Honda Trail 70
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FrankenBike Mini Trail 70 Restoration 07/71 KO |
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First we sandblasted all the paint and rust off the front forks, swing arm, and frame. Then we gave it several thick coats of epoxy primer. These new epoxy primers are far superior for paint adhesion as compared to the old primers. The headlamp bucket we sanded by hand because the sand blaster and or paint stripper would have done damage to the plastic. If you find any minor imperfections you will want to put some spot putty on these areas. Now we let him sit and get real dry before next week when we paint him candy red. |
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If you have a Honda Mini and need a title for it, C.A.R. Classic Automotive Registation in Cleveland, Alabama can fix you up for $75.00 pre 1975. If you would like to get more info call them at 1-888-878-1172.
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Frankenbike got a
new coat of Candy Red paint Saturday. It was very easy to put on and came
out perfect. This candy red paint is much more beautiful than these
pictures show. The paint is a little darker than the original because
these candy paints are tricky to put on. One less coat of paint probably
would have been perfect. I think a pretty color of red from any paint
supplier would be just as good as these hard to put on candy colors. |
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We have found another source
for candy paint from "House Of Kolor" that has every color of
the rainbow. They have blue, green, orange, red, and gold for every
year bike that we own. I just bought the candy green paint from a
local paint supply for one of our up coming restorations of a Rare 1971
Green 4 Speed model with optional luggage carrier. Also this paint is not
cheap. The epoxy primer, sealer primer and six cans of different paint
colors and hardeners were $300.00. That's for paint alone. These paint codes are not available from any source that I know of. Jan at www.monkeybike.com who is the undisputed king of Honda Mini Trails does not have the paint codes either. And if Jan does not have them , they are not out there.
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I've surfed
this damn web from coast to coast and I am very pleased to finally find someone who is doing a CT70 / Z50 web page right. I loved the restoration pictures, loved the pictures of your collection (some in the rough), loved the tips. Thank you. Rod Huntsville, Alabama |
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We just bought this neat frame holder from
Frank Darnell in California. I wish I had it sooner because this stand would have come in handy during the painting. I will use it now for the
re-assembly which I hope to start in two weeks when we get the chrome back
from the chrome plater. The frame stand is $125.00 plus shipping. If you
would like to order one call Frank Darnell at 909-597-2582 or
e-mail fjdent@mindspring.com.
FJD ENTERPRISES |
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If you don't have the parts assembly manual for
your bike get one. This is where it really comes in handy. When
re-assembling the front fork we had no idea what parts went first. Remember
this is our first restoration and bought this bike piece by piece. The
assembly manual showed us what went where and how many ball bearings are
required for the front fork re-assembly. For the decals we measure 3/4" back from the wiring harness to headlamp opening and start to apply the decal in the center. Making sure you have the Honda letters aligned properly, start to rub and get all air bubbles pushed towards the end of the decal. |
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New!!! The correct aluminum side decals for CT70 and CT70 H. I had bought some other side aluminum decals and they were printed on aluminum so thin it was like aluminum foil. So we tore those off and threw them away when we received these. | ||||
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The Honda vinyl decals and the aluminum
warning side decals we used are reproductions. The Honda vinyl decals
are still available from Honda and we recommend the originals because these
repro's are not so good. They just don't have the same look as the originals
and the black trim around the letters is cut way too short. The new aluminum side decals are mentioned above
and they are 100% correct. Make sure you get the correct thick ones when
buying these aluminum side decals. Someone has reproduced these on foil so
thin it's like aluminum foil. Don't Get Those!!!!! I've only owned this stand one day and feel it has already paid for itself. |
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We are purchasing brand new Honda parts whenever available. Front fender, reflectors and horn are still available from Honda. Handle bars are a new reproduction sold by several different suppliers. The handle bar aluminum triple tree was easy to polish with tripoli and a stitched buff. Again we wanted to know if the three screws holding on the front fender used a flat washer and a lock washer so we went to the assembly parts manual to find out. This book showed us the original assembly line exploded view and showed a flat washer was the only one used. | ||||
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We searched chrome plating on the Internet
and called five places for price quotes on chrome plating. Most of them
quoted $75.00 each to re-chrome the handle bars. Astro Plating quoted us
$35.00 each handle bar. We contacted Jan at
www.monkeybike.com
and he turned us on to Astro Plating in Van Nuys California who does
plating for Sylvester Stallone's collection of bikes and cars. We decided
to send our parts to them also. Jan has restored over 100 Honda Mini Trail
50's and has won first place in bike shows competing against all classes,
all years and all models. So when Jan tells you this is his plater
you listen. You can reach Astro Plating at: Astro Plating 15236 Erwin St Van Nuys Ca 91411 818-781-1463 Carlos We will show you prices and quality of the chrome plating in about three weeks when we get them back from California. |
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The chrome finally got back after six weeks. This is a lot of it but, we got so excited we started re-assembly on the Z50 and CT70. This picture is missing one set of CT70 fork ends, a Ct70 rear fender and one tail lamp assembly. The cost was $800.00 for all this. A good deal? We think so compared to the cost of N.O.S. parts sold now days. I look at it like this, it's enough parts for three bikes plus. | ||||
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We painted the seat pan black lacquer and let dry for a week. Here we took the new seat cover and foam and started to attached the cover in the center of the seat. Make sure you use the old pinch welt around the outside edge of the seat pan so the new seat cover is not cut by the sharp metal. Put the cover outside in the sun so that it's good and hot. This will make it easier to stretch the material nice and tight. |
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We picked up this pinch
welt at a local upholstery shop. It was a little larger than the original
welting, but you don't see it and our seat was missing a piece at the
front. You must have this welting for the new seat cover. |
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After you have attached the cover all the way around, take a nail and run it straight through the foam and cover. This will make it easier to push the stud back through. |
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Here is the finished product
and we must say it's absolutely beautiful. Do this on a day you have lots
of patience because this took a couple hours and is not as easy as it
looks. |
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The aluminum wheel hubs clean up
real easy with a muslin buff and some tripoli. You can buy these from any
jewelers tools supply company. We suggest http://www.caswellplating.com/.
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Mini Trail 50 Restoration
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Trail 70 Carb Restoration |
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New! The Wheelie-ing Elvi |
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