Honda Trail 90's

BigLoaf · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:43 pm Post subject: Honda Trail 90's

I've been wanting to get one of these little Hondas for some time, and now gas prices are giving me that little extra nudge I've needed to actually do it. Anyone have any experience with these things? Anything to keep in mind when I look at them? How hard/easy is it to find parts?
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miniman82 · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:01 am Post subject:

I had a CT70 back when I was in high school (same basic engine).

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When I got it, it had a bent intake valve, which I learned was a result of an incorrect gasket installed at the base of the cylinder. Apparently these things have tight tolerances, so make sure you only use gaskets from Honda. I didn't have too many other troubles with it, aside from the crappy throttle grip coming off all the time, which was annoying. I would suggest going to a thumb throttle like the ATV's commonly use.

Speaking of ATV's, shortly after I sold the CT70, I got an ATC110. That thing was death on 3 wheels!
Lots of fun to throw around the trails, though. Very Happy

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Mr. Loaf · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:28 am Post subject:

Honda 90's are great bikes! Parts are not that difficult to find. The CT70 is becoming a collectors item and can get pricey. I bought my 90 for $500 but that was before gas prices hit the roof.
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Mike Fisher · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:09 am Post subject:

When I and all my friends turned 15.5 in 1965 we ALL got Honda 50's! I ended up with a Yamaha 80, but Roger trumped us all with a new Honda Super 90 street bike! That was/is a sweet bike! Cool

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I rode a Trail 70 to 10th grade high school. Felt like a total dork. Shaved the head and got it to do 60 MPH.

Major Woody · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:19 am Post subject: Re: Honda Trail 90's

BigLoaf · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:51 am Post subject:

I'm mostly looking for something to run around town for small errands. You know, groceries, hardware store etc. I've been riding my bike, but the hills around here kill. I suppose I'd probably cruise on down to the beach or to school on it on nice days. (Motorcycle parking at school is free vs. $90 a quarter for a car)
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miniman82 · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:57 am Post subject:

Sounds like it's time for either a moped, or an enduro. At least with the enduro, you could still hit the trails when you're in the mood. I don't even know if it's possible to licence those old trail bikes for legal street riding; I never bothered.
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BigLoaf · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:03 am Post subject:

I think here in California the 90s and 110s are street legal. I'm pretty sure the 70's aren't. Can anyone confirm that?
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badcommando · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:11 am Post subject:

in colorado, anything under 50cc's does not have to be licensed and you don't need a drivers license to ride on the street. (i think)

turboblue · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:19 pm Post subject:

Indiana requires scooters to be under 50cc, 2 HP and 25 MPH to be exempt from licensing.

Anything over requires plates, insurance and a motorcycle endorsement on your drivers license.
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Those old Honda 90s are cool. But I seem to remember that they're really coming into demand. Boomers on notalgia trips and the like. So I heard that it may be harder and harder to get a nice one for a decent price.

66busman · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:02 pm Post subject:

Buy mine:

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/711122569.html

Fun bike, but the auto-clutch drives me crazy. I prefer manual, thanks Cool

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66busman · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:03 pm Post subject:

Oh, and 90's are road legal if you have a cycle license and a title for the bike. 70's are legal too, at least in WI.
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rusty57 · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:09 pm Post subject:

Couple of fellas here at work are considering the purchase of some sort of scooter/moped to scoot back and forth from home and work. We called on a couple here in San Diego and spoke to the dealer. He said anything that will be on the street and specially the highway/freeway needs to be registered and insured. The rider must also have a M1 License endorsment on the driver's license. Just as well get a used motorcycle for all the hassle. I have a 1980 750 I may start riding to work a couple days a week. Maybe a vespa would be alright too.
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doubledoor64 · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:12 pm Post subject:

how fast does one of those 90's or 110's go? Plus the rake/trail looks like no fun to ride. much rather have a SL100/125 for mileage. my old 100 got 85mpg and ran consistently 55 to 60mph. topped out at 65 with stock gearing.

BigLoaf · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:17 pm Post subject:

rusty57 · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject:

I would love to have a scooter, but i have to use the freeway to get to work. It's not the danger of having a motorcycle versus a scooter that worries me, it's the fact that car drivers don't really respect either sometimes. I used to ride a motorcycle years ago. every time i was in a mishap, it was drivers not paying attention to my existence. I finally totaled it when a car turned left in front of me and we made contact at about 45 mph. The gas prices have me looking at the possibility of getting back on two wheels as well.
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dubluvv · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:38 am Post subject:

Just sold my '79 CT90 had been using it around the house and in the woods trails nearby for the last 5 years. Was a great bike, until I tried to register it and found that the VIN tag had been pried off Shocked

Sold it a few weeks ago for $300, needed a new rectifier and shift drum stopper but was in really nice shape with 600 or so miles, still had the original seat and spare fuel tank. Had it for sale for a while on the CT90 site and other places and really didn't have many bites (tough area), so I just let it go cheap.


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