1971 Honda CT

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Unfortunately, its time to let go of my CT70 projects, re-prioritizing for medical reasons. What makes these bikes special was that my father bought me a Blue CT70 off the showroom floor in 1971. This listing includes one bike and two other engines for rebuilding. I have painstakingly overhauled this CT70. In picture #8, you can see all the packaging from parts used in the engine restoration; they are genuine OEM Honda parts. The engine has been upgraded with a brand new 88cc kit. This essentially means that it is a CT90. And also means that both the jug head and cylinder heads and all their working parts are brand new (including the pistons and rings.) I have also installed a brand new Carburetor. All worn parts in the engine have been replaced. There are all new bearings and seals (Crankshaft, transmission, gearshift and kick start shafts.) Picture #4 shows proof that kick start spindle shaft is new. The gear shift lever was in good condition. Picture #5 shows proof of a brand new ignition system. In addition, the original wiring harness was thrashed so I installed a brand new complete wiring Harness and new grommets. Additionally, I have installed a brand new ignition coil assembly. The head light and tail light assemblies are new. The Odometer is new: although it reads 2.5 miles in the photo, it actually reads 15 miles to date. This bike is registered in the state of Connecticut as can be witnessed by the classics license plate. I am almost 60 and as a 14 year old, I was brought in by the police for being caught riding this same bike on the street - two months ago, a couple of cops recognized the bike and waved as I drove by - no shit. I was smiling all the way home. The seat is new. The handle bars are new. The crankcase protector is new. The exhaust is new as are all the exhaust covers / shields. The Clutch plates, clutch springs, clutch damper springs, cam plate spring, oil through spring, radial ball bearing and clutch guide bushing are all new. The oil pump has been overhauled. If you go to YouTube, I have uploaded a video of the bike and it shows that all the lights work. The video is titled: Honda CT70 1971 restoration 12345. The frame has been painted with the correct Honda Blue color. The rim hubs have been repainted. The chain is new, both fenders are original with signs of age but polish up well. The tires are not new. After putting 10 miles on the odometer, I decided to upgrade the motor to an 88CC. The bike starts and runs but needs further fine tuning. Compression is at 150, spark is bright blue but engine presently stumbles at quick throttle up. This bike will require a little fine tuning. Prior to the 88CC upgrade, the engine ran like a bat out of hell. I simply don't have the time and I need the money for other responsibilities. The bike shifts really well and popped whilys very easily. In picture # 10, you will see a jug cylinder with a piston on it. It is the same cylinder jug and piston set that you see in photo #5. When I removed it, I accidentally scratched it up a bit so I glass beaded it with the intent to paint it again; that of which I never did. It is a good .75 oversized Jug with a new piston set (with less that 2 hours of use.) It would work well with the CT70H (manual clutch) motor. That was my intention. In the last picture you will see both spare engine's new gasket and seal sets along with most of the new bearings for the two spare engine rebuilds. Because I love these bikes so much, I purchased these engines simply because they crossed my path. Most of the parts for these rebuilds are present. For those having concern that proper assembly was not adhered to, I wish to share the following. At the age 12, I purchased (on my own) my first Monkey bike (Honda Z50.) By the time I was 18, I was racing Motocross on a 250 Suzuki RM. By the age 15, people from other towns would bring their bikes to me for troubleshooting. I graduated from Northrop University in 1980 with and became a certified FAA Air frame and Power plant mechanic for airplanes. I like to think that my credentials speak for themselves.Shipping & HandlingBuyer responsible for all shipping arrangements and shipping costs!Buyer is responsible for all aspects of the shipping. The bike weighs about 140lbs. I won’t crate the bike but if you want to ship by forward air please include an additional $50 to cover the cost of tie-downs and a good lock. Forward air provides a steal crate. You do need to make a reservation with them and that takes about two weeks. I have used them before without any problems. Payment Details$100 will be due within 24 hours through PayPal. The rest must be paid within 7 days by Cashier’s Check, Bank Wire transfer or Cash. If you want to pay the full amount owed through PayPal then I will require you to pay an additional 4% to cover the PayPal charges. All funds must clear prior to shipment.Thank you for looking On Sep-20-17 at 18:57:26 PDT, seller added the following information: Just an update 09/20/17. Today I decided to start assembling both of the spare motors. I soaked both the crank case halves and the right side covers in de-greaser then glass beaded them. Immediately after that I used high pressure water to remove glass bead residue and then immediately used compressed air to dry and clear out all orifices. Immediately after that I soaked them in ACF 50 (but not the right side covers; those will be painted.) Special attention was given to protecting the 4 speed side cover shift lever from glass bead. I have started assembly. All the brand New transmission bearings have already been installed and the transmissions are complete. The shifting forks are all straight. The gears look good. Something I forgot to mention prior, both the parts and service manuals are included in this sale. I will be dry fitting and checking shifting mechanism for all gear changes before final assembly of the crank case halves. I do have shaft shims to control end play. One of the kick start shafts needs replacement -the other is acceptable, I am going to my local motor sports store in the morning to see how quickly I can get it. Both of the gear shifter shaft splines are acceptable: not perfect but they will due. It is not my intent to fully rebuild these motors so if you wish to entertain the idea of me doing so, please contact me as soon as possible so I can determine additional cost for your evaluation. My thinking is to get them to where the lower end halves are joined. Most people are uncomfortable with dealing with transmissions and crank shaft. By the way, the crankshafts are reusable. They have the typical side play but are tight when pulled. Today I also bead blasted the cylinder jugs and I will be painting them gloss black then sticking under a heat lamp. I will be re-honing the .75 oversized jug. I will mic for roundness of the 3 speeds cylinder jug tomorrow to see whether it is reusable. What I do know, is that it will need a new piston and ring set. It has been a long day. I will update again tomorrow. On Sep-21-17 at 17:25:45 PDT, seller added the following information: Todays update 09/21/17 I ordered a new kick start spindle shaft for the CT70H (manual clutch) motor. I honed the .75 oversized head and repainted it two coats of high gloss and stuck it under a heat lamp. Although the second cylinder Jug is withing tolerance of being out of round there is corrosion pitting present characteristic of a bike that sat for some time before it was re-run again. I did not see it before honing but found afterwards. This cylinder Jug is a good candidate for a next size up oversize. You could install new rings and it would run but you would not receive optimal compression. I also thoroughly cleaned the oil pumps and inspected their gears; they are good. I will be installing with new gaskets once the new kick start spindle shaft arrives. In addition, I sprayed primered the right hand side covers that I bead blasted yesterday and stuck them under a heat lamp. I will paint tomorrow. I will update again tomorrow night On Sep-22-17 at 19:11:08 PDT, seller added the following information: Todays update 09/22/17 All cylinders, including the Jugs and heads have been bead blasted and thoroughly cleaned, The Jug cylinders have been honed and painted with high gloss black. I put them under a heat lap and will give a second coat tomorrow. The right side covers have been sanded and re- primed - to remove undesirable blemishes from 40 years of abuse. They will be re-sanded and painted tomorrow. They are starting to look nice. I will be providing many more pictures tomorrow afternoon. Another part for the CT70E 3 speed transmission has to be ordered. The issue was only found this afternoon when I tried to complete final assembly, there is a washer for the transmission drum where it bolts to the left side of the crank case that I do not have that is causing binding of the drum. The 4 speed does not require this washer but we still have to wait for it's kick start spindle to complete the CT70H lower end. The good news is that the clutch plates for both engines look reusable. Both sets are not original; I will clean them up but it looks encouraging. If you are stuck on wanting brand new plates, please advise me now. On Sep-23-17 at 09:27:47 PDT, seller added the following information: Update 9/2317 11:30 am Today I have added new pictures. Pic #13 are of all the parts that have been glass beaded, the side covers are primed and the heads are painted. This pic was taken yesterday. The Jug heads have since receive a second coat of high gloss black. In the next pic (14,) you can see that the side covers have received their first coat of paint, I will do the second coat later today. they are dry and out in the hot sun for a good baking (no clouds in the sky.) Prior to all spraying, I use a tack rag. In the next pic, are the crankshafts. As can be seen, they are in fairly good condition. In the next pic are the glass beaded heads. I have cleaned with high pressure water and lubricated the steel pars with XFC 50. The head for the CT70H manual clutch has a sheared exhaust stud that will need to be drilled and a helicoil inserted. The next pic illustrates how I test the function the transmission. As I indicated last night, I have to order another part for the 3 speed: I have already placed the order. Today I will spend my day overhauling the clutch drum and plates assemblies and will provide another update this evening. Thanks for staying tuned in. On Sep-23-17 at 16:03:05 PDT, seller added the following information: Update 9/23/17 6:45pm: Pic #18 - the clutch drums and plates are cleaned and ready for assembly. These took a long time; It was like trying to clean dirty tile grout. They did clean up very well and there is substantial plate material left. They were properly assembled with nice clean oil. Pic #19 shows all the parts ready for assembly. The Jug heads and side covers both have two coats of paint. I don''t remember if I mentioned earlier but the oil pumps look good and I have all the gaskets. Again, I may not be receiving the ordered parts till Wednesday even though the auction ends tomorrow night. So, I am requesting a little extra time to complete assembly of the lower end before shipping them. I will review everything in the morning for anything else I can do. I will update again tomorrow.