Cruiseman's Honda Trail 70 (CT70) Full RESTORATION

[@flyboy1ron]

Fantastic. I got a 1970 Honda Z50A Mini Trail back in 1998. I did a restoration on it, just enough to get it running and look clean. I spent over $800 in parts and probably 80 - 100 hours of work on it. I stripped it down to the frame, cleaned everything, rebuilt the engine and anything else it needed. The only things I didn't do was paint it and replace the forks. I rode it for 20 years usually starting on the first or second kick. Last year it wouldn't start, and I found the carb and gas tank had gummed up and that was the end of that. I have a new gas tank, a new Honda Seat ($300.00) and all the parts I need to get it running again. When I get time, I will tear it all apart and paint it and restore it one last time. I love doing that kind of work since I have worked on bikes my whole life. I restored a friends 1973 Honda CB350 back in the mid 90's. That was a challenge. We had to buy another bike just like it to get engine parts and other original items off of it. After it was done the owner who had bought it new in 1973 was so excited to be able to ride it again after all those years. I would like to see the video on the Honda 360. Keep the videos coming and ride safe.

[@Dracoool]

I have wanted one since I was a kid..I'm 57 now..I bought one yesterday. Restoration begins very soon..greetings from northern Alberta Canada 👍

[@marlonhouston6685]

U mean the mini bike obsession until the mid 80s. I had an 74 Honda ST90, my brother 79 Yamaha 100. This was back in 1981 to 85, 85 was when the Honda Scooter line came in. Those were the good ole days my friend. Thx for the reminiscing. Excellent video.

[@gregedmonds8166]

Enjoyed your video. Brings back great memories of my first bike in ‘71 a red Trail 70. My brother chose a green Trail 70. If I remember right mine was automatic with no clutch. We rode all around North Houston. Never would i have imagined all these years later i would have my 5th bike anther red honda automatic -‘21 Goldwing Tour DCT Airbag. Thanks for the memories!

[@richnitto8905]

Great job, super cool. Brings back memories of my first bike a Rupp Scrambler in the 70s.

[@bryanashirley1327]

Chris, loved the restoration story. My dad loved motorcycles, and gifted me with a QA50 in 1970 when I was six, followed by a Z50 Mini-Trail in 1972, then a CB125 in 1976 when I was 12. I always liked the CT70. Please set aside the 360. You are Cruise Man, a GoldWinger. We would like to see you restore a ‘75-‘77 GoldWing. You will really enjoy riding the final product.

[@randellbrazier7081]

The CT-70 was my first bike. I've owned dozens of motorcycles since and now own a DCT Goldwing but the 70 was always my favorite. Got it for Christmas and put over 100 miles on it that day riding in my Dad's yard which was only and acre. I can only imagine how many times I went round and round the yard that day...

[@kylepayne9657]

Looks amazing. Personally I’d LOVE to the the restoration on the ‘75 Honda.

[@shawnmcalpine8767]

I learned to ride on a trail 70. Loved it.

[@MichaelJohnson-nx9zh]

WOW!… My story is almost just the same!… I was 13 in NH and bought a brand new 1970 CT-70 in Blue from my local Honda shop for $399! Seemed like all the money in the world to me at the time but I have more memories than you can count riding that bike all over the county on trails and class 6 roads. Today, like you, I ride a 2018 Goldwing and live right up the road from you in Corinth! Thanks for the ride down memory lane!!!

[@opichocal]

Good to know the original price. I have a blue 1970 ct70 I traded for some landscaping work. Carb needs some work but it sure looks cool in front of my fireplace. I’m also down the road at Hebron and Josey by the hospital. I even saw cruiseman at Awake today. Wind therapy is the best!

[@markjerstad4664]

Thanks for bringing back some memories Cruiseman. I grew up in the 70's and my siblings and I had a Z-50, CT-70 and others as we grew up! Nice to see this video on the 70😃

[@TheBuellerBunch]

The CT70 was my first bike (73). I rode that bike everywhere. When I turned 15 1/2 I was at DMV that morning to get my motorcycle license. Mine was the red version. I remember the front shocks had little to no travel, and it only went 40mph (downhill) but it was fun.

[@Supercell725]

Chris, I knew this was going to be a great video when you started to talk about that Trail 70, that is one slick little dude there. My first bike was a 1970 Yamaha 200 street bike twin. My mom put up a good fight but my dad let me get one because my older brother had several Cushman Eagles. I’d like to see a video on that 75 Honda. I took a 74 Honda CB 550 four to college in 1975, it was a beautiful orange color similar to that color on the 02 Wings. Too this day I’ve always thought that 550 was the prettiest bike I’ve ever owned and I’ve had a bunch since then. Enjoyed that video immensely, you stirred up some old pleasant memories, thanks.

[@macxpert3588]

The 70s were the best of times. I started with a lawnmower engine minibike back in 72 and worked my way up from there to a 2010 Honda Fury and a 2012 Honda Goldwing. Not selling either of those bikes. Please do another restoration video.

[@Kaufeetimevideo]

I enjoy restoration stories. They usually tell me 'rethink this restoration idea.'

[@pdbordelon]

Wow the first 2 minutes of this video made me cry, thats the excitement I had leading up to my first bike, a 1980 CT-70 at 12 years old. :) I was probably way ready for a XR-75 or YZ-80 but I was happy my parents, after I got on the honor roll at school, made money mowing laws, and lost my smart Alec attitude with my mom, actually broke down and got me a bike, any bike! Christmas 1980. Your CT-70 - Beautiful restoration!

[@cruisemansgarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@steveknode4517]

Looks great, Chris! I used to get Honda Trail 90’s and 110’s and fix them up and sell them as a hobby. Didn’t make any money but had fun. I kept a 1982 Trail 110 that I still ride around the farm. Let’s see your other project.

[@rogerbaldwin8498]

Same here 8th grade and a sears Mini Bike, a great time in my life over 53 or so years ago.

[@jamesdugas8510]

Great video, I love those mini bikes.

[@randysprecher1421]

That was amazing. It also brought back some memories. My first 2 wheeled motorized bike was a Montgomery Wards mini bike. It came with no rear shocks. But I did buy shocks for it after the first year of riding it. I don't remember what happened to that bike. But I know that I had a blast on it.

[@glenosimpsonjr54]

yes do a video on the Honda 360 these are great to watch for those of us that just dream about doing it

[@motogusnz]

Nice one CG. Absolutely stunning. Please yes to the 350!

[@beardedbiker2647]

Wow brings back memories this was also my first bike that we cobbled together two trail 70’s we bought of my Uncle to make one that run…

[@johnrice8313]

Great resto cruiseman, yes please do the 360 that would be another great project. Love the old Hondas.

[@wingandhog]

What a fabulous project! My first bike was a trail 70 my dad bought me when I was 12. That was 1972. I wish I had it now along with all the now classic muscle cars I owned through those later years that I couldn’t afford now.

[@cruisemansgarage]

Yes! I would love to have my 1972 Duster.

[@brianyoung4863]

Nice job my first ride on a bike was a neighbors trail 70 early 70s model. I was hooked just like you haha

[@ramonbostic]

Great video! Love all of the detailed photos. Yes, please make a video about the next restoration.

[@4LowRocks]

Nicely done Cruiseman! My love for riding also started on a Trail 70 - it was my cousin's bike (no way my family would let me have one). Later, in my teen years, I got lots of time riding friends' mini-bikes and dirt bikes, and then started on street bikes when I was 19. I've ridden ever since, except for a few decades raising children (like many). Thanks for sharing your walk down memory lane with us.

[@ralffroberg1322]

Well done, i miss my bike.

[@mattmellor1762]

Please make a video of your new bike restoration project. Just purchased a ‘77 Triumph Bonneville 750.

[@shvendog1xxx647]

How awesome my love affair with 2 wheels began on a 1974 trail 70was 8 and had honed my skills on cousin chucks mini bike

[@AmerSheikh]

That is a beautiful restoration. Looks great!

[@lloydyoung8628]

Great video , yes please do another one .

[@452jman]

Well done, looks great. You can't put a price on a project of love!

[@4loyal]

Great job Cruiseman!! That little bike looks awesome!!! Yes, I remember that one from guys riding them around uptown where I’m from in Mississippi!

[@michaeljohnson-li5nn]

Chris, it’s a well known fact that adding pinstripes to a bike (or car) always increase the horsepower. They have the same effect as if you had added a turbo! Here in the U.K. the bike is known has a ST70 or Dax. I have been looking for the rare Lady Dax to restore, this model was finished in white and had the ‘flower power’ seat. Loads of spares are still available for these bikes, either genuine Honda or from aftermarket suppliers. Lovely looking bike you have there. Please follow this video with one on the CB360.

[@SHONEY21Z]

Great job! I’m doing a Gemini sst 50cc right now and I’ll be doing a ct70 next for KZbin

[@alainlopez5490]

Great job Cruiseman! 👍🏿

[@michaelcrosby6071]

Great Mom❤

[@batdude2196]

We had a Honda XL 70. Was a great bike too.

[@roysmith3374]

Good job! I know it was expensive but, looks like it was worth it!

[@jamzholm]

Nice job!!! I truly enjoyed the video!!

[@gregthompson9434]

Nice build 👍🏻

[@howard9550]

Cruiseman loved your video. I had a 1972 CT 70 Green with the 4speed manual. I also was 14 my very first motorcycle still wish I had Memories! And yes my mom was the hardest to sell on the bike. 49 years later of riding now on a Goldwing.

[@JeffMarcum]

Very nice! Bring on the 1975. 😎

[@earlaker]

Excellent restoration! What a beauty! Congratulations! I've been thinking about the minibike that first got me on two wheels. Do you remember the Rupp line of minibikes? My dad bought me a brand new 1968 Rupp XL350 as a surprise that year. (From a hardware store, no less!) Bright metallic blue, it featured a 3.5 hp Tecumseh engine and I thought it was the best thing a kid could have. I rode that thing into the ground!

[@cruisemansgarage]

Earl, Rupp was my second choice!

[@mikelamuraglia5645]

Looks Great

[@zunaidkajee4540]

Wow buddy, really enjoyed this one, and will really appreciate future restoration type videos. Well done sir 👏. It's amazing the inner contentment one gets when you can own your first ride again. I am looking out to do the same on my first bike my dad bought me, suzuki GP125.....

[@NitroG66]

Nicely done. Shoot over another video on your second restoration.👮🏻‍♂️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@davidslaughter8952]

really nice job my frist bike was a ct 70.

[@rudalwayuqi6813]

amazing, nice

[@NicaHarlistamotovlogs]

Great Job, Love it .

[@michaels2003]

I've just gotten my '72 CT70 out of storage, it's been in my family for over 50 years now. My grandad bought it brand new for my dad, my dad gave it to me in the 90s, and now I want to teach the next generation of kids in my family to ride it. Can you provide links of places to get (as close to) genuine parts as possible and any of the places you mentioned that you'd found that did some of the restorations you couldn't do? Thanks!

[@DexQuin]

Cruiseman, you’ve done it again, made an outstanding video. You took me down memory lane. I learn how to ride on a 1970 Honda QA50. I now ride a 2021 Gold Wing Tour DCT. I can totally relate to you, keep up the good work! Maybe we’ll get a chance to take a ride together someday, I now live in Austin, TX. 👍

[@cruisemansgarage]

Thanks Dex

[@DexQuin]

@@cruisemansgarage You are welcome!

[@spikejnz]

My parents paid $200 for my CT70 when I was in the 5th grade. 30 years on, I'm looking for one, and they're all in the thousands of dollars. Dang!

[@Cat-Privilege]

Very cool video, loved the old trail 70's. What would the current market value of your bike be?

[@brian.d.mobley]

Great video! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me who restored those fork ears. I have a 1978 CT70 with trashed fork ears and cannot find ANY for sale.

[@cruisemansgarage]

Brian, so sorry but that has been so long ago there's no way I can find that information. I would check some of the Honda Trail 7- Facebook groups or forums to see if you can find someone. I am sure that is how I found my guy at the time.

[@kriskoppy2753]

I had a yellow SL70 and my girlfriend down the road had a Trail 70.

[@ReddingCT70]

What a great story which people who have bought my bikes, say as well had one when I was younger & I have to find same model/year etc. Love to hear your enthusiasm. Bikes beautiful. But if you need any more details referrals etc. Please drop me an email back I have restored 100 of the Mini Trails and fought thru all the headaches we all go thru. Thanks

[@cruisemansgarage]

That is awesome!

[@sprc3352]

Awesome job and awesome bike !!! I am now avidly looking for a CT70 myself , one that runs/drives to get me by , but then I also would like to dismantle and restore to like new . I am a painter , so will do all the resto myself . Have to ask , since you did a color change , why did you not go with the blue like your original ?

[@undersan32]

Make the next restoration video.

[@marclangelier4009]

This was my dream bike also when I was 14! Unfortunatly, I never was able to get my mom to agree on getting one. Just like you, I was gonna kill myself with that bike. I had to wait until I was 18. I than got an Honda CB 125. Thanks for sharing that story.

[@Dalevd]

Sure 360 Honda

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

I remember sing my first 360 and wishing I had 1 I was too young and didn’t have a drivers license Honda is my favorite out of the big 4 Please share the story about the Honda 360 And thank you for sharing the story about the Honda 70. Indian is my favorite American motorcycle. I have fired H🏳️‍🌈D …. Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@stevedavis7882]

I'm sorry, I thought this VLOG was for Gold Wings

[@SandBucketList]

I still have mine, Candy Gold, I got for my 12th birthday. It has only wear from age, but realizing it's restoration is harder than it looks.