1965 Honda 250 Scrambler CL72.MOV

This was taken in Illinois in October of 2011. You know the story... Had one just like it in high school back in California in the late 60's that I painted a rattle can Candy Apple Red. This was owned by a guy in Indianapolis, Indiana who was drafted, went to Vietnam and was killed in action. His dad wanted to keep his connection to his son so sold it and gave it away several time over the years with the understanding that he would have the first right of refusal when it was time to sell. About 2000, at age 81, he was ready to move on and offered through the local VJMC chapter to give it away. I went to look at it and took him up on the offer. It was in pieces, but was about 90% complete. This is the speedo from this bike and I believe milieage may be original. Lots of collecting, horse trading, several reads of Bill Silver's restoration guide and several years later, it was running. It is a 1965 and I went to great lengths to keep every piece original.

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A beautiful restoration, my CL72 brother. I was given a first - year 250 to restore. It's a barn-fresh rust bucket, 95% complete, and I intend to do what you did. Just like the one I had in High School, too.

What a sound! The audio doesn't do it justice. Can't wait to enjoy the journey you've traveled.

Mine starts now...

PS Any guiding words will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!