1972 CT70 The quest for a daily driver

sh0rtlife · Dec 29, 2014

jstancel said:
As a married man I have learned to never total up what I spend on a hobby.
Example:
Wife "How much have you spent on those stupid motorcycles"
Me "I don't know"

Happy home and I did not tell a lie.

HAHAHAH guess i got lucky..mine doesnt mind and is contemplating a mini build for herself

seriously tho..the fade line on that orange one..and worn off paint even the color just lend it to be a really cool build as is

afee53 · Dec 29, 2014

jstancel said:
Top left bike was purchased complete. The rest were basically part bins type. I got 1 red swingarm and I can't remember the color of the other.

All of the frames have a coat of POR15 to seal any rust. Clear coat to follow tomorrow.

Hahah i understand. How do you ride the red one everywhere with no tags?

jstancel · Dec 30, 2014

I have insurance on the red bike but no tag because I have to jump through hoops for that.

Mopeds are big in Atlanta because anything under 49cc does not need a tag. Most cops don't mess with small bikes because they assume they are all mopeds.

It has been over 24 hours since I posted a picture. Here is one from today's ride. Found this guy chilling at an abandoned rail yard.

Ride Or Die by jstancel, on Flickr

afee53 · Dec 30, 2014

jstancel said:
I have insurance on the red bike but no tag because I have to jump through hoops for that.

Mopeds are big in Atlanta because anything under 49cc does not need a tag. Most cops don't mess with small bikes because they assume they are all mopeds.

How much is insurance per year on the red one

dventu · Dec 30, 2014

yuck that disgusting that could be part of a murder seen man. That can even be a missing person. Who knows. You should report you found human remains. Why did you touch it your part of the evidence.

jstancel · Dec 30, 2014

afee53 said:
How much is insurance per year on the red one

$77 for 12 months, it would probably be cheaper if I only did the State minimum.

dventu said:
yuck that disgusting that could be part of a murder seen man

HA! It is plastic.

dventu · Dec 30, 2014

phew I edit my other post preaching oops

afee53 · Dec 30, 2014

jstancel said:
$77 for 12 months, it would probably be cheaper if I only did the State minimum.

HA! It is plastic.

In all how much do you have invested in the red bike? I just like knowing prices on things haha you dont have to tell your wife :laugh2:

jstancel · Dec 30, 2014

afee53 said:
In all how much do you have invested in the red bike? I just like knowing prices on things haha you dont have to tell your wife :laugh2:

I got a running / driving CT70 and 4 Chevy C10 truck hoods for $500. Hoods are for a different project... If we applied values to the hoods then the bike was about $300. Now for the math:
$300 initial investment

$200 (credit) sold the 70cc lifan engine that was on it
$475 160cc engine with Yoshi exhaust (used)
$110 VM26 carb
$40 Cheap Chinese controls (throttle clutch lever etc)
$60 rear rack
$150 fuel tank
$315 forks with hub and disc brake
$55 headlight brackets (not worth it, should have made my own)
$130 for 12in wheels
$100 Michelin tires
$16 Honda brake shoes for the rear
$15 12 volt regulator
$50 lighting (bulbs wire and such)

Brings it to $1616 but that does not take into account the parts that could have been sold but instead we re-purposed on the green bike

Memeseekoo · Dec 30, 2014

jstancel said:
I have insurance on the red bike but no tag because I have to jump through hoops for that. Mopeds are big in Atlanta because anything under 49cc does not need a tag. Most cops don't mess with small bikes because they assume they are all mopeds. It has been over 24 hours since I posted a picture. Here is one from today's ride. Found this guy chilling at an abandoned rail yard. https://flic.kr/p/qj1iYd Ride Or Die by jstancel, on Flickr

I know a guy who got around that CC issue by installing a 49cc stamped jug, however, it was really an 88cc to appear it was only 49.

ShapeShifter · Dec 30, 2014

Memeseekoo said:
I know a guy who got around that CC issue by installing a 49cc stamped jug, however, it was really an 88cc to appear it was only 49.

I have one of those jugs. Has a Kitaco race head on it. Pulls like a 110!

jstancel · Dec 31, 2014

Won't work, it is based on the cc of the original engine.

jstancel · Dec 31, 2014

Tried to make a seat today. I was going for cafe racer but ended up with a loaf of bread.

ShapeShifter · Jan 1, 2015

jstancel said:
Tried to make a seat today. I was going for cafe racer but ended up with a loaf of bread.

Hah!

afee53 · Jan 1, 2015

jstancel said:
I got a running / driving CT70 and 4 Chevy C10 truck hoods for $500. Hoods are for a different project... If we applied values to the hoods then the bike was about $300. Now for the math:
$300 initial investment

$200 (credit) sold the 70cc lifan engine that was on it

$475 160cc engine with Yoshi exhaust (used)

$110 VM26 carb

$40 Cheap Chinese controls (throttle clutch lever etc)

$60 rear rack

$150 fuel tank

$315 forks with hub and disc brake

$55 headlight brackets (not worth it, should have made my own)

$130 for 12in wheels

$100 Michelin tires

$16 Honda brake shoes for the rear

$15 12 volt regulator

$50 lighting (bulbs wire and such)

Brings it to $1616 but that does not take into account the parts that could have been sold but instead we re-purposed on the green bike

Very interesting. I appreciate you calculating it up for me i was very eager to find out. Did you know the guy you got it from? I wish so bad i could find a good deal like that where im from

jstancel · Jan 1, 2015

Nope, it was a Craigslist ad.

Hibs · Jan 1, 2015

jstancel said:
Tried to make a seat today. I was going for cafe racer but ended up with a loaf of bread.

Doesnt' look to bad. I want a slim, low pro seat on mine too.... Have you found anyone that sells them pre-made?

jstancel · Jan 2, 2015

Hibs said:
Doesnt' look to bad. I want a slim, low pro seat on mine too.... Have you found anyone that sells them pre-made?

No, I wish there were more options out there for us. I am not fond of the banana style seats that are big in Japan and Europe.

It has been days since I posted a picture. Here is another one from the most recent ride. I put stock ST90 shocks on the back of the green CT70. They are more stiff and the perfect upgrade for the spare parts bike.

So Much Room For Activities by jstancel, on Flickr

jerrodwagner · Jan 2, 2015

Motorcycle Seats Direct | Honda CT70 ST70 Dax custom low motorcycle seat top quality

I was going to order a seat from these guys, they will make any color but it takes a while and is kind of high priced.

If you search for razzos lowrider CT i think he used a similar seat.

That's the only option i have found.

I

sh0rtlife · Jan 2, 2015

that price actualy isnt bad..its the shipping thats outlandish

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