Runs like a Dream ! What a beauty ... only one little thing kept catching my eye .. maybe you can find that thin strip of chrome they used to line the base of the seat. It is such a tasteful design element that Honda had on them. Anyway .... you are a very lucky owner indeed. We all had Hawks and Dreams ... and Triumphs in high school my group anyway ... waaaay back in the mid-sixties. The Dream was super smooth ... I had a 305 Hawk but loved riding my friend's Dream.
Great looking bike. It is identical to the one I bought new in 1966 from Harder's Honda in Janesville, WI. I was 16 yo and had saved for a long time to afford it. Good for you and enjoy!!!
*Would've been great to have the proper 'chain-guard casing' and original exhaustpipes...( originals had 'baffle-rods' in them secured with an external screw) but the machine looks absolutely stunning!* *You go anywhere on this...and there'll be a crowd the minute you park!* ( I saw one a few years ago identical to yours...the owner had found twin leather 'side-bags' in a 'camel-brown' color on 'eBay' and a set of modern 'Honda' turn-signals as well and if he hadn't told me, I would've sworn they were 'original factory options'! The bags were fastened with 'cross-over' straps with adjustable buckles like a watchband with no side-bars and they looked very sharp against the 'Honda Red' paint...and I only wish I could afford a 'resto' like the one you have!) *My first 'motorized anything' was a '68 Honda 'Super Cub' for my 14th. B-day...and I beat hell out of that machine for 3-years until I got a 'hand-me-down' '64 Ford 'Country Squire' wagon when I was 17...and I wish I had them back now!* (that old wagon is worth mucho $$$$$ now, and so is the Honda) ps...it was legal in Nevada to ride a 90cc machine and there was a special license for 'small bikes only' with a helmet law as well.
I used a degreaser and pressure washed it. Then I used a wire brush to remove the remaining dirt / grease. Then the last step was to use an aluminum paint on the fins. It took a lot of work but was worth it. Good luck on your C200!
It seems like this would be a good daily driver on the highway concidering the speed limit is only 55 mph. My little 65 Honda S65 63cc bike could do 40 mph fairly easily. I bought a 305 Dream not too long ago about 3/4 restored. You're right, definitely a bike to hold on to. Very easy on the eyes. Mine's not running at the moment. Still figuring that out. Nice job on your restore!
Very nice restoration i have a honda 90 from the same period its kind of the minibike version of a Dream. With its plastic flared fenders and the built in headlight and speedo it was sold as a street bike and a large marketing Point was it got fantastic mileage. Ive heard over 100 mpg but ive not seen that myself personally 80 plus yes
Wow! Sounds like you were a part of a very cool group of Dreams and Hawks! Since making this video I have added a few more bits of chrome and a very nice chrome luggage rack. I will keep an eye out for the chrome strip for the seat, I do know about those however this seat didn't come with one. I sure enjoy riding this Dream, thank you for the comment!
use a master link. put the cam chain on the side. use 2 coils. make the cylinders remove without removing the engine - leave out the starter motor - etc
Hey Matthew, I ride this bike often and I did do a complete restoration so it is pretty reliable. But it's not the fastest bike. You cannot ride them on the highway because now days you'll get ran over on this bike. It's more of a weekend rider. You should absolutely buy that bike and hang on to it, they are really becoming rare and they are an eye catcher! Good luck bro!
@dmottern1952 Hello Doug, you are correct, the 150cc does have the chain drive on the left side. And yes, this is the 305cc. I bet you miss your Honda Dream.
@rich6955 Thank You Rich! Your right, the family history makes it so much more special. I had just recently found out that my uncle got his motorcycle license on this bike 35+ years ago! I will be taking this bike to my Grandpa very soon and will shoot a video of his reaction of seeing it in person. He is chomping at the bit for me to bring it. He may actually ride it, we'll see. I polished every nut and bolt on this bike since they are all JIS bolts. (Japanese Industrial Standard)
I had a 1966 (150CC) Honda Dream. I would have sworn the chain drive was on the left and the rear brake on the right. Is this a 305CC model? Thanks, Doug '
Do you think this would be a great bike for an everyday rider? I found one for sale that I am really considering. I had no idea Honda produced a bike of this style.
I had a 1969 Honda Dream and it looked no different than that one in style. What is the real difference between the two? Mine had a different seat which was red but other than that I see the same motorcycle except that yours is much nicer.
OMG! I had a 1969 175cc that my dad bought for me in high school. This certainly brings back memories (even though it was the second-most unreliable bike I owned but probably because of the way I thrashed her being used to 2-strokes till then). Thanx for the memories!
I owned this same style bike back in the day. Mine was black in color. I'm sure you know this, but at least on the bike I owned, the drive chain was enclosed in a oil splatter-shield. I had to remove it every time I adjusted my chain. I loved that old bike. I bought it used one Summer when I was mowing grass. Bought it as a "barn find" in the shed of a customer that I mowed his yard. I found out later his son was killed in the 1960's in a car crash and the bike was just left to rust away in the old shed. My Dad helped me buy the old bike for $150.00 cash. We brought it home and really cleaned it up. However, it needed tires, tubes, a battery and the carburator rebuilt. So, we took it to our nearby Honda Dealership and they had the little bike running like new in a few days. I rode that bike almost daily from the age of 12 - 14 years old. I rode it to and from Middle School during 7th and 8th grade. I wish I still owned that old bike. A lot of good memories! (A funny side note. The entire time I rode this bike, the electric starter never did work. I had to kick start it every time. It was easy to start and would come to life with just one kick. However, later when I sold the bike to another man, he asked if I owned a hammer, and I said I did. He took that hammer and tapped on the started about 30 seconds, then pushed the starter button and the little bike started right up. He proceded to start/stop the bike several times before leaving. I wish I had known that trick as a kid. :) I bought this bike during the Summer of 1972.
Of course it's not original mufflers. The original ones were rusted out completely and reproduction mufflers cost over $1,000. Thank you Captain Obvious!
First Honda Dream I saw was as 15 yr old working at Villiers Eng W-ton, they purchased one for the R@D to inspect. They made jokes about it and laughter. They ain't laughing now.
Just starting 305 Dream restoration. Curious. I like the pipes and wondering if you could share any information on source. Thanks in advance. Very nice job on yours.
Just needs an original seat the shape & colour are wrong, chain case, original mufflers & red rear suspension units but a creditable rebuild all the same.
That is profanely good looking
Built to last.Brilliant Japanese engineering.
Beautiful machine.
Runs like a Dream ! What a beauty ... only one little thing kept catching my eye .. maybe you can find that thin strip of chrome they used to line the base of the seat. It is such a tasteful design element that Honda had on them. Anyway .... you are a very lucky owner indeed. We all had Hawks and Dreams ... and Triumphs in high school my group anyway ... waaaay back in the mid-sixties. The Dream was super smooth ... I had a 305 Hawk but loved riding my friend's Dream.
Stunning!
Great looking bike. It is identical to the one I bought new in 1966 from Harder's Honda in Janesville, WI. I was 16 yo and had saved for a long time to afford it. Good for you and enjoy!!!
I did the same! Bought mine in 1964 at age 16, brand new from Bernardi’s Honda, a mere storefront dealership, in Natick, MA for $506.
*Would've been great to have the proper 'chain-guard casing' and original exhaustpipes...( originals had 'baffle-rods' in them secured with an external screw) but the machine looks absolutely stunning!* *You go anywhere on this...and there'll be a crowd the minute you park!* ( I saw one a few years ago identical to yours...the owner had found twin leather 'side-bags' in a 'camel-brown' color on 'eBay' and a set of modern 'Honda' turn-signals as well and if he hadn't told me, I would've sworn they were 'original factory options'! The bags were fastened with 'cross-over' straps with adjustable buckles like a watchband with no side-bars and they looked very sharp against the 'Honda Red' paint...and I only wish I could afford a 'resto' like the one you have!) *My first 'motorized anything' was a '68 Honda 'Super Cub' for my 14th. B-day...and I beat hell out of that machine for 3-years until I got a 'hand-me-down' '64 Ford 'Country Squire' wagon when I was 17...and I wish I had them back now!* (that old wagon is worth mucho $$$$$ now, and so is the Honda) ps...it was legal in Nevada to ride a 90cc machine and there was a special license for 'small bikes only' with a helmet law as well.
Very popular in the sixties! We all wanted one but needed more money!
That exhaust sounds fantastic. Better than the original pipes imo
You've done an excellent job restoring it mate it's flawless
There is no more detailed story of these classic Hondas and other machines of the era than The Tiddler Invasion.
3 months is quick for the excellent job u did,bravo
Looks nice.
Preciosa moto, yo anduve mucho en esa cuando niño. Mi Padre compró una cero km, color rojo, idéntica. Qué tiempos, muchas gracias. Hermoso recuerdo.
nice motorcycle
I had one of these!
I used a degreaser and pressure washed it. Then I used a wire brush to remove the remaining dirt / grease. Then the last step was to use an aluminum paint on the fins. It took a lot of work but was worth it. Good luck on your C200!
I’m 66 I’d love it, you’ve doe a great job.
It seems like this would be a good daily driver on the highway concidering the speed limit is only 55 mph. My little 65 Honda S65 63cc bike could do 40 mph fairly easily. I bought a 305 Dream not too long ago about 3/4 restored. You're right, definitely a bike to hold on to. Very easy on the eyes. Mine's not running at the moment. Still figuring that out. Nice job on your restore!
I had the 150cc Dream in White. Fun little cruiser!
Man this bike is perfect. My Dad sold his bike to a guy for what he paid for it new. I wish he had kept it.
Very nice restoration i have a honda 90 from the same period its kind of the minibike version of a Dream. With its plastic flared fenders and the built in headlight and speedo it was sold as a street bike and a large marketing Point was it got fantastic mileage. Ive heard over 100 mpg but ive not seen that myself personally 80 plus yes
Got one in my basement, hasn't run in about 16 years,, nice looking, good work..
Do u still have it?
Beautiful bike. I have an early 60s Honda that was my grandfather's. Its a 50cc and is mostly stored in a box... I need to get to restoring it soon.
It looks fantastic, beautiful.
Nice job...looks like new.
MAN! Good For You...your gramps is proud.
Wow! Sounds like you were a part of a very cool group of Dreams and Hawks! Since making this video I have added a few more bits of chrome and a very nice chrome luggage rack. I will keep an eye out for the chrome strip for the seat, I do know about those however this seat didn't come with one. I sure enjoy riding this Dream, thank you for the comment!
Nice old bike looks cool.
300 dream was my first bike--yellow.i think it was 1966 model.ahhh the memories
use a master link. put the cam chain on the side. use 2 coils. make the cylinders remove without removing the engine - leave out the starter motor - etc
Nice job brian
Mine had a red seat My dad allowed me to buy my cousin's bike when I was 15. Topped out at 105 mph Blew the motor twice wish I still had her now.
I love it! That's really nice.
maxey's powersports in oklahoma city has a brand new, never uncrated 1966 ca77 dream in their store
Excellent work, man thanks for posting -freezer'
Awesome job.
Hey Matthew, I ride this bike often and I did do a complete restoration so it is pretty reliable. But it's not the fastest bike. You cannot ride them on the highway because now days you'll get ran over on this bike. It's more of a weekend rider. You should absolutely buy that bike and hang on to it, they are really becoming rare and they are an eye catcher! Good luck bro!
Nice bike. I just picked one up today! Needs work, having a hard time with parts....
Whatever you need, e bay is the place. What DO you need?
10/10
Nice job !
Beautiful
@dmottern1952 Hello Doug, you are correct, the 150cc does have the chain drive on the left side. And yes, this is the 305cc. I bet you miss your Honda Dream.
@rich6955 Thank You Rich! Your right, the family history makes it so much more special. I had just recently found out that my uncle got his motorcycle license on this bike 35+ years ago! I will be taking this bike to my Grandpa very soon and will shoot a video of his reaction of seeing it in person. He is chomping at the bit for me to bring it. He may actually ride it, we'll see. I polished every nut and bolt on this bike since they are all JIS bolts. (Japanese Industrial Standard)
frickin mint!
Yes they had eletric start but also kick over
❤️🇯🇵❤️HONDA 🌹🇧🇩🌹
The first time I saw one of these I thought it was the ugliest motorcycle but that was when I was 14 but looking at it now with looks pretty damn good
Los tubos de escape son culaquier cosa. No tiene el cubre cadenas y el manubrio es de cualga monos. Que fue lo que restauraron, la pintura?
That is absolutely beautiful, well done.
What paint did you use for the engine and frame?
"I have a dream" Martin Luther King. You and MLK are very similar.
I had a 1966 (150CC) Honda Dream. I would have sworn the chain drive was on the left and the rear brake on the right. Is this a 305CC model?
Thanks,
Doug
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Do you think this would be a great bike for an everyday rider? I found one for sale that I am really considering. I had no idea Honda produced a bike of this style.
very,very nice. what kind of tires are those and how did you get the head to clean up sooo sweet? I have a 66 also. thanks for sharing.
It looks sweet! You did a good job! The seat doesn't look original is it? And the Red Paint is it factory original ?
My Dad
i have one honda dream from 1961, but the parts were i get it?, like silentiator, bad english sry
The upper portion of the rear shocks should be painted red. The full chainguard is missing?
Mufflers, carb area covers and chainguard. I.O.W. another 1 G and you may call her "restored."
I had a 1969 Honda Dream and it looked no different than that one in style. What is the real difference between the two? Mine had a different seat which was red but other than that I see the same motorcycle except that yours is much nicer.
what tires did you put on it?
any ideas if this can have a suicide clutch?
Is this video reversed, or is it English?
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nice job Brian, I have a mustang motorcycle engine that needs rebuilding do you have a contact #
engine is so noisey .. but rest all is simply awesome .
The engine is NOT noisy, needs original mufflers.
Mulla ollut tollainen
Sure, no problem. Moneydoctorcass@comcast.net
Runs good?!? 😲
Hardly... 🙄
OMG! I had a 1969 175cc that my dad bought for me in high school. This certainly brings back memories (even though it was the second-most unreliable bike I owned but probably because of the way I thrashed her being used to 2-strokes till then). Thanx for the memories!
I owned this same style bike back in the day. Mine was black in color. I'm sure you know this, but at least on the bike I owned, the drive chain was enclosed in a oil splatter-shield. I had to remove it every time I adjusted my chain. I loved that old bike. I bought it used one Summer when I was mowing grass. Bought it as a "barn find" in the shed of a customer that I mowed his yard. I found out later his son was killed in the 1960's in a car crash and the bike was just left to rust away in the old shed. My Dad helped me buy the old bike for $150.00 cash. We brought it home and really cleaned it up. However, it needed tires, tubes, a battery and the carburator rebuilt. So, we took it to our nearby Honda Dealership and they had the little bike running like new in a few days. I rode that bike almost daily from the age of 12 - 14 years old. I rode it to and from Middle School during 7th and 8th grade. I wish I still owned that old bike. A lot of good memories! (A funny side note. The entire time I rode this bike, the electric starter never did work. I had to kick start it every time. It was easy to start and would come to life with just one kick. However, later when I sold the bike to another man, he asked if I owned a hammer, and I said I did. He took that hammer and tapped on the started about 30 seconds, then pushed the starter button and the little bike started right up. He proceded to start/stop the bike several times before leaving. I wish I had known that trick as a kid. :) I bought this bike during the Summer of 1972.
Cool!
Wrong mufflers.
Of course it's not original mufflers. The original ones were rusted out completely and reproduction mufflers cost over $1,000. Thank you Captain Obvious!
Nice work! I have a black 1965 305 Dream passed down from my Dad. I'm thinking to leave it original and not restore, but just clean it up and ride it.
First Honda Dream I saw was as 15 yr old working at Villiers Eng W-ton, they purchased one for the R@D to inspect. They made jokes about it and laughter. They ain't laughing now.
Just starting 305 Dream restoration. Curious. I like the pipes and wondering if you could share any information on source. Thanks in advance. Very nice job on yours.
Just needs an original seat the shape & colour are wrong, chain case, original mufflers & red rear suspension units but a creditable rebuild all the same.
Funny how I thought that was a huge motorcycle when I was a teenager.
Nice job! (but those are not 'factory' Honda exhaust-pipes...! Honda never offered 'straight-pipes' for the 'Dream')
Gerry Nightingale yes they did.
Brings back memories, great job..............
good job