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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: BettinANDlosing on January 14, 2015, 04:28:43 AM
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Hey everyone, just wanted to share what I've been getting back on the road. It's a 1973 Honda CL70 Scrambler. The motor blew up on my cousin years ago, he bought the Lifan 140cc motor for it but never finished it, cut to the chase I got it for $400 from him a month ago or so. Just got it on the road this last weekend.
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Sweet bike! Now bout that shop of yours, IT'S A MESS. Clean it up and organize stuff! A clean shop is a blessed shop.
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Haha no excuse for that!
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I frigin LOVE it!
The bikes not so bad either... ;D
Have you ever seen how to pull out those little dings w/ a suction cup, and crazy glue?
Seriously... You glue the cup to the tank, and give it a few tugs. To get it off a few drops of Acetone will dissolve the glue.
I ALWAYS test the Acetone on an inconspicuous place first by taping a small shred of clothe soaked w/ it, and letting it set for 5 minutes.
Just thinking out loud... Nice bike! Kudos!!! 8)
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Love it.
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Way cool indeed !!!
Neatest ride I've seen around here in a long time. Best of luck and a project well worth taking on.
Be Big,
AMAC
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There's a market for those and the CT70 models. Might have a brand new scooter sitting there. Folks in RVs like to have those for riding around the RV park.
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That's so cool. Can it get to 55mph? What was the purpose of these when it was sold? Just a city cruiser?
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Way to go, B&L! Saved another from the scrap heap. Looks pretty good original in the pics. Keep on keepin' on!
Karl
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Yes its all original, in nice shape for 40 yr old paint! With the 140cc engine it'll go about 55-60. They produced these as dual sports, on an off road. Like 2 wheel said camping, hunting, etc. It has the raised exhaust so you don't light brush in fire. And 2 wheel, i already have it on Craigslist haha. I posted it as soon so saw the kbb for this year.
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Before I even look it up, I'd guess 8-900.00 KBB, and in reality I'd pay 14-1,500.00. It is a little gem!
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KBB is $1500!!!
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Holy Toledo! I hope you listed it for 2g's. The Lifan engine can go either way (plus or minus). Add in Chicago Craigs... Murder Club will scoff it up! 8)
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Sorry to hear you're selling it.
Maybe trade it for a nice low mile Reflex!
My first vehicle was a new white Honda 90 in 1967 - that little thing carried my wife and me all over Mass. Even out to dinner...this was before safety riding gear - she got a LOT of honks wearing mini skirts on the back. We had helmets of course....
Shoot - I'd get distracted when I saw our reflections in a store front window!!
(she is a blond from SoCal)
A n y w a y.....that was an amazing little bike. When all you own for wheels is a motorcycle - and you live in the wilds of Amherst, Mass., you better own a Honda. (Next vehicle was a VW bus --- same/same there)
Been totally sold on Hondas ever since (5 of them now)(7 VWs - but quit 'em for a pair of bullet-proof xB's)
I am all about reliability. Period.
Stig
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Picts. or it never happened.
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Holy Toledo! I hope you listed it for 2g's. The Lifan engine can go either way (plus or minus). Add in Chicago Craigs... Murder Club will scoff it up! 8)
Yeah I actually did post for $2000 haha! I figure I'll just keep making it cleaner until someone pays me close to that. Got a seat cover on order yesterday. I might try your suction cup idea this weekend to get those tank dents out.
STIG, I would love to keep it, and if I only get low balls on CL I'll most certainly hold onto it :D If I keep it the Lifan engine has got to go, it's really not a high quality engine, even by China standards. It's funny how everyone that I've shown this bike too has funny stories from back in the day on a Honda, love it. My dad's always talking about how they used to have huge groups of kids on Honda 50s. Screw the haters, Honda is a fantastically interesting company. I'll post up more pictures once the we get a sunny day.
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Yeah I actually did post for $2000 haha! I figure I'll just keep making it cleaner until someone pays me close to that. Got a seat cover on order yesterday. I might try your suction cup idea this weekend to get those tank dents out.
STIG, I would love to keep it, and if I only get low balls on CL I'll most certainly hold onto it :D If I keep it the Lifan engine has got to go, it's really not a high quality engine, even by China standards. It's funny how everyone that I've shown this bike too has funny stories from back in the day on a Honda, love it. My dad's always talking about how they used to have huge groups of kids on Honda 50s. Screw the haters, Honda is a fantastically interesting company. I'll post up more pictures once the we get a sunny day.
Haven't seen any haters on this thread.
Be Big,
AMAC
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Who could hate Sophia Loren?
Beauty is forever! (almost) But Oh My God... She IS Beautiful!!! :-*
The bike aint so bad lookin either.
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Nice old Honda,
Without going into stories about my past bikes and mishaps.
I have found that on small "soft dent" no creases, Dry Ice and a hair dryer works pretty good.
I use a hair dryer because it doesn't get anywhere near the heat of a heat gun.
Heat the dented area (time consuming part) with the hair dryer then lay the dry ice on it and hold it for a few minutes.
Repeat as needed, alternating between the heat and cold and I think you'll be surprised at how well it works.
Good Luck
Doc W.
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Nice tip Doc!!! I'll try that before the suction cups, dry ice is cheap!!!!
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Very nice "old school" tip. There's only a few guys alive that still know this.
Doc! you just moved up to the top ten on my "Respect List". (you should get the award, and "T" shirt in a few weeks)