I trial-fitted a dummy ATC250R engine shell into the Benelli 2C frame and I was able to solidly bolt it in place. After shifting the ATC250R cases around in the Benelli frame … Test-fitting an ATC250R engineRead more
Honda
Fitting the M-bar
I bought a knockoff Hyde “M-bar” bend handlebar about six years go, but could never use it because the center section is too narrow to fit the handlebar clamps of nearly any … Fitting the M-barRead more
Fork gaiter modification
To help impart a more vintage look to the front end of the Benelli, I popped for a $30 set of universal fork gaiters. I chose a set to match the diameters … Fork gaiter modificationRead more
Yamaha sprocket carrier modification
My initial fitment of the Yamaha YM2C rear wheel in the Benelli swingarm showed me that some surgery was required. Specifically, I needed to employ the same technique I used on the … Yamaha sprocket carrier modificationRead more
Swingarm installation
I had previously bought a Yamaha SR250 swingarm for the Benelli, but the SR swingarm would need some significant re-work to fit the Benelli. Rather than wrestle with adapting another swingarm to … Swingarm installationRead more
Benelli steering stem fitment
I was able to send a couple of hours in the shop working on the Benelli. I started by checking off one minor task, filing and dressing the brake drum. As regular … Benelli steering stem fitmentRead more
Rear tire installed
At first, the Benelli’s Bridgestone front wheel and Yamaha YM2C rear wheel seemed to have similar amounts of rust. However, after soaking in rust remover, the pitting and corrosion on the rear … Rear tire installedRead more
Rim rust clean-up
I started cleaning up the Bridgestone front wheel I bought for the Benelli/ATC250R. Since it’s not going to be a running bike, I can’t justify new rims, and I doubt I would … Rim rust clean-upRead more
Yamaha Rear Wheel
I picked up a rear wheel for the Benelli/Honda hybrid. It’s from a Yamaha YM2C Big Bear 305 scrambler, but the same wheel and brake was common to a lot of ’60s … Yamaha Rear WheelRead more
Front Brake Woes
Well, it took me about two hours of effort to get the Bridgestone 175 front brake apart, but I was (reasonably) successful. The culprit I had been fighting against was sand. Not … Front Brake WoesRead more