1968 Honda CB160 - Refresh - Part 3

[@kwhite145]

I had a 1966 CB 160 put a 190 kit on it did 90 mph loved it!

[@michaelsams450]

You're a braver man than I am. Doing 45 on this little bike feels like 90 to me. I can't imagine actually going 90 in it. Thanks for watching!

[@kwhite145]

@@michaelsams450 I was 18 and foolish!

[@alwood9148]

i,m just about to powdercoat the frame and do a basic topend build ,it was a box of bits but i have been able to recognize many odd parts on your video! thanks mate look forward to starting it

[@michaelsams450]

Good luck with your project, the CB160 is great little bike.

[@oscillon]

Great work. Thanks for the ref on the rear shock bushings. The ones on my 160 are not long for this world.

[@michaelsams450]

Thanks. I'm wondering if shock bushings from a CT70 or other small bike would be an option as well. I don't like "forcing" parts to fit like I did in this case but when parts simply aren't available we don't always have a choice.

[@edwinabad7937]

Hi, so I currently own a cb160 and the air filters are kind of beat up. Do you know of 3rd party pod filters would fit it?

[@michaelsams450]

The foam Uni Filters that I was running performed okay. Unless you plan on making jetting and exhaust changes you need to look for a filter that will provide similar air flow to the stock filters. This may require some trial and error. For general riding you also want a filter that will provide as much "calm" air volume as you can get. On the CB160 that is accomplished by the relatively large air filters themselves. Switching to cone-style pod filters greatly reduces that volume of air. For general riding carburetors perform better with calmer, less choppy air. I'm not saying that pod filters won't work, they may just require more tuning to get the bike to run just right.

[@nor4277]

K&N filters for motorcycles

[@LoganHenry]

I'm working on a CB160 project! This is great! Thanks for documenting & sharing. My bike came without a chain- which one did you choose?

[@michaelsams450]

I used a 428H chain by RK Takasago. I've used their chains before and they've held up well. I bought it on Amazon for around $20. Stock length is 100 links (I'm pretty sure) but I purchased and 130 link chain and cut to fit. These bikes are tons of fun to ride around town. Enjoy! Thanks for watching.

[@LoganHenry]

@@michaelsams450 Thank you!

[@nor4277]

When you had it all apart why didn't you paint it?

[@michaelsams450]

The goal was to clean it up and preserve it as-is. The paint isn't perfect by any stretch but it is original and I felt it was best for the bike to remain that way.

[@stephenswytak1092]

Thank you for your video. I would like to hear a little more commentary. Like what kind of oil do you like for the vintage Hondas, your source for aftermarket parts, etc. Personally, I do not care for the music, not just your videos but most of them. It seems everyone has to overlay music on these videos and it is really irritating to me. Plus, I miss your worthwhile commentary if I turn off the audio. I appreciate your kind guidance as your kids pitch in.

[@michaelsams450]

I've been using Castrol Actevo 4T 10W-40 Part Synthetic Motorcycle Oil in my vintage Honda's for many years. A couple of years ago I ran Honda GN4 for a season and it seemed to make the clutch plates stick if any of the bikes sat for more than a month or so. After that I switched back to Castrol Actevo. When it comes to parts I only run aftermarket if a suitable OEM part is not available. Cables and regulator/rectifier units are the most common non-OEM parts I use. I've been really happy with Common Motor Collective's reg/rec unit. I'm using the Rick's reg/rec on the CB160 and I have a Rick's Hot Shot (stator + reg/rec) setup on my CB350G. I've buy most of my aftermarket cables on eBay. Many cables can still be bought new from Honda but the older the bike, the less options you're going to have for OEM. I prefer not to run NOS cables, especially brake and clutch cables.

[@johnpenny2328]

Nice little bike, interesting video, Thanks. But the music is repetitive and annoying.

[@michaelsams450]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate the feedback.

[@peterastley448]

I used to own a cb160 yes ago,so found the video and interesting thing to watch,,,but have that annoying trashy music playing in the background and at the same trying to listen to your commentary,,,I gave up in the end,