Thread: MY First Ever Trail 70

I just picked this Trail 70 up today. I found it in a barn and had been sitting for a while. I sprayed it off at the car wash and it doesn't look too bad. I don't even know where to start to get it running. The owner said his son had it running when it was parked.

clean out the carb. check out the electrical, new spark plug, oil

Nice find, looks really clean for a barn find.

I wish i was that lucky to find one in a barn...

Nice Find and will make a nice ride when you get it running.

Looks good

Great Find!! You will be hooked!

Thanks guys. It has a spark, it is getting fuel but won't start. also, how do i get the round drum looking thing off so i can access the points? It has a nut in the middle. I got the nut off but cannot figure out the rest. The battery is also dead. Will that matter?
Thanks,
Zack

You do not need a battery to start/run the bike but without a battery, even a dead one you will blow all your bulbs. You need a flywheel puller to get the flywheel off to access the points. A Honda shop will have one or you can order one from one of the parts supply houses. dratv has them I believe.

If you're looking to remove the points you'll need that puller but a if you're just looking to adjust you dont need to remove the flywheel. A screwdriver is all that is needed. Also, a timing light will tune that baby if everything else is in order.