detdrbuzzard
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i'm picking up parts as we speak, some will get installed throughout the winter and other parts won't get installed until spring. thanks for the info, i'll get one and put it in the parts box for now
What did you do to your CT70 today
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The late K3-on models got a different (one-piece) brake pedal that didn't need the spacer. Those are the most plentiful used parts, these days. The spring is a clean & simple alternative, it's the easiest for sure. Having a spacer made from 30mm aluminum rod, or thick-walled nylon/Delrin tubing (with the correct ID) isn't difficult. It's more effort and bucks than the spring, but not much. A machine shop could turn one, to your specs, in a few minutes for ~$35...if you want a solid spacer and can't find an original.
FYI...you are far better off running stock 4.00-10 Trailwings on a stock bike. It not only looks better, it also gives you stock gearing (which is taller than what you had with the shorter tire) and these engines are finicky when it comes to gearing. Shorter-than-stock gearing does nothing good for a stock 4-speed...just adds more revs per mile than are necessary.
FYI...you are far better off running stock 4.00-10 Trailwings on a stock bike. It not only looks better, it also gives you stock gearing (which is taller than what you had with the shorter tire) and these engines are finicky when it comes to gearing. Shorter-than-stock gearing does nothing good for a stock 4-speed...just adds more revs per mile than are necessary.
detdrbuzzard
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been doing a little riding in the neighborhood. the 4.00-10 made the bike stable at high speeds
detdrbuzzard
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I have friends and family that have large properties so trailwings will stay on mine
You'll be happy with that decision. I always found Trailwings pretty good on unpaved surfaces and very acceptable on dry pavement. Road tires, OTOH, suck out loud over anything but pavement.
detdrbuzzard
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my friend got a box of parts for me at an auction for $2.00 and this was in the box too
detdrbuzzard
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out having a little fun, made it home safely
detdrbuzzard
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i'll be turning 61 later this year so i'm not exactly young. I have a lot of riding gear to keep me warm and dry, I might look goofy in it on the might CT 70 but I wear what I need for the conditions i'm in. riding gear is an investment that a lot of riders overlookYou are hardier individual...probably a more skilled rider, too...than I am. North of 60, the ground has gotten way too hard for my liking.
Just watch the road salt, it wreaks terror on these bikes.
airblazer
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Those look nice, especially for adult riders. Where’d you get them? Any issues with the spacing between the exhaust and the shock?
detdrbuzzard
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I got the shocks from my trailbuddy.com and yes I had to add a couple washers between the shock and muffler
cjpayne
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detdrbuzzard
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^^^ sounds like th person taking the vid is enjoying the person enjoying their ride on the Mighty CT 70
cjpayne
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Yeah, thats me.lol. That old K3 is SO beat up, but I've gotten it to run well, safely, and reliably. The best bike to have is the one your not afraid to drive. Its been a great learning tool for Tristen(12yrs). He's learned to check oil, tighten chain, wash the bike after use,...ect. He's so eager to learn and listens to everything I tell him. Its great to teach a kid who's so well mannered, not a snowflake, and doesnt take things for granted. Yes, I enjoy everyminute of it.lol
detdrbuzzard
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got this today
