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Sticking a Honda Hot Cam (or DRATV Mini Monster Cam) in a stock 3-speed CT70
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<blockquote data-quote="kawahonda" data-source="post: 150072" data-attributes="member: 9759"><p>Hmm, good info. I'm really considering the 88cc kit, but I feel that I would have to open a new door into the "unknown" of just buying more stuff and making my CT70 look not as-stock as I would be trying to "chase the dragon".</p><p></p><p>I figure if I ever find a cheap ass CT70 for sale that didn't have good original parts that I would use that as a hopped-up 88cc beast and would have no problem sticking as much aftermarket stuff on it as possible. But my K3, I try to respect it's originality as much as possible...try to do as much "hidden under the hood" type things as possible.</p><p></p><p>That's why I think I'm a big fan of just doing the cam swap to begin with. One could keep a semi-straight face with the mini monster cam and say that it has the Honda "European" grind cam without many frowns. For someone who is wanting a little more street oompf without "going down the rabbit hole", it seems like a good idea to start that route first.</p><p></p><p>If 50 MPH is what you're after, then fire up an excel spreadsheet and get planning because you'll be doing the whole "shibang"</p><p></p><p>But I'm only after a little bit more. 40-45 MPH is really all I ask for based on my use of the bike, which is driving it a mile to work on a 35 MPH road.</p><p></p><p>But that's how it always starts, right? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Right now, as is, my CT70 cruises confidently at 35MPH. Anything more requires me to lay down on the bike, ignore my mirrors, and soon I would get up to 38.5MPH (which on my CT70's speedo is an indicated 35) tested on a .7 mile stretch. But again, I will be trying Racerx's point trick this weekend to maximize this further. I have YET to see my speedo hit a "40". I will take several shots of whiskey when it happens. I also will be replacing the rear wheel and sprocket/chain with a new stuff this weekend as well. For now, I feel confident in ignoring the 16T sprocket that I purchased and decided to stick with the 15T.</p><p></p><p>I've came a long ways. The bike couldn't start when I got it. Then it would hit 20 MPH, tops. Then after months of tuning/fixing, it did 27MPH. Then 33MPH. Then 38.5 in .7 miles recorded by my father in a new Ford Escape. I've came from zero to hero! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>And I ain't done yet!</p><p></p><p>Racerx....one more calculation if you can...for a .7 mile stretch, a stock CT70 should do_____MPH @ WOT. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kawahonda, post: 150072, member: 9759"] Hmm, good info. I'm really considering the 88cc kit, but I feel that I would have to open a new door into the "unknown" of just buying more stuff and making my CT70 look not as-stock as I would be trying to "chase the dragon". I figure if I ever find a cheap ass CT70 for sale that didn't have good original parts that I would use that as a hopped-up 88cc beast and would have no problem sticking as much aftermarket stuff on it as possible. But my K3, I try to respect it's originality as much as possible...try to do as much "hidden under the hood" type things as possible. That's why I think I'm a big fan of just doing the cam swap to begin with. One could keep a semi-straight face with the mini monster cam and say that it has the Honda "European" grind cam without many frowns. For someone who is wanting a little more street oompf without "going down the rabbit hole", it seems like a good idea to start that route first. If 50 MPH is what you're after, then fire up an excel spreadsheet and get planning because you'll be doing the whole "shibang" But I'm only after a little bit more. 40-45 MPH is really all I ask for based on my use of the bike, which is driving it a mile to work on a 35 MPH road. But that's how it always starts, right? :) Right now, as is, my CT70 cruises confidently at 35MPH. Anything more requires me to lay down on the bike, ignore my mirrors, and soon I would get up to 38.5MPH (which on my CT70's speedo is an indicated 35) tested on a .7 mile stretch. But again, I will be trying Racerx's point trick this weekend to maximize this further. I have YET to see my speedo hit a "40". I will take several shots of whiskey when it happens. I also will be replacing the rear wheel and sprocket/chain with a new stuff this weekend as well. For now, I feel confident in ignoring the 16T sprocket that I purchased and decided to stick with the 15T. I've came a long ways. The bike couldn't start when I got it. Then it would hit 20 MPH, tops. Then after months of tuning/fixing, it did 27MPH. Then 33MPH. Then 38.5 in .7 miles recorded by my father in a new Ford Escape. I've came from zero to hero! :) And I ain't done yet! Racerx....one more calculation if you can...for a .7 mile stretch, a stock CT70 should do_____MPH @ WOT. :) [/QUOTE]
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