1977 Honda CT-70 Mini Trail

Freshly restored 1977 Honda CT-70 Mini Trail. Complete teardown and restoration with the professional assistance of Honda Restorations in Collinsville, k. (www.hondarestorations.com). Every part on this Honda was replaced, efurbished, r rebuilt to bring it back from a non-running farm bike to a sweet street legal mini. Fresh Oklahoma Title and tag ready to transfer to new owner.

The Honda bright orange paint was bead blasted off, hen primed, ase coated, hen shot with 2 coats of Kubota Tractor Orange Enamel, nd 3 clear coats, iving a more durable surface and higher gloss than original finish. Original Honda Silver wheels were bead blasted to bare metal, rimed, nd re-painted with a contrasting matte-black finish to give the bike a unique color combo which sets it apart. Front shocks were disassembled, ith new inner seals, nd new boots. Lower front shocks were bead blasted and retain the original Honda silver finish. ($575 in total professionally applied paint costs)

Original engine and 3 speed automatic transmission were completely disassembled and professionally rebuilt. (A $640 cost) The bike retains its original displacement. New parts are prevalent in the rebuild including all new engine electrics (ignition coil, tator, lug cap, tc.), nd repainted right side cover and cylinder head. The left side cover was missing and replaced with new parts. Engine is fueled by a new (not rebuilt) CHP carb, ew fuel lines, ew air cleaner, nd new metal gas tank. New throttle cable, ew drive sprocket /chain, ew kick starter, nd a re-chromed original shifter lever complement the engine rebuild. There are virtually no miles on the rebuild – it was bench tested and then put in the bike where there have been less than 5 miles put on it to assure it all works.

Little expense was spared during this year long restoration. Although not concours perfect, his little Honda does turn heads and was rebuilt with the thought that she would retain the 1977 flavor, ut not be burdened by the need and additional cost to make it a 100% restoration. Anyone who desires a 100% concours restoration, his is NOT the bike you want and is NOT represented as such. It is an excellent restoration with receipts for several thousands of dollars in parts/labor and hundreds of hours of my own time to get her in this condition.

Pictures tell the story of the current condition. I’ve included a couple “before” pictures to show the transformation. Here’s a partial list of what’s new and what was refurbished that is not mentioned above:

New Parts:

chrome down tube/skid plate, ntire exhaust system, Gorilla” brand mirrors, ront brake lever, ubber air intake tubes, ront and rear turn signal stems / turn signals / bulbs, ignal blinker relay, uel tank pads, ear sprocket w/dampeners, ront and rear fenders, ank and other decals, ear shocks, ectifier, ront and rear stop light switches, attery and pigtail, omplete wiring harness, gnition switch, aillight lens, ront and rear wheel bearings, teering roller bearing upgrade, ear chain adjusters, ront and rear brake pads, ll brake springs, peedo cable, peedo gear, nbsp;front brake cable, peedo assembly lights, ear brake pedal, eft handle bar (right original was retained and re-chromed), hrottle pipe, andlebar grips, ront cable guide, ick start and shifter rubber, as cap gasket, attery cover, hain guard, ealed beam headlight, ew seat assembly (frame, ad, nd cover), ridgestone Trail Wing tires/tubes and more.

Significant refurbished parts:

Air cleaner assembly, eadlight bucket and trim ring (repainted and re-chromed), orn, as cap, andlebar switches, ront and rear brake levers, ootpeg/kickstand assembly, andlebar mounting brackets, peedo assembly (exterior polish and cleaning), ight and left handle bar switches, ntake manifold, eat hinge and latch, wing arm and engine mount bolts/fasteners, aillight assembly /reflector, nd front side reflectors.

Here’s what you may not like:

? Speedometer was not turned back – now shows 3230 miles

? Right handle bar kill switch is not working. The ignition switch must be used to engine off

? The original helmet holder is attached to the bike, ut is not functional. The bike had no key when purchased. The new ignition switch key will not work with the old helmet lock.

? Foot pegs / kickstand assembly are not ’77 originals - originals were bent beyond repair.

I have no capabilty to ship, ut will cooperate with the new owner to get the bike to where it needs to be. However it does need to be out of my gargage within2 weeks of final sale.A non-refundable $500 deposit is required within48 hours of sale, ith the balance due in certified check or cash within 7 days after deposit. Sold as is with no expressed or implied warranty.

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