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katoranger · 11-02-2010, 05:28 PM

Chain, exhaust, sprockets, more.

I was thinking about it and may go with a rat rod theme.

I may already have an exhaust and some of the parts from my cl70 may fit. I plan to part it out to fund this one. Parts are not so easy to come by for it.

Goal. Turn this into a street only cruiser/commuter. Stock is not necessary.

125cc engine will be big enough. I don't think I will need any more than than. Hoping for 50mph.

katoranger · 11-02-2010, 05:36 PM

I did find an big plus to this bike. I can lift it into the back of the truck with no help.

Should fit into the trunk of my buick too.

katoranger · 11-02-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

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

That is a great resource. Pretty reasonable. Will need to start making my list of parts. Going to see what I have to work with, but it is not looking good.

So some more pics.

It has a plastic tank. Should mean no rust. That is plus.

Will need a complete seat.

Will use a UNI filter and a sock. Engine is stuck.

Shocks are bent, sprocket is shout, chain is one piece, tires are done, fender is bent, no taillight.

Custom forks for improved steering response. :wink: . Racing slick no fender. No lights, no speedo.

I have push it to the back for now. Actually I used a handtruck. Going to have to wait. I want to get the XR done first, but I may work alittle on this to get it into the next stage.

Jim · 11-02-2010, 07:00 PM

Ahh right on, mine has the metal tank, luckily it looks not too bad. Now that I've got mine registered I will probably work on it a bit more (winter project), just have to finish up the 350.

Your's is in rougher shape, but for $15 it's hard to go too far wrong

katoranger · 11-02-2010, 08:21 PM

I can recoup my money back. No loss there. I already have a rear sprocket and I think some of the parts are the same as the CL70. It has the headlight and speedo assembly.

Just put an ad on craigslist for parts and a 125cc pitbike for a donar.

Going to try on get this together as cheap as possible. Reliability is important. I want to be able to kick and go.

katoranger · 11-02-2010, 08:29 PM

I will need a set of these to fit into the theme.

fishman10 · 11-02-2010, 09:24 PM

fill it top and bottom with diesel or kerosene and let her sit awhile,,, did this with a old polaris sled that sat outside for 10 years and with some careful tapping and turning it broke free and ran for many years.

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 09:39 PM

My favorite part about YOUR project is that it make MY project look easy! :P

You'll get her done, and do a great job. I'd back burner it, pile up the parts you need, and do the XR first. Get that done before I forget how I put mine together in the first place. :?

Weldangrind · 11-03-2010, 02:13 AM

LOVE the rat rod idea. I'm visualizing a flat black frame, the www tires you showed us and a little bit of discreet red pinstriping. What would really cap it off is a white tuck 'n roll seatcover. Know anybody who can do upholstery?

SpudRider · 11-03-2010, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

...I was thinking about it and may go with a rat rod theme...

Hopefully you will have more ground clearance than the guys in the photo. 8O I don't think they could surmount a 2-inch curb!

Spud

katoranger · 11-03-2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

LOVE the rat rod idea. I'm visualizing a flat black frame, the www tires you showed us and a little bit of discreet red pinstriping. What would really cap it off is a white tuck 'n roll seatcover. Know anybody who can do upholstery?

That is what I am seeing. I can use not so perfect parts and just paint them up.

Will take the next few months to accumulate parts. Hopefully a pitbike donar will show up in that time.

For the seat. I found new china ones for $50, but my Father in law does upholstery so a custom seat is not out of the question.

If anyone needs a seat done just let me know. He will get it done, but just not in a hurry.

Weldangrind · 11-03-2010, 11:16 AM

Stay on your Father in law's good side.

Can you use the original seat pan as a template to fabricate a new one? You could then hand the new pan to your FIL for upholstery. Can he do tuck and roll?

Jim · 11-03-2010, 11:26 AM

There are a ton of seat options on ebay too,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...#ht_500wt_1182

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...#ht_1126wt_939

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...#ht_1330wt_939

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...#ht_1021wt_939

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...#ht_1186wt_939

Weldangrind · 11-03-2010, 11:35 AM

I take back what I said about white tuck and roll. See if your FIL can do this with the white piping: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...#ht_1126wt_939

Jim, those seats are really cool.

FastDoc · 11-03-2010, 11:46 AM

Even at $112 that looks like a good deal.

11-02-2010, 07:00 PM	#19
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Ahh right on, mine has the metal tank, luckily it looks not too bad. Now that I've got mine registered I will probably work on it a bit more (winter project), just have to finish up the 350. Your's is in rougher shape, but for $15 it's hard to go too far wrong __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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11-02-2010, 09:24 PM	#22
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	70 fill it top and bottom with diesel or kerosene and let her sit awhile,,, did this with a old polaris sled that sat outside for 10 years and with some careful tapping and turning it broke free and ran for many years. __________________ 2015 zongshen rx3,,(Sold),,,2016 bashan storm,,2005 Harley ultra classic.
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11-02-2010, 09:39 PM	#23
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	My favorite part about YOUR project is that it make MY project look easy! :P You'll get her done, and do a great job. I'd back burner it, pile up the parts you need, and do the XR first. Get that done before I forget how I put mine together in the first place. :? __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-03-2010, 02:13 AM	#24
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	LOVE the rat rod idea. I'm visualizing a flat black frame, the www tires you showed us and a little bit of discreet red pinstriping. What would really cap it off is a white tuck 'n roll seatcover. Know anybody who can do upholstery? __________________ 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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11-03-2010, 11:16 AM	#27
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Stay on your Father in law's good side. Can you use the original seat pan as a template to fabricate a new one? You could then hand the new pan to your FIL for upholstery. Can he do tuck and roll? __________________ 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, 05:28 PM	#16
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Chain, exhaust, sprockets, more. I was thinking about it and may go with a rat rod theme. I may already have an exhaust and some of the parts from my cl70 may fit. I plan to part it out to fund this one. Parts are not so easy to come by for it. Goal. Turn this into a street only cruiser/commuter. Stock is not necessary. 125cc engine will be big enough. I don't think I will need any more than than. Hoping for 50mph.
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11-02-2010, 05:36 PM	#17
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I did find an big plus to this bike. I can lift it into the back of the truck with no help. Should fit into the trunk of my buick too.
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11-02-2010, 08:21 PM	#20
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I can recoup my money back. No loss there. I already have a rear sprocket and I think some of the parts are the same as the CL70. It has the headlight and speedo assembly. Just put an ad on craigslist for parts and a 125cc pitbike for a donar. Going to try on get this together as cheap as possible. Reliability is important. I want to be able to kick and go.
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11-02-2010, 08:29 PM	#21
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I will need a set of these to fit into the theme.
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11-03-2010, 11:26 AM	#28
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	There are a ton of seat options on ebay too, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...#ht_500wt_1182 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...#ht_1126wt_939 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...#ht_1330wt_939 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...#ht_1021wt_939 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...#ht_1186wt_939 __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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11-03-2010, 11:35 AM	#29
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I take back what I said about white tuck and roll. See if your FIL can do this with the white piping: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...#ht_1126wt_939 Jim, those seats are really cool. __________________ 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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11-03-2010, 11:46 AM	#30
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Even at $112 that looks like a good deal. __________________ Happy to serve.
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