I remember watching the dealership assembly my dad’s 1964 300 Dream. I was 8 and knew that someday I would have one. I had his until he passed and gave it to a family friend. 36,000 miles on it.
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.
I had a 150 Dream; My story & Yours are somewhat similar; I took mine off road too; Didn't do" Evel Knievel" with it; there were some horse trails around where I lived, and I rode the bike on them... I too have lots of good times on that bike!
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.
My brother bought a Honda Dream to ride. I was 14 at the time and we lived on a farm. My brother made me get on it, told me to give it some gas and let out the clutch. I lived on a farm so there were many fields linked together. I had no idea where the brakes or shift or where any controls were , except the throttle. And here I was riding a Honda Dream down through the fields. I was able to turn around and go back up to the barn. When I got there, the only thing I knew how to do was to turn the key off to stop. It scared the heck out of me. I also loved the experience. I'm 69 years old and still love riding motorcycles and yes, I own a Honda.
My first bike was a 1966 Honda Sport 50.. I purchased through a True Value hardware store. The next year an actual stand alone dealer opened. There was a dream sitting on the floor and man, I really wanted it but it seemed so big for a 16 year old.
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
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
I had a Dream 150 in 1963 as a sophomore in high school. The first thing I did was pull the resonator tubes out of the mufflers. The second thing I did was pull the mufflers completely off. probably lost some power, but it sounded bad ass.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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....
I remember watching the dealership assembly my dad’s 1964 300 Dream. I was 8 and knew that someday I would have one. I had his until he passed and gave it to a family friend. 36,000 miles on it.
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.
I had a 150 Dream; My story & Yours are somewhat similar; I took mine off road too; Didn't do" Evel Knievel" with it; there were some horse trails around where I lived, and I rode the bike on them... I too have lots of good times on that bike!
I had a superhawk and a dream. The dream drove beautifully and I dont remember any throttle issues. The bike would cruise all day.
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.
My brother bought a Honda Dream to ride. I was 14 at the time and we lived on a farm. My brother made me get on it, told me to give it some gas and let out the clutch. I lived on a farm so there were many fields linked together. I had no idea where the brakes or shift or where any controls were , except the throttle. And here I was riding a Honda Dream down through the fields. I was able to turn around and go back up to the barn. When I got there, the only thing I knew how to do was to turn the key off to stop. It scared the heck out of me. I also loved the experience. I'm 69 years old and still love riding motorcycles and yes, I own a Honda.
Was born in 65 would love that bike
My first bike was a 1966 Honda Sport 50.. I purchased through a True Value hardware store. The next year an actual stand alone dealer opened. There was a dream sitting on the floor and man, I really wanted it but it seemed so big for a 16 year old.
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
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
Well done. It looks better than it would have done when it left the showroom.
dad had one dream 250 66 when he was single ,I"ll get one for restore and gift it to him,nice restore greatings from Lima Perú
Way cool. I don’t remember ever seeing a yellow one before.
You're right! It was a bad garage DIY job from one of the previous owners, I guess he just really liked the yellow!
I had a Dream 150 in 1963 as a sophomore in high school. The first thing I did was pull the resonator tubes out of the mufflers. The second thing I did was pull the mufflers completely off. probably lost some power, but it sounded bad ass.
This is simply gorgeous. It really is a dream.
Looks good with the WWs.
. . . sitting here LMAO! Wore a "bubble bucket" myself and loved it! Especially when I had "dragon breath" and no LifeSavers with me 😄
Haha I can't believe more people aren't sporting the bubble nowadays!
I need one of these. Nice bike
So ahead of its time!
Awsome..getting one today!!!!!
Sick! Shoot me an email if there's anything you may have a question about. contacttwocargarage@gmail.com
Definitely gonna purchase some merch
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.
Beautiful end result! Thanks for saving such history.
Superb.
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.
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
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.
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,
She's a BEAUTY!
Awesome bike and vid!
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.
70mph on the Dream seems scary enough, not to mention the blow out! Glad you both walked away. Valkyries are awesome bikes!
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.
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
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.
I was considering using a red seat cover as well. Nice upgrade with the big bore kit!
@@two-cargarage Thank you!
Best Honda ever made.
Great job mate.
I appreciate you watching!
I had a black one in that year too. Braut bike. I added nerf bars and saddle bags.
I really want a Honda dream 😭😭 they looks so cool
When you're riding it it feels completely inferior to any modern motorcycle... But it sure does look cool!
Great job and video ,looks like new . Interesting info about the ignition .
Thank you!
I wish Honda would reproduce this motorcycle new modern engine and electronics.
Like they did with the super cub and trail, good idea!
@@two-cargarage yes, exactly! I love the design but would love fuel injection and new components in the old package!
I would love that!
The engine and electrics were excellent. A docile, reliable, durable machine. Its only drawback is that it is a Honda. No parts.
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
Sometimes bikes like that are the most fun. Just hop on and ride!
Great design on the merch!
Thanks!
Hermosa moto, muy bien trabajo.... felicidades.
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.
I hear too many stories like this!
Bike looks good!
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
you did a great job, it looks amazing?
Beautiful bike !
She's a beaut!
I’m ordering your merch now!!!
Thanks for your support!
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
Thanks! The Road King is a great bike, probably my favorite HD. Ride safe!
. . . didn't have a Dream though, mine were a mint '73 CB350 and a '52 Cushman Eagle . . . really wish I kept that CB . . .
That generation of cb and the cl's are beautiful bikes!
Awesome. Any idea where i could get the fuel tank flap and that old honda logo?
Isn't the attention for detail, like the steering lock cover, which makes Japanese motorcycles and cars so reliable to operate?
People usually give you a lot of looks when you’re riding on the sidewalks 😂
I think you would be a great high school teacher for mechanics
Thanks, but I don't think I could handle the teenagers!
Lol
Lovely restoration and great filming, where in USA? watching from UK.
Pennsylvania. Thanks for watching all the way across the ocean!
I had a black one in 1965, I still have the bill of sale.
Great to see this project through ! Hope you win some awards with it . Will you be at Hershey this year?
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!
This is amazing and priceless job
In indonesia it cost more than Rp300.000.000
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!
@@two-cargarage it is rare here..the parts are actually from china
Why did you kickstart it? Doesn't the Dream have an electric start like the Honda 305 Superhawk?
It does! And the electric start works. I guess the only reason is because kickstarting feels cooler! Ha.
Where did you get white wall tires?????
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
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.
Thanks for the kind words, I'd be happy to! shoot me an email and I'll send you my list: contacttwocargarage@gmail.com
@@two-cargarage Email sent, thank you.
Heyyyy you got up to speed in less than 9 minutes! What's that thing do the quarter in? Around 14 minutes flat?
🤣😂🤣 this thing is for showin', not goin'
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).
Mirrors are for watching your shoulders,
What would be the crazy number be on it. Please.
Email me at contacttwocargarage@gmail.com
Thanks!
Looking for tires for my dream can you make a recommendation?
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
Nej hvor den flot🏁🏁❤️❤️🇩🇰
tak fordi du så med!
Take the baffles out and the mufflers will sound great.
How do I order a T-Shirt? I do not see it in the description. Has it been removed?
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.
@@two-cargarage Thanks for getting back to me. BTW - The Dream turned out REALLY NICE!!! I'll trade you my two for yours :).
That wierd front fender bothered me. It shouldn't have, I have owned two '48 Indian Chiefs with "deeply valenced front fender"
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.
😂
Who did the engine?
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.
Sounds more like a "nightmare"...
"as they say"
Funny looking but completely functional oil tight.
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.
Did ratcheting wrenches exist back then?
OK, in period we looked at Dream riders like we did Karmann-Ghia drivers. Like we look at Miata drivers now.
haha that's hilarious!
Absolutely a perfect restoration build on that dream. It is just as ugly as it was when it was brand new .
🤣😂🤣😂
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.
Elvis
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.
That's a really good point! Heck, it was only a few more years until the first CB750 came out.
The moment the music drowned out the purr of the engine I exited the video. Stop it.
Would you sell?
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!
Too bad he couldn't have kept it original.
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!
@@two-cargarage Yes horrendious paint and electronic ignition not origional so close ...
Couldn’t stand the music, so switched off.
I appreciate the feedback. Next time you can just mute it though and keep watching! Haha
One of the ugliest cycles ever made!😖👎🙈
haha I have a theme I guess. I also own a modified cx500! Now THAT'S ugly!
Horrible upbeat music
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....
I just bought one of these where is the serial number please ?
On the engine case, I think the left side facing up