What is better than a CT110/ Postie Bike?

[XLsior]

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.

[2LZ]

Glad you got that solved.
Still hunting for a donor. Some of these guys are sniffing glue. There's a clean roller, minus motor, on FBMP. 1200.00!!! He said it's a good candidate for an e-conversion. He must be a salesman.

[XLsior]

Well Australia basically rode the posties as throwaways up until a point people started realizing they were getting thin on the ground or just abused to death...So even in Australian dollar terms they are not cheap as the were some 10 years ago. I found the 3 questionable conditioned abuse victims for a decent price but they were definite 'projects'...
However getting 3 bikes for the rough price of a busted single bike seemed like an 'investment' though no return on time spent as per usual...


So its just a personal hobby/pastime when the mind drifts in that direction.


I'm guessing the CT90 situation in the USA would be worse...Though I believe the C90 Cub scene in the UK is even worse somehow...

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by XLsior

Well Australia basically rode the posties as throwaways up until a point people started realizing they were getting thin on the ground or just abused to death...So even in Australian dollar terms they are not cheap as the were some 10 years ago. I found the 3 questionable conditioned abuse victims for a decent price but they were definite 'projects'...
However getting 3 bikes for the rough price of a busted single bike seemed like an 'investment' though no return on time spent as per usual...


So its just a personal hobby/pastime when the mind drifts in that direction.


I'm guessing the CT90 situation in the USA would be worse...Though I believe the C90 Cub scene in the UK is even worse somehow...

Here in CA we're very fortunate that the only rusty bikes are the ones that sat next to backyard sheds for decades. It's generally dry. A good, clean-ish CT90 runner is around 2000.00+ USD in my market. Winter has dropped prices a little but I'm sure that's temporary.

[XLsior]

I mean for that sort of money some of the supercub/passport and ct70/Dax clones seem like better value...neither of which are available here in Australia.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by XLsior

I mean for that sort of money some of the supercub/passport and ct70/Dax clones seem like better value...neither of which are available here in Australia.

Nor here in CA.....unless I want to sticker it for off-road only.

[XLsior]

ahh, that old chestnut...

[TominMO]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Nor here in CA.....unless I want to sticker it for off-road only.

Actually there is the Amigo Rocky, but according to this video it is too expensive and had poor build quality. Mike has several videos on this bike.

[Mudflap]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Here in CA we're very fortunate that the only rusty bikes are the ones that sat next to backyard sheds for decades. It's generally dry. A good, clean-ish CT90 runner is around 2000.00+ USD in my market. Winter has dropped prices a little but I'm sure that's temporary.

I bought my first new Trail 90 in 1970 for $275.00 (got dealer price) and have had at least one in the garage ever since. Never imagined a used one would ever sell for $2k. My 68 is still in use but with major mods including a Lifan 140cc engine. Can't beat a super light bike for getting to places where a bigger bike can't go.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

I bought my first new Trail 90 in 1970 for $275.00 (got dealer price) and have had at least one in the garage ever since. Never imagined a used one would ever sell for $2k. My 68 is still in use but with major mods including a Lifan 140cc engine. Can't beat a super light bike for getting to places where a bigger bike can't go.

1968.....the best year in my book and the one I'd be looking for. Link front end, first year two speed tranny and the last year of the small speedo, if I got all that correct.

I love and grew up on two strokes but it's one of the reasons I gave the Bearcat to my brother. I want something small and light, but I'm beyond the ring-ding and smoke....and again, I inherited that donor motor from Mrs. 2LZ dad that would go right in a CT frame.

I'll keep my nose to the market. It's bound to get better here in a few weeks after the holiday ebb. Every morning is like a rerun on CL and FBMP here at the moment.

[XLsior]

There is an "alternative" CT110...


the Sachs MadAss 125cc.


https://www.webbikeworld.com/sachs-madass-125-review/

[XLsior]

Originally Posted by jeffrey

Red Fox Powersports has one listed on thier website but its kindof choped up looking. Might be a good start if you can find original parts to make it look right,and it is a 125cc manual.

are you referring to this?



https://www.redfoxpowersports.com/12...scooter-style#


suggests "CA Approval" could be an option for those in the USA

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by XLsior

are you referring to this?
https://www.redfoxpowersports.com/12...scooter-style#
suggests "CA Approval" could be an option for those in the USA

This is a prime example of what we have to go through here online. It says "CA Approved"....but they don't say which approval. You have to call them.

Is it????

"Ca Approved for Road Use" (regular, streetable plate)
"Ca Approved, Green Sticker" (Off-Road Only, all year, open to USFS Lands)
"Ca Approved, Red Sticker" (Off-Road Only, closed courses, only certain times of year)

They usually don't specify online. I could buy that as CA Approved and may only be able to ride it off road. I had to cancel a quad order years ago because it was CA Approved, Red Sticker.

[XLsior]

I buy stuff from Aliexpress so marketing grease I'm all to familiar with. The CA approval red tag was dubious just from looking at where is was positioned on the page listing.


looking at the bike its not the best example of a cub clone Ive seen... price wasn't that appealing either.



The CTs/trails are out there you just have to be ready when they pop up like a mushroom on a foggy morning.

[Mudflap]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

This is a prime example of what we have to go through here online. It says "CA Approved"....but they don't say which approval. You have to call them.

Is it????

"Ca Approved for Road Use" (regular, streetable plate)
"Ca Approved, Green Sticker" (Off-Road Only, all year, open to USFS Lands)
"Ca Approved, Red Sticker" (Off-Road Only, closed courses, only certain times of year)

They usually don't specify online. I could buy that as CA Approved and may only be able to ride it off road. I had to cancel a quad order years ago because it was CA Approved, Red Sticker.

Are there any bikes above 50cc that are street legal in California without being fuel injected?