FOR SALE 1969 Honda CT70 SilverTag $4200

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1969 Honda CT70 SilverTag

Looks to be mostly original, other than the seat has been replaced or recovered, the wheels have been replaced or restored, and the chain guard is not original. Starts, runs, and rides great…..no leaks.

Bought this a year ago and the adult kids visiting on Thanksgiving added a whopping 8 miles to the odometer…have decided to get a laser cutter instead…lol.

5172 miles on the odometer, clean Kansas title, $4,200.

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At that price point, you're going to need to show all the silver tag bits are there. Looks well preserved tho.
 
After going through MiniBike Mike's video here:


Looks like sometime in it's 56 years, the brake levers on the handlebars were changed, they are not plastic, the rear brake stabilizer has been changed as it is not the straight one, the wire guide on the frame has been changed as it is black, and even though the chain guard is held on with the correct screws, it does not have the correct shape according to Mike.

Other than those four things, the rest of the 27 items on the list seem to be checking out as a Silvertag. As a matter of fact, going by the low vin number and the fact that it doesn't have the frame brace under the air filter like Mike says, it must be a really, really, early Silvertag.
 
I’m assuming the engine VIN and frame VIN are relatively close? Both engine covers and the tappet covers look new or exceptionally polished/painted. Nice bike
 
I’m assuming the engine VIN and frame VIN are relatively close? Both engine covers and the tappet covers look new or exceptionally polished/painted. Nice bike
That's another one I hadn't looked at yet....just looked and yes, the two vins are 179 units apart and are both within the first 2000 made.
101XXX and 101XXX
 
If it was my bike I would have to change that intake and carburetor with the correct one and then that kickstand first thing then handlebars and levers, I would change those tires and put the correct tires and rubber straight valve inner tubes back to start with.


69 Honda ct70's are a little different, this is what we have noticed,

1a) The silver tag on the neck is made from the same materel as the black tags are, but no date of manufacture.
1) Early silver tags have wheels with no bosses. also the spokes are flat in the center.
2) Early 69's have Front fender with a lip in front.
3) Headlight ring doesn't have as much detail around adjusting screw as latter models do. and is welded together at bottom latter models are one piece.
4) High beam light in Speedo is made of fabric not a lens. and inside there's only 1 rubber tube holding up the faceplate.
5) Early silver tag Brake levers are made of plastic.
6) Engine cradles have square pads where spark plug guard goes. continued beyond 69 production
7) Seats have bolt on tool carriers.
8) Taillight wire goes up thru frame close to where taillight mounts.
9) Early taillight has brazed on bosses.
10) Rear brake stabilizer is straight, doesn't have the bends in it.
11) Chain guard is held on with Philips screws.
12) Horn is black and has screws holding it together.
13) Exhaust pipe has taper end no stub.
14) One piece Stator Cover.
15) Wire guide on eng./Frame is silver not black.
16) Gas Tank Bracket is a little shorter. continued beyond 69 production
17) Large #8 on head bolts holding wheels to hub's
18) The center bracket that holds the exhaust is different on a Silver Tag 69, might be early black tag too. It is a little larger and has a "Dog Leg" in it so it reaches closer to the frame, and there isn't a extra long nut on the motor mount where it bolts on, Instead it has a short nut on the motor mount, then the bracket, then a lock washer and another nut.
19)Every bolt is large "8" on head should be added.
20)Spark plug boot should have black ngk logo like early z50's
21)Head can have a diamond and three or four lines
22)Air cannister does not have rear rubber boot on early models (has metal boot instead)
23)Carb has aluminum looking hose connections instead of brass.
24)Crude welds on chain guard.
25)No battery overflow hole above rear fender.
26)Thinner handle bar knobs.
 
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Looks like someone customized the handle bar holder with a couple tiny holes? Most likely to add a drop of oil so the bars won't seize up. Nice idea before these became collectable. Ditch the hardware store top fork bolts as well. Honda still makes the correct smooth chrome bolts.
 
On the bay.......

 
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