I decided I really want to lean into the pseudo-retro look for the Benelli/Honda. That means wire wheels and drum brakes. So the 19″ cast Virago wheel goes back in the parts … Wheel SelectionRead more
Honda
Front forks and steering clamps
Since I had previously determined that the aftermarket bearing cups I purchased could not accommodate a steering stem diameter larger than 26mm, I picked up a set of Honda XR200R triple clamps. … Front forks and steering clampsRead more
EPM Engineering V50 bearing cups
The Moto Guzzi V35/V50 bearing cups from Ed Milich were definitely worth the C-note. They will fit the Benelli 2C frame perfectly. (I haven’t pressed them all the way on yet, but rest assured … EPM Engineering V50 bearing cupsRead more
Playing Bearing Matchmaker
I guess the Benelli 250R has officially migrated from “proposed future project” to “yet another concurrent project.” While my other projects are physically inaccessible, I’ve been refining the parameters for this bike. … Playing Bearing MatchmakerRead more
Origins – Benelli 2C
I just bought this Benelli 250 2C two-stroke frame for an as-yet-unnamed future project. Total cost from Ebay, with shipping, was under $100. This came from the same vendor as the KTM … Origins – Benelli 2CRead more