My CB77 Restoration InfoAs I said on the first page, this motorcycle was given to me by my Father-in-law to try and revive. It has been a great learning experience as I've never really worked on bikes before. I really don't think I could have even begun the restoration without the aid of the internet and the contacts I've made here. A first step is to join the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club and subscribe to the email list. I would suggest getting the digest version, unless you really enjoy massive amounts of email. Check out my links page for other sources of info as, well as parts suppliers.
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The Beginning
In beginning this project, I must admit I had no real direction and started going off in whatever direction seemed the easiest - or cheapest - at the time. I disassembled the bike, part by part, putting pieces in plastic bags and labeling them. In retrospect, I should have taken pictures of the parts while they were still on the bike to aid in reassembly. So much time has passed that I know I'll be straining to remember what went where and why. My next step was to find the parts needed to do a complete rebuild on the old 305. The VJMC really helped out in this area! While I was searching for mechanical parts at a price I could afford, I found myself stumbling across some cosmetic pieces also. I found a great resource and an internet friend that provided me with many parts and painted all of my silver pieces for me at a very reasonable price. Now all I have to do is get the black pieces painted. I'm still debating on stripping the frame down to the bare metal and powdercoating it.
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My CB77 came pretty much complete with some spare parts (no tank badges). Upon checking out the frame and engine numbers, I found that the engine currently in the bike was somewhat newer with about 1000 # between the frame and block. Looking at the forlorn lower end that came with the bike, I discovered it was the original engine! The number is within 50 of the frame. I'm hoping to swap the side case when I have the engine rebuilt. So far I have the following NOS or new aftermarket parts for the rebuild: pistons and rings, 3 oversize; wrist pins; valve guides; intake and exhaust valves; valve springs; clutch plates; carb kits; and a complete gasket set. I'm working on oil seals; a cam chain; and a new cam chain tensioner. I think this should result in a pretty reliable motor. |
