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[drdwb]

Britman you haven’t said much about the lift, it looks similar to the affordable Harbor Freight lift, but your wheel chuck and ramp are different. What kind of lift is it? My wife and daughters refer to mine as the altar, since even when I’m not working on a bike, there is always a bike on it, And sometimes I even sit with a beer in hand just admiring the current occupant.  The lift is an essential tool for any one older than 20, IMO.


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[britman]

Britman you haven’t said much about the lift, it looks similar to the affordable Harbor Freight lift, but your wheel chuck and ramp are different. What kind of lift is it? My wife and daughters refer to mine as the altar, since even when I’m not working on a bike, there is always a bike on it, And sometimes I even sit with a beer in hand just admiring the current occupant.  The lift is an essential tool for any one older than 20, IMO.


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The previous owner said it came from Harbor Freight and I have haven't seen any markings otherwise.  I do know, I will never be without one again, what a lifesaver when it comes to a 70 year old back.  After today however, it is holding parts and a lot of them since it was tag and bag day with a complete teardown.  I hope I can read the bags when it comes to re-assembly in the coming months.  I also took a ton of pictures, the memory matches the back..........

[britman]

A little red is starting to show up here and there.......Still trying to locate the right shade of silver.......

[britman]

Got me a roller......  Engine detailed......That light at the end of the tunnel is starting to flicker........

[Muzz]

Lookin' good.

[britman]

Motor in.  Weighs 122 pounds, damn thing felt twice that or either I am getting old.  A little silver is starting to show up.  I used 2k clear for the potential gas contact with the tank paint.  I still need to body work and prep the fenders for paint, install chain and dynamo cover along with the clutch cable, start the wiring from scratch, along with about two thousand other little add ons and adjustments before the first kick after the makeover.  I did find that I had a pristine 1967 Virginia motorcycle license plate in my wall collection, so she will be sporting the right year tag.  This project has convinced me of one thing, I am tired of rushing from one project to another with never enough time to really enjoy the process, so I am going to fully retire effective July 30th, one day before my 70th birthday.  I only work part time, but having lost two Brother-in-Laws in the past 12 months, I have decided life is too damn short not to stop and smell those infamous roses.  I am sure hoping it is going to result in more seat time.  Trips may be shorter, but there is going to be more of them.......

[britman]

Starting to look more like a motorcycle little by little.  Finished up all the wiring today and everything concerning illumination works down to the last dash light.  I will have to say, stringing copper is my favorite thing concerning bringing one back, nothing like getting lost in a tangle of wires, the troubles of the world disappear......

[Chuck in Indiana]

*Very* nice. Attaboy.. 

[britman]

A little corn free in the tank this morning, final walk around and leak check, fired on the second kick.  Yep it does smoke a little and there a couple of final little issues to address, missed a leaking fork seal and a damn finicky petcock, but the "Old Girl" runs pretty well.  I will hit the DMV this week for some antique plates and the first stop will be the Friday nite Cruise In at the local Dairy Queen..... Thanks one and all for the interest and hope everyone has a safe 4th.....

George

A couple of "Glamor Shots" after the pig has been lipsticked.......

[RinkRat II]

    Great job britman I was restoring an old Honda generator and  the petcock on it had corroded badly, but I was able to find a couple guy's on ebay selling replacement parts and seals. A lot of Honda parts cross between several models.

       Paul B

[John A]

I see you have the dreaded oxidation creeping underneath the paint on the engine.

That's the heartbreak of intergranular exfoliation.
That is some nice looking work

[Lcarlson]

Fine job, Britman — I lusted for that model back in the day.

[Muzz]

A fine looking machine there Britman.

[SmithSwede]

This is not a criticism.    Just curious.  Never ridden one of these.

So what’s the attraction for this particular bike such that you would go 1,400 miles to get one and then restore it?  One of the first bikes you ever rode?  Wanted to buy one back in your youth but couldn’t afford it then?  Just a sweet little machine?

[Dave Swanson]

A fine labor of love there!  Hats off to you on the great work!   A 305 Scrambler has been on my list for many years.  I came close once or twice but never consummated a deal. 

There is something special about the 305 S . Maybe because when we were kids we thought it was the coolest bike.  All of us wanted 305 Scramblers.  Being 12 years old with a 50 cent a week allowance only allowed the dream.

[britman]

Some bikes just appeal to you inner being, the Honda 305 Scrambler is mine.  Yep, it was the bike to have when I graduated High School in 1967.  I did manage to buy a "wanna be" 160 Scrambler because I just couldn't swing the funds for a full 305.  Something about the lines and sound when you open up the SnufforNots, that floats my boat.  Going to park in the garage with the rest that don't get ridden nearly enough, what can I say but dammit I got my 305........

[Lannis]

Some bikes just appeal to you inner being, the Honda 305 Scrambler is mine. 

I've told the story several times about the guy I met in Mid Ohio that rode in from Baltimore on a 305 Superhawk, same vintage as this Scrambler, who estimated that he had over $30,000 in his, but it was perfect, both as a runner and looker, and was his "forever" bike .... so the appeal is not just local to you!

Lannis