Will IT RUN & RIDE? Garage Find Honda CT70 - First Start in Years 

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i had one as a kid ... mine was a 1968 or so... looks exactly the same even the color .... sure do miss that thing i used to live in upstate n.y. wonder if that one was mine ???lol cool vid!!!

I've been trading off all(15) my VW's for ct70's n z50's. Can fit 10 in the place of car an they sale for about same with ton less work.

That’s an early 70s CT70. Key switch is one click for run and second click for lights. We had two when we were kids. A 3-speed auto and a 4-speed manual. We graduated from Little Indian and Bozo mini bikes to these…we were in heaven!! Great rugged bikes! Typical Honda quality. Ours were gold and green. The blue is very nice!

Those were EXPENSIVE! Always WANTED one, but never got one. We put Briggs and Stratons on stingray bikes and made do. LOL!

Hi Jay really like your channel, always look forward to your videos. I got an orange one of these a few years ago. Its a 1969 KO automatic, probably same as this one. Engine was stuck and would not turn, but it was all there. I got a new Japanese jug and slug from CHP in Texas for less than $100. Also needed points and condenser, and cleaned and lapped the valves. Ran great for a while, then the kick shaft stripped and had to replace that. When I was 5, a neighbor had one of these brand new and would ride me on the back and let me shift

You with the Honda and Mustie with his Harley! A great couple of videos! Cheers

Is that Jenn’s bike now because it blue 🤔

I love the Ct70! I have an ST90. Same stamped frame but with more traditional types handlebars and spoke rims that are a little taller overall. Perfect camping bike! 🤟

Cool I have a mini trail 50 with the yellow plastic fenders. It hasn't ran in 40 plus years.

As many of these "will it run" videos I watch on RU-vid, it is always funny to see the surprise and excitement on your faces when it fires up and runs. I do the same thing. We are all a bunch of giddy school girls when an old motorcycle fires up. That is a very nice CT70.

Who you kidding Mustie One's got One! A Meet Up is Planned Now!

Love those old CT70s!! They were absolutely bullet proof! Enjoyed the video... thanks!

I think back in the day "street legal" went state to state? I know people had plates/tags on them.

$500?? That’s a great deal. Running good and ready for the road I’d say it’s gotta be worth $3,500. I’d love to have me they’re cool. Hopefully Honda will bring the new Dax 125 to the states. I’ll definitely get one of those if they do.

Nice! Looks to be in good shape. I never had a dirt bike until my 30’s, city boy, but I’ve been blasting the streets on motorcycles since 14!

Yep… I had a 71 4speed… the CT70 HKO…. Learned to ride on it… awesome!

Watched your video earlier this morning and just happen to be looking at Facebook marketplace here in Florida and a guy in Hommassa FL 34446 is advertising 25-30 vintage Honda minibikes Z50's XR75's CT70's and ATC70 it appears he's parting them out or looking to sell the entire lot...just thought I would share with you since I know you were looking for vintage parts. His name is James K. Pack hope this helps ya😎👍

Had one in yellow,different muffler and gas tank wasn't plastic...Folks sold it cuz I had a couple accidents 😩🥹,I was 17

I got the same Blue CT 70 that you have for Xmas in 1984, I love the sound and the fat front tire Ha

Have owned several of those, and still have a 1969 z50. Nice bikes!

My first motorcycle, 1973 CT70. I was 13 when I got it, rode the piss out of it.

A little valve lapping makes the cylinder pressures pop up tough engines new gaskets hone cylinder new rings next great for tight use to ride in grand canyon back in the 70's they had rental one's or ride pac mules back then!!

1st key position is run the second adds the lights. (if there a good battery) Keep as many stock parts as possible. It looks like a 71 and its worth some bucks.

When i was a kid I had a Honda 50 Mini Trail. Not nearly as fast and no rear suspension. You stole this for $500 these bikes in mint condition go for over 3k.

A friends 1967 Norton Commando had a fibre glass stock gas tank. Certainly a street legal bike.

This bike was one of the few things my folks would not let me have. I worked on them pretty good too., but they did cave. 1971?

I Rode those when I was a Kid at a YMCA funded weekend Mini bike Club at a fair grounds old Stables long gone , Never seen Blue , only Red

If your wondering where to get specific parts for these bikes, CHP Motorsports in Texas specializes in these motorbikes. They have almost anything you need for your bike.

Had one of those when I was a kid. Mine was third hand and not as nice, but a ton of fun. :)

Is that the bike from the Guinness book of records the worlds fattest twins rode around on ? Sturdy machine.

69' was not the year to have these, by 1976 these were the cats meow in field work in California line movers.

My first bike was a Honda Trail 70. I rode it a lot.

David Pry, He had that same Blue one. We were all so jealous of him. My Suzuki Trail Hopper was Okay but wanted that Honda, Spoiled Kid with Devorce Parents always competing with him, hahahahahah

It’s a Honda it will run for sure I had black 1978 ct70

Never had one of those But I did have a 1974 XR75. Loved it and unfortunately sold it when I was a kid. BUT I have another one now that’s completely restored. And still a blast to ride.

I had a Yamaha mini enduro 60cc. The Honda’s had some cool designs.

Thats a 1970 model if im correct or close to it

My first bike. bought used in 1978.

It made me smile to hear that ole girl come to life again. Unreal Honda always will be.

I had my brothers hand me down 70 but it was beat by the time I got it.

I ALWAYS wanted one when I was a Kid. but never could afford one. My Cousin had a QA50 which we wished was a Z monkey.

I bet, musty One thinks that’s adorable

Now you can race Mustie's Harley

It's look like i watch a Mustie1 clip 👍👌😎✔

Me a 1970 model 😊 and yes I ran the hell out of it.

What great bikes! That classic Honda sound. Of course, it's a runner.

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Is that the stock silencer on that kawasaki? Great video Jason. Those 70’s are so much fun. Its like a fat girl. They are fun to ride, you just don’t want your friends to see.

Those little Hondas are a lot of fun😊

U don't have the mustie 1 evil laugh yet 👍😈

Just found 3 1980 ct70s...got 2 running. Fun times 🙂

Cool little Honda Jason and perfect size for me :) was that a Karmann Shia hood badge on the carb bench as I’m after one plus script badge for the trunk :)

I’m in Connecticut, I bought a 1970 CT 70, I minted it out, I thought that my son would want to learn how to ride it, had no interest in it. I sold it and about six bills on it. Mine came with a metal fuel tank that was like Swiss cheese and a quilt blanket. Lots of holes and lots of patches. I installed a plastic one which was also a Honda OEM NOS. The carburetor always gave me grief. This bike was originally sold new in the state of Utah, it came with a high altitude carburetor, which was what ailed it, I had to run it with the choke on about a quarter of the way. Put the correct carb on it, good to go. For $500, you got it for a steal. I hope that your son enjoys it!!! Keep the paint side up and the rubber side down!!

I have a friend whos 63. He has the exact same one he had when he was a kid. Believe it or Not!! Same color blue.

I never heard of a 13 day vacation. I hope you and family is doing good and safe brother!!!!

Had one! Mine was candy apple red and I had an Easy Rider helmet to go with it! '69 or '70

I wish u were my dad to restore this awesome bike for me to ride!!! U R The man and I promise i will not tell Mustie 1 !!!!

She's a runner

My father bought us a 1970 mk1 ST70 (UK version) when I was a boy - I've still got it and she hasn't done 5000 miles yet

My brother bought one from our friends in ‘78, and it ran like a champ, but burned a bit of oil. My brother was not diligent when it came to maintaining things, so less than a month after his purchase he locked the motor up tight as a drum-and that was that. There are lots of Honda collectors, so someone will want that gem.

Oh damn my neighbor had one when we were kids. He never did let me ride it. 🙄 That’s so cool!! That looked fun!!

Pretty cool boys and their toys.

Had a 1975 neon green one. Dad bought it for me when I was 9. Rode the shit out of it.

I had one in highschool..orange looking for one ..

I own like 2 snap on screw drivers. The rest is a mix of Craftsman and "Hobo" Freight.

If it has compression, fuel and spark, it’ll run!!

I noticed the Suzuki RL250 trials bike in the background of the opening scene...I have one of those too, mine is in about the same condition. 🙂 They aren't as collectible as the CT70 but they're a lot more rare.

How much for the 64 herbie replica? Great content bro

I own two model h, that’s a great buy for a Ct70. Look on the steering neck of the frame, should show the year there and the serial number. Wish I lived closer I would give you double what you paid!

Best mini ever,,,,,had a gold one....I will buy another sometime,......riot on wheels,.................hey,your out of the doghouse!!!!...p.s.just fix the pipe yourself....easy peasy..........pat&family

Excellent video Jason :) I never own a dirt bike in childhood years of 1980's also road worthy motorcycle bikes in my life ever to and passenger or play with my lady cousin Nancey , late cousin Michelle and Her brother John JR and others over years in sandpit also back properties! Lots fun on them one Mustie 1 channel Sunday night October 15 2023 was like those bikes back then Lol! Even Honda like you have there too John JR was Suzuki 175 off road frame with Harley Davidson street bike motorcycle he put in with dad Lol! Jason & Mustie have do have playing running those bike together too and see who faster riding longest in a contest !

Thats an awsome bike

Volkswagens, A Mopar and Now Hondas! I enjoyed how that Craftsman wrench could do the job a Snap-On couldn’t handle!😮

My first of 2 motorcycles was trail 70. Not exactly the CR80 I wanted. Or even the XR75. But I rode the crap out of it. My Dad had a trail90, so it kind of fit. Then I got a Yamaha GT80, and my mom got my 70.

great bikes, you can fit a 120cc top end straight on, plug-n-play, plus all the cloned Hinda cub engines for in that frame, Schengen Honda clone engine 190cc with electric start etc straight into that frame, new 26mm carb $50 and woooosh !

The most & the best video you made instead of seeing junk I think you are king of the motorcycle king lol big supper fan of the channel do some more motorcycle videos. Thanks.

When does the cr125 project continue ? ;D

Amazing find and she's a runner plus the bonus of it matching the VW😎👍 always wanted one as a kid but my Mom wasn't having it but to my surprise the compromise was a new 5hp Go Cart that Christmas 🎄 was one happy kid. Appreciate you sharing your amazing find with us.

Thanks for the rescues and bringing stuff back to life, how do you handle the rusty relics that don’t have paperwork? Came across and old 60s Satellite that seems pretty complete. I may try to see if it belongs to anyone

Theres an oil screen and centrifugal clutch oil sludge catcher inside the case you should attend to. Nice find! Had the Z50, loved to hear it!

Hermosa CT70 seguramente de aquellos dorados 70/s, aqui por Argentina entraron las ST 70 por comienzos de los 80/s, saludos y buena vida a la Honda Mini Trail.

I had one. Loved it. Miss it and I am 70 years old. Great machine and fun to ride. ✌️

I would have loved a dirt bike as a kid, but that was never going to happen due to an older cousin getting drunk and riding his road bike into a tree and killing himself. Motor bikes were banned for life as far as my parents were concerned. A buddy did have his own bikes and I snuck out and rode them when I could get away with it. My first and only dirt bike was a very beat '75 Honda Elsinore? Hid it at my older sister's house so my parents wouldn't see it. They were not impressed when they discovered it one day... Anyway that bike was an early electronic ignition model, and it always failed just as it warmed up. As the part to fix it was significantly more than the bike cost, that experiment ended and I never had another bike again. 😢 I left it in my buddy's back yard, and the last I ever saw the blackberry bushes had claimed it...

We had a blue one like that, and the neighbors had an orange one that was mint with directionals, speedo, horn and lights, not a scratch on it. But we had more fun with ours because we went through the trails and took it off jumps, etc. Nice find, your son will have fun with it.

Hey Jason what is the best barn find that you ever found. This is the kid that knows Kristen from the union school

really nice shape

My brother and me each had one. I got mine up to 50mph one time... it was on a long downhill rd. Another time i hit a ramp and got it about 6 feet in the air... fun times.

Love to get my hands on one😮

Coulda been mine i had one the late 80sbefore the 90s i used to live in ct

It is a plastic tank in a metal frame so it is street legal.

I'm starting to think if honda never made mini bikes,nobody would have had any fun when they were kids 😮 or at least long lasting fun.

I have three CT70's I have restored. They are great bikes! I have one with a 125cc motor and one with a 140cc motor. The other one has the stock 70cc motor.

Great find!

That’s a bit of fun right there. I knew you’d have to pop a wheelie

I have one mine wasn’t thrown no spark we put everything in it couldn’t find out the magnet was spending the magnet

I did in 1976 my first bike,now I'm 61 and I want another 😊

Yes the H has a manual clutch and a four speed trans. That’s a great buy you got there!

I actually have that same honda Club Trail 70. Mine is the K0 model and it runs smooth and very clean. All the parts are on my bike and it is happy and healthy !

Just call Musty 1 he has every thing . A lot of secret stuff that only he knows where it is.