Just picked up two 1971 CT90s. CT140 Time? - Page 2

katoranger · 05-19-2008, 08:50 PM

I just ran across that link.

I am watching alot of parts on ebay right now too.

Plan is to pick them up when they go cheap.

Allen

katoranger · 05-26-2008, 08:34 AM

Ok. An update. Won a 125cc lifan last night. Just need to pick up a carb and intake for it and I should be able to run it.

I missed the exhaust the same seller had though.

Need a suggestion for a relatively quiet exhuast for this engine.

Current plan is to build both bikes. One will be a stocker and I think I will resell it to pay for the other bike.

Allen

katoranger · 05-27-2008, 06:43 PM

This guy has pretty much built what I am looking to do.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/384932843xHddkK

I plan to customize mine alot more though will custom turn signals, taillight, non stock paint.

Allen

ImEazy · 05-27-2008, 11:51 PM

Very cool indeed. 107.5 mpg and 70 mph wow impressive.
Wish I could afford another project.

katoranger · 05-28-2008, 09:10 AM

I hoping for a 100mpg too. That would make the gy look like a gas guzzler.

Allen

katoranger · 06-02-2008, 06:46 PM

ImEasy hooked me up with an exhaust an a carb intake. Got a new carb on ebay. Those items arrived today just in time for my septic tank to backup and I had to go work on that.

Still waiting on the engine to arrive. I think it should be here on Thursday.

Allen

katoranger · 06-06-2008, 11:20 AM

My lifan 125 arrived this morning. Suffered a damaged stator cover and had oil everywhere. Contacted the ebay seller. Will see if he resolves. Everything else looks to fine.

IronFist · 06-06-2008, 12:49 PM

Kato is that your septic tank in the box????????

katoranger · 06-06-2008, 05:03 PM

I think he forgot to drain the oil first. It was everywhere. The septic wasn't that messy.

No response back yet from the seller. I am not too concerned as it is just the stator cover.

Maybe next week I will bolt it up to the frame with the carb and intake and test fire it.

Allen

mrhyak · 06-06-2008, 05:55 PM

I don't know if you have seen, but Hooper's site has a lot of restoration photo's mostly of mini-trail and ct70 honda's. I like this one best though, restored with a Lifan 200cc engine.

katoranger · 06-10-2008, 10:59 AM

Okay. I did alittle more stripping on the donor frame. Remove the old engine and all the electrical. Getting ready to start sanding and doing rust removal.

I am planning to go ahead with the undercoating for the whole bike. It is going to be black with touches of stock chrome here and there.

The engine seller has not responded with any help yet. I bought another stator cover.

Going to have to file a paypal dispute and maybe he will refund me enough to cover the cost of the new cover. $20.

He wanted me to filed a UPS claim even though the packaging was poor and that is why it was damaged.

Anyway I hope to get the frame cleaned up and painted in next couple of weeks and then on to engine install.

Allen

steelrfn · 06-10-2008, 11:22 AM

A neighbor of mine did one of these, although it wasn't as detailed as the restoration you are working on.
Best of luck and hope it works out well.

Keep the pictures coming.

katoranger · 06-10-2008, 11:31 AM

Mine is not going to look like the above C100. I plan to have a custom bike and not a show piece. It is going to look nice and be fun to ride. First goal is to get it running and riding then I will work out the lighting and other electrics. I have everything I need to make it ride except for a good seat and front brake cable I believe.

Just won't be street legal yet.

Allen

ChiGongJitsu · 06-11-2008, 05:13 AM

nothing like some oil soaked cardboard, i bet that smelled great lol

katoranger · 06-11-2008, 12:49 PM

Fortunately he packed it in two boxes so the outside one didn't have any oil on it.

Haven't heard back from him yet.

I almost have the frame stripped and ready to start sanding and painting.

Allen

05-19-2008, 08:50 PM	#16
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I just ran across that link. I am watching alot of parts on ebay right now too. Plan is to pick them up when they go cheap. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-26-2008, 08:34 AM	#17
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Ok. An update. Won a 125cc lifan last night. Just need to pick up a carb and intake for it and I should be able to run it. I missed the exhaust the same seller had though. Need a suggestion for a relatively quiet exhuast for this engine. Current plan is to build both bikes. One will be a stocker and I think I will resell it to pay for the other bike. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-27-2008, 06:43 PM	#18
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	This guy has pretty much built what I am looking to do. http://rides.webshots.com/album/384932843xHddkK I plan to customize mine alot more though will custom turn signals, taillight, non stock paint. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-27-2008, 11:51 PM	#19
ImEazy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N.E. Ohio (Near Akron) Posts: 599	Very cool indeed. 107.5 mpg and 70 mph wow impressive. Wish I could afford another project. __________________ 2000 MZ Baghira
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05-28-2008, 09:10 AM	#20
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I hoping for a 100mpg too. That would make the gy look like a gas guzzler. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-02-2008, 06:46 PM	#21
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	ImEasy hooked me up with an exhaust an a carb intake. Got a new carb on ebay. Those items arrived today just in time for my septic tank to backup and I had to go work on that. Still waiting on the engine to arrive. I think it should be here on Thursday. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-06-2008, 11:20 AM	#22
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	My lifan 125 arrived this morning. Suffered a damaged stator cover and had oil everywhere. Contacted the ebay seller. Will see if he resolves. Everything else looks to fine. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-06-2008, 12:49 PM	#23
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	Kato is that your septic tank in the box????????
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06-06-2008, 05:03 PM	#24
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think he forgot to drain the oil first. It was everywhere. The septic wasn't that messy. No response back yet from the seller. I am not too concerned as it is just the stator cover. Maybe next week I will bolt it up to the frame with the carb and intake and test fire it. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-06-2008, 05:55 PM	#25
mrhyak Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyak, WA Posts: 448	I don't know if you have seen, but Hooper's site has a lot of restoration photo's mostly of mini-trail and ct70 honda's. I like this one best though, restored with a Lifan 200cc engine. __________________ 1985 Kawasaki Tecate-3 1997 Ural Sportsman 2WD 1980 Yamaha XS1100 2005 TANK Trail 200 2009 Lifan LY110GY-3 (2)
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06-10-2008, 10:59 AM	#26
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Okay. I did alittle more stripping on the donor frame. Remove the old engine and all the electrical. Getting ready to start sanding and doing rust removal. I am planning to go ahead with the undercoating for the whole bike. It is going to be black with touches of stock chrome here and there. The engine seller has not responded with any help yet. I bought another stator cover. Going to have to file a paypal dispute and maybe he will refund me enough to cover the cost of the new cover. $20. He wanted me to filed a UPS claim even though the packaging was poor and that is why it was damaged. Anyway I hope to get the frame cleaned up and painted in next couple of weeks and then on to engine install. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-10-2008, 11:22 AM	#27
steelrfn Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 95	A neighbor of mine did one of these, although it wasn't as detailed as the restoration you are working on. Best of luck and hope it works out well. Keep the pictures coming. __________________ 2005 XS Bobcat 200cc 2005 mini pitbike 110cc 2005 pep boys special 125cc, (engine shot) 2007 110cc 4 wheeler<br />70cc pit bike<br />90cc electric start ATC110<br />
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06-10-2008, 11:31 AM	#28
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Mine is not going to look like the above C100. I plan to have a custom bike and not a show piece. It is going to look nice and be fun to ride. First goal is to get it running and riding then I will work out the lighting and other electrics. I have everything I need to make it ride except for a good seat and front brake cable I believe. Just won't be street legal yet. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-11-2008, 05:13 AM	#29
ChiGongJitsu Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 315	nothing like some oil soaked cardboard, i bet that smelled great lol
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06-11-2008, 12:49 PM	#30
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Fortunately he packed it in two boxes so the outside one didn't have any oil on it. Haven't heard back from him yet. I almost have the frame stripped and ready to start sanding and painting. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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