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Engine Part One

October 5, 2016August 8, 2017 Thomas H. Leave a comment Honda Dax

When I started building this bike from the ground up, I decided that the only thing, that I would not (could not?) build or restore, was an original engine to go along with it. My expertise in this area was simply non existing, but I can definetely assure you, that it will be a part […]

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Brake stay bar

July 3, 2016August 8, 2017 Thomas H. Leave a comment Honda Dax

Brake stay bar in place and tightened up.

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It’s alive!

June 8, 2016October 17, 2019 Thomas H. Leave a comment Honda Dax

Battery loaded with acid, charged and installed. Battery charger used: CTEK XC-0.8 Tested the horn to see if the battery was charged properly, and the wiring done correctly – and I was a bit surprised when I realized that it actually worked, my lack of electrical skills taken into consideration.

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Wiring

May 28, 2016August 9, 2017 Thomas H. Leave a comment Honda Dax

Trying to figure out where all the wires should go. This part is really making my head hurt. Today’s lesson: Bobine d’allumage is french for ignition coil.

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Speedometer

May 1, 2016August 8, 2017 Thomas H. Leave a comment Honda Dax

Speedometer installed but not yet wired.

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A new plier

April 22, 2016August 9, 2017 Thomas H. Leave a comment Honda Dax

Now equipped with another new tool; a retaining ring plier. Assembly of the rear wheel done.

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Mounting of handlebars

March 19, 2016August 9, 2017 Thomas H. Leave a comment Honda Dax

Handlebars mounted. Always nice with an excuse to buy a new tool, – a size adjustable pin spanner.

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Fuel tank

March 14, 2016October 8, 2019 Thomas H. Leave a comment Honda Dax

The fuel tank was a really tight fit, but equipped with a bit of soapy water I finally managed to squeeze it all the way in.

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A bit of progress

February 13, 2016August 9, 2017 Thomas H. Leave a comment Honda Dax

Slowly but surely we’re getting there.

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Revival of the beast

January 31, 2016August 9, 2017 Thomas H. Leave a comment Honda Dax

Revival at its finest. The little beast is now equipped with a set of height adjustable (315 – 335mm) Daytona rear shocks.

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