1979 Honda Twinstar: first ride in 34 years

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I get the '79 Honda Twinstar CM185T on the road for the first time in 34 years. I was 9 years old when this was last inspected and road legal.

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@ry491 22 күн бұрын

I had the later 200cc 12 volt version of this here in the UK. Had it ten years. Great bike and so reliable . Not a bike for the highway though . Soon run out of steam . I have the Rebel 250 , 1998 mode now .l . Superb machine . So comfortable . Have fun with it . Enjoyed your video. Best wishes from Thomas .

@Garage2Trail 22 күн бұрын

Thanks you! Yeah, I noticed it probably wouldn’t like to be above 50 or 60 for too long lol. The 6v system really lacks foe lighting the signals and stuff. Surprised they would use a 6v battery with an electric start bike! I’ll be getting it back to the owner real soon for him to enjoy again. It’s a nice little cruiser!

@charliepatterson9321 28 күн бұрын

That thing is sweet . I love the nostalgic vibe it exudes . And the adjustable pitch horn is something that no longer exists . While I like a bike to do at least 100 mph there's no doubt that I could easily enjoy cruising this on backroads . It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow . What an absolute treasure you have found ! ❤ it . Thanks for sharing

@Garage2Trail 27 күн бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I don’t know if it will do much above 60mph lol. Still a cool little bike. I’m thankful that the owner let me revive it and do a couple videos with it.

@laurencehastings7473 28 күн бұрын

An amazing time capsule.

@talltom1129 28 күн бұрын

Can't wait to get mine running, my wife will love it. She may have trouble keeping up with my Concours, tho.....

@upchuckchops 24 күн бұрын

That little scoot is a good addition to the fleet. I like it. It looks like a fun little bike.

@Garage2Trail 24 күн бұрын

Thanks Chuck! This one isn’t mine though…I got to know it pretty well though!

@jahselasie7269 28 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed the two videos on this bike, as you said a nice change from your usual type of bikes (and I have a thing for small Hondas!).

@Garage2Trail 27 күн бұрын

Thanks! I have my thing for old Hondas too!

@scotte3698 22 күн бұрын

Good work sir, I’m the same with you I could definitely see myself riding this all day long. Sounds good and looks very comfortable.

@Garage2Trail 22 күн бұрын

Thank you! This bike was a dream to revive. Zero drama and ran perfect after everything was cleaned up.

@scotte3698 21 күн бұрын

@@Garage2Trail that’s always a happy day

@GoldenBoyGarage 24 күн бұрын

I have a friend asking me to get one of these running again! Funny to see it show up

@Garage2Trail 24 күн бұрын

That’s crazy! It’s a nice and simple little cruiser. Super easy to work on with it only having one carb. None of that carb syncing jazz 😝

@bananabrooks3836 28 күн бұрын

Always use the minimum scratch grade (like 0000) steel wool on chrome and lubricate with T Cut (do you have that in the U.S.?) afterwards a good quality wax polish to protect. The trouble with cold water 'power washers' is that people think they will do the same job as a steam cleaner or a thorough hand wash with cleaning chems. They don't! Glad you mentioned the chain, it did sound like it needed some lube and tension on the ride. Running well though, good recommission.

@Garage2Trail 27 күн бұрын

Yeah I had a very fine grade wool. I used to run hot water on my previous power washer but it ruined the orings in that thing lol. I need a proper steam cleaner!

@daveallen8824 28 күн бұрын

May I recommend when putting on side covers, put a little oil or armorall on the rubber - these things are very old, brittle and tender - those posts break off really easy and those covers can be realy hard to find and expensive.

@Garage2Trail 27 күн бұрын

Good idea, thank you!