Detail Info for: Honda : Other 1971 Honda Sl 70 KO - 72cc - RESTORED - Light Ruby Red - LOOK!!!

Transaction Info
Sold On:
07/09/2013
Price:
$ 2495.00
Condition:
Mileage:
5794
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46278
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1971 Honda Other
Submodel Body Type:
Engine:
Transmission:
VIN:
SL70-1082371
Vehicle Title:
Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
THIS IS A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 1971 HONDA SL70 KO DONE IN LIGHT RUBY RED AND IN GOOD SHAPE. WHEN I FOUND THIS BIKE THE MOTOR RAN GREAT AND THE ELECTRICAL WAS FINE TOO, BUT THERE WERE A FEW AREAS THAT HAD SOME SURFACE RUST ON THE CHROME, AND THE PAINT NEEDED TO BE REDONE AS WELL. I DECIDED TO FULLY RESTORE THIS BIKE INTO THE CONDITION THAT IT IS IN TODAY, AND IN DOING SO I TOOK IT APART DOWN TO EVERY LAST NUT AND BOLT, REPLACED WHAT I NEEDED TO AND POLISHED WHAT I COULD SAVE ALL THE WHILE USING AS MANY ORIGINAL PARTS AS POSSIBLE. OTHER THAN A FEW SCRATHES AND A COUPLE OTHER MINOR COSMETIC ISSUES, THE ONLY OTHER ISSUE IS WHEN THE TINY 6 VOLT BATTERY LOOSES CHARGE, AND YOU HAVE TO FIDDLE WITH IT A LITTLE BIT TO GET THE BIKE GOING. OTHER THAN THAT, WHEN THE BATTERY DOES HAVE A GOOD CHARGE, THE BIKE STARTS UP FIRST KICK AND RUNS GREAT FROM THEN ON OUT. IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS BIKE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I BOUGHT THIS BIKE FROM A GUY IN EVANSVILLE, IN, WHO OWNED IT SINCE HE WAS A BOY (PROVEN BY SHOWING ME PICTURES WITH IT). HE NO LONGER HAD THE TITLE, BUT WHEN I RESEARCHED THE VIN # THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO RECORDS OF THIS BIKE EVER BEING STOLEN OR WRECKED. SINCE THIS BIKE IS TYPICALLY USED AS A TRAIL BIKE, A TITLE IS NOT NECESSARY, BUT CAN BE OBTAINED FOR AROUND $15-$40. I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS BIKE AS MUCH AS I HAVE, AND I HOPE WE CAN MAKE A DEAL. THANKS!