How big are the tires on a CL100?

How big are the tires on a CL100?

The CL100 has nearly bicycle-thin wheels, so I got the chunkiest tires I could fit on them (that I could find, at least) without exceeding the stability of the rims and still clearing the swingarm and fork, 2.5 inches up front, 3 inches in back. Tire spoons are a great tool to have on hand when tackling a tire job on a bike.

What kind of car was the 1971 Honda Scrambler?

I was here for a long-dead 1971 Honda CL100 Scrambler, and as I turned off the road on this summer afternoon I was greeted by what looked like a driveway archeological expedition.

How did I resurrect a 1972 Honda SL125?

I was looking for a fall project, and decided to take on resurrecting a 1972 Honda SL125 that had been sitting in storage for 18 years. The bike had been stored near some swimming pool chemicals and fertilizer, and every metal surface was either rusted (steel) or oxidized (aluminum).

How did I resurrect a 38 year old motorcycle?

With the seat removed, the gas tank (after removing the fuel line) pulled free from its front bracket. The front fender was held by three bolts, which I wound up having to twist off (too corroded to come loose, even with plenty of penetrating oil).

I was looking for a fall project, and decided to take on resurrecting a 1972 Honda SL125 that had been sitting in storage for 18 years. The bike had been stored near some swimming pool chemicals and fertilizer, and every metal surface was either rusted (steel) or oxidized (aluminum).

The CL100 has nearly bicycle-thin wheels, so I got the chunkiest tires I could fit on them (that I could find, at least) without exceeding the stability of the rims and still clearing the swingarm and fork, 2.5 inches up front, 3 inches in back. Tire spoons are a great tool to have on hand when tackling a tire job on a bike.

I was here for a long-dead 1971 Honda CL100 Scrambler, and as I turned off the road on this summer afternoon I was greeted by what looked like a driveway archeological expedition.

Is it possible to resurrect an old motorcycle?

The bike would not have been a suitable candidate for restoring to original, but was a good candidate for “resurrecting” as a rider. The good news was that the motor and transmission was in good shape, with 9,000 miles on the odometer.