FIRST RIDE of the Restored 1965 Honda Dream!!

We finish up and then take the first ride on our freshly restored 1965 Honda CA77 Dream. Other than a few odds-and-ends, it's complete and we're ready for the next project! Be sure to go back in the playlist and watch how we got this far.
Be sure to watch until the end for a teaser of the next project that will be coming into the Two Car Garage.
As always, please like/comment/and subscribe so that the magical KZbin algorithm chooses me as tribute one day.
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[@firebird74521]

My first bike was a 160 Honda Dream. I later owned much bigger bikes up to Norton 750 but the Little 160 Dream will always be my favorite memory. I took it off road a lot and badly abused the poor little bike including jumping it but I have wonderful memories of the little bike.

[@stevemiller5350]

Best Honda ever made.

[@larrym.6152]

I had a superhawk and a dream. The dream drove beautifully and I dont remember any throttle issues. The bike would cruise all day.

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

She's a BEAUTY!

[@CaptApple]

Restored and rode a '65 Dream from '78 to '83. Then, all my friends found and restored their own and we rode together alot of the time. 305's, 180's and I think there was a 160 Dream too? Last I heard my Uncle Rocky had restored mine and sold it to a Fresno Honda dealership for their front window [late 80's]. Wish I'd kept it.

[@michaellawrence5492]

Never owned one but driven a couple as a kid. They were like little Harley's with their Gladiator looking Hemet front fender and for their times when all dressed up with bags and a wind shield they were not expected to be real quick compared to then still the popular two stokes down at 250cc twins , but the 305 dreams could still make about 80-85 mph on the level after some rolling. Having no tach but using gear number related to speed by lines worked out alright. Another interesting thing is later on Honda went to a 180 crank with twin carbs on their Hawks and Super Hawks both now with tube frames replacing the pressed sheet metal frames the 305 dreams were and keeping the 305cc displacement however the 305 dream having a 360 degree crank because they used one carb I would say gave them a nicer running sound than the 180 degree cranks when the motor was both either idling or pulling.I believe the 305 dream was rated around 27hp and the hawks were in the low 30's

[@gphilipc2031]

Looks good with the WWs.

[@CedarAshCanvas]

Owned and drove a '66 305 Dream from 1969-1975. Front fork was very supple, nice to drive. Drove Nova Scotia to Montreal in a single day one time. Mine had factory turn signals, fronts were on handlebars, rears on the rectangular pads you can see on your rear fenders. Handlebars were less "cow-horny" than yours, if memory serves. Bought for $300 Cdn., sold for same 6 years later. Electric start ony good when bike was warmed up, battery not quite powerful enough for cold starts.

[@oldtruckersneverdie3916]

Awsome..getting one today!!!!!

[@two-cargarage]

Sick! Shoot me an email if there's anything you may have a question about. [e-mail]

[@paulmorris3613]

Once in days gone by my mate bought this model and used to take pleasure in out-accelerating me, I used to drive a Velocette Venom. Towards the top speed I would pass him but it took a while to overtake him on the local bypasses here in the UK. It was a really good bike to ride and more reliable than the Velocette lol One winter night we were out in the hills of Wales when we had to descend some roads that were iced over> He had fun controlling his lighter bike,, well I sort of came down sideway on the road and fortunately, the Velo was stable even for its weight and slid down the road with me bolt upright and barely able to breathe and hoping we did not meet a car coming up the hill, It was a shame when one day he managed to accelerate his bike under a wagon but lived to tell the tale,

[@fernandoalba7480]

Hermosa moto, muy bien trabajo.... felicidades.

[@jeffblack1902]

Was born in 65 would love that bike

[@braydenlilley4607]

Definitely gonna purchase some merch

[@ch11ew12y]

My first bike (1968) was a 305 Dream (used) and I loved that bike rode it everywhere. I hit some hard times in the 80's and let it go. Had a couple Zuki's after it then I got a 1997 vt1100 ACE that I love and have been riding for 20 years. Now I'm 75 and I don't want to give up riding but the ACE is 674 lbs and getting to heavy to Flintstone lol. My 305 was exactly like yours and I'm am thinking about trying to find another one to ride around locally. My long trip days are over lol. It would be half the weight and just as much fun. I love the ACE, single pin crank, Harley sound. (the lawsuit bike lol). But I need something lighter. Love what you have done, excellent videos. Thanks

[@tommerson5121]

That’s a spectacular resurrection from pure dereliction to utter majesty. You’re obviously a very talented restorer and this inspires me to find a 305 of my own to bring back to life. Great video.

[@jessicam5712]

This is simply gorgeous. It really is a dream.

[@mikemcnabb2744]

Awesome bike and vid!

[@jimharrod8295]

you did a great job, it looks amazing?

[@michaelfirth1075]

Superb.

[@ladyjedi3D]

I wish Honda would reproduce this motorcycle new modern engine and electronics.

[@two-cargarage]

Like they did with the super cub and trail, good idea!

[@ladyjedi3D]

@@two-cargarage yes, exactly! I love the design but would love fuel injection and new components in the old package!

[@therealpalo001]

I would love that!

[@stevemiller5350]

The engine and electrics were excellent. A docile, reliable, durable machine. Its only drawback is that it is a Honda. No parts.

[@johnfarrell3171]

. . . sitting here LMAO! Wore a "bubble bucket" myself and loved it! Especially when I had "dragon breath" and no LifeSavers with me 😄

[@two-cargarage]

Haha I can't believe more people aren't sporting the bubble nowadays!

[@hiltonlouque1504]

So ahead of its time!

[@budlistar5312]

Way cool. I don’t remember ever seeing a yellow one before.

[@two-cargarage]

You're right! It was a bad garage DIY job from one of the previous owners, I guess he just really liked the yellow!

[@billyhouse1943]

Thank you.. I had a 305 street scrambler and loved it back in the day. Actually rode better than my 2016 Harley when on a Leisurely ride on central Texas roads in the 60s and 70s.

[@mike47ms]

I bought the first 1965 300 dream that come to Tupelo Ms. Honda. Love the bike. Wish I still had it. Like a lot of vehicles I wish I had

[@NathanGregoryAuthor]

Awesome project. I had a 1966 Dream just like yours (except it was black), in 1972. Unfortunately, I was riding on the interstate when the old-style tube type rear tire blew out, and I lost control, crashing at 70 MPH. I was carrying a passenger too. Luckily, except for some scrapes and bruises, we were uninjured, but the bike was totaled. Tube tires are no joke! Be careful! Modern tubeless are much safer. Nonetheless, I wish I had that bike. Today I ride a 1998 Valkyrie.

[@two-cargarage]

70mph on the Dream seems scary enough, not to mention the blow out! Glad you both walked away. Valkyries are awesome bikes!

[@stevezelev7008]

Beautiful end result! Thanks for saving such history.

[@chrislollich6064]

Beautiful bike my uncle had The scrambler 305 that was one my first experiences with Motorcycles. Those bikes are Definitely Icons, but yours is An excellent example . Hope U keep this bike , being 63 I'm Kinda picky these days. Excellent job keep up, first time viewer subscribing and Thumbs up. Thanks from NOR-CAL.

[@two-cargarage]

Thanks for watching all the way from the west coast! And I'll definitely be keeping this one in the collection, thanks for the encouragement

[@r.d.lawrence7572]

I loved my Green Dream. A fellow took it for a spin without permission and crashed it. Every time I stopped for gas, someone would ask to buy it, But that was before the crash.

[@two-cargarage]

I hear too many stories like this!

[@miguelfroml.a.9310]

Hello I'm glad you restore that motorcycle . In Guatemala I have one exactly the same I was like 18 years old. With the time I never find out what kind of Honda was I just remember the fog light scuare and acuare shocks. Thanks for share you bring old memories to my life. My was black. My father make a carpentry protect so the guy pay him with some cash and the bike. My father an I push the bike on the hills first the bike was broke down and second we can't drive motorcycle so I learn in this bike I have accident also I survive. Unfortunately Broke down again. Long history but beautiful bike. The sound

[@warrensykes193]

Great job mate.

[@two-cargarage]

I appreciate you watching!

[@wx7yamaha]

I had a black one in that year too. Braut bike. I added nerf bars and saddle bags.

[@evi1dav3]

She's a beaut!

[@karateka2079]

I really want a Honda dream 😭😭 they looks so cool

[@two-cargarage]

When you're riding it it feels completely inferior to any modern motorcycle... But it sure does look cool!

[@racingrooster4642]

Great job and video ,looks like new . Interesting info about the ignition .

[@two-cargarage]

Thank you!

[@kyleritter5402]

Bike looks good!

[@robertchatigny2621]

Excellent job on your restoration! Very good presentation. I just restored a 1966 305 Dream identical to your’s except for the seat as mine is red. I also put a big bore kit on my engine. It’s now a 350cc Dream.

[@two-cargarage]

I was considering using a red seat cover as well. Nice upgrade with the big bore kit!

[@robertchatigny2621]

@@two-cargarage Thank you!

[@owenmorris7597]

Great design on the merch!

[@two-cargarage]

Thanks!

[@joeblow337]

Beautiful bike !

[@korykimbrell8676]

Very cool. I have a 1964. It's a ratty old thing. My grandfather restored it many years ago. After he passed it sat at my grandmother's rottening. I dug it out and got it back running. And that's really as far as a made it. I just cruise it around. Not sure if I'll restore it anytime soon

[@two-cargarage]

Sometimes bikes like that are the most fun. Just hop on and ride!

[@johannessugito1686]

Isn't the attention for detail, like the steering lock cover, which makes Japanese motorcycles and cars so reliable to operate?

[@mikebojtor]

Gorgeous build dude what a head turner I smash the red button 🛎 that is the bike I learn how to ride on long time ago right now I have a Harley Rd., King thinking about selling it to buy a dream moving back down to Florida next month living at the beach what a great little bike to put around on keep doing what you’re doing brother I will watch

[@two-cargarage]

Thanks! The Road King is a great bike, probably my favorite HD. Ride safe!

[@beccaann8774]

I’m ordering your merch now!!!

[@two-cargarage]

Thanks for your support!

[@anthonyalmes2098]

Great to see this project through ! Hope you win some awards with it . Will you be at Hershey this year?

[@two-cargarage]

Not sure if I'll make it to Hershey for the auto show, but I'll definitely take it there next summer for the motorcycle show! Thanks for the feedback!

[@cadenkauffman8542]

I think you would be a great high school teacher for mechanics

[@two-cargarage]

Thanks, but I don't think I could handle the teenagers!

[@orinmckee3582]

Lol

[@johnfarrell3171]

. . . didn't have a Dream though, mine were a mint '73 CB350 and a '52 Cushman Eagle . . . really wish I kept that CB . . .

[@two-cargarage]

That generation of cb and the cl's are beautiful bikes!

[@muhammedhilal5099]

Awesome. Any idea where i could get the fuel tank flap and that old honda logo?

[@philipmargotta8865]

I had a black one in 1965, I still have the bill of sale.

[@darkcustomxxx7252]

Good job, should've kept that chrome bumper trim on the front guard, man..........they're rarer than a signed author's copy of the bible....! If you dont want it, i'll have it!

[@stephenoreilly]

Beautiful bike and well done to you on the re-build. I too have a 1963 Honda Dream which I have converted to electronic ignition. Is it possible for you to give me the contact details of the people in China who sold you the new points cover because my original points cover does not fit over the electronic points now. Thank you - Stephen (Perth, Western Australia).

[@mreggs8010]

This is amazing and priceless job In indonesia it cost more than Rp300.000.000

[@two-cargarage]

That's = $20,000 USD. wow! I actually ordered a few parts for this off Ebay that were shipped from Indonesia, I think there's a huge following there!

[@mreggs8010]

@@two-cargarage it is rare here..the parts are actually from china

[@revpauldpetersen]

Take the baffles out and the mufflers will sound great.

[@terryharimon4003]

Great work on the Honda restore. Can you list or send me a list of where you got some of the new parts?‘s If you any information it would be really helpful as I’m going back together with a 65 Honda Dream myself.

[@two-cargarage]

Thanks for the kind words, I'd be happy to! shoot me an email and I'll send you my list: [e-mail]

[@terryharimon4003]

@@two-cargarage Email sent, thank you.

[@aceofspades5786]

Lovely restoration and great filming, where in USA? watching from UK.

[@two-cargarage]

Pennsylvania. Thanks for watching all the way across the ocean!

[@davidparsons4625]

Heyyyy you got up to speed in less than 9 minutes! What's that thing do the quarter in? Around 14 minutes flat?

[@two-cargarage]

🤣😂🤣 this thing is for showin', not goin'

[@numarkaz]

Nice work on the bike. Unfortunately I can’t subscribe to your channel because of the sentimental part in the beginning of the video and because you said you wear Crocs. Good day sir.

[@two-cargarage]

😂

[@caribman10]

OK, in period we looked at Dream riders like we did Karmann-Ghia drivers. Like we look at Miata drivers now.

[@two-cargarage]

haha that's hilarious!

[@stupidbikes9671]

Where did you get white wall tires?????

[@two-cargarage]

Jegs had the best deal on them: www.jegs.com/i/Coker-Tire/257/63285/10002/-1?trk_msg=0T0QTD5238MKF33E6C70O4HR8S&trk_contact=1QLE6OUBQB3NCMGLB5PSH4OTAS&trk_module=tra&trk_sid=PMENGVTRGEHJRON76S057C7IKK&trk_link=PB8FS0HOFBB4T2EHE21G5K73LO&Product&Transactional&Order+Confirmation

[@viggo48sam]

Nej hvor den flot🏁🏁❤️❤️🇩🇰

[@two-cargarage]

tak fordi du så med!

[@stephenclark7932]

Why did you kickstart it? Doesn't the Dream have an electric start like the Honda 305 Superhawk?

[@two-cargarage]

It does! And the electric start works. I guess the only reason is because kickstarting feels cooler! Ha.

[@rolandrodriguez3854]

Funny looking but completely functional oil tight.

[@joshuafoulds8107]

"as they say"

[@jonathanbeaver4678]

Who did the engine?

[@monicabrito8680]

Looking for tires for my dream can you make a recommendation?

[@two-cargarage]

If you want whitewalls there is really only one option in the right size: www.jegs.com/i/Coker+Tire/257/63285/10002/-1?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oyYBhDGARIsAMZEuMttfDWOu7D_VO2u7rvdxgRei9RAGuLa5xj8mxOtg5hDj93wDs5rZHkaAuZPEALw_wcB They are pretty pricy though so if you're not looking for whitewalls just get whatever 3.25-16 you can find; they are getting difficult to source these days

[@thomaslemay8817]

Absolutely a perfect restoration build on that dream. It is just as ugly as it was when it was brand new .

[@two-cargarage]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@e46mblue]

How do I order a T-Shirt? I do not see it in the description. Has it been removed?

[@two-cargarage]

Thanks for asking! The site I was using upped their base prices so the shirts would have been more than I thought they were worth, so I removed the link until I can find another place to make them.

[@e46mblue]

@@two-cargarage Thanks for getting back to me. BTW - The Dream turned out REALLY NICE!!! I'll trade you my two for yours :).

[@bus-fun-addict]

What would be the crazy number be on it. Please.

[@two-cargarage]

Email me at [e-mail] Thanks!

[@andrewstafford-jones4291]

That bike was in very good condition prior to restoration. I restored one 40 years ago and it was in a much worse state than thus one.

[@two-cargarage]

Did ratcheting wrenches exist back then?

[@murph55]

in 1971 i bought a 65 honda dream, i registered it on a friday afternoon and by sunday i was involved in an accident. broke my arm and totaled the bike.

[@two-cargarage]

Sounds more like a "nightmare"...

[@user-ho4nw5sf3w]

Elvis

[@mebeasensei]

I wonder how they went in the mid 70s…Bikes changed so radically from 65 - 80, they would have looked really old even by 1970 standards. My guess, is that they were pretty trashed and neglected and used as basic transport.

[@two-cargarage]

That's a really good point! Heck, it was only a few more years until the first CB750 came out.

[@AZ-vt7dt]

I had a 67' DREAM...................got pulled over by an arrogant cop who didn't believe it was a honda...said I stole a bmw......arrogance wasn't his only problem.

[@danstephens5417]

Would you sell?

[@two-cargarage]

No I don't think so. If I were to sell I would just build another one with the money. That's how you know you shouldn't sell something!

[@walkertongdee]

Too bad he couldn't have kept it original.

[@two-cargarage]

I agree, the yellow paint it came with looks like it was spray paint from the 1990s and not an original color, but it would have been great to find one in nice unrestored condition!

[@walkertongdee]

@@two-cargarage Yes horrendious paint and electronic ignition not origional so close ...

[@andyinnes2178]

Couldn’t stand the music, so switched off.

[@two-cargarage]

I appreciate the feedback. Next time you can just mute it though and keep watching! Haha

[@ccrider00]

One of the ugliest cycles ever made!😖👎🙈

[@two-cargarage]

haha I have a theme I guess. I also own a modified cx500! Now THAT'S ugly!

[@atp1130]

Horrible upbeat music

[@two-cargarage]

thanks for the honest feedback. my newer videos are much more tolerable. I encourage you to check them out! They told me that shooting and editing HD video to be entertaining would be easy....

[@stanf7862]

I just bought one of these where is the serial number please ?

[@two-cargarage]

On the engine case, I think the left side facing up