Previous in Forum: 912s hard starting   Next in Forum: The uncertainty principle
Close

Comments Format:






Change Mode
Close

Subscribe to Discussion:

CR4 allows you to "subscribe" to a discussion
so that you can be notified of new comments to
the discussion via email.

Close

Rating Vote:







Add Vote
8 comments
Rate Comments: Nested
REHorner
Participant

Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 2

Where do I get a battery for a 1966 Honda CA 160

05/10/2008 10:27 PM

I just aquired a 1966 Honda Dream CA 160 in mint condition. I can't find a battery for it. Doe's anyone know what make and size I need and where do I buy one.
Register to Reply
Interested in this topic? By joining CR4 you can "subscribe" to
this discussion and receive notification when new comments are added.
pantaz
Guru

Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Posts: 563
Good Answers: 33
#1

Re: Where do I get a battery for a 1966 Honda CA 160

05/11/2008 12:48 AM

There are a few specialty groups on Yahoo that may help:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/DreamScene
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthernCaliforniaDreams
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Dry_Sump_Honda_Dreams
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/honda305

These are general motorcycle forums, but many helpful members:
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum
http://www.hondabikes.net/forum
Register to Reply
bwire
Guru
Popular Science - Weaponology - bwire Hobbies - Car Customizing - New Member

Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Upper Mid-west USA
Posts: 7498
Good Answers: 97
#2

Re: Where do I get a battery for a 1966 Honda CA 160

05/11/2008 1:42 AM

Try

www.interstatebatteries.com

__________________
 If death came with a warning there would be a whole lot less of it.
Register to Reply
Anonymous Poster
#3

Re: Where do I get a battery for a 1966 Honda CA 160

05/12/2008 4:59 AM

J.C Whitney sells 'YUASA' motorcycle batteries, but for a bike that old, you'll have to

measure and locate the terminals on the battery and refer to their charts.

Hopefully there might still be a 'standard` shape/sie that will fit.

Worked for my xs650 project.

Good Luck
Register to Reply
Anonymous Poster
#4

Re: Where do I get a battery for a 1966 Honda CA 160

05/12/2008 8:14 AM

Take that battery to any big lawnmower repair shop. If I remember correctly it is 6 volts. That is where I got the battery for my Honda CA 95 (150cc)
Register to Reply
unclefastguy
Power-User
Fans of Old Computers - PDP 11 - New Member

Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: In a mushroom field somewhere in Canada. Kept in the dark and fed sh--, well you know.
Posts: 312
#5

Re: Where do I get a battery for a 1966 Honda CA 160

05/12/2008 8:43 AM
Try:

Zdeno Cycle

1495 Victoria St. N.
Kitchener, Ontario
Canada N2B 2E4

Telephone: 519-745-7010
Fax 519-745-7019
www.zdenocycle.ca

Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 9-6
Thursday: 9-8
Friday: 9-7
Saturday: 9-4

Talk to Jack Hunt. They will deliver to the US.

__________________
 Dirt is for vegetables. Pavement is for racing.
Register to Reply
Andy Germany
Guru
Popular Science - Weaponology - New Member Safety - ESD - New Member Hobbies - Fishing - New Member

Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Near Frankfurt am Main, Germany. 50.390866N, 8.884827E
Posts: 17996
Good Answers: 200
#6

Re: Where do I get a battery for a 1966 Honda CA 160

05/12/2008 9:42 AM

Firstly you need to identify whether you need a 6 or 12 volt battery. Then measure the size of the compartment carefully. Then note which side needs the positive connection as this can also give problems with the installation.

Note it all down, make a quick sketch of the terminals and their polarity as well....go on the web and search.....

It should be relatively easy to my mind once you have established the voltage....100%

We have more battery sizes available today than ever before....you might need to find on a tick smaller, thats all....power wise it will probably be better....

__________________
 "What others say about you reveals more about them, than it does you." Anon.
Register to Reply
TomGearing
Active Contributor

Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver, Colorado
Posts: 16
Good Answers: 1
#7

Re: Where do I get a battery for a 1966 Honda CA 160

05/12/2008 10:54 AM

First, get a factory parts manual for your bike:

http://www.repairmanual.com/catalog/UHCACBCL160

Then you should have the exact part number in the manual.

You can take the part number to any store that sells motorcycle bateries.

__________________
 If it isn't true, why are you repeating it?
Register to Reply
artbyjoe
Power-User

Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 363
Good Answers: 6
#8

Re: Where do I get a battery for a 1966 Honda CA 160

05/15/2008 11:22 PM

warning: in the day, we called those things "death machines". wouldn't ride one for a bet. the cb 160 was a good bike. the dreams had formed pressed sheet metal front forks. tend to start vibrating at higher speeds. not a trustworthy bike. my advice, is to sell it to a collector. don't let your family drive it.
Register to Reply Off Topic (Score 5)
Register to Reply
Have a Different Question?
8 comments
Copy to Clipboard

Users who posted comments:

Andy Germany (1); Anonymous Poster (2); artbyjoe (1); bwire (1); pantaz (1); TomGearing (1); unclefastguy (1)

Previous in Forum: 912s hard starting   Next in Forum: The uncertainty principle

Advertisement

Got Something to Say?
Ask a Question
Start a Discussion

Search this Forum
General Discussion:
Go

CR4 Sections
Aerospace
BioMech & BioMed
Chemical & Material Science
Civil Engineering
Communications & Electronics
Education and Engineering Careers
Electrical Engineering
General Discussion
Instrumentation
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
New Technologies & Research
Software & Programming
Sustainable Engineering
Transportation

Site Directories
Forum Directory
Blog Directory
User Group Directory
RSS Feeds

CR4 Rules of Conduct
CR4 FAQ
Site Glossary

Who's Online (44 right now)
Show Members
Advertisement