My ct 90 build

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:55 am

I picked up this 1970 ct 90 for $400 Working on cleaning it up and replacing some of the tired parts.

I picked up some new tires and tubes. a seat cover, battery and a brand new carb (crab)

swimmingfree · Post by **swimmingfree** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:07 am

nice old ride !!!
wood like to see a photo of the hole front end like its going to run you over lol..
how fast are they stock?
4 cycle not 2 right ?
swimmingfree

Mystic · Post by **Mystic** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:17 am

I have always loved the CT90, my junk yard man was going to sell me 2 for 225 as is but I never got hte money up between this af16 swap so i think he sold them already. the only thing I dont like is the position of the exhaust. I imagine that is why they dont sell those kind of exhaust setups anymore, too many burnt pant legs. good find especially with the side covers and center piece, the center piece is usually always missing

you need to do a search and find the front brush guard they made for these it would look awesome its all chrome, dont think they offered that part in the US may have to source it in Japan

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 2:35 pm

swimmingfree wrote:nice old ride !!!
wood like to see a photo of the hole front end like its going to run you over lol..
how fast are they stock?
4 cycle not 2 right ?
swimmingfree

I'd love to give you that opportunity in person.

Trafficjamz · Post by **Trafficjamz** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:09 pm

martynkim wrote:
swimmingfree wrote:nice old ride !!!
wood like to see a photo of the hole front end like its going to run you over lol..
how fast are they stock?
4 cycle not 2 right ?
swimmingfree

I'd love to give you that opportunity in person.

Hey now.....play nice

motormike · Post by **motormike** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:19 pm

Trafficjamz wrote:
martynkim wrote: I'd love to give you that opportunity in person.

Hey now.....play nice

....he used the word love....that was nice....

odinxxix · Post by **odinxxix** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:24 pm

martynkim what great old bike.! that pipe looks like it could do some damage!!

motormike · Post by **motormike** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:08 pm

.....@odin29.....that pipe is ICONIC, man....

.....plus it has all the guards....granted, they will get hot enough you can feel the radiance, but the design keeps temps in check....no INSTANT flesh Bar-B-Q .....NOW if you wanna see a pipe that will getcha, check bradthree's proposed buy (CT-Lifan)....sweet pipe, though....

........@ marty....chrome appears magnificent !!....you may agree that this pipe is beautiful,....and gives the CT a personality that has become synonomous with "OFF ROAD".....what with many members doing white bikes, I wonder how white would look on CT 90 ?....my fav factory CT color is Mars Orange...Resto/Mod ??.....rock-on.......

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:45 pm

I did a little work to the CT today. I replaced the battery. Cleaned the points and got spark.

Replaced both tired old cracked tires

Recovered the old seat.

Installed the brand new carburetor.

Just waiting on the new tank to come in the mail. I discovered that the brake shoes have unglued themselves while changing the tires. I need to get those on order too.

Hopefully, the tank will be here this week and I can hear her run. I have never heard it run yet.

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:52 pm

motormike wrote:.....@odin29.....that pipe is ICONIC, man.... .....plus it has all the guards....granted, they will get hot enough you can feel the radiance, but the design keeps temps in check....no INSTANT flesh Bar-B-Q .....NOW if you wanna see a pipe that will getcha, check bradthree's proposed buy (CT-Lifan)....sweet pipe, though.... ........@ marty....chrome appears magnificent !!....you may agree that this pipe is beautiful,....and gives the CT a personality that has become synonomous with "OFF ROAD".....what with many members doing white bikes, I wonder how white would look on CT 90 ?....my fav factory CT color is Mars Orange...Resto/Mod ??.....rock-on.......

I plan to get it in working order then strip and paint the entire bike. It will likely have to wait until spring. I haven't decided on a color yet

motormike · Post by **motormike** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:58 pm

......I would like to sample that gearbox sometime in lo range....you know, find a steep climb and give her what for....give it a wax and go thru the winter like it isfor sure, maybe even leave that paint if you're just gonna trail it.....seat came out 4 thumbs up...

....throw up a remote fuel supply and get it tuned in while the tanks in route..........

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:18 pm

motormike wrote:......I would like to sample that gearbox sometime in lo range....you know, find a steep climb and give her what for....give it a wax and go thru the winter like it isfor sure, maybe even leave that paint if you're just gonna trail it.....seat came out 4 thumbs up... ....throw up a remote fuel supply and get it tuned in while the tanks in route..........

Nah, just waiting for the tank to show up.

Don't plan on the trail thing too much mostly a road rider.

Might do some off road this winter though.

mousewheels · Post by **mousewheels** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:47 pm

156 miles

You fix that up and don't ride it another mile

. How do folks manage to ride so little? Nice find, have fun, and show that off any chance you get

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:15 pm

I joined this forum to get tips and tricks http://hondatrailcts.yuku.com

All I can say is that it does not even compare to hondaspree.net

Tons of valuable information on this site and lots of good people. It sometimes takes days before I get a response to a post asking for help.

zuphilius · Post by **zuphilius** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:17 pm

Try here: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ct90/

And here: http://lilhonda.com/

Lots of good guys and info there too.

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