Can We Get This Seized-Up Honda Dream Running?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

First! This is such a fun little side project while we work on the custom builds and restos! I am hoping to get the XS400 wiring video done in a week and soon be moving onto other builds. What should we do with this little Benly?

[@paulluce2557]

Now youve run it and got it warm and the oil circulated... drain and refill to get as much crap out of the engine as possible.

[@colemanhigley747]

The World is going to hell with wars, politics etc..etc.. but 2 guys getting a 60 yr old Honda Dream to start gives me hope in humanity.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@colemanhigley747 Can't be sad when you crusty bikes to play with. Use this channel as an escape 🤘

[@christiankupa8972]

So true! Admiration and greetings from Germany! You are gorgeous! Thanks!

[@garytallard2321]

❤

[@michaellombardo7312]

This was my first bike at 14 years old in 1972. It had 3k miles on it, was in perfect shape , had not run for 5 years with the old gas (turpentine) still in it. I got it running and rode it all over Upper Saddle River NJ at 14. Never got caught. I paid $75 for it from my paper route, all I had. Still in my heart. Anyway I totally agree with you brother.

[@oldbonesbushcraftrodjackso474]

Awesome statement .

[@fearsomename4517]

I admire you young men saving vintage motorcycles. Shop looks great.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I appreciate it!

[@fearsomename4517]

@@BrickHouseBuilds I just wanna let you guys know I subscribed. Keep the rubber side down!

[@tauncfester3022]

Saving? with evaporust and foamy corrosive engine exterior cleaner on the inside of an engine is a funny way to "save" something.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@tauncfester3022 you're right, it was better being seized and left to rot. How dare we bring it back to life

[@fearsomename4517]

@@tauncfester3022 Just another keyboard warrior.

[@levelflightvideo]

I'm 62, great to see young guys messing with old stuff I grew up with.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@NotdoneyetYT]

With the frame cut near the carbs and the engine swapped out, something like this makes no sense to restore. You guys did the right thing, just get it running and have fun with it.

[@PWRiggs]

I would love to have it, i AM 71 YEARS OLD AND LOVES THESE OLD BIKES, JUST TO RIDE AROUND THE BLOCK

[@Jim-nm1en]

I had a 125cc Benley Twin when I was 17, it was a great little bike plus it was the first bike I had with electric start which was shear luxury back then. I wish I still had that bike.

[@andyplummer7270]

You guys are a great double act! If you're both having fun then what you're doing *is* perfect.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

We are definitely getting to do fun things with old bikes

[@williamllorens2141]

Unbelievable 😮! It’s speaks volumes on the quality of the builds of those days ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@NickManCuso59]

Exactly why I'm a loyal Honda fan !

[@mototravelaction]

Honda ladies and gentlemen, lifetime engines! Thanks lads, lovely bike!

[@fuelerr]

Hondas never die, they just improve with age.

[@michaelb.42112]

So gorgeous.

[@noeldoran8884]

Great job boys keep having fun!!!

[@gervaisbilodeau8465]

Here a canadian in the Philippines working on my 400 cc that is called Motorstar Cafe 400. Initially designed by Honda and built in China by Shineray Motorcycles from 2001-2006. It was called Honda CB400SS. One cylinder, 4 valves. I bought it because to me it is a Honda. That model is also sold in many countries under different names.

[@johnashley9021]

Nice work guys Another one saved, we all smile together when she fires back into life. 😊

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@marctorigiani4558]

I think these revivals are some of the best videos.. always interesting

[@robertkeyes2654]

A buddy of mine had one just like this one back in '74. Sounded great. Wish I had it now.

[@5tr41ghtGuy]

That was McGyver level stuff, guys. I never would've believed that engine could run reasonably well - magic!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Never doubt these things!

[@iamrichrocker]

am surprised your signiicant better has not badgered you to fix it for her...anyways..you will beseiged from many folks wanting this Dream..Honda did a great job designing this bike..since Seth has arrived tyhere is a nice vibe to the videos..dry humor aside..great content..one of my fav channels..peace..

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@iamrichrocker Glad you enjoyed!

[@atombombsgarage]

Man, didn’t know you were the same age as me damn near! I was born in 88. And Seth calls you old so he must be a 90s baby

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yeah he is a bit younger but an old soul for sure

[@atombombsgarage]

⁠@@BrickHouseBuildsoh for sure. Very intelligent mechanic as well. It’s nice having him on your channel. Not saying before that you bored me, but it’s nice to have the comic relief between you two cracking jokes, and bouncing ideas off each other.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Oh I completely agree. Having him here makes for such better videos and a better working environment

[@stevenwarner7348]

In School here. Thanks for the class there guys. Errrr. Maybe even in Church. Yea. " Take me to Church. 🎶". Whoo wee. Amazing ‼

[@michaelb.42112]

Church of HONDA !!!

[@AndyH-13]

Enjoyed the video. I can imagine a couple of blokes looking at this bike along time ago and saying ‘yep, let’s fit the 160 in there and the duel carbs will look great, let’s do it.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

She's a hot rod! I love that they made it work

[@pipersall6761]

Hondas: Like a Timex. Good job Seth and Team! 🙂

[@GearHeadGeeks]

That was fun, your helper is getting better and better. That is a great project. The prefect way to proceed;

[@petersteen4014]

The Benly version of this bike, especially the 175cc model, is still very sought after in S/E Asia, going for up to US$2500 as a grey import. I enjoy your work immensely; thank you from a monsoonal-spattered landscape in central Cambodia

[@johnwdavisjr]

Teamwork makes the Dream work

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I see what you did there 🤣

[@MichaelWilhelm-tf8vy]

I can feel that sooooo much. A bike you‘ve been working on starting for the first time. I‘m actually working on my Suzuki GS500 from 1980. It is basically a 550 with smaller bore. Still tuning in the old Mikuni VM22S carbs. Go on - like watching it. 👍

[@jackbeanstock7710]

i like your channel and these will it run videos, you guys do not need to justify yourself to the camera constantly. just do your thing, we are here for the ride.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

You should see the comments expressing what we are doing wrong and stuff. Sometimes it feels necessary

[@k12techman]

I for sure keep watching your videos because of the bikes, but also because you're real. Guys you'd just talk to without the world drama seeping in and killing the vibe. Keep on keeping on!

[@crashandburngaming5103]

My brother had one of those in the 80’s. it was fun to ride.

[@DispatchMoto]

That thing is rad, keep it as is for a lil city ripper!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Definitely not in a hurry to cut it lose

[@oldguysoldbikes]

I’m really looking forward to this. I’ve got basically the same bike.CA95 with a CA160engine. Mine wasn’t locked up and didn’t have a hole in the crankcase. Mine also has a single carb. Good luck gentlemen!

[@johndonlon1611]

This Honda was a very sought-after bike when new and this one looks as though it's led a full life and owner(s) did show it love periodically. Nice video and you shouldn't have trouble selling this off to a good home.

[@john15511]

Great job guys!

[@laurencehastings7473]

Let's start by giving the tools their correct names. It's not a bore scope it'a a sethoscope😂

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love it!

[@ankarahn-wolff6487]

WhatsApp a nice old bike! It's in very good condition for an 60 year old Honda! Bring it back on the road!

[@MotopsychoBlog]

It sounds great. It's got the wrong engine and the frame has been cut. I'd find a way to mount air filters even if it meant more work on the frame. Then plate over where the frame has been cut and try to paint it match the patina on the rest of it. It'll make a great little ratty cruiser. Wonderful video, fun to watch.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed

[@DebraHampton-z9g]

Red lightnin! Glad 2 see u guys havin fun & just chillin! You'll do awesome with these videos! ❤ IT!!

[@henryhawk978]

Enjoyed the video BJ. Turned out really nice, look forward to new set of tires and a ride. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@marclabrecque3823]

Hondas are awesome .

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That they are

[@Evilslayer73]

Indeed

[@adventurerider105]

Great Job anxious to see the finish product

[@Ngarepairercar1990]

You are a very hard-working person

[@michaelb.42112]

That HONDA is not only gorgeous, but sounds great, too !!!

[@zobbyzockbrecht2469]

Nice Engine.

[@tsifj]

Great video again! Very cool looking bike! I am also looking forward seeing it clean at least!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Were gonna have some fun with this for sure

[@Aprilseahorse]

I love the color of that old girl! Wish she was more complete.

[@eric_seguin]

You're killing me. LOL I want to start working on my V45 but am waiting on the title. One day.

[@ianrussell2816]

Nice one getting the bike going guys 🤟👍

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@marcelifixit]

It's so nice to see you two working on an old Honda motorcycle, actually I don't care what make or model you work on because it's a joy to watch every time! For your information😊 my first bike was a Honda CB500 four and then a BMW r90s! and after that I never really rode anything else but BMW, including my own custom BMW chopper an r100gs which I owned for 17 years and still regret that I sold it...and my current BMW is an r1150r which I am also modifying a bit:-) Greetings Marcel Born '58 Amsterdam, The Netherlands

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That's awesome! Very cool that you found the right bikes for you early on

[@jameslangham7493]

My first bike ,loved it .😊😊😊😊😊

[@ericbulich9812]

Super cool, 150 dream was the first bike I ever rode and also first one I crashed

[@danielmcneil3004]

Great job guys. I would love to have this classic Honda. I would keep it as is and use it for tooling around the neighborhood. Another testament to Honda quality. Cheers, Dan ✌️🏍🇨🇦

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

This thing will definitely be a suburban assault vehicle

[@Jensenr8]

In response to your Thursday video. Will it run vids are good. But remember not only looking at the statistics, do what is fun for you. If you don't, you won't enjoy making videos for long. I always enjoy watching your videos. And I enjoy it when you two are excited.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Luckily these videos are the most fun to do

[@texasred3134]

Sweet Dreams, my first mc was a 1960 Dream in 63' paid 350.00 us. I rode the wheels off that mechine, until the throttle stuck wide open and totaled it in 69'.

[@brettcreech3490]

Great job guys.😎

[@hipzipper1]

Love these survivor bike videos. Makes me want to go scrounging it some garage somewhere.

[@malcolmbennett3555]

awesome job team.......Seth is really showing he can overcome any obstacle. If I was a few years younger Id be sending in my resume :)...........atb BHB

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

Subbed. Appreciated your video here. Just got ahold of a 78 honda xl350 and have been working the 6v electrical system. Got that pretty well wrapped up. The engine is a one kick wonder. Easy to start for sure. Great ideas watching you two here.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@teresaredzonemurray]

great! a bit of everything. looking forward to the wiring harness as have 4 to do! ;)

[@Super_MD]

Looking forward to watching! These are so cool

[@demophys4883]

The musical passage at 18:20 got me laughing . . . 😆

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad it was good for a laugh, last minute edit addition 🤣

[@demophys4883]

@@BrickHouseBuilds I gotta say you guys are amazing. I love how you got that poor thing up and running. Nothing like watching experts doing what they enjoy.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@demophys4883 🙏🙏

[@andystokes8702]

Me too. I wonder how many people watching got it. Probably quite a few I guess.

[@sgtfroman]

Great video guys!!

[@grantottaviano7445]

Like the new floor finish

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya, had it done before I moved into here a year ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH2qeXWvg7pgpdk

[@vinnyresinger4809]

Great video. Keep up the good work

[@havok531]

I like these "Will it run" videos. Fun to watch.

[@Turleyswheels]

great stuff love the let’s go do it attitude and you did ❤

[@uncomoto]

At this point is there a machine you fellas can't fix? Nicely done.

[@johnhicks735]

Just remember slow and steady wins the race on things like that to.

[@arongitis]

rockin job guys ! i need a 350 for around las vegas bike. great vids G's !

[@atombombsgarage]

Just noticed the Eric Clapton tribute after taking that bowl off the carbs 😂

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

😉

[@Nrgpack]

Good job guys and big thanks for an awesome video!!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ThatOldHonda]

lol that was me with oven cleaner on my V65 Magna "Lets spray some of this crap in and see what it does"

[@nicholasgage2095]

Another great watch thanks

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed

[@nicholasgage2095]

@@BrickHouseBuilds You should be proud of what you have done and now both are doing. The channel has just the right balance and you treat all the bikes with respect.

[@janvandamme8920]

Nice video! Just a remark: at 27:35 is mentioned 'one set of points because of wasted spark'. Indeed it has "wasted spark" as it would have if one set of points would be at the crankshaft. In this case it is at the camshaft and therefore, to have a spark at each revolution of the crankshaft, there are two lobes, 180 degrees apart from each other. I did have the same in my CB200 in 1977.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed

[@paulluce2557]

There was a CA160 which came out around 65 / 66. You are correct in so far as it would have been the single carb version of the 160 engine. I have a CA95 and a CA160. The observation I have made here is that whoever did that conversion has chopped the frame to get the carbs in.. which wont do the frame strength any favours.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

The frame will be fine as it would have to literally rip the head off the engine to deflect any. Luckily we just plan to do some neighborhood cruises and no jumps!

[@BSpenceTravels]

Strong work boys.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@markclarke6579]

Great video I really enjoyed it, as I do all of them, iam going to kick my TV out in the yard, as I watch your clever stuff, and TV is just pooh these day's, I would like to see you both turning them old hondas into dirt bike's as you mentioned before. Thanks from mark Clarke, in the uk👍👍🙂

[@keithstovin1482]

Superb stuff 👍👍

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks Keith!

[@jeangaelcognat4988]

Merci pour le partage et le montage de cette vidéo instructive et bravo à tous

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@marcswinnen9100]

Its a beauty😊 love the model

[@michaelschmidt6100]

Really cool, like a time machine!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

For sure!

[@jackallen6261]

Cool! I have that exact same bike, mine is a 1961 CA 150 Benly Touring (baby dream) with seized engine no seat and the tank would make a great planetarium in a dark room with a light bulb stuck in it, lol. Oh I have another set of tires exactly like yours if you want them ROFL. I have too many projects, one day I'll get to it...

[@cainbeeping8480]

Good job guys.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@timschuller3647]

I just did a 1966 CB160 that was my Uncles that just passed away. Had set for 30 plus years.. same motor and it too is coming around. Thanks for the great video. Always great videos and looking forward to seeing more (bring on the Vmax, I am trying find a Kerker, have you checked into a Hindle? Dale Walker?) Thanks, Tim

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That will be a special bike for sure. Definitely hang onto that one if you can. As far as exhaust, I stopped looking as we have been busy on other projects. I just want a kerker though

[@darraghchapman]

You could call it Yume! (夢 pronounced 'you may'). Japanese for 'dream'. Nice sounding snappy name, and obviously appropriate :)

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thats awesome!

[@michaellicht6126]

Outstanding!

[@YeetMeyer]

I'm rebuilding a CB160 on my channel right now and I honestly didn't think that would start up when I saw the water drain out or the engine

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Can't doubt these things!

[@YeetMeyer]

@@BrickHouseBuilds lol you proved that.. I have about 3 60s Honda twins and they're all i work on now

[@montz6743]

I would love to take that back to Cambodia with me

[@laz1go286]

It's a Honda, what else can we expect 👌

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Expect nothing less 🤘

[@jimclarke1108]

Be great going for a cruise around town, would have a few lookers, oi oi oi

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Definitely gearing up for that ice cream run

[@diggy-d8w]

It takes a special place in your heart to do these bikes & there's a sH!TLOAD of "Boomer's" still alive who grew up seeing/riding these bikes. With all the advancements & better parts I don't doubt some of these bikes can be made into a beast mode bike! Even if you don't restore the bike to original they offer a great leap over to a Cafe Style Bike. That's where your artful eyes meet w/ mechanical skills to make it into that. I know you've got those skillsets so I'm here watching. I may buy one yet? peace

[@demophys4883]

My first bike ever was a Honda CG-125, originally built for the S. American market. Man, I loved that thing. Everything was simple: points, plugs, a carb . . .

[@diggy-d8w]

Today's Honda 150L dual sport got here from 20 yrs in Asian/S.American Nations..... I'm not a mechanic but you're right about them being simpler. That's why guys like me could correct some issues but today's stuff - just having the electronics keeps my from messing w/ them. Old bikes were hard parts w/ a spark plug/battery & CDI but all that plus "Sensors" are riddled within newer bikes, any one of those sensors failing can be the end. I like OLD & this channel shows them. I only hope I find me one to ride again. be safe

[@allenm00]

My dad had one that looks just like this, but is a 90cc I believe. It's in their basement and has around 2200 miles on it.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

You need that thing!

[@JustinRepo29]

"You're unconscious anyway" lol lol. True 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@perustc9158]

I know I am always the odd wheel here being weird and Autistic and OLD but might want to check the VIN in the international database ( You''ll have to do a search... it's been a minute) because you just "might' have a jewel. Like a diamond! I can't remember how many of this model were 1\4 year cut off models but, there aren't many. I saw one VERY similar fetch 51,000 dollars in Daytona at 1991 bike week auction. I'm not up on whether they still have the event but, it used to be epic every year. A friend from New York yanked about 12,000 for his '68 160cc. Incredible! Nice job, nice bike!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

This is an early 59-63 ca95 as I said. Probably not worth anything considering it's modified and cut up a bit

[@jimkoney4200]

I owned a 1965 Honda 65S scrambler 65cc motor purchased used for $100.00 in 1969. The bike's looks are along he same line as your 160. The bike was all metal except for the front plastic fender. Had a generator as opposed to alternator. Would start and run without a battery. Top speed around 60 mph. Later, I traded the bike in for a new Suzuki T125 Stinger. Cost was $475.00.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Nice!

[@MurraydeLues]

What you guys are doing is "Proof of Concept" to show the engine will at least run. Then if someone wants to do a full restoration, they at least know before starting, they have a runner.

[@mattkutter4938]

Great video, fan of the old Honda minis. I have a set of takeoff tires from my 2022 trail 125, 80/90-17. I’m local and would donate them to the build if they would work. Just sitting on my shelf collecting dust.

[@guyonacub4335]

Reminds me of what we once had Now, the industry is telling us what we must have Plastic overpriced crap Keep doing what you're doing as you do it well 👌

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@warmblood58]

JB Weld - for that carb intake runner (in the spirit of getting it running) - weld later. Would love to see more vids of this 'lil dream' cleaned up -maybe 'lil lightening' for a name?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well it's still an impossible area for me to weld with the channel in which the oring fits. This is about as good as it will get with the weld 3/4 the way around it

[@warmblood58]

@@BrickHouseBuilds , nice job!

[@thecaudells]

I mean, it's really ready for an ice cream run.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Getting there! That's phase 2!