Crimson Pride
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In Alabama I love the
Crimson Tide, but not near as much as my Crimson Ride! Once I discovered that the
Trail 70 had withstood the test of time, I started searching for a bike like I had when I was 13, the Red K1 4 speed, '72 model .........my findings at the local Honda shop and motorcycle graveyard resulted in slim pickin's..........but one day as I was driving home, not two blocks from my house, this Gold KO was sitting on the corner of the street with a for sale sign on it......not what I was looking for, but I was desperate!.........it was a little rough, but fired right up and rode great! Traded $440 for keys and title and was on my way.......... |
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About the same time I got
the KO, I came across a '72 K1 that I wanted to do a total restoration on.....complete and with good chrome...........I started with the seat................  |
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At the same time all this is
going on, I'm doing the E-bay thing and keeping my eye out for that original, Ruby Red '72HK1 like the one I had as a kid.........they are kinda rare, but sooner or later I figured one would show up...........and it did...........  |
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I think my wife suspected
after 20 years of marriage that one day I might have an affair.........she just never thought it would be 30 years old and get 100 miles to the gallon!( and be more than one)............By now I've got a full blown case of "minitrail-itis"........and a wife who thinks I've lost my mind............but that's the least of my worries.........I have a 13 and a 10 year old that want to ride Dad's new toys, BAD!! Only problem is Dad has heart failure everytime they get on these vintage bikes because the last thing either needs is to take a spill..........I've got to get these boys a rider............found this '93 CT beauty with only 900 miles on her and grabbed it.... |
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The Candy Red K1 restoration
included a custom paint job by a local specialist...........but I didn't want to go to the expense on the Gold KO........the paint was still in pretty good shape except for a couple of areas........but the bike was completely disassembled and cleaned..........all parts were then repaired, replaced, and polished prior to minor paint touch up and replacement of main decals............none of which I could have done without the help of Jack at DrATV, and of course Mini Bike Boy Restorations........  |
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The paint job on the Red K1
is incredible........a rich crimson and the correct code for this model.....re-assembly includes new bolts and washers, handlebars, tires and wheels....and the Dave Tucker re-build ( I forgot to tell Dave that this was going on a K1 that uses a neutral light indicator switch, so that was missing....... my mistake.......I'll tell you what I did with the neutral indicator on the speedo later........ |
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Putting it all back together
is really exciting......the original "Remember" sticker was white.......but I think this black one looks better............  |
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tip........If you ever think your throttle cable is too short, you may have made the same mistake I did. Notice the subtle difference in these throttle caps........If you put the taller cap on the carb with the longer throat, you'll never be able to adjust the idle down; make sure you don't get these switched. |
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About that neutral
light........I wired it to the main speedo light, so when the key is in the #2 position, the green indicator glows, reminding me that my lights are on. This is a safer way to ride during the day. |
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I surprised myself with how
well these projects turned out.........but credit really goes to Mini Bike Boy Restorations..........I followed all of their directions and got the results I was hoping for.........and I know they saved me a lot of time and prevented many mistakes I might have made along the way. Thanks P.S. I am happy to answer any questions and help other CT-70 restorers any way I can..............please feel free to e-mail ctrider@bellsouth.net |
Hey,
A picture of my latest project.....detailing and swapping the 3.5 tires with the
4.0's........enjoy......
CT70 Big Hit at Vintage Moto Show
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Crimson Pride places
3rd in Vintage Bike Show! A youngster just had to climb on board! |
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A beautiful 1969 Honda 750.......move over Hogs! |
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"Hey Dad...I want
one of these!! |
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Note the trade mark Honda
"Wing" on these classics....... |
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Hang on to your CT-70......one day a sure classic like these old timers! |
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New Bike To Add To The Collection
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Hey Dude........this is my latest
rider........if you have never been on one of these, your in for a surprise........absolute heaven.........they are so smoothe......quick response, fast and handle like a dream......this bike is really like brand new.....I'm pumped!...... |
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also, sending a pic of the sealed battery......easy to connect and very dependable..........good-bye to the plastic drain hose.......last, my new address is ctrider@comcast.net, |
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if you want to post for visitors to "THE" premier "HONDA" mini trail site in the world!!!!!! Almost forgot......check out the October 2003 issue of rider magazine......page 50......."Mini Trails to Neverland.......the Honda Z50/CT-70 renaissance".........it's a great article about "us"......check it out...Jack |
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Hey,
Hope things are good with
you......I just finished up a 'detailing' of the 1980 CT I found while out
making sales calls....I have all the before and after pics......I think it
will make for a great story and feature a model year that is often
overlooked....the '80-82 models saved the pitiful slide that the '73-'79's
took......here are a couple of choice pics after I finished
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If you would like, I will
come up with the story line and send the pictures a little at a time. I
learned a good deal about this bike and have some good restoration tips
and pictures to contribute to the site.....this bike was on its way to CT
oblivian.....it looked pretty rough........ but this owner (pictured with
one of his 4 Model A's) really wanted to save it, and so did I. It will be
a nice story for the site. Let me know what you think......Jack
I can't wait to see this one. Thanks Jack for your help on the web site.
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Trail 70 Carb Restoration |
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New! The Wheelie-ing Elvi |
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