-00. [email protected] Nut 90179-08004-00. Gasket 90430- For 1966/71 Yamaha AS1 125cc 38054-00. Bolt 91316-06025-00. Plate For 1962 Tohatsu 125cc twin, look- twin, need front and rear fenders, rear washer 92901-08600-00. Spring ing for both cylinders, pistons, rings, shocks. Two sets of each. washer, 92903-08100-00. Stud Bolt pins, and both mufflers (any or all). Victor Thompson, England, 95621-08615-00. Tony Swain, (563) 650-3226, [email protected] Ken, (254) 527-4557, Bartlett, Durant, Iowa, For 1972 Yamaha U7 (or U7E, aka Texas, [email protected] [email protected] Mate or Newport), need center leg shield (296-28311-00); front fender 1986/88 Yamaha SRX6. Looking 1963/64 Tohatsu Pinto 90cc bike. (296-21511-20-71); also front and for good running SRX, either in or Would like it to run well, but cosme- rear luggage carriers (296-24800-00 around NYC area, or from someone tics not as important. & 296-24830-00, respectively). willing to deliver. Ben Schenk, (253) 863-2423, Bob Hall, (205) 792-0056, 1514 Chauncey, New York, New York, [email protected] Skyland Blvd. E. #108; Tuscaloosa, [email protected]