Benley Restoration Part 2

The tinkering continues, can I get it running

[@simonchilli2088]

Possibly the world's best special tool: camera man laying on the back seat!!

[@jamescain8502]

Oh wow: finally! Skids got his own channel, couldn’t believe my luck. AND his first project is one of my favourite ‘bucket list’ bikes; the gorgeous looking CD Benly! I’m strapping in for a binge watch. Old fellas, scratching around in the workshop just like me, fantashteesh! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🤓

[@sidwainhouse]

Second kick, to coin a famous movie quote “ you lucky bastard”… 😂

[@infocpctrainer]

nice Kent number plate, love the bike for that reason alone! just started watching, looking forward to seeing all videos.

[@simonchilli2088]

I noticed the K on the plate. Old school number plates.

[@ratheskin58]

You are right about the Esso fuel. The Esso UK website, in their FAQs, says "Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 contains zero ethanol, except (for logistics reasons) sites supplied from Scotland, North Wales, North England and Cornwall."

[@guywillison7447]

Esso it is then.

[@billchisholm7334]

First time on this site love his down to earth commentary no BS. Keep it up

[@blackdotkiller1]

love the video mate and great camera work to 😁👍

[@paulrixson5828]

I'm so down for a slice of Benly surgery, brilliant bike and video, nice one Guy.

[@gerrypowell2748]

Sounds great,remember you meet the nicest people on a Honda😍

[@paulmessenger1006]

Hi Skid. When i look at specials i alway look at number plates. If the screw slots are inline, either horizontal or verical dont matter but if they sort the little details you know the big ones are sorted.

[@michaeldelaney5104]

Great video very interesting.. keep them coming

[@CalmBiker]

Unfortunately Esso has ethanol up here in the north of England. Enjoying this series greatly :-)

[@hermitmonk52]

Well, definitely so far so good! If the clutch and gearbox work you could probably triple your money now!

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Subbed as soon as I saw who it was.

[@jediknight2350]

nice im doing up a benly at the moment rebuilding the engine as the rings where to worn only had 65psi lol not good , nice to see you do this benly.

[@peacockchristopher99]

Don’t forget the small hole in the bottom of the chaincase. If it blocks, any water getting in can’t get out.

[@guywillison7447]

Hi Christopher, thanks for the heads up, I’ll check the drain hole next time I’m in the workshop.

[@jeffsayle7529]

Esso E5 as you say Guy, is ethanol free depending on which supply depot it comes from and 5% ethanol from the others

[@BikerBelf]

I have recently bought my first cd200t same color. Cracking little bike and not to expensive. My only little worry is the bottom end bearings are sounding a little grumbly

[@spacecowboy2442]

Great video Guy. 👍

[@guywillison7447]

Thanks for your support.

[@toasttv512]

Left and right trays for bits, great idea....

[@guywillison7447]

I try to, doesn’t always work.

[@kenrobinson6287]

Love your video, only the sound let it down a bit.

[@guywillison7447]

Getting the sound sorted. Thanks for your support.

[@garryhills8648]

I don’t no your model but the csmnl site with give you a parts layout and they sell parts I also use Fowler’s

[@stephenwilliams926]

The chap who owned this bike must have worked for Colin Chapman ,he didn't like washers they were taking a free ride 😉

[@guywillison7447]

Colin Chapman was cutting-edge where ever gram counted. The Benly is more sedate. 😂

[@glynprice3815]

Put the benny engine in 125 twin frame for the authentic 80s upgrade!,

[@guywillison7447]

I’ll be doing some work to a CB125T soon.