Okay all you enablers. I got 2 bikes.

katoranger · 11-02-2010, 10:29 AM

One 1970 CT70. Pretty much bought me a frame here.

One 1982 z50r. This is at least rolling. Been here it whole life. Has a sticker that says "Cycle World, Athens, GA"

All for a grand total of $15.

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 11:00 AM

AWESOME! All I can think is, "Hello. This is Larry at Hooper Imports. Which engines can I sell you today?"

I think China Inc makes everything ou'll need. IIRC even the seats.

Good deal! :P

Jim · 11-02-2010, 11:42 AM

This site has pretty much everything for the 70, http://hondaminitrail.com/ct70.html

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 11:48 AM

A quick scan of that excellent website made me laugh. I founf this:

Cylinder, 70cc marked 49cc, really neat for tricking all of the competors. *

Weldangrind · 11-02-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

One 1970 CT70. Pretty much bought me a frame here.

That looks like a complete bike to me. It seems to have a custom bend on the lower fork tubes; aerodynamics maybe?

$15.00? You won. You could part them out for considerably more (please don't).

Any guesses on how much ca$h it'll take Kato to get the 70 into riding shape?

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 12:49 PM

$450.

Jim · 11-02-2010, 01:25 PM

I think Doc is right, I would guess between 300 and 500, but no idea really.

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 01:38 PM

I bet any engine on this page will work.

$300-$400

I'd go with the 140, myself...

Weldangrind · 11-02-2010, 01:47 PM

While 140cc would be fun, Reveeen says that reliability concerns arise above 125cc. IMHO, anything over 125cc needs to be cooled. Besides, 125 Pit Bikes are everywhere on CL for cheap, so I'm sure that Kato could find a good donor that's been crashed.

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 01:59 PM

So, with that price in mind IF he needs a new motor, adding in sundry extra stuff, for a mechanical (not cosmetic also) restoration, including shipping, etc. I raise my estimate to $550.

But who knows, it may run the way it is, or with some simple tune up stuff.

Darn thing is a Honda, after all.

Cal25 · 11-02-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I bet any engine on this page will work.

$300-$400

I'd go with the 140, myself...

And dsrt14 had a 140 on his trail 70 and said the lighting circuit wasnt up to par. He might have it for sale still cheap.
I think this is mor of a racing engine.

SpudRider · 11-02-2010, 02:49 PM

Resistance was futile.

For a grand total of $15, you scored big, Allen!

Spud

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 02:56 PM

Many years ago when I was a puppy in NJ, a friend had 2 little Honda 50's. Looked about the same as your 70. 3 speed transmissions, automatic clutch. We had SO MUCH fun on those for years. They were worn and tired even then, and his kid brother (about 16 at the time) rebuilt them both.

Good memories!

katoranger · 11-02-2010, 05:05 PM

The 70 will need almost everything. I took a pic of the good side.

So the plan will be to sell the stock engine and use to funds to for forks, triple clamp and probably new stem bearings.

Will need a seat, wiring harness, speedo, all lights, levers, tires, brakes, cables.

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 05:07 PM

Does it seem like the current engine will run?

11-02-2010, 10:29 AM	#1
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Okay all you enablers. I got 2 bikes. One 1970 CT70. Pretty much bought me a frame here. One 1982 z50r. This is at least rolling. Been here it whole life. Has a sticker that says "Cycle World, Athens, GA" All for a grand total of $15.
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11-02-2010, 11:00 AM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	AWESOME! All I can think is, "Hello. This is Larry at Hooper Imports. Which engines can I sell you today?" I think China Inc makes everything ou'll need. IIRC even the seats. Good deal! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-02-2010, 11:42 AM	#3
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	This site has pretty much everything for the 70, http://hondaminitrail.com/ct70.html __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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11-02-2010, 11:48 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A quick scan of that excellent website made me laugh. I founf this: Cylinder, 70cc marked 49cc, really neat for tricking all of the competors. * __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-02-2010, 12:49 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	$450. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-02-2010, 01:25 PM	#7
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I think Doc is right, I would guess between 300 and 500, but no idea really. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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11-02-2010, 01:38 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I bet any engine on this page will work. $300-$400 I'd go with the 140, myself... __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-02-2010, 01:47 PM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	While 140cc would be fun, Reveeen says that reliability concerns arise above 125cc. IMHO, anything over 125cc needs to be cooled. Besides, 125 Pit Bikes are everywhere on CL for cheap, so I'm sure that Kato could find a good donor that's been crashed. __________________ 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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11-02-2010, 01:59 PM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	So, with that price in mind IF he needs a new motor, adding in sundry extra stuff, for a mechanical (not cosmetic also) restoration, including shipping, etc. I raise my estimate to $550. But who knows, it may run the way it is, or with some simple tune up stuff. Darn thing is a Honda, after all. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-02-2010, 02:49 PM	#12
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Resistance was futile. For a grand total of $15, you scored big, Allen! 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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11-02-2010, 02:56 PM	#13
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Many years ago when I was a puppy in NJ, a friend had 2 little Honda 50's. Looked about the same as your 70. 3 speed transmissions, automatic clutch. We had SO MUCH fun on those for years. They were worn and tired even then, and his kid brother (about 16 at the time) rebuilt them both. Good memories! __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-02-2010, 05:05 PM	#14
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The 70 will need almost everything. I took a pic of the good side. So the plan will be to sell the stock engine and use to funds to for forks, triple clamp and probably new stem bearings. Will need a seat, wiring harness, speedo, all lights, levers, tires, brakes, cables.
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11-02-2010, 05:07 PM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Does it seem like the current engine will run? __________________ Happy to serve.
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