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    What Mini’s did the Shriners Ride??

    I remember the old guys riding the mini bikes at the circus. It was awesome! Were they a Z50M????
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    CT 70 Horn Internals Exposed!

    Ever wonder about the internal workings of a horn? I did. I’ve never opened one up before. Just didn’t bother because they are essentially unserviceable being stamped steel. So I dissected this one in the name of (CT science). It was in bad shape. It would work very infrequently, and not very...
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    428 Pitch Chain & Sprockets?

    Has anyone used a 428 pitch chain and sprockets with success for a CT 70 with a factory Honda 70cc??
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    Not Sure About These!

    Came across these recently! Not sure but they may a little bit of a safety hazard? I’m sure they would be fun though. Just another way to deal with the 5-6 months of winter we get up here.
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    Gio-Lifan Trail Fighter

    Wanted more power for the trail. Decided to go with a 125cc Gio. It’s pretty much exactly like a Lifan. I have a few of those I compared it to. Here’s a picture of the frame right after I bought it last year just before Christmas. It’s a 1977. It’s not great. Cleaned up the frame a little...
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    New Purchases.

    Bought 3 more bikes a 1972, 1974 and a 1977. Couldn’t pass this one up! I’ll likely make the 1974 my next project. The seller had a new in the box 125cc lifan engine that has been sitting in his kitchen for a few years. That he threw into the deal as a bonus. $700 all inclusive. It was a good day.
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    Frame ID help.

    I bought this s parts bike and it was sold to me as a 1972? Build date is 3/71. It only has a 6 digit serial #. So I think that makes it kinda early. Came with a plastic gas tank and handle bars that have left and right perches welded into them. What K series does that make it??
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    New Winter project.

    Bought this 1977 model. Not sure what the final plan is going to be yet. Couldn't resist. Seller only wanted $200 Canadian. I actually paid up for it ($250). Buying competition is tough around here! Was a grandfather/grandson project. Grandson lost interest. Unmolested motor shifts and kicks...
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    Cam Chain tension bench setting? Preset?

    The manual I have only has the adjustment for a running engine (clymer). Obviously, my engine isn't running. Disassembled mine for cleaning. I probably should have paid more attention during disassembly? Is there a base/bench setting I can use to get me started after I install my cam chain and...
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    Shift fork comparison pix-new and old

    Good day today. Got my shift forks in (both pins+clips too) for my SL-70E 4 speed engine. They were back ordered. Thought I'd take some comparison photos to show the wear difference. Will be installing everything this week-end. Now I can button up the bottom end. The engine has just been wrapped...
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    Front Brake Help

    Looking for just a little guidance on the front brake set-up. My front brake cable was trashed and locked up when I bought it. Think it was jury rigged aswell. Here's some picks of what came with it. Pretty sure I'm missing a lower return spring? The lever I'm pretty sure isn't correct? The...
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    Cylinder head + pix.

    Partially cleaned before these pix. Haven't gotten into the combustion chamber too deep clean. Springs and valves are still in. Stripped out spark plug threads!
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    Engine Pre-lube?

    Is there something special you guys use on your engines when reassembling? Or just your engine oil of choice? Any particular parts that need special attention? I’ll be reassembling mine in the next while.
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    Oil pump drive gear replacement?

    I have a new cam chain and rollers. Now that I have the cases split seems like a good time to replace the oil pump drive sprocket. Looks like it's threaded on to the oil pump shaft. Is there a best way to do this? The manual is not entirely clear on this.
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    Removed oil pump for inspection! Pics.

    Comments please. Looks pretty good to my untrained eye?
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    Just another broken part on my mini!

    Yep, the perch/cable holder was broken when I bought it. Look where the red pencil is. Regardless, I have a new cover. Funny thing is I say a guy on E-bay trying to sell one just like this for $249 American. Wow, buyer beware!!!
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    Splitting the cases! Advice.

    So I want to go ahead and split the cases to inspect my shift forks. LH side. I have a clymer manual as back up. But they're not always clear on things. Head, cylinder, piston, stator&backing plate and the RH crankcase cover are off. LH crankcase bolts are all loose but not out yet. Don't want...
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    What did I do to my CT today?

    Waiting for my flywheel puller to arrive before I can proceed with my engine work. So I decided to put my time to good use. Pulled the coil, Egr unit, seat latch and wiring harness from the frame, removed all the decals and adhesive residue then gave it some cleaning with varsol to remove any...
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    Nasty carb pics-Before & After!!

    This was the first order of business that I took care of after my purchase. Completely disassembled the carb. Cleaned every thing inside and out. It's like maple syrup rock candy, very hard. Used most of a can of carb cleaner!
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    Things that make you go Hmmmmm?

    Just bought this CT70 a few weeks ago. Thought they stopped making them in 1982 then started making them again in 1991? It was advertised as an 82. Yet the VIN plate on the steering column says 1983? Anyone have any incite or ideas? Here's a pic.
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