Blast From the Past: Honda Trail 70 Restoration Time-lapse | Redline Rebuild

It's been a long restoration journey with this little Trail 70 motorcycle, but it's nice to finally have it up and running again. It wasn't always easy, but our 1974 Honda CT70 mini bike is back together. Davin couldn't help but grin as riding around the parking lot took him back to the days of his youth. Who knew 70cc could be so fun. So, join us as we relive all the work that got us to today with the latest addition to our Redline Rebuild time-lapse series.
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 Honda CT70 Time-lapse rebuild!
00:17 Full motorcycle teardown
00:49 Honda Trail 70 engine disassembly
01:46 Body/frame sandblasting and paint
01:59 Engine at the machine shop
02:37 Engine assembly
04:08 Full motorcycle reassembly
06:05 Honda Trail 70 restoration complete!
06:37 Kickstarting it for the first time!
08:06 First ride
08:43 Davin wraps things up
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[@EllisFamilyBusiness21]

I am the grandson & son of original owners of Sandusky Motor Parts & the original dealer & seller of that Honda CT 70. We couldn’t be happier to see that bike still bringing joy happiness so may years later. We are also happy to see you restored our dealership sticker to pass down with the history of this bike for many more years to come. From the Ellis Family THANK YOU Raymond Ellis lll Ellis Family Motorcycle & ATV Repair Im sure Dad & Grandpa are looking down proudly 🙏 🙏

[@CAHelmer]

Camera and editing crew deserves a huge congratulations David. Enjoy the stop action with the parts moving and the vintage add voice overs. Truly a great team effort. Keep the videos coming.

[@slick4401]

Yes, it is truly first-class work.

[@dustyfranklin6077]

Ugh Yea Y In Yea hey guys oh hhh hi my guy U

[@dustyfranklin6077]

Ugh Yea Y In Yea hey guys oh hhh hi my guy U

[@harleyausten]

I had a gold one when I was a kid. Little 3 speed! Lived that bike!! 👊🏼🇺🇸

[@CarsandCameras]

Y'all really did this bike justice, from a resto and production point of view.

[@connorssmallengines6663]

I knew you guys were watching!

[@Hagerty]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@jasondk5127]

Oil drip, it'll be fine!

[@iancameron198]

​@@HagertyI have a ct7o and would love a copy of the info manuel that you made to help you.anyway I can get a copy Ian Cameron 24410 calvin Dearborn Mi 48124

[@harleydavidson6851]

Myyyy God! Memories! Theee Best times Ever! 70's ROCK BABY!

[@brianblair6747]

My Dad had 2 and I loved driving them growing up as a kid!

[@thatguyoverthere531]

The edits on these get better and betterment

[@drvonschwartz]

Omg! This was my first bike. That little thing could barely get up an incline, but gave me some of the best times of my childhood.

[@bigalphadog5209]

I had one to ride back in the day, my oldest brother just came out of the army and got a job working on this lady‘s 600 acre estate, it was 1971 I just turned 11 years old my brother rolled out two of those for me and my other brother an sister to ride around the whole estate with for the rest of the summer best times and great memories., God bless it he’s still alive..,

[@santiagomartinez157]

Nice to come home after a long night of work crack a beer and just zone out watching this!

[@toddruch2744]

Oh the memories this brings back.. thank you.

[@Damien.D]

"Some don't believe in growing old" This quote can't be more appropriate. Watching Davin having fun with this iconic machine after all of this fantastic job will just *never* age.

[@Jeff_Klein]

That’s what happens when a group of talented people get together. Amazing job.

[@lucascady4992]

Had one of these in 1989 when I was 8 and my sister was 11! Very cool bike, had a horn, turn signals, mirror's, and speedo!!!

[@arielthomas6983]

Back in the 70s we had one of this at home, very fun to drive as a kid, good job!

[@kennethfisher3079]

That video was way cool. I had a trail 50 when I was a young lady back in the 70's.

[@zacharyvought5597]

The level of skill necessary to rebuild a machine like that is remarkable. Then I think about the engineering to create a machine like that is mind blowing

[@hikmahdarusalam8077]

this video deserve million view , sensational !! welldone

[@marcryvon]

As a kid, I was dying to have one. We were quite a poor family though, so no way I could get. But, years later, when I started college, I bought a well worn out Cub 50 from a friend. I did as Davin and took it apart, cleaned it, putbin new rings and brake linings. That’s it. It took me dependably through collège without a single glitch. I gave it to my younger bro who rode it through college too ! Incredible lil’ machine !.

[@bobwells1517]

Beautiful job. I've wanted one since 1971. Someday...

[@TheCbxmaster]

That might just be the best video I’ve seen on restoring rebuilding.

[@pablocespedes5880]

Excellent job! Nothing like a trusty Honda, they are like old friends!!!

[@arthurstube]

Absolutely great editing 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@ReadTheBible8]

Man what memories you brought back. Thanks.

[@anthonycassata5152]

I was 12/13 in the very early 70’s and knew another kid who had one of these and I wanted one sooo bad. This is so cool, super job on the restoration. I forgot all about these. I’m in my mid 60’s now and if I could find one, I’m sure would cost an arm and leg, it would be cool to share with one of my grandsons, na, I’d keep it for myself.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bleudogboston]

I still have my 1970 CT 70. My dad bought it for me new when I was 9 for 300 dollars. I always said I would restore it when I retire. Thanks for the video these bikes hold a big place in my heart. I think I put 6000 miles on it in the yard.

[@The9meister]

You meet the nicest people on a Honda

[@dannmarceau9743]

I loved My 1971 CT70, same color, 4 spd clutch, I learned how to operate a clutch on that little bike 50 years ago.

[@Danutzz2010]

I watch these videos for a long time, the quality of the edits amazes me everytime.

[@Cartier_specialist]

When I was 14 I owned the full size manual transmission version of this known as the Honda CL70. It was blue and silver. Many memories were made on that bike.

[@yamahasuperbike2202]

Absolutely beautiful little Honda.

[@americancitizen405]

You guys have had that bike for a minute!.....Nice to see it rolling!

[@daffyduck9901]

We all had bikes in the old neighborhood back in the day. One of my buddies had a 2ed bike the CT70 we used to call it the toilet seat 70. We'd beat the ever-loving s**t out of that thing for years and it still kept running.😍✌️

[@user-om6yb6yc1j]

I swallowed my tongue, no words. Perfect hands and video editing. I love your channel, although I am from Russia, but I have never seen such high-quality content. Thank you from my soul that you and your channel are Super !!!

[@johnstorer159]

This puts such a smile on my face. My first motorcycle was a Honda Z50 passed down to me from my mother. I think it may finally be time to bust into my dad's garage, bring it to my house, and get her ready to roll when my daughter gets old enough. Cheers guys!

[@jirka87]

This guy is more skilled, than McGyver. He is awesome. Give him a time and he can repair or rebuild everything from car and motorcycles to space ship. No matter 4stroke, 2stroke, diesel or petrol...INSANE skills. I love this.

[@KG-bp3qp]

This will go viral. Calling it now!

[@DonMachado]

It belonged to my friend who's family had two, but as a kid I would right one all the time. It was my first mini-bike until I got my own Honda XL 70 (which was also orange). Still holds a place in my heart.

[@alfredocarpaneto5976]

Best total rebuild video I have watched on YT. Bravo gentlemen.

[@soxplayer3907]

This dude can fix anything!! Nice job...

[@manuelgonzales6483]

Now that was AWESOME!!! THANKS. ❤😃❤ You looked so happy cruisin' on that baby 😅

[@caseyfitzpatrick5024]

Amazing. I grew up in Iowa in the 1980s and had a Trail 70. It was the best!

[@costaboy337]

That chain play @ 8:18 is scary...awesome job on the build Davin

[@bfarm44]

Supper groovy. The bike I always wanted but couldn’t get when I was a kid and now forget it everyone thinks they are worth a million for a bare frame. You did this legend some serious justice. If you ever get bored I’ll stick it right in my living room

[@tim0025]

Hi! Very good summary of this long project, the music was just right! And Davin was back in his youth,just look at that big smile! I remember my youth when I did my first rides on a moped. But in order to ride, the moped had to be repaired a lot.

[@christophertmiller1360]

I love the old bikes .

[@ZACHATTACK9696]

I don't know what you're paying your camera man/editor but I think he's due for a raise. Fantastic video!! Enjoy that bike

[@vincentfisher4748]

Just had my age handed ✋to me back in the early 70s they were very popular where I grew up. Good luck trying to find one today.

[@chuck56176]

My first bike..1970! Cool video! Great restoration!!!

[@kurtwise7356]

I'm impressed that you can still get new parts for a bike that old! Lol

[@claytonkirby878]

I see the kid in you smile ...great resto brother

[@stinkydogfart7380]

Complete work of art. The bike and the video!

[@BrisketChef]

So much fun to see y’all enjoying your craft

[@Gynotai]

I had one of those as a kid. Loved it! Mine was a 4 speed, which I was told was rare. Too bad I sold it what feels like eons ago, Best of luck with it. Cheers!

[@damiand4835]

I’m restoring my 1969 Honda Dax ST70 and your videos really helped me . Fantastic videos and work 👍👍 exceptional eye for detail and Thank you . Hi from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺 😀

[@longrun575]

懐かしいダックス。見事なスキルに完璧なレストア。テキストになるような映像に感動しました。

[@craigm.9070]

That is one happy Honda going into its second life! Nice job everyone!

[@Goomer]

Wish I could bring mine back so nice. Enjoyed this series.

[@ericbennett-wu4zx]

One of the best videos I’ve ever seen. Masterclass building, editing, ideas, mr Honda would be proud.

[@scootosan]

Amazing how those Hondas seem disassemble and reassemble themselves when you're not there. What is old is new again... great result. Nice editing as well.

[@leontevich94]

Просто невероятно как преобразился этот gasoline bike. Всë настолько досконально было реставрировано что теперь эта хонда теперь новая. Невероятно талантливо и красиво! You the best

[@beechproduction220]

I might not care about bikes but thsi video is INSANE. Perfectly paced, YES

[@katherynscleaning5807]

Pop Honda would be proud.

[@Barryobamasadick]

This was so awesome and brought back memories of better days ! Thank you

[@garthhowe297]

Great job on the Trail. What a fun little bike.

[@TheMrKeys]

Awesome rebuild!

[@555Trout]

This video production is extraordinarily well done.

[@BROU-bb2uc]

We had numerous numbers of these bikes 👍

[@Recklesshade]

Best video yet. Amazing filming and project. Thanks!

[@kellyherald1390]

I learned to right a motorcycle on the Honda CT70 when I was a kid. The one I rode had a manual clutch. My dad loved that bike too because he would just putt around outside the campground in second gear at idle.

[@michaelmuss397]

this is the best channel of all time

[@thomasrodriguez7803]

Man somebody ended up with a beautiful restored Honda, wish it was me. 😭 Great job guys!

[@costaspapacostas2238]

Perfect restoration, congratulations. Perfect perfect perfect

[@SgtBrewdawg]

WOW!!!! Absolutely remarkable job 🤩

[@joshuamichau5122]

Damn, you must have been so satisfied when starting that puppy for the first time. Amazing vid.

[@giveswings8786]

Ждал это видео ! Отдельное спасибо операторам за работу, это волшебно!

[@kayakuprising5914]

Best camera work/editing yet!

[@ENWILSON]

I have never regretted selling anything more than my old trail 70.

[@scottswierenga945]

This makes me want to get my '79 CT70 Mini Trail out of hibernation, and address it's issue of popping out of gear. I've owned it for 25 years, put many miles on it, and still love just looking at it 😍

[@ronreitz2399]

What an incredible series of videos on the Trail 70. Thank you taking us along on this rebuild! I had a Honda QA 50 and a older friend had the Trail 70 back in the early "1970s" this really brought back a lot of memories! Thanks again!

[@RCCanuck]

Wow....very impressed. Pure joy to watch. Thanks for the entertainment

[@uga.d4173]

Perfectly rebuilt, filmed and edited. And MAN what a bike. Thanks for this!

[@peterhannan847]

Back to doing what you do best! keep on keeping on!

[@BoBBaB0oN]

The patience those mechanic had for working together with the camera crew for the stop motion scenes.

[@vincetugg25]

The editing on this video is amazing love it

[@WorkshopRebuild]

Great work Davin, another restoration checked off! The editing is insane and it's nice to see a variety of projects, not just necessarily cars. Keep them coming

[@donparker1823]

Those little bikes are so fun. I can't ever stop smiling whenever I ride one. I've never seen a restoration this good before. Nice work!

[@coblass]

Beautiful! Honda had a great idea with those. If that comes up missing, I know absolutely nothing about it.

[@arthursmith5409]

Always living for the time lapse and first start! Memories coming back, I brought two of these back from Japan in 1989 after service in the Marines. I drove these little bikes all over Iwakuni. Lots of fun. You always do a super attention to detail, job.

[@dominickc6731]

The video magic and the mechanics experience makes it look so easy.. GREAT WORK, and GOOD VIDEO EDITING 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ThiagoAbelhas]

WOW!!! Next level production. I love Hagerty stop motions!

[@ReddingCT70]

Great Resto Bike looks great and that Topaz Orange looks awesome.

[@JMKGarage]

So satisfying to finally watch this entire build as one time lapse start to finish!

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Earliest I have ever been to watch your videos ( even beat the notification ) 😲 ! Great stuff Davin !

[@Guardducks]

I dig that bike.

[@MyGorilla1]

WooooW!! What a great job, even with the post prod! Amazing 👏🏼 From France with passion and respect ✌🏼🇨🇵😎

[@N-Scale]

That was really an outstanding build on a relatable Icon. So happy to see one restored the correct way !!!! Thanks so much for this one !! I am headed to the garage to work on the 2008 Mustang Bullitt. Mike Fifer

[@stephenwilliamson4556]

This is my third time watching this video. I love it! The advertising voiceover in the background with the music suited this restoration perfectly. This one, and the Ford Flathead V8 are the ones I keep watching over and over.

[@ronlynch7744]

Turned out to be a looker & an runner. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@scossum148]

Wow! You guys really kicked it up a notch on this one! Kudos!!!