Thread: John's 74 ct70 resto project

Hi my name is John. I am new to this site and these bikes and just picked one up yesterday.This is my summer project. I think it is a 1974. I would appreciate any tips people could give me as to where to find cheap parts and tips on the resto process, my plans for now with it is to first resore it then possibly look into modifying it.

here are the things i have found that need to be done

all fluids drained and replaced (if possible let me know the specs on these as i dont have a manual)
left handle bar bent (needs possible replacement)
needs Missing lower engine guard
needs new front shock boots and possibly new shocks
rear right foot peg either needs replaced or removed
wheels need to be coated
throttle needs to be unstuck
new turn signal switch needed
installation of a grab bar
needs new seat cover
want to get the original carb

i will tackle these for starters

if you can help with a good price on any of the things listed let me know, im shure there is more needed too

I love to shop for stuff on Ebay for good used stuff. DrAtv / Beatrice Cycle is a great source too. It looks like a great project to start with. You'll be running in no time, I'm sure.

finally found your thread, post up some more info and pics dude.

haha bout time nate

will have tons of pics when i am home in 27 days

i found out the bike was made in october of 1973 from the tag on the frame

many parts have been ordered and i will take pics along the resoration process, not going to be a 100 point reso for now but it should look really nice when im done

one question, the turn signal lights dont work, is there a blinker module or does it use blinker bulbs?

I would guess bulbs but I dont know. I need to look into turn signals because I will be getting some this summer.

Originally Posted by nascarnate326

I would guess bulbs but I dont know. I need to look into turn signals because I will be getting some this summer.

dont wait til summer, here is a deal on a setup

eBay Motors: Honda Mini Trail 70 CT70 CT Blinkers Turn Signals (item 370190479325 end time Apr-26-09 2150 PDT)

Ya its going to be for the new bike, and I want to do some LED flush mounts off from a sport bike. I like knowing that I can lay the bike down and it wont break anything. Do you cruise woodward in the summer?

Originally Posted by nascarnate326

Ya its going to be for the new bike, and I want to do some LED flush mounts off from a sport bike. I like knowing that I can lay the bike down and it wont break anything. Do you cruise woodward in the summer?

so your next project is going to be a full out resto mod? its been a while since ive cruised woodward i am usually up north with the family for the weeks it gets crazy.

figured i would do an update on my build thread also as i have aquired many parts

parts/items aquired for rebuild-

new handlebars
new seat cover
4 speed trans
shock rebuild kit
2 Bridgestone Trail Wing 400x10 tires
NEW AFT. CHROME spark plug GUARD
fork reflectors
rubber boot Boot Carb/Air Box
FOAM AIR FILTER ELEMENT
GASKET INTAKE TO HEAD
1 foot of OEM_FUEL_LINE
RUBBER for KICK start lever
MAXIMA FORK OIL
good chrome cleaner
black high heat paint for exhaust
silver paint for rims

20 days until im home and work begins on it, i think i have most of what i need to make it look and ride very nice

in addition the handlebars shown on my bike in the picture are for sale, the chrome is very nice just a tiny bit of surface rust near the lever, the right bar is straight the left on is slightly off but a very good pair for a rider