Planet Minis

mikev · 08-29-2007, 12:34 AM

I came across a plated 1971 ST70 that I'm about 90% certain that I'm going to buy, but before I get to that 100% certain part I'd like to ask the experts here about it.

Similar to CT70? Interchangeable parts?

I'm basically deciding between this bike and a 2001 Jincheng CT70 clone, both are plated and the Honda is cheaper (which makes me want it more, and it's a real honda).

Is it a worthwhile buy?

(here's a pic of it from the CL ad)

linkandcuff · 08-29-2007, 04:34 AM

should be 100% the same. Dont get the clone usually they arent made with the same quality as the hondas

makotosun · 08-29-2007, 07:54 AM

The ST is probably even more desireable than a CT, as they are far less common in the states, even though they are the same bike. The extras are slightly different, sometimes different fenders or lights and I believe the ST does not come with a skid plate.

I'd snag it up pronto!

Z · 08-29-2007, 08:11 AM

I would get the ST hands down over the Chinky Clone bike. The ST had slight differences to the CT, but is a much more desireable bike and all the US Spec CT70 restoration parts will fit with ease. Some of the ST gearboxes were 1 down, 2 up on the 3 speeds, and 1 down, 3 up gearbox on the 4 speeds.

If you don't end up buying the bike, post the CL link as I'm sure someone else here would jump on it.

mikev · 08-29-2007, 09:10 AM

I didn't wanna post the CL link yet because I want it :P

HopefullY I'll hear back today. It will be mine.. Oh yes.. It will be mine..

mikev · 08-30-2007, 08:46 AM

Looks like I'm going to be picking this up tomorrow for $700.

He's got the title and registration in hand, it's currently non-op in his name but it's up to date.

The only issue is that the tranny needs some work, I guess worst case is I spend 150 bucks for a new tranny from Dr Atv or something, right?

supernes550 · 08-30-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mikev

I guess worst case is I spend 150 bucks for a new tranny from Dr Atv or something, right?

or $2500 for a 124 R head takegawa motor

welcome to the street club

mikev · 08-30-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by supernes550

or $2500 for a 124 R head takegawa motor

welcome to the street club

Thanks

I meant to send you a PM, the guy who was supposed to buy my hardtail flaked on me, in turn causing me to flake on you

Sorry for not letting you know sooner, because I still planned on buying it, but I saw that you sold the Panda anyway so it all worked out okay.

supernes550 · 08-30-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Thanks

I meant to send you a PM, the guy who was supposed to buy my hardtail flaked on me, in turn causing me to flake on you

Sorry for not letting you know sooner, because I still planned on buying it, but I saw that you sold the Panda anyway so it all worked out okay.

no worries man. the bike will be up in the norcal area anyways. let hope jay post pics of his progress.

share some pics of yours when you get her.

mikev · 08-31-2007, 07:25 PM

got it!!!

its in my truck & I am on the way home

it probably needs a tranny, or at least some work - it only has 3rd gear.

me = excited, finally a street legal mini of my own!

08-29-2007, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
mikev 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 614	Honda Dax/ST70? I came across a plated 1971 ST70 that I'm about 90% certain that I'm going to buy, but before I get to that 100% certain part I'd like to ask the experts here about it. Similar to CT70? Interchangeable parts? I'm basically deciding between this bike and a 2001 Jincheng CT70 clone, both are plated and the Honda is cheaper (which makes me want it more, and it's a real honda). Is it a worthwhile buy? (here's a pic of it from the CL ad)

08-29-2007, 04:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
linkandcuff PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 31	Re: Honda Dax/ST70? should be 100% the same. Dont get the clone usually they arent made with the same quality as the hondas

08-29-2007, 07:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
makotosun 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington (southwest) Posts: 510 My Mood:	Re: Honda Dax/ST70? The ST is probably even more desireable than a CT, as they are far less common in the states, even though they are the same bike. The extras are slightly different, sometimes different fenders or lights and I believe the ST does not come with a skid plate. I'd snag it up pronto!

08-29-2007, 08:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,540	Re: Honda Dax/ST70? I would get the ST hands down over the Chinky Clone bike. The ST had slight differences to the CT, but is a much more desireable bike and all the US Spec CT70 restoration parts will fit with ease. Some of the ST gearboxes were 1 down, 2 up on the 3 speeds, and 1 down, 3 up gearbox on the 4 speeds. If you don't end up buying the bike, post the CL link as I'm sure someone else here would jump on it.

08-29-2007, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
mikev 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 614	Re: Honda Dax/ST70? I didn't wanna post the CL link yet because I want it :P HopefullY I'll hear back today. It will be mine.. Oh yes.. It will be mine..

08-30-2007, 08:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
mikev 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 614	Re: Honda Dax/ST70? Looks like I'm going to be picking this up tomorrow for $700. He's got the title and registration in hand, it's currently non-op in his name but it's up to date. The only issue is that the tranny needs some work, I guess worst case is I spend 150 bucks for a new tranny from Dr Atv or something, right?

08-31-2007, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
mikev 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 614	Re: Honda Dax/ST70? got it!!! its in my truck & I am on the way home it probably needs a tranny, or at least some work - it only has 3rd gear. me = excited, finally a street legal mini of my own!

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