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    Searching on Board + Title/Tag/Ins. issues on ct70

    I'm having difficulty searching past threads/posts - I "top right" search the word "insurance" with no results, what am I missing? Here's my question. I now own a 1971 & 91 ct 70. The 71 (title only) is stock w/ rear brake light/running light only & headlight. The 91 (no title, just Bill O...
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    1971 ct 70 - rear shock adjustment

    My 9 year old son would like me to lower the "ride height" of his ct70, can that be done on a 71 3-speed auto. model? If so, what' s the trip by someone whose done this task before? Thanks in advance Larry Ga
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    1971 ct 70 3-speed automatic - battery 4-plug wire colors/order-orientation?

    I wanted my new battery to directly connect up to my stock ct70 bike, matching both order and wire colors - was that too much to ask? The stock bike has 2 black wire (connected together to run bike w/o battery), 1 blue, and 1 red wire (4 wires in all). The battery Honda is trying to get me to...
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    1991 ct. 70 need "seat latching parts" -

    I've just bought a 1991 ct. 70 that has the seat latch springs installed but no latching mechanism parts....can anyone help me out - both in (a) knowing what parts I'm missing and (b) actually providing me with some buys (free or buy?>)..... Thanks Larry GA
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    1971 ct 70 - Battery Hookup wires, why so hard?

    I bought 71 ct 70 with no battery. Just got new 6V batt. from Honda but my elect. plug is "mis-aligned"(see attached), meaning 2 black wires do not match up (bike won't run w/ battery) - bike has red/blue/2 blacks and battery has red/green/2 blacks but again the black don't line up - what to...
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    1971 ct 70 - 6v to12v "upgrade" - is it worth the trouble

    My son owns a stock 71 model 80% nice. Needs new battery and points. Was considering electronic ignition unit (no points) and upgrade to 12v lighting system... (a) what's involved - cost, time, and materials (b) what does this do to "resale value" on stock 71 unit (c) is 12v better on this bike...
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    1971 ct 70 - Best engine oil

    My engine case says "straight 30W oil (lawnmower detergent type straight weight). -Owner's manual, I read online, said 10W40 was OK. *How about multi-weight newer synthetic HP Motorcyle oils (Castroil Actevo X-tra4T 10W 40 sold by Beatrice Cycles for motorcycles in general - but how about our...
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    Honda ct70 - any "modifications" to help protect my unit in the woods

    I'm new to the ct70 world but now have 2 models, used them 2X, and already we've bent a gearshift probably by hitting a rock........ Has anyone come up with a good method to protect the "major body parts/sections of these bikes to avoid down time straightening these type parts - kinda along...
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    Son bent gearshift level ($20 new) - how is best procedure to "re-bend these?

    Can anyone who has ever "bent their gearshift" tell me what works and what does not when you have to re-bend this expensive gearshift back "open" so you can get your fit into that space to shift gears...... PS. We've ridden this "new bike" to us 2 times and this gearshift probably got bent on...
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    1971 ct 70 - what is procedure for "oil fiter"?

    I'm new to the ct70 world but I've heard tale of an oil spinner (not to beconfused with the oil screen in the bottom of the cases) - is there an "oil filter" of sorts on these older models and if so, how is it serviced? Thank you in advance.... Larry Ga. PS. Is there a way on this...
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    Need recommendations for backup carbs. on my stock ct70's (1971 & 1991)

    I'm new to the ct70 World but have 2 sons which means 2 bikes. 1st bike is a 1971 ct 70 w/ original carb. *I'm looking for a 2nd carb. to use as a backup unit for some extended trips I hope to take w/ my boys. Some restorers says "always use NEW CARBS. and not fool w/ older Keihin units -...
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    1971 ct70 - Original 18mm Keihin carb - Lost "air screw"

    I did a rookie mistake today....2nd time of my kids riding trail bike - the one that seems to need its 'air/gas mixture" adjusted about 3 times (early at crank, 1 hr., then 2 hr. mark which is typical the end of our riding time) is that normal? Anyway, because I was missing w/ both the...
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    Not Services items "unless it's bad for my ct70", then it might cause service problem

    Just got my kids 1971 (3-speed semi-auto. cluch) ct70's running & just spent an afternoon watching my 9 yr. old son have a blast learning to ride it... Now several operational/manual operation questions: (1) Is it OK to "ever" crank this unit in 1st gear (provide you have no throttle on and...
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    1971 ct.70 - throttle assembly too tight - best modification to fix "no spring back"

    size of 1971 Honda ct. 70 handlebar (inside diameter for spring back set-up) My bike is not at my house and to save a trip to storage, can anyone tell me the size of the spring (inside diameter of a stock 1971 ct. Honda handlebar so I can buy the 3 inch. spring and stoppers mentioned in this...
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    John: First of all, I need to apologize for wasting your time - you were good enough to send to...

    John: First of all, I need to apologize for wasting your time - you were good enough to send to me a honda ct70 video today RE: "throttle snap back" which I viewed when I first opened the site (auto opened at that time); however, now I cannot go back to that video, find in seperately on You...
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    1971 ct.70 - throttle assembly too tight - best modification to fix "no spring back"

    I am new to this site so forgive me if I'm not using the search functioncorrectly (send me a link so I can end my ignorance) or something. Under the "general ct70 area of the bulletin boards", a user has adiagram of how to my a non-spring back throttle unit spring back on its own? I donot...
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    1971 honda ct 70 - not getting spark at spark plug w/ new coil

    Fixed this bike today - FYI it was the condenser unit. The two wires discussed are the 2 black wires from the 4 wires battery plug harness - these are to be connected whether you install battery or have no battery. Anyone know why Honda wire this battery harness this way? Thanks for all the...
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    1971 ct.70 - throttle assembly too tight - best procedure to fix (w/o replacing all..

    I'm fixing to go drive my "new" bike for 1st time BUT it's trottle, while working, is too tight and does not spring back as it should. From someone who's done that job before, what's the secret? -Things to look for and do for this task -Things NOT to do - can I simply "blast" assembly w/ lube...
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    1971 Honda ct70 - shop manual or similar - online

    Can anyone point me to a good .pdf copy of said manual online. I was able to locate a good "owner's manual" but I need specific electrical advice because my unit does not yet have ignition spark? Thanks Larry
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    no spark at the plug.

    01/10/2012 - What did you learn RE: your no spark issue. I have same issue w/ my 1971 ct70 and as you say need to get it running....it has a new coil and sp. plug> Thanks in advance larry wordlarry@gmail.com
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