Finished! Honda CT70 “Torch Bike”

[@mikelauer8352]

That's the nicest looking $1,600 dollar CT70 I have ever seen Mike. Very nice job sir. Love your channel.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks.

[@Mr.-Wint]

I'm going to install an automatic clutch in my 4 speed transmission, - much more convenient !

[@stevebuckmaster13]

The bike looks amazing Mike . Great job my friend!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks Steve!

[@donsoule6411]

As a, now retired, maintenance and repair machinist it was nice to see you “break out” your digital caliper to correct the cable perch, instead of just taking a guess at a drill size to open up the hole. Knowing good and well… “there is more than one way to skin a cat”, I think I would have taken a file to the aluminum lever, instead of grinding on the chrome, to correct the fitment. As usually, it was nice to watch how you approached the other fitment issues, especially with the exhaust. Long-story-short… this bike looks “stunning” !!… especially knowing from what condition it started from!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks.

[@Sertao2013]

A 1971 jt1 Yamaha 60 cc mini bike just sold for 5,400 dollars at a auction . So for a 125 cc with a 70 trail frame that's a great build for that price .

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@Sertao2013 Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@chrisoconnell5727]

looks GREAT Mike !! I can't wait to ride it around Wisconsin !

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@chrisoconnell5727 Thanks Chris.

[@Allbrakesnogarage]

Can't wait to see the lucky kid ride it

[@davidliste5961]

Very very impressive Mike. Great way to wind down from work, watching your videos. Thanks

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thank you!

[@ericjohnson9080]

Great job Mike. I enjoy watching you do these builds and bringing these bikes back. Like so many. I had ct70 when I was a kid for my first bike.

[@donsoule6411]

Same here Eric… I still have my Candy Gold K0 (4/70). A friend of mine has said, “You weren’t really livin’, as a kid, if you didn’t have a Honda 70!”

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks Eric!

[@VH_ballys]

This was an absolute awesome build to watch and follow. Great job Mike!!!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@thorstenschopper8941]

It looks great - especially the tires. 👍👍👍 Thank you for the video.

[@MiniBikeMike]

When I first saw the tires, I wasn’t too impressed. But, after getting them mounted on the rims, they’re a decent tire, I’ll buy again.

[@gavincopeman2304]

Well done Mike! That bike turned out great! You did the right thing using the new parts, simply because the paint turned out good I believe. You turned a pigs ear into a silk purse! Looks like it came right out of the show room, keep up the good work Mike 👍

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks.

[@trackjosh]

Recently picked up a '74 in Mighty Green. pretty, no seat, no rear wheel, half the engine. Plan is to clean it up and put a Lifan in it.

[@MiniBikeMike]

A Lifan sure makes them fun to ride.

[@PatrickMayer-yu2wp]

Sounds good and looks better,vary nice!!!

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@PatrickMayer-yu2wp Thanks!

[@williampierce5615]

That's a great price.

[@jerryharper2217]

Thats awesome Mike, great looking bike.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thank you!

[@leewaken5059]

Yep, that works but, why not trim the lever instead of the perch? All good.🏁

[@MiniBikeMike]

Because if the lever ever needs replacing, you’d have to then trim that lever. This way, any stock lever will always bolt right on.

[@leewaken5059]

Thank you for your reply. The bike looks amazing.

[@genekelley7579]

🛑🛑 REALLY Nice!😀👍 You inspire me Mike, to take on a project bike. I had the $600 part right, but forgot to add $1k; to my estimate, as to how much you spent on the bike. 😂 I’m looking forward to seeing your ideas, for taking the bike to the next level. 💯 I’m Truly Impressed, how well the bike came out. 👍💯

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@Hodenkat]

Lots of little adjustments, but in the end it's a beauty! I would buy one from you before getting an Icebear or Rocky! I'll bet you've made every kind of "adjustment" to bikes by now and know these little bikes inside and out! I think the paint looks fantastic!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks. Yeah, I’ve been wrenching on these for quite some time. Not much I haven’t seen or ran into.

[@jimmyhancock947]

Great Job! I enjoyed the build.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@mikeb6431]

That bike looks fantastic compared to when you started on it. Great job Mike!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks Mike!

[@gerardkenny8408]

Another awesome job, thanks for the video,keep them coming

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks.

[@monkeyroo8740]

Fair doos mike, that’s turned out amazing, looking forward to you next project.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks

[@cainbeeping8480]

That is a little more than I thought.but she turned out nice.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Yeah, I could have saved some, by using used parts, but it was turning out so nice.

[@prestongriffin416]

okay will do thank you Preston

[@louisrauzi3872]

For a rattle can job that looks great. That 125 sounds so great compared to the 70

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@martdoornekamp3763]

Nice job Mike🙏

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@donaldhonaker5231]

the end result looks worth the price i need to get my amigo out more come spring

[@MiniBikeMike]

Agreed….to both things you mentioned!

[@toddbachman3912]

LOOKS GREAT 👍👍😎

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@charlesrupe3001]

Great job, Mike. Nice video and build.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thank you!

[@jeffferguson899]

I love watching your content. another great job. Thanks Mike

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks Jeff!

[@donniepruitt7962]

Enjoyed watching the build, Nice Bike!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks Donnie!

[@Parry635]

Really enjoyed the build, looking forward to the next. Have you ever thought about a little side car build. A grocery getter, parts runner ? Just a thought, thanks again, Chris.

[@zachsiebers5742]

I've been told that SoCal Mintrail is the same person who used to run the DRCT70 page on Ebay if that tells you anything.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Not the same guy. I can’t think of the original guys name that ran that eBay site, but they’re not the same guy. I think that I did hear that Troy (SoCal) did buy his eBay site and business. For what it’s worth, I bought parts from that eBay seller for years, and I mean years, and never had the first problem with him. But, unlike others, I understood the quality I was purchasing and how he ran his store.

[@mrserious55]

nice bike Mike

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks. I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out.

[@EC.96753]

Awesome video cherry build, always enjoy your videos thank you, happy holidays! God bless and Aloha from Maui Hawaii

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@rustyedmoore]

Wow! That thing is HOT! Great Job!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks Ed!!

[@samprior7663]

Looks amazing, been following this build cause i bought a really rough red 72 and been working on it, i painted it the same color and found original paint under the reflectors and compared to this color and it is so close to the same you cant hardly tell. I been wondering what clear coat you used and where did you get your cable set from

[@MiniBikeMike]

Yes, it is a very close color. I used Rustoleum 2X gloss clear. It is NOT fuel resistant. I get the cable sets from Mikes MiniTrail.

[@tommers00]

Mike that turned out awesome! I want to find an old beater and restore it so bad. Love all your videos!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks Tom! Happy holidays to your family!

[@tommers00]

Thanks Mike, same to you!

[@southeastvintagecyclerescue]

Bike turned out great!!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@franciscoolvera6871]

Turned out Great! Didn’t know you were going to throw all those new parts on there so my guess at the cost was wayyyyyyyy off 😂 Exciting to see the how it turned out.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Yeah, the better it looked, the more I decided to keep throwing parts at it. I got no regrets, I think it turned out pretty nice.

[@Sgsl70]

Awesome job!!! If I would have known you were doing a semi-restoration, I would have raised my guess on how much 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MiniBikeMike]

😀

[@stephanelanglois6140]

wow very good job 👍👍🍺

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@mattpoparito]

Enjoyed following along with the build, it turned out perfect.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@bf760]

you did a great job. that was a lot of hard work I appreciate you posting the video. with all the import Honda 70 clones on the market, which one do you think is the best. I see they make a fuel injected version that has not been imported to the US. thank you.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks. I own a 2022 Icebear Champion and a 2022 Amigo Rocky CT70 clone. I have a few videos comparing the two. Go back a year or so in my videos. Both are great bikes, but require a little tinkering out of the box.

[@bf760]

@@MiniBikeMike I have watched the videos. I do remember one of them having terrible wiring. do you have a favorite ? thank you..

[@Smallbore2wheels]

Holy crap that looks so good!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@RichardWatson-y9c]

Fantastic job! What is the exact footpeg/ kickstand off amazon you use?

[@MiniBikeMike]

amzn.to/3v9oxen

[@vlehr2903]

Where do you get the parts through,Im doing a 1970!------God Bless Vic.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Everywhere. I used Mikes MiniTrail, Trail Buddy, TB Parts, Bart Moto, SoCal Mini Trail, eBay, Amazon, CHP, etc

[@BrokeBoyLukas]

Nice Build! is it the OEM ignition switch? or aftermarket?

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@BrokeBoyLukas If a bike has the original switch/key, I’ll use it. This bike was missing those pieces, so I use the 3 position aftermarket switch on Amazon. They work great. Link to switch: amzn.to/3X4JPFk

[@BrokeBoyLukas]

@@MiniBikeMike Thank You! I just started buying my first parts for my first ct70 project so this one will come in handy (;

[@head7502]

First of all your knowledge on these bikes is amazing. Quick question I installed 12v wiring harness from trail buddy with there 12v bucket and light kit. It’s all hooked up and the bike turns over. Horn works. With lights on low beams the light works and speedo is lighted. When I put it to high beams the speed light goes out and I have no head light. Any suggestions?

[@MiniBikeMike]

The Hi/Lo switch only has three wires: One for power INTO the switch. (Usually brown/red wire) One for power out to the Lo beam wire on headlight. (Usually white wire) One for power out to the Hi beam wire on the headlight. (Usually blue wire) If the headlight goes out when you switch to Hi beam, either the Hi beam filament is burnt out or the wiring is incorrect. Because the speedo light also goes out, it sounds like the Hi/Lo switch is wired as an on/off switch.

[@head7502]

@@MiniBikeMike thanks for the quick response. I bought the plug and play 12v harness from trail buddy and it’s all plugs rather than having to connect each individual wire. I’ll check to see how the switch is wired.

[@prestongriffin416]

mike when you put in the new engine and you changed it over to 12 volt would i need to change the wiring also or not

[@MiniBikeMike]

If it’s a street bike and I need lights, yes, I swap the original harness for one designed to work with the 12v electrics. I use Trail Buddy harnesses.

[@theamishsoylentretailersofohio]

Awesome content every time brother thank you for your time and effort involved in making these and sharing them with all of us . Do you take on non channel work and if so do you mind saying where you are located ?

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks! Sorry, I do not. I did recently take in a project rebuild for a childhood friend. I won’t ever do that again. I was so nervous that something would happen to the bike, while it was in my shop, that I couldn’t sleep well.

[@anthonyiuzzolino3984]

Mike do you have a link where u buy your lifan engines from? I see many on Amazon I'd like to be sure I'm buying a mini bike mike proven engine

[@MiniBikeMike]

amzn.to/4929OQS

[@Mr10usdad]

Mike did you post some links before of some of the tools and/or stand mints that you make and sell? It seems like I saw that before.

[@MiniBikeMike]

I took down those videos. I’m having trouble with the plasma cutter on my plasma table, so I’m not able to currently cut out parts. Hopefully, after Christmas, I’ll have it back up and running.

[@Mr10usdad]

Thanks Mike@@MiniBikeMike

[@heydonray]

Which deviated from stock geometry: The bars, levers, both? Thanks!

[@MiniBikeMike]

I didn’t touch the levers. The perch on the bars needed slight adjustment.

[@Cindylou1261]

What is the exact foot peg kick stand setup from Amazon? I never saw the link!

[@MiniBikeMike]

amzn.to/3v9oxen

[@pellingt]

Any chance that exhaust is designed to go around the guard, not above it? I.e. install plate, then install exhaust?

[@MiniBikeMike]

This exhaust was probably not intended to be used with a engine guard. Once shortened, it worked great.

[@pellingt]

@@MiniBikeMike whole thing looks amazing. Weird how a color choice can make such a difference, but you nailed this one.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Every time I ride my trail bike, someone follows me home to offer me 5 bills for my bike

[@theamishsoylentretailersofohio]

Awesome. I'm sure it can get old . But its a great issue to have to deal with . Everyone wants that piece of their childhood that you have .

[@joharb]

Hi Mike or anyone reading this comment. Is there any suppliers in the US that sell parts or repro parts for ST90s? I’m in Australia and struggling to track parts down. I’m looking for stuff like front and rear guards tail light bracket etc.

[@Cranklotus]

Do you have handle bars that you'd recommend instead?

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@Cranklotus unfortunately, no. This was the first time I’ve ever bought new bars. It was a pretty simple fix, to get them to work.

[@Cranklotus]

@MiniBikeMike looking at mine they aren't rusted, so I'll probably restore the originals or polish em up. About everything else will have to be re done. Thanks for the help!

[@TimWatkins1962]

have you worked on a 75 yz 80

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@TimWatkins1962 I’ve never owned any make of bike, other than Honda, so no, I have not.

[@RichardWatson-y9c]

What footpeg setup ru using?

[@MiniBikeMike]

amzn.to/3v9oxen

[@otis3357]

Monkey roo talking about you in his last video.

[@donaldkaderis5524]

How about a raffle bike for charity?

[@MiniBikeMike]

👍🏻

[@stephanelanglois6140]

wow very good job 👍👍🍺

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!