01-15-2021, 05:31 PM | #1 |
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Not sure if this qualifies for dual sport...
Hey all,
From October till now I have done a Honda Ct90...the original dual sport...conversion to a Lifan 125. Worked thru a lot of issues, but ended up with using the stock intake and a VM26-606 carb. Exhaust is from TboltUSA..the "quiet" pitbike exhaust. Gets up to 50 easy..with about 55 at the top end. Using a 17 front and 45 stock rear sprocket. I previously tried a more mild, stock, approach. Using a CT110 intake and VM20-133 carb, stock CT110 exhaust. Rode out well, but not much better performance than a stock 90.
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01-15-2021, 06:01 PM | #2 |
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Very Cool!
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01-15-2021, 06:37 PM | #3 |
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Thank Bud!
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01-15-2021, 06:47 PM | #4 |
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Nice. I've never ridden one but they look like they would be a hoot.
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01-15-2021, 07:14 PM | #5 |
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I have been wanting to find a good CT90 or CT110 to do this as well with a 190cc 5spd engine. I really like the color of yours.
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01-15-2021, 08:38 PM | #6 |
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It qualifies. Great project.
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01-15-2021, 08:46 PM | #7 | |
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01-15-2021, 08:53 PM | #8 | |
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Honestly, the one thing I wish could be retained with the engine swaps is the dual range gearbox. That would make them the ultimate dual purpose utility bikes.
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01-15-2021, 10:10 PM | #9 | |
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BUT I don't know the MSRP for a Daytona Anima in the US, but here they retail around 1400 usd, which is quite steeeeeeep price here. With 1400 you can get a few CB engines or get a rebuild AMC XJ with a free CG engine xD. |
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01-15-2021, 11:18 PM | #10 |
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Oh, they are close to that price here too.
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01-16-2021, 11:13 AM | #11 |
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Those 90cc bikes always make me think about Ed March crossing the globe on his C90. I think a CT90 would probably be better suited for his needs. Best part about those little bikes is that you can pack them up into a couple duffel bags, throw them on a boat or plane as "motorcycle parts" at a fraction of the price of shipping a complete motorcycle and avoid a lot hassle at the boarders too!
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01-16-2021, 03:46 PM | #12 | |
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01-18-2021, 09:15 AM | #13 |
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Ct90
Love the CT90's (we have two 1968's) which we are going to fully restore.
As for a 190cc engine, in my opinion that's be too much. These things are a hoot to ride, but at about 45+ they can get kinda scary. Maybe with street tires they'd handle better (we have Shinko 244's on them). Everybody seems to be obsessed with speed. I'm finishing up a restore job on our 1965 Yamaha Campus 60. Amazing top speed of scooter land 45. Don't care, it looks cool and I enjoy it for the ride. Same as my Xpect/KPM/VanVan. And now Honda is asking $4-5k for a 125cc version? No thanks. |
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01-18-2021, 12:00 PM | #14 |
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Quote : "And now Honda is asking $4-5k for a 125cc version? No thanks."
Exactly, as if Honda wasnt far enough out in left field with the Groms pricing , they tacked another $500 or more onto the recently re-released 125cc version "Monkey " and with ABS etc it's $4k - That is plain retarded for a 125cc Bike with ancient tech aside from the ABS and what fool needs computer assisted braking on a bike barely capable of 45 - 50 mph? I mean really dude, come on! And that is why i love my Vader 125cc, i have modded it into a killer reliable stunter at half the cost of a Grom and i can run with them ( and a lot of the time in front of them) all day long.
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01-18-2021, 03:13 PM | #15 |
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It's probably been asked before but I will ask again anyway. Why isn't there a CT clone with hi and lo range? Seems like it would sell. They cloned the monkey so why not the CT?
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