01322521959 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Anybody have one of these nippy little bikes? I have a 1996 model, I bought a Yamaha Spark to replace it and now a CBR 300, but find 'Funny' my little Honda the best for riding round BKK. Pros Gets through gaps like no other bike Happy to cruise at 60-90kph Very stable and well planted at any speed Cons 30-33kms per litre Back ache after more than an hour in the saddle Do let me have your ideas on this great little bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaRacer Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I have one. Been sitting still for a few months and just discovered a massive oil spill. Great little bike though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchbike Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 You could turn it into something like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Here's 'Funny' working hatd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OmegaRacer Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Found the problem. Oil tank rubber connection defective. Fixing right now. Back on the road soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Found the problem. Oil tank rubber connection defective. Fixing right now. Back on the road soon!Interesting. I had the same problem with mine a couple of Years ago. By the way, do you notice any stuttering when at a constant throttle in 5th? I've had Honda fit a OE carb which has improved things a little.Here's a photo of 'Funny' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaRacer Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I noticed that the carb is leaking a little, so that's next on my list. Should I refurbish the old one or buy a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Found the problem. Oil tank rubber connection defective. Fixing right now. Back on the road soon! If you open the oil system on these types of bikes, don't forget to bleed the air out of it afterwards. Usually find a bleed screw on the oil pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Found the problem. Oil tank rubber connection defective. Fixing right now. Back on the road soon!Interesting. I had the same problem with mine a couple of Years ago. By the way, do you notice any stuttering when at a constant throttle in 5th? I've had Honda fit a OE carb which has improved things a little.Here's a photo of 'Funny' I'd consider buying a new OE Honda carb.It would be a good idea to replace the piping as well as the gasohol wreaks havoc with the rubber. I'm slowly rebuilding my bike but am increasingly having trouble getting spare parts. There's something about this bike that makes it one of the best I've owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaRacer Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Oops. I must apologise. I was looking at your bike and wondering how well maintained it looked compared to mine. The rear looked different too... Until I realised that they are different bikes! Mine is a CELA not a Tena!! I believe the Tena was the successor of the CELA and the precursor of the Sonic? Is that right? PS: Thanks for the oil tip Bung...will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 I think you are correct. The Sonic did in effect replace the Tena. Not a bike that appeals to me though, as its a 4 stroke. I just love the way a 2 stroke pulls. Mine has had a few rebores now and is in effect 125cc. I've now done 84000 kms and hope to hit 100,000, cross fingers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Thought I'd come back. Anybody else got some Tena stories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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