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50$Pit · 05-15-2008, 04:45 PM

Been into dirt my whole life and I have been throwing around the idea of a CT70. I found one local for a decent deal and am thinking of picking it up but I want to get some more info.

-What are the best years to get?

-Any specific model best (Dax, K1, etc)?

-Any parts I should make sure are there due to difficult avaliability?

And lastly, what are you thoughts on this thing, its an 84 and it has been repainted...

My plans are to buy one complete, that runs with current registration, and then do a frame up rebuild and mod it.

50$Pit · 05-15-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 50

Been into dirt my whole life and I have been throwing around the idea of a CT70. I found one local for a decent deal and am thinking of picking it up but I want to get some more info.

-What are the best years to get?

-Any specific model best (Dax, K1, etc)?

-Any parts I should make sure are there due to difficult avaliability?

And lastly, what are you thoughts on this thing, its an 84 and it has been repainted...

My plans are to buy one complete, that runs with current registration, and then do a frame up rebuild and mod it.

And I know there are a few Cali guys on here, what type of restrictions are on the plates for the CT's? Is it a speed limit deal where you can only ride on streets with speed limits under a certain MPH or is it fair game less highways?

Dan_Lorenze · 05-15-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 50

Been into dirt my whole life and I have been throwing around the idea of a CT70. I found one local for a decent deal and am thinking of picking it up but I want to get some more info.

-What are the best years to get?

-Any specific model best (Dax, K1, etc)?

-Any parts I should make sure are there due to difficult avaliability?

And lastly, what are you thoughts on this thing, its an 84 and it has been repainted...

My plans are to buy one complete, that runs with current registration, and then do a frame up rebuild and mod it.

Good plan.... The most important part of a CT70 build for me is a clean, dent free frame that's already street titled, especially us CA guys..

As far as the best year, we'll all have our own opinions on this.. My opinion is an imported Dax would be the most exotic, then early 70s HKO's then the early KOs... (I'm not into winkers)....

You can make almost any bike really nice.. All depends on what you like,how fast you want to go and how much you want to spend...

Good-cheap-fast You can only pick two...

Dan_Lorenze · 05-15-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 50

or is it fair game less highways?

that's how I roll....

50$Pit · 05-15-2008, 05:57 PM

Thanks Dan.

Do you know if any issues arise out of swapping motors? (#'s wise)

tmas · 05-15-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 50

-What are the best years to get?

I like the 91 - 93 CT's. They use a 12 volt system and CDI.
tmas

Dan_Lorenze · 05-15-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 50

Thanks Dan.

Do you know if any issues arise out of swapping motors? (#'s wise)

Funny you should ask... I've actually never been stopped before, and I ride my bike all around town on weekends.... I can't imagine a cop really looking that hard.. Yes, it's totally possible..

slowracer · 05-15-2008, 06:52 PM

brad I can get you a zb50 replica that is cali legal.Put a yx150 motor in it and it will run 65 no problem

DC50 · 05-15-2008, 06:57 PM

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brad I can get you a zb50 replica that is cali legal.Put a yx150 motor in it and it will run 65 no problem

man I guess you have offically gone to the dark side.

Copy of a zb with a yx motor... come on mike a year ago you would have said a 88 ZB with a 119DOHC. lmao

50$Pit · 05-15-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by slowracer

brad I can get you a zb50 replica that is cali legal.Put a yx150 motor in it and it will run 65 no problem

We will talk on Saturday.

50$Pit · 05-15-2008, 07:13 PM

I will be doing a motor swap so I'm not too worried about the 6v motors.

So it sounds like they are all pretty much the same... ??

slowracer · 05-15-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DC50

man I guess you have offically gone to the dark side.

Copy of a zb with a yx motor... come on mike a year ago you would have said a 88 ZB with a 119DOHC. lmao

I'm for anything you can ride on the street.It's hard to beat the Yx motors now 18hp for under 2 g's.

Thanks for the aviator change. LOL!

DC50 · 05-15-2008, 11:05 PM

I thought you would like it. lmao

slowracer · 05-16-2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DC50

I thought you would like it. lmao

Now can you fix it so I get all those smilly things.Dee Dee Dee!!!!!!

minirdr · 05-16-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DC50

man I guess you have offically gone to the dark side.

Copy of a zb with a yx motor... come on mike a year ago you would have said a 88 ZB with a 119DOHC. lmao

1 year ago, you wouldnt be on PM. lol.

i thought you cali guys had a tough time getting **** street legal? i

Dirtyriders110 · 05-20-2008, 10:11 PM

Yes most years are the same. I disagree on the 91-93 being the best. They lost their Trail 70ness. 74' was the first year for turn signals. Also the newer you go the less chrome you get (which could be bad or good depending on the person)

p3racer · 05-20-2008, 10:15 PM

buy that one make it fast and ride it like it.

supernes550 · 05-20-2008, 10:26 PM

is nate still thinking about getting one too?
get one with a good frame and title. you'll be swapping everything else out anyways

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50$Pit 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 2,964	Been into dirt my whole life and I have been throwing around the idea of a CT70. I found one local for a decent deal and am thinking of picking it up but I want to get some more info. -What are the best years to get? -Any specific model best (Dax, K1, etc)? -Any parts I should make sure are there due to difficult avaliability? And lastly, what are you thoughts on this thing, its an 84 and it has been repainted... My plans are to buy one complete, that runs with current registration, and then do a frame up rebuild and mod it. Attached Thumbnails

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50$Pit 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 2,964	Re: CT70 Info Needed Thanks Dan. Do you know if any issues arise out of swapping motors? (#'s wise)

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slowracer 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So-Cal Posts: 4,012 My Mood:	Re: CT70 Info Needed brad I can get you a zb50 replica that is cali legal.Put a yx150 motor in it and it will run 65 no problem

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50$Pit 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 2,964	Re: CT70 Info Needed I will be doing a motor swap so I'm not too worried about the 6v motors. So it sounds like they are all pretty much the same... ??

05-15-2008, 11:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
DC50 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edmonton,AB,Canada Posts: 4,592	Re: CT70 Info Needed I thought you would like it. lmao

05-20-2008, 10:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
Dirtyriders110 PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 53	Re: CT70 Info Needed Yes most years are the same. I disagree on the 91-93 being the best. They lost their Trail 70ness. 74' was the first year for turn signals. Also the newer you go the less chrome you get (which could be bad or good depending on the person)

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p3racer Founding Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 6,257	Re: CT70 Info Needed buy that one make it fast and ride it like it.

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supernes550 The Golden Ticket Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5outh 5an 0iego Posts: 3,616 My Mood:	Re: CT70 Info Needed is nate still thinking about getting one too? get one with a good frame and title. you'll be swapping everything else out anyways

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