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ezsk8er66 · 03-04-2009, 04:08 PM

i was just wondering if any rde their ct 70 on any kinda trails like threw the wood or litle tracks and if so how they do, im bout to start a build and was goona go in the direction of a bike built for dirt any input?

dirttrackin280h · 03-04-2009, 05:39 PM

Every year we take our CT70's out when we vacation in the mountains. Ride them all through the fire roads. The CT's we have are street legal so you can take them anywhere.
They make for a great trail ride. Super comfy and reliable.
They are great bikes for what they are intended for. Trail riding.

Build on!

hornetgod · 03-05-2009, 01:34 AM

Like Dirt track'n said. CT70's were built for trail riding. I had one growing up from 10 years old until I graduated and now 20 years later, I went and bought another and fully restored it. A blast to ride and can take a beating.

RAZZO · 03-05-2009, 03:51 AM

Great for TRAIL riding. At speed, they are the Corvair of minis. "Unsafe at any speed" LOL! Anybody remember thoses??

tmas · 03-05-2009, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RAZZO

Great for TRAIL riding. At speed, they are the Corvair of minis. "Unsafe at any speed" LOL! Anybody remember thoses??

Razzo....I remember Ralph Nader story...& the corvair doing the flip.
Tmas

fatcaaat · 03-05-2009, 06:59 AM

I purchased a CT70 from a guy about 9 years ago and turned it into a full-blown Off Road trail bike. I put on an ST90 front end suspension and a 17" front tire. I put a 14" big dirt tire on the rear with the ST90 rear wheel and swingarm. ATV 5" rise handlebars. A cammed and ported 75cc motor with 20mm carb and supertrapp exhaust. That thing was hammered every time I took it out. 40 miles at a clip in some of the harshest stuff I could throw at it...deep mud, creek crossings, sand, coal refuse, hill climbs...it survived it all. The only thing I can say is that the seat pan ended up being totally destroyed and the rims had some dents in them. I even would do small jumps with this thing....maybe 1-2 feet total air. The frame never did bend and as a matter of fact, it was taken by my buddy and completely restored and named "Franky" after once being a frankenbike.

Wiley · 03-05-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RAZZO

Great for TRAIL riding. At speed, they are the Corvair of minis. "Unsafe at any speed" LOL! Anybody remember thoses??

My brother still has a 1960 - and the ralph nader book to go with it.

ezsk8er66 · 03-10-2009, 05:25 PM

alright started the tear down and got to wondering if crf50/70 headset bearings would fit in the frame im trying to get a more modern suspension and some more travel. and im open to n e ideas on how to get some more travel out of the rear

LoudFastUgly · 03-10-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiley

My brother still has a 1960 - and the ralph nader book to go with it.

Z50, CT70 & Geritol forum...

LoudFastUgly · 03-10-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ezsk8er66

alright started the tear down and got to wondering if crf50/70 headset bearings would fit in the frame im trying to get a more modern suspension and some more travel. and im open to n e ideas on how to get some more travel out of the rear

Z50A Steering Head Taper Bearings - Planet Minis

Source for your steering bearings...

ezsk8er66 · 03-11-2009, 04:05 AM

awesome i was looking for a post like that, i guess i need to work on my searching skills thank you

03-04-2009, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
ezsk8er66 PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 6	ct 70s on the trail i was just wondering if any rde their ct 70 on any kinda trails like threw the wood or litle tracks and if so how they do, im bout to start a build and was goona go in the direction of a bike built for dirt any input?

03-04-2009, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
dirttrackin280h 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oakley, California Posts: 1,008	Re: ct 70s on the trail Every year we take our CT70's out when we vacation in the mountains. Ride them all through the fire roads. The CT's we have are street legal so you can take them anywhere. They make for a great trail ride. Super comfy and reliable. They are great bikes for what they are intended for. Trail riding. Build on!

03-05-2009, 01:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
hornetgod PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lemoore, CA. (Central California) Posts: 12	Re: ct 70s on the trail Like Dirt track'n said. CT70's were built for trail riding. I had one growing up from 10 years old until I graduated and now 20 years later, I went and bought another and fully restored it. A blast to ride and can take a beating.

03-05-2009, 03:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
RAZZO Old School Z50s Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY PINELANDS Posts: 1,971 My Mood:	Re: ct 70s on the trail Great for TRAIL riding. At speed, they are the Corvair of minis. "Unsafe at any speed" LOL! Anybody remember thoses??

03-05-2009, 06:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
fatcaaat 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,780	Re: ct 70s on the trail I purchased a CT70 from a guy about 9 years ago and turned it into a full-blown Off Road trail bike. I put on an ST90 front end suspension and a 17" front tire. I put a 14" big dirt tire on the rear with the ST90 rear wheel and swingarm. ATV 5" rise handlebars. A cammed and ported 75cc motor with 20mm carb and supertrapp exhaust. That thing was hammered every time I took it out. 40 miles at a clip in some of the harshest stuff I could throw at it...deep mud, creek crossings, sand, coal refuse, hill climbs...it survived it all. The only thing I can say is that the seat pan ended up being totally destroyed and the rims had some dents in them. I even would do small jumps with this thing....maybe 1-2 feet total air. The frame never did bend and as a matter of fact, it was taken by my buddy and completely restored and named "Franky" after once being a frankenbike.

03-10-2009, 05:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
ezsk8er66 PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 6	Re: ct 70s on the trail alright started the tear down and got to wondering if crf50/70 headset bearings would fit in the frame im trying to get a more modern suspension and some more travel. and im open to n e ideas on how to get some more travel out of the rear

03-11-2009, 04:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
ezsk8er66 PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 6	Re: ct 70s on the trail awesome i was looking for a post like that, i guess i need to work on my searching skills thank you

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