What is better than a CT110/ Postie Bike?

2LZ · 10-31-2023, 02:03 PM

Starting to look around for one of these, minus engine. I ran across a Hensim 110 quad for free. The plastics are shot and the frame is rusted out from sitting outdoors, but the engine has almost no hours on it. The 110 has no reverse. It would be the perfect donor motor.

XLsior · 10-31-2023, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

Starting to look around for one of these, minus engine. I ran across a Hensim 110 quad for free. The plastics are shot and the frame is rusted out from sitting outdoors, but the engine has almost no hours on it. The 110 has no reverse. It would be the perfect donor motor.

I've been searching for roached pitbikes/pitbike engines on FB marketplace as a donor for the rolling 2011 frame I have tucked away. But I might just go with a fresh crate lifan 125cc from Ebay when funds allow it.

It'd be nice not to do a top end rebuild everytime I try to build a new bike for a change...

XLsior · 11-13-2023, 12:12 AM

Got the new kick lever shaft case seal but I don't want to risk more back strain with regards to my current sciatica.

So refurbishing a working original carburetor seems feasible given I have 3 in disrepair...

the middle 1 was the 81...I did not use any parts from it...

I ended up mashing the other 2 together.

There was some questionable areas in regard to the previous owners...

But out of the all the parts I do believe i have something resembling a potentially functional carburetor.

Currently now sanding layers of body filler on the chassis...but not a lot to show for it yet as it just look like a dogs breakfast right now...

XLsior · 12-16-2023, 02:00 AM

Still managing sciatic back pain, but on the mend.

In no position to ride bikes as the chance of hitting any bump in the road spark fear into my lower spine.

However I can move around sub normally, which means I can attempt some tasks...

so decided to fix that kick lever shaft case seal.

Got a craft knife and carefully separated the original gasket form the case...
the filter screen could be removed and inspected...some fluff and specs but nothing dire.

all surfaces were cleaned and added a light smear of sealant on both sides of the gasket.

Using an appropriate sized socket tapped the seal home and seated with a rubber mallet.

All installed and nipped up but resting on side overnight before testing if the oil will weep again...

XLsior · 12-31-2023, 01:41 AM

To make sure the side cover gaskets stopped weeping oil I placed the engine on fresh cardboard and left it alone...

overnight there were some wet spots but did a reposition and concluded there was some residual surface oil wicking out.

2 weeks later and the card board is still dry, dipstick looked good...which means the engine by all accounts is ready to go home into a frame.

So finishing the frame is next for the 84 CT110 AG

Also happy new year 2024 as NYE already in OZ.

10-31-2023, 02:03 PM	#1
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,081	Starting to look around for one of these, minus engine. I ran across a Hensim 110 quad for free. The plastics are shot and the frame is rusted out from sitting outdoors, but the engine has almost no hours on it. The 110 has no reverse. It would be the perfect donor motor. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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11-13-2023, 12:12 AM	#3
XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,282	CT Carburetors Got the new kick lever shaft case seal but I don't want to risk more back strain with regards to my current sciatica. So refurbishing a working original carburetor seems feasible given I have 3 in disrepair... the middle 1 was the 81...I did not use any parts from it... I ended up mashing the other 2 together. There was some questionable areas in regard to the previous owners... But out of the all the parts I do believe i have something resembling a potentially functional carburetor. Currently now sanding layers of body filler on the chassis...but not a lot to show for it yet as it just look like a dogs breakfast right now... Attached Thumbnails
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12-16-2023, 02:00 AM	#4
XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,282	Kick Seal Replaced Still managing sciatic back pain, but on the mend. In no position to ride bikes as the chance of hitting any bump in the road spark fear into my lower spine. However I can move around sub normally, which means I can attempt some tasks... so decided to fix that kick lever shaft case seal. Got a craft knife and carefully separated the original gasket form the case... the filter screen could be removed and inspected...some fluff and specs but nothing dire. all surfaces were cleaned and added a light smear of sealant on both sides of the gasket. Using an appropriate sized socket tapped the seal home and seated with a rubber mallet. All installed and nipped up but resting on side overnight before testing if the oil will weep again... Attached Thumbnails
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12-31-2023, 01:41 AM	#5
XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,282	Fresh Cardboard test To make sure the side cover gaskets stopped weeping oil I placed the engine on fresh cardboard and left it alone... overnight there were some wet spots but did a reposition and concluded there was some residual surface oil wicking out. 2 weeks later and the card board is still dry, dipstick looked good...which means the engine by all accounts is ready to go home into a frame. So finishing the frame is next for the 84 CT110 AG Also happy new year 2024 as NYE already in OZ. Attached Thumbnails
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