New Guy Honda CT70 Build

[Jacob Scroggs]

Well. I’m not sure, I haven’t tried to fit the front fender yet. But I don’t think the fuel tank drops under the lower fork clamp. So I should be fine on the fender...if I decide to run it. I’m kinda digging the no front fender look.

Everything I’ve read says the bikes stock fuel tank isn’t adequate to make a long trip so I knew I had to add an auxiliary tank. I’ve seen the rear rack mounted and the side mounted and really didn’t like those options. Especially the side...because I plan to run some saddle bags. So the only other thing I could think of was put it up front. This tank will give me another gallon. So I’ll rock it a while and see how it goes.

The new tank does however get in the way of the headlight mount. You can see in the pictures that I just got it up. I’m gonna have to get creative with this. I’m thinking I’ll just remake the side plate to lift the light to a higher position.

 

[Tripod]

You could try using a ct90/110 auxiliary fuel tank and adapt it.

 

[Jacob Scroggs]

Hey everyone. I hope y’all are all staying warm. This weather has made it just about too cold for me to work in my shop but I was able to make these today. They don’t look like much, but a lot of work went into them. After I installed my aux gas tank, I had to figure a way to raise my headlight. And this is what I came up with. I used a drill, grinder and some files to make these from a piece of aluminum.

 

[Jacob Scroggs]

And here they are installed. I think they turned out pretty good. And serve the purpose

 

[red69]

Nice work, Jacob.

 

[Jacob Scroggs]

I mounted and plumbed in my dual oil coolers today. Mounted them to my engine guard. I think they look cool...different, but cool

 

[Gary]

Looking good- like the quality and your detail

 

[Jacob Scroggs]

Ok Everyone... let’s talk about rear fender positioning with an extended Swingarm and larger tires. See below, in the stock position, the fender looks terrible.

So I added these two spacers to bring it into a better alignment with the rear tire.

These two. I loosened the top two bolts and added these in. Then tightened everything back down. Also I had to move the holes.

Im not sure if I’m married to this or not yet. I mean, it does he the fender more closely matching the tire. But does it look bad? What don you guys think?

 

[DAX-IT!!!]

Good job and unique idea - looks great !!

 

[Jacob Scroggs]

And while we’re talking about fenders...what about the front fender? Does it look better with or without???

 

[loopiemclooperson]

I vote front fender on.
With the extended swing arm the back fender chopped works also.

 

[Jacob Scroggs]

I vote front fender on.
With the extended swing arm the back fender chopped works also.

Thanks.

 

[DAX-IT!!!]

And while we’re talking about fenders...what about the front fender? Does it look better with or without???"

I'd like to see a picture with the whole of the one side of the bike (it gives a better perspective) before I could give an honest opinion.

 

[Jacob Scroggs]

I'd like to see a picture with the whole of the one side of the bike (it gives a better perspective) before I could give an honest opinion.

Ask and ye shall receive here’s one with
And one without...I’m torn on this one

 

[DAX-IT!!!]

Ask and ye shall receive here’s one with
And one without...I’m torn on this one

Thanks man!! Now I've got a full view, I think I'm gonna buck the trend and say without. I think 'with' makes it look too bunched up, cluttered and a bit too top heavy at the front with all the things piled up there. Just my opinion but, hey, who am I ? Your the one who has to like it............. its your bike and your the one that counts!!

 

[Jacob Scroggs]

Thanks man!! Now I've got a full view, I think I'm gonna buck the trend and say without. I think 'with' makes it look too bunched up, cluttered and a bit too top heavy at the front with all the things piled up there. Just my opinion but, hey, who am I ? Your the one who has to like it............. its your bike and your the one that counts!!

I think I agree with you. I’ll leave it off for now. Thanks for the help.

 

[Jacob Scroggs]

Anyone please help me with this. I’m not very knowledgeable about battery sizing. What size battery do I need for this build. I’ve got the Mighty Max battery box. But I’m totally lost on what to order. I don’t want to get it in and it not fit. What’s a good one for my bike???

 

[Gplracer]

Your bike is looking really good.

 

[Jeckler]

This is the one I got. I’m not sure if the guy that made the box did it by hand, but the fit isn’t the greatest. I had to add over half an inch of padding to the bottom just so the battery wouldn’t be wedged into it. Let’s see if this works.
ML1.3-12 - 12 Volt 1.3 AH SLA Battery - Mighty Max Battery Brand Product https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K8V2DF...abc_BP0XMKTARKF81Z7NV435?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Jacob Scroggs]

This is the one I got. I’m not sure if the guy that made the box did it by hand, but the fit isn’t the greatest. I had to add over half an inch of padding to the bottom just so the battery wouldn’t be wedged into it. Let’s see if this works.
ML1.3-12 - 12 Volt 1.3 AH SLA Battery - Mighty Max Battery Brand Product https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K8V2DF...abc_BP0XMKTARKF81Z7NV435?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Hey, thanks. I’ll give it a try.