Am I An IDIOT For Riding This Honda Trail 90 That's Sat For 40 YEARS In A Barn!? 

As a guy who works on old hondas,this was cringy to watch them kick start it like that

New to kick starting? Glad you guys are having fun.

That guy has no clue how to kick a bike

Watching the use of a channel lock pliers to remove and install those 6 mm threaded studs looked barbaric. 6mm Stud Removal and Installation 101 - Install the two 6mm nuts that you removed onto one of the studs. Tighten the two nuts together with 10mm open end wrench holding the inner nut still and using a deep well socket to snug down the outer nut. Now to remove the stud, use the open end 10mm wrench on the inner most nut to back out the stud. To install the old stud into the new carb tighten down the outer most nut. A touch/drop of blue locktite helps the stud stay snug.

Guys put the tools down and step away from the bike.😆

Lol trying to kick start it like it was an 80cc TWO STROKE 🤣

Watching that made me feel bad for the bike

Give the kick starter a gentle 1/4 turn push to move the piston just past top dead center. Then give it a full kick. It’ll make starting the engine easier.

I rescued two 1978 CT70's from a barn. Washed them, cleaned the carbs, new batteries and cleaned out the plastic gas tanks and they fired up and run great. Still using the original tires. Fortunately they were stored carefully. Both were then plated and insured to drive on public roads. What a blast to ride, that's what they were meant for!

Seeing those pliers being used on good threads kills me. ps. The screws you will encounter have JIS heads. Philips screwdrivers are a guarantee to f them up.

I just had an idea for a video for this channel. Have Tommy take a MSF class and get his motorcycle license.

14:20 I do believe the switch your referring to on the handle bars that probably says high/low has nothing to do with the gear box it’s for the headlight, but to switch the bike to high range put it on the center stand and slowly turn the rear wheel as you turn the little leaver it should be pretty obvious when it’s in gear

For anyone who has a little bike that is hard to start or has to be push-started but then runs OK, I have often found that adjusting the valves will make them start with 1 or 2 kicks. The valve clearance gets tight with wear.

Nothing beats the original Keihin Carby, and they're simple to rebuild - a 30-dollar honda rebuild is highly recommended

I think a professional mechanic would tell you that the gasket was in compression not tension. Lol

Good video. I request to keep Dave in videos. He’s just such a cool guy and watching him teach you youngsters is awesome.

When he put those channel locks on the studs... 🤦

Tommy's first workout since high school.. lol

Not gonna lie the way you kickstart that bike makes me anxious...

Lesson 1 how to kick start a bike. Lesson 2 how to adjust and operate a carburetor. You'll get the hang of it. Don't feel bad. Most new mechanics don't have a clue either. If you were old enough to grow up with these and others you know all about points and carbs, but if you are the fuel injection generation well, as you see night and day difference. Good luck. Clean the petcock, clean and set the points, adjust the carb, and ride it. If it still won't run right, take the jets out of the old carburetor, clean, and put in the new carb. Beware though, those Chinese carbs are junk. They are dirt cheap for a reason. Better off cleaning and reassembling the old carb with a new kit. The jets and air bleeds have to be right or it wont run right no matter what you do. Have fun. But it runs. Cool!

Well done. I had a variety of farm bikes as a kid. Love seeing them getting a new life!

Great job guys. I had one grewing up. Brought back lots of awesome memories. ☺️😍

Someone teach him how to kick start a bike!

It's not a 2 stroke. You don't need to slap the shit out of it! Find top, and give it a kick!

It's good to see some young guys working on old bikes.

Dude I just inherited this same 1972 model and got it running! I’m pumped to take it riding and to watch this video ...

I weep for the future.

Just a useful tip for future: as you mentioned lot of similar size hardware is used on Japanese components. There are other 10mm head (~8mm bolts) that you can remove from the bike to clean out those threads on the carb, so you don't have to destroy the threads on the studs.

Love the series you guys are doing on these classic mini moto's.

These bikes are a hoot. Nice people RIDE Honda's

I had a 78. Probably just need to get a new one. You will like it. It was my sole source of transportation from 14 to 16 years old. It's a cool bike but you need to experience one in good working order.

Nothing like a Saturday morning repair session with TFL Bike. :). Tommy, welcome to the 80's motorbike club. lol. Push more than ride and you will know what some of us survived. This is where the off road rules change. NEW bikes for off-road reliability and performance. Suggestion, next time instead of wearing yourselves out pushing, have a vehicle tow it. ;)

Those bikes are fun. I never got the Taiwanese carb to work well. Try a rebuild kit on the original carb, I bet you can get it to run better. You’re inspiring me to get my old C70 running again. I need to change the wiring harness on that one, I have it and just need to put it in.

Seems to me that to change from low to high and back, I used to have to put the bike on the center stand and while idling in gear, move the selector. It is easy once you get the feel for it, but you can't force it. Finesse it. Makes me want to get mine out of the shed and get it running.

The way you go about it makes my toes curl.

Well done guys!

I used to have a 72 CT90, it was green in color. It was an awesome fun bike. Hope I get to find one someday for a decent price.

Good morning TFL Bike!! Time for some Fun ..

I got a 74 a few months back fot$100...new carb, innertube, oil change...runs well for a 47 yr old bike. Named it Dreamsicle.

Hell, there's two nuts workin on that thing....LOL...JK.

No. They are built well, and nearly indestructible!! Good choice. Tons of clone new parts, from China. Honda brought this bike back for 2021. CT125(Trail-125) $3995.00 U.S.D.

Fun. Rode one of those in the 70s. Fun on the road. Not so much on the trail

Definitely true about the 10mm, I can take apart every Yamaha I own with almost just a 10mm.

Some notes. You should have used the 2 carby nuts locked together to remove the studs rather than vice grips. The "gasket" is not rubber and is, in fact a heat insulator block.

I have a 2020 Super Cub and a number of old mopeds. Getting an old moped running is even easier.

In the bottom of the tank is a strainer on the fuel valve. They rust shut and you won't have reserve but they screw out when you get the tank low enough and can be replaced. That could be some of the sputter.

Very fun looking lil bike

😅 We spent the last part of our childhood push-starting our CT 90. 👍🏻

Spin the wheel slowly (bike on center stand) while shifting the hi-low selector. 2 tires/tubes + new isolator + new rear shocks = $150. Go for it.

5:15 nice Iron Rangers.

Hello Guys!! I like your new channel. I hope to get the new CT 125 if it comes here. Greetings from Costa Rica!!!!

Fuel lines are connected to the riser pipe for the reserve and no riser for normal. I believe if you look through the battery port it's the line to the rear for the reserve.

trip computer hahahaaha

I like to put atc110 or atc125m engines in these, cdi ignition instead of points, 12v electrical, more power etc, still has high and low range and is honda. the "newer" cts with the telescopic forks are the way to go, preferably without blinkers.

They like clean spark plugs. Check for fouling and clean or replace and it will start a whole lot easier.

Amazing how kids don’t want to read or actually take some care in fixing something. Only instant gratification.

When doing the studs. Take the 2 nuts wind onto 1 stud, lock together and unwind to avoid thread damage.

Is there a follow-up to this episode? It ended exactly where my CT90 is now. I need help with the last mile! I love this bike!

You are a genius

Had one. Not enough mustard for true off road or hills even in low range. Likely around 4hp. The new ct125 looks to be perfect.

Nice!!! Mechanic work on bikes!!...Best TFL. Bike episode yet..I learned lil bit on bikes today...Never owned one.. Awesome video Case n Alex and Tommy ☺️

Got to love a petcock on the tank.

i think in 73 they changed the shift pattern from down to go up to normal i have a 71 and a 74 and i get confused all the time when i switch off riding them

Awesome restoration guys.. looking forward to the next 1, thx Tommy NJ

Guise you guys must do bmx videos usually? These bikes are great for learning basics of motorcycles that will be useful for many bikes to come

How do you start this? Choke up or down? Gas lever up or down (On or Reserve position?)

If you only need a couple of simple parts to get your CT90 running they will seem pretty cheap. If you need a lot of parts and you buy good quality oem you will quickly find they can add up to hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Also you can get a comprehensive carb rebuild kit to keep the original carb on the bike which has a lot more value than any of the cheap knock off carbs

If you like to do a review on a new RPS hawk 250 let me know. Mine has 57 miles on it. here in Greeley, Co

YES

kick starter works just fine, you just don't know how to kick a bike. lol.

He said pedal down lol

If i kicked my sr500 like that it would shoot me out of the garage like a scud missle

Nothing like reading the manual for five minuets, might safe you five hours.

Adjust the valves

Lmao This video lol .. 😍😍😍

That's a LeMans start? If it's just closed circuit you could use a rolling wheel starter.

There's 2 nuts for sure

Drop the link to that manual!!

Can we get a link for the 'shop manual?'

Why is he kicking the bike like that?

couple of second graders back in 1972

Great set of videos

New carburetor might not be jetted right for the altitude your in. Didn't hear in the video if it was or not. Check for air leaks in the intake too

I have that same seat cover. But I got it in gorilla black.

Any news on these bikes?

Could you share the manual? Please!

First mistake was calling a trail 90 a scooter lol

AAAHH, please rebuild the stock Keihin carb with new gaskets and jets and take that Chinese knock-off and put it on eBay LOL. Nice work overall though guys.

Please re title this video to "Monkeys with skinny jeans attempt to fix vintage motorcycle". It would be much more accurate in it's description.

New carb is about $30. Just got one.

Mine starts best cold with full choke and full throttle.

Sorry to ask this off topic but, could you say what boots were those?

Found one these for $900 I believe it could be cleaned up fixed couple hundred.. nor sure what they go for..

Need to cover up the teeth of those channellocks when using on a hose or bolt threads. You can cause damage otherwise.

I know of someone selling a 1969 model for $700 needing new cables. Should I grab it?

Adjust the valves.

If it runs at all then you have spark.

Get some needlenose visegrips.

Nice video men.

How frustrating was it to watch this, if you're an actual tech who works on engines!? The kid needs to bring it to compression stroke, THEN give her a kick. They didnt open the choke and we're wondering why it didn't idle