Stew's CT70 Thread - Page 2

katoranger · 05-30-2011, 11:48 PM

SpudRider · 05-31-2011, 02:39 AM

Thanks for sharing this great project with us, Stew!

Spud

katoranger · 05-31-2011, 12:28 PM

I believe you can convert the engine to a CDI and 12 volt. Also I have a stock engine for parts if you need anything from it. I plan to just use china power in mine.

Allen

MICRider · 05-31-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I believe you can convert the engine to a CDI and 12 volt. Also I have a stock engine for parts if you need anything from it. I plan to just use china power in mine.

Allen

I might take you up on some of the engine parts. I'm going to have to find a left side cover for mine, the one that covers the flywheel and countersprocket. Also the woodruff key and flywheel nut. Is your cover in good shape? If not I might get a new one once I get it running, but theyre pricey!

katoranger · 06-01-2011, 01:52 PM

I will look. Not sure if its even there. The flywheel nut and woodruff key I probably have, but you may just want to get new ones.

MICRider · 06-01-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I will look. Not sure if its even there. The flywheel nut and woodruff key I probably have, but you may just want to get new ones.

Thanks Kato, probably right on the nut and woodruff key. I think most times they advise you to replace with new ones anyway. The dratv site is awesome, they've got tons of parts for it, even a new wiring harness!

katoranger · 06-01-2011, 09:13 PM

Keep looking, its missing.

MICRider · 06-01-2011, 09:21 PM

Ahh, okay

. Thanks for looking Allen. I can get one off ebay for about $80 shipped I think. I would probably be wise to get it running well before I replace the cover though, I could run my cracked one till then. I see a large electrical parts order heading to dratv soon! I'll grab a new flywheel bolt and key at the same time.

MICRider · 06-01-2011, 09:25 PM

Here's a neat looking custom CT off the dratv site

Jim · 06-01-2011, 11:13 PM

That looks very cool

Weldangrind · 06-01-2011, 11:48 PM

I was considering that paint scheme for a new project bike; I'm definitely doing it now. Thanks Stew.

SpudRider · 06-02-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Here's a neat looking custom CT off the dratv site

That's a nice little CT70! The khaki saddle is a very nice touch.

Spud

katoranger · 06-02-2011, 12:20 PM

$80. I have seen whole engines go for less than that. I suppose that is Canadian pricing.

I wil watch the "the pile" for another one. Also I collected some other parts and have duplicates. Wheels, swingarms, brakes etc.

Since I now have the elite, I am going to just build the ct as a yard/trail bike. No need for lights and I can keep it geared low. In a few years my girls will be able to ride it.

MICRider · 06-02-2011, 07:59 PM

Yup, things are pricey on this side of the border

. I think it's the shipping here that drives the prices up... Here's a more reasonably priced one
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Honda-z50-ct70-ma...#ht_500wt_1156

I think I'll make sure it runs like a top though before I invest in any cosmetic type stuffs

. I'm going to have to get my butt in gear and place an order for the electrical stuff soon, anxious to hear the old girl run again!

MICRider · 09-06-2011, 10:21 PM

Decided against buying the CT90 and will instead get working on my old 70

. I have decided to go ahead and repower it with a Lifan 125 engine with a semi auto clutch. I do plan on storing the original engine and repairing it at a later date but for the time being I'm dying to try out the Lifan. I went semi auto on the clutch to keep it a little closer to the original bike, and to make it easier to ride if my son takes an interest in bikes

. I'm also going to see if I can get the thing registered for trail use (wish me luck on that one!), if I can't I'll just putt around on private land. It's going to take a while to get it all up to snuff though, I have to replace a lot of missing/worn out parts... Probably end up being a winter project. Engine is bought though, and I just have to wait for it to show up. Don't you just hate waiting for stuff to come in the mail?

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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	www.dratv.com too.
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05-31-2011, 02:39 AM	#17
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for sharing this great project with us, Stew! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-01-2011, 11:48 PM	#26
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I was considering that paint scheme for a new project bike; I'm definitely doing it now. Thanks Stew. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-31-2011, 12:28 PM	#18
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I believe you can convert the engine to a CDI and 12 volt. Also I have a stock engine for parts if you need anything from it. I plan to just use china power in mine. Allen
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06-01-2011, 01:52 PM	#20
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I will look. Not sure if its even there. The flywheel nut and woodruff key I probably have, but you may just want to get new ones.
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06-01-2011, 09:13 PM	#22
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Keep looking, its missing.
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06-01-2011, 09:21 PM	#23
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Ahh, okay . Thanks for looking Allen. I can get one off ebay for about $80 shipped I think. I would probably be wise to get it running well before I replace the cover though, I could run my cracked one till then. I see a large electrical parts order heading to dratv soon! I'll grab a new flywheel bolt and key at the same time.
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06-01-2011, 09:25 PM	#24
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Here's a neat looking custom CT off the dratv site
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06-01-2011, 11:13 PM	#25
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	That looks very cool
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06-02-2011, 12:20 PM	#28
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	$80. I have seen whole engines go for less than that. I suppose that is Canadian pricing. I wil watch the "the pile" for another one. Also I collected some other parts and have duplicates. Wheels, swingarms, brakes etc. Since I now have the elite, I am going to just build the ct as a yard/trail bike. No need for lights and I can keep it geared low. In a few years my girls will be able to ride it.
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06-02-2011, 07:59 PM	#29
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Yup, things are pricey on this side of the border . I think it's the shipping here that drives the prices up... Here's a more reasonably priced one http://cgi.ebay.ca/Honda-z50-ct70-ma...#ht_500wt_1156 I think I'll make sure it runs like a top though before I invest in any cosmetic type stuffs . I'm going to have to get my butt in gear and place an order for the electrical stuff soon, anxious to hear the old girl run again!
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09-06-2011, 10:21 PM	#30
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Decided against buying the CT90 and will instead get working on my old 70 . I have decided to go ahead and repower it with a Lifan 125 engine with a semi auto clutch. I do plan on storing the original engine and repairing it at a later date but for the time being I'm dying to try out the Lifan. I went semi auto on the clutch to keep it a little closer to the original bike, and to make it easier to ride if my son takes an interest in bikes . I'm also going to see if I can get the thing registered for trail use (wish me luck on that one!), if I can't I'll just putt around on private land. It's going to take a while to get it all up to snuff though, I have to replace a lot of missing/worn out parts... Probably end up being a winter project. Engine is bought though, and I just have to wait for it to show up. Don't you just hate waiting for stuff to come in the mail?
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