Planet Minis

moosehunter · 12-15-2006, 02:19 PM

Howdy all...

As I was leaving town today on my weekly run to the fastener store... I see these laying next to someone's garbage cans...

I ask you... Who would do such a thing?

Oh yeah... the wheels pictured are 10", with Bridgestone Trail Wing tires... Is there anyway to confim if these are truely CT70 wheels?

reynolds_brad · 12-15-2006, 02:23 PM

it takes a good man to save a life like that. Good job, now nurse it back to health.

tmas · 12-15-2006, 02:26 PM

1972. How is the inside of the tank? Now you have yourself a winter project?
tmas

guardian327 · 12-15-2006, 02:26 PM

man, I wish I could come across something like that. Id love to see what you end up doing with it.

moosehunter · 12-15-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by reynolds_brad

it take a good man to save a life like that. Good job, now nurse it back to health.

A bit on the rough side, ain't she?... I'll be breaking her down tonight for a bit of R&R in the storage bin... then comes the fun part...

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Originally Posted by tmas

1972. How is the inside of the tank? Now you have yourself a winter project?

One side of the gas cap valve has been broken off. The cap came off with the help from the old channel locks... The inside of the tank is not all that bad. A bit of slight rusting that can be dealt with. Definitely not as bad as I've seen that's for sure...

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Originally Posted by guardian327

man, I wish I could come across something like that. Id love to see what you end up doing with it.

I have another 72 in the same color... How cool would it be to have a matching set of restored "bookends"?

racerx351 · 12-15-2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by moosehunter

A bit on the rough side, ain't she?... I'll be breaking her down tonight for a bit of R&R in the storage bin... then comes the fun part...

One side of the gas cap valve has been broken off. The cap came off with the help from the old channel locks... The inside of the tank is not all that bad. A bit of slight rusting that can be dealt with. Definitely not as bad as I've seen that's for sure...

I have another 72 in the same color... How cool would it be to have a matching set of restored "bookends"?

wow... what a cool find !!!

& 10inch ct 70 wheels !!!

Z50King · 12-15-2006, 02:44 PM

that seat looks to be in good condition, just put some soaker upper stuff on it to make it shiny black again, cause an unripped seat like that is hard to come by near a trash can like that

the frame may be salvagable and sold or used for something else, but that front end looks beat to me

it should be a sin to throw something like that away.

wreck · 12-15-2006, 02:55 PM

I know what to do with it since you already have one.......

You know what I'm thinking, Lemme know

dirtbkr188 · 12-15-2006, 03:08 PM

Actually, the fork lowers appear to be pretty straight, at least on the left side. The boots is detached and down on the lower leg, but overall, it doesn't look too shabby...

Nice catch, ya' Moose-breathed dumpster diver....

--X-- · 12-15-2006, 03:15 PM

damn, you're lucky.

I've been looking for a frame to start a new build.

dirtbkr188 · 12-15-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

damn, you're lucky.

yep, another guy fortunate enough to... (click here)

motodax · 12-15-2006, 03:26 PM

that type of fuel tank is hot in europe at the moment.
they ask $225,- dollars for one in good condition without dents!

moosehunter · 12-15-2006, 03:59 PM

I'm thinking a twin for this little bugger....

This one is a runner. She just needs a bit less TLC than my latest find...

So now most of my parts orders will be saying.... "two please"...

moosehunter · 12-15-2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Z50King

that seat looks to be in good condition, just put some soaker upper stuff on it to make it shiny black again, cause an unripped seat like that is hard to come by near a trash can like that

the frame may be salvagable and sold or used for something else, but that front end looks beat to me

it should be a sin to throw something like that away.

Tha seat pan is in great shape. The cover is VERY dry and brittle... Even after reconditioning, it's probable not salvagable in my opinion... Is that even the correct seat for that year? The shape looks nothing like the one on the other 72...

The front end is actually quite straight... Just a bit dry and sloppy. The frame looks good as well. They were even kind enough to leave a few fasteners in the frame... They're mostly rusty, but I at least have something to match the news ones up with...

Z · 12-15-2006, 04:29 PM

Dan,

I'd seriously part it out and not look back. The last bike I got for next to nothing cost me 2 large by the time it was all said and the bike is almost done..

allmakesmx · 12-15-2006, 04:29 PM

Maybe I'm too greedy, but how 'bought stopping back by to see if they have the rest of the bike or any other parts?? I paid $150 for two bikes that don't look much better than that one. Great find!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SprNtrl · 12-15-2006, 04:54 PM

I don't know. I looks like there isn't enough there to make it worth while.

Resto · 12-16-2006, 12:40 AM

From what I can tell from the pics, the seat appears to be from a CT90.

That style was used on the K1 thru K3 bikes.

Resto

arlindsay1992 · 12-16-2006, 09:19 AM

You willing to sell the CT70 wheels?

moosehunter · 12-16-2006, 01:17 PM

Well, after some thought, I've decided to part out all the stuff I found. I have one runner that's a lot closer to "mint" than this and to do two at the same time would be cost prohibitive... I wish I could.... Oh well...

I'll pass on my good fortune to all... If ya see anything you want in any of the above pics, shoot me an offer...

12-15-2006, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
moosehunter Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cologne, Minnesota Posts: 2,734 My Mood:	Trash or treasure? Howdy all... As I was leaving town today on my weekly run to the fastener store... I see these laying next to someone's garbage cans... I ask you... Who would do such a thing? Oh yeah... the wheels pictured are 10", with Bridgestone Trail Wing tires... Is there anyway to confim if these are truely CT70 wheels? __________________ Moosehunter (aka: Dan) "When in doubt.... GAS IT!"

12-15-2006, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
reynolds_brad Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,719	it takes a good man to save a life like that. Good job, now nurse it back to health. Last edited by reynolds_brad; 12-16-2006 at 08:19 AM.

12-15-2006, 02:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
wreck 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monticello, Mn Posts: 1,283 My Mood:	I know what to do with it since you already have one....... You know what I'm thinking, Lemme know Last edited by wreck; 12-15-2006 at 03:44 PM.

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dirtbkr188 3rd Gear Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,972	...Curbside K-Mart... Actually, the fork lowers appear to be pretty straight, at least on the left side. The boots is detached and down on the lower leg, but overall, it doesn't look too shabby... Nice catch, ya' Moose-breathed dumpster diver....

12-15-2006, 03:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
moosehunter Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cologne, Minnesota Posts: 2,734 My Mood:	I'm thinking a twin for this little bugger.... This one is a runner. She just needs a bit less TLC than my latest find... So now most of my parts orders will be saying.... "two please"... __________________ Moosehunter (aka: Dan) "When in doubt.... GAS IT!" Last edited by moosehunter; 12-15-2006 at 04:10 PM.

12-15-2006, 02:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
tmas ZB50 Jedi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,108	1972. How is the inside of the tank? Now you have yourself a winter project? tmas

12-15-2006, 02:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
guardian327 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 387	man, I wish I could come across something like that. Id love to see what you end up doing with it.

12-15-2006, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Z50King 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upland, Ca, CPP Posts: 9,758 My Mood:	that seat looks to be in good condition, just put some soaker upper stuff on it to make it shiny black again, cause an unripped seat like that is hard to come by near a trash can like that the frame may be salvagable and sold or used for something else, but that front end looks beat to me it should be a sin to throw something like that away.

12-15-2006, 03:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
--X-- 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 568 My Mood:	damn, you're lucky. I've been looking for a frame to start a new build.

12-15-2006, 03:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
motodax PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: the netherlands Posts: 14	that type of fuel tank is hot in europe at the moment. they ask $225,- dollars for one in good condition without dents!

12-15-2006, 04:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,540	Dan, I'd seriously part it out and not look back. The last bike I got for next to nothing cost me 2 large by the time it was all said and the bike is almost done..

12-15-2006, 04:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
allmakesmx 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 256	Maybe I'm too greedy, but how 'bought stopping back by to see if they have the rest of the bike or any other parts?? I paid $150 for two bikes that don't look much better than that one. Great find!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-15-2006, 04:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
SprNtrl 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,183 My Mood:	I don't know. I looks like there isn't enough there to make it worth while.

12-16-2006, 12:40 AM	#18 (permalink)
Resto PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 56	From what I can tell from the pics, the seat appears to be from a CT90. That style was used on the K1 thru K3 bikes. Resto

12-16-2006, 09:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
arlindsay1992 "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,369	You willing to sell the CT70 wheels?

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12-16-2006, 01:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
moosehunter Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cologne, Minnesota Posts: 2,734 My Mood:	Would have been a cool project... Well, after some thought, I've decided to part out all the stuff I found. I have one runner that's a lot closer to "mint" than this and to do two at the same time would be cost prohibitive... I wish I could.... Oh well... I'll pass on my good fortune to all... If ya see anything you want in any of the above pics, shoot me an offer... __________________ Moosehunter (aka: Dan) "When in doubt.... GAS IT!"