I bought 3 classic Honda Bikes and I don't even have a license!!! Honda SS50 & C200's 

Its the best way to learn, just getting stuck in. Ive just started to restore a Porsche 944 not having done a car before, i have worked on machinery and restored a tractor including a complete engine rebuild. Im not a mechanic and if i can do it anyone can. There is a world of videos on youtube to help, it makes the job so much easier. Best of luck

Good man ..... Joey Dunlop never had a road licence !!!

Hi John, if I was at home I’d pop up to you. I’ll keep an eye on progress and if you are still looking for help in a few weeks time give me a shout. In the mean time put some oil down the bore through the plug hole. Gently does it removing the plug! Then have a look at the carb, it’s probably filthy or corroded, but there are simple affairs so easily worked on.

These are cool, agreed. 😁 I'd say watch some videos, maybe even buy some books, and then get stuck in!

Love the old Hondas. Bought my first Honda at the age of 13, a CD175. Used to ride around the fields. I sold it and bought a CB200 in parts and put it together, and changed handle bars and tyres to make like a scrambler, couldn’t afford a proper scrambler. Learnt all I know about engines over the years on the Hondas. My advice would be to try and get the engine running first, then do a restoration… best of luck with the project. I don’t have a bike licence but would love to get a bike again, not sure the boss would let me though 😊

Are you hitting mid life crises John!😂