Honda Trail 90 Sitting 37 years, Will it Run?

[@kenberry3428]

yes i also talk and answer him like im in the room with him. im a 52 year old black man from noth philly. ive been fixing old mini bikes alone in my garage since i was13. i sometimes talk to myself like im being filmed. glad to find im not crazy by my self. love love love this guy

[@hauptuhrdotnetblog6700]

Ken Berry sounds like you need to buy a video camera and a tripod yourself and start making KZbin videos.

[@ELIRAXPRT]

You got a phone or tablet? Start recording and post it online

[@planetrob555]

I do the same thing, man. I'm saying "Yeah, that's exactly what it is..." Ha. I'm a 54 white man from the middle of Kentucky. Nice to meet you!

[@johnbass7551]

Hey! Start simple with FB page and short vids.

[@MegaBluebone]

i do a lot of talking to myself as well but unfortunately it doesnt take long before my words turn into a string of profanity not fit for human ears.

[@hosocat1410]

I remember when a major improvement for the japanese trail bikes was folding footpegs so you didnt bend them when you did an endo. Man, i loved growing up in the 70's!!!

[@judsonr1]

Over 10 years my 3 kids put close to 4,000 miles on our 1969 CT90 on trails they created up at the cabin. They'd race the CT90 and our 1970 John Deere 140. They'd be gone for hours and never broke a bone. The tool pouch helped keep the battery in place. As long as the rectifier was good, it would run. Great video and great memories. Thanks!

[@Mach1n3gunn3r]

My dad bought a 1968 Honda 90 Trail when I was a kid and rode the hell out of it. He sold it a couple years ago. Still ran great!

[@bignano31]

Hey Mustie1,just wanted to say thanks for all your videos. Lawnmower was starting and stopping. Pulled the carb apart and cleaned out all the Jets. Put it back together and it started on the first pull. Only reason I felt confident enough to pull it apart was bcuz of your videos. I've learned alot. So thank you once again.😁

[@billnowlin9148]

I love that it doesn't take much to make you laugh! You have reignited my love of wrenching on small engines! Thanks for taking the time.

[@ddforrester]

What's amazing to me is as I'm watching at an hour and twelve minutes in as you're attaching the air cleaner assembly to the carb I decided to frequent our usual parts website just to check out whether or not the OEM air filter element is still available. Sure is! There's six in stock at $9.20. Amazing time to be alive!

[@richierex]

I keep shouting at you. Reserve is up, higher altitude needs less fuel, not more. Love it.

[@mattnoyes7729]

I love these bikes...I had three of them as a teen and managed to keep one of them running...great fun tinkering. In Melbourne (where I live) they use these as postie bikes and they have become iconic, with a large following and even a club with rides en-masse. Great little bike

[@alwaysopen7970]

Like the Mods in The Who's "Quadrophenia" movie.

[@normcummins2719]

You should have a look at Mighty car mods. They are doing a rebuild of Moogs Postie bike atm. 👍

[@don7406]

What an awesome bike. I have ridden these in the mid 70's. The one you have is in excellent shape. 1500 miles is barely broke-in. The ones I find have been in the bottom of a pond for 30 years. This bike, you will find, is a capable trail bike. Trust me, you won't stop smiling.

[@kirkjohnson9353]

I have two of these sitting in my garage that I bought as projects. I can't believe my good luck that I now have a Mustie video to jump start the project. This is great!!

[@twebster1948]

I owned one...4 speed. Never said no to starting. In Colorado Springs it sat out all day during a BIG snow storm; when I got to it that evening and dug out of the snow drift, the cylinder cooling fins were totally full of snow; turned on the key, gave it one kick and it came to life. Low switch converts it to a an amazingly fun little trials bike...no clutch lever - centrifugal clutch. Wish I still had it...

[@strikar6359]

Yes! A hour plus long vid on a Honda Trail 90. Gonna be a great Sunday Morning. Thanks Mustie!

[@gertraba4484]

Better with my big breaklfast at the KING

[@aj200415]

I know I’m just one Sub, but your videos make my day Mustie...after a long day at work, there is nothing better than getting home and seeing a Mustie vid posted so I can sit down and relax while we rebuild small engines!

[@johnschoeller608]

I really enjoy all the comments that come in from around the globe. The world would be a better place if it was run by gear heads. Cheers from the USA!

[@ladamurni]

You got that one right!

[@themaniacmower]

Im here from Ohio in the USA

[@R.N.GPerformance]

OHIO here and you have that right!

[@runedyrting8476]

How true!

[@tomjohntig]

Tom from the UK here here unite with mustie1

[@jimwilcox741]

I watched this series when Darren put it up, but fate brought a 73 CT90 to me this week. How great is it to have the master just go through most of what’s on my plate. Thanks Mustie!

[@gusgiesel]

My parents had one of those when I was a kid. We took it on every camp trip, lots of fond memories. It had the low range lever on the gearbox and I really enjoyed riding it, even more than dad's 250cc Suzuki 2 stroke enduro. A very fun and very tough little thumper.

[@wingwong2215]

this takes me back 40 years when I learnt to ride and tinker with these bikes on the farm we had 4 of them over the years great little bikes

[@EvilDeed666]

Thank you Mustie... Totally enjoy watching your humor and videos.. They are sooo totally relaxing and your humor in situations that would make me throw a hammer/wrench at the wall is inspiring. Taken on some of your comments like "throw it anywhere" instead of looking like an a** in front of others. Your content is relaxing to watch .. mostly b/c of your calm and good nature at the bs that happens. THANKS Darren

[@alwaysopen7970]

I fall asleep sometimes...it's that calming.

[@gotchurebeacons-gaming9023]

I’m sure this is a redundant comment...but I think it’s probably worth repeating often...THANK YOU!!! I’ve learned so much from watching you dissect, discuss and troubleshoot mechanisms top to bottom...I just can’t thank you enough! I was the guy who’d curse the sky for my lousy luck with small engines and the like. Now, I’m the guy who rips them apart and nurses them back to life. And I could not have matured to that guy without your help. Thanks for taking us along for the ride...they’re always great times 😁

[@rundoetx]

I was always a Yamaha guy in my younger days, but I have to admit, you ve given me a new appreciation for those old Hondas.

[@Zzeke]

First multispeed bike I ever rode was one of these.... when doing carb work, I like to screw in the jet / air screw very carefully till they bottom out in the seat and write down how many turns in. When you reinstall, carefully bottom them out then back out the number of turns you wrote down. Some carbs are really sensitive and can be a real pain..... then again, some aren’t. Great video!

[@danw1955]

That black button on the side of the carb is actually for altitude compensation. You pull it out at higher altitudes to let more air into the emulsion tube and lean the mixture down a bit. The actual 'choke' is the manual lever type. Just an FYI.😉 The earlier models didn't have the altitude compensator, and you had to change the main jet above a certain altitude (usually 4000 ft.), unless you liked to change plugs a lot.😁

[@jsleeio]

subscribed! CT90 was my first experience of motorcycling, riding around on the luggage rack with my grandfather on their farm in the mid 1980s. Some great memories. Just picked up a (much more recent!) ct110 that needs some love so this was quite interesting. I love that pretty much every aspect of these Honda CT bikes is so comprehensively documented

[@byronalan8594]

Just to put your mind at ease, the fan noise in the background is not that bad. I could easily hear you and it wasn't distracting. I am a person that doesn't cope well with working in heat above 70°F without any air movement, so I am more than understanding with the fan running in the background while you entertain and teach me with your videos. Love the new shop, love your content, keep 'em coming!

[@gregmullins9278]

My first bike was a Honda 90. I put a lot of miles on it in street and trail gears. It was a fun ride and kept me busy most summers. Thanks for taking the time to show how to fix them.

[@mitchealwisniewski9672]

I’m only 13 and since I saw his videos i ended up buying a broken riding lawn mower for 75 and been working on it for a month now so keep up the great content

[@interstate5trucker]

I’m 46, when me and my buddies were in middle school we repaired some broken mowers and used them to mow lawns all summer to earn cash. When we were in high school we restored an antique farm tractor. So much fun. Glad to hear about what your doing.

[@jameslawlor1404]

Mitcheal Wisniewski Very cool

[@droceretik]

Good on you Mitcheal. Well done and I hope she fires up soon so you can earn some extra money perhaps.

[@brennensbuildsmoore5537]

Same dude, except I have bought an engine, for 10$ and it has been working for me for years

[@baltazarortiz723]

Is good to see a young man working with his hands that’s a rarity this days !!!!

[@kentyler966]

I am almost 70 and have fond memories of my Red trail 90 with the extra 2 speed gearbox. Purchased Brand new for $375 in the mid 1970’s. I have owned probably 12-15 bikes and it’s the one I think of most. Thing was a billy goat in 1st gear,low range. Think it did 45 mph in high gear, high range.

[@danf4616]

What nobody says, ever: This old Honda engine just won't run... I've been working on them more than 50 years. You can always get 'em to run!

[@paulhanley8072]

downunder we call these postie bikes because the postal service have used them for mail deliveries since the mid 70s. first ct90 then 110s. two sounds take me back to my childhood, postie bikes and 2 stroke victa lawnmowers. today our postie still rides one of these bikes

[@richardbaumeister466]

Carburetors seem to be a nemesis for young mechanics these days. I was Born in 1957 and learned about them in high school. I was the kid that would soup up your Chevy with the addition of a new intake manifold, Holly 650 double pumper and a nice set of equal length headers and glass packs on your 350ci engine. These days, fuel injection is king and most don't know their way around the carburetor. Just reminiscing.

[@janramonmartin]

most these days will never see a carburetor unless they run a generator

[@CaptHollister]

@@janramonmartin Even generators are switching to EFI.

[@nou943]

i'm only 15 and i tinker with carburetors as much as i can

[@nicostenfors5690]

Im 15 and i have a carb on my MK2 VW GOLF. I do all maintenance myself, i changed the timing belt last year.

[@lalpal8083]

I'm 12 I am always buying and selling anything with a small engine. Most of the time the engine just needs a carb clean and it runs after an oil change. I'll spend around 5-50usd on a push mower/self propelled and flip it for 75-200

[@XxC97xX]

By far one of the best youtubers out there. Fantastic video quality, very detailed and descriptive. Excellent job. I look forward to every new video you post. Keep it up we all love it!

[@huffer23]

Thank you for this video! I have a 79 trail90 that I want to get running. It belonged to my dad who passed back in ‘06. However the motorcycle had been sitting for a lot longer before that. I forget what year it was last registered but it was around ‘85. It has almost the exact same set up as your 77. Very helpful and informational!

[@gordonpeden6234]

Thanks for letting me "hang out with you" I really enjoy watching and answering your questions screw sizes, and which spring goes where. Much love and respect.

[@stevenparker1063]

Love your new Garage! you are at A new level, Much more possibilities!! I am one year younger than you Graduated 83! Congrats on your new Garage! Enjoy your Videos, Very down to earth no BS!

[@brettonmcinerney6954]

When I saw the picture, I had a flood of memories! I had one of these many years ago. Also with dual ratio gearbox. Lots of fun!

[@zakattack721]

The low range on those CT90s is amazing, makes the bike ride like it has 3x the displacement and the low speed performance is unparalleled.

[@pontiacpanic79]

I love these long vids, keeps me inspired to work on my own projects. I wish I seen this channel many years ago. Not a single bad thing to say about it. Hope your doing well mustie. Your vids always keep me going. 90 hour work weeks and I still have the drive to work on my own toys. Your the man mustie, keep it up and try to get a early 1980s Honda magna, is love to see that. I have one I been working of for a few weeks and parts are the hardest to acquire. About 3 weeks from now and I should be posting a vid of my magna finally running.

[@billburkart9087]

I'm 64 and would totally hang out with you and work for free if I lived next door. I like how your mind works and your always asking me questions and never listening...lol

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Mustie1: Honestly: I was trembling because of positive anticipation when realizing the length of this great video. So I gave 👍 button even before watching it. Now let's see:

[@geoffreykeane4072]

chru cas Me too - and I have no concerns. Sunday night here in Brisbane and looking forward to another mighty Mustie.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear@@geoffreykeane4072 Yes, another "mighty mouse mustie" vid, hooray. Here it was 1 o' clock after midday when you commented. It is extremely hot in Germany for June (up to 40° Celsius again). Best regards luck and health.

[@bmh67wa]

There have been times I was too busy to watch a Mustie1 video the day it came out but while marking them for later viewing I give them an upvote anyway because I know they will be good.

[@DATONALKY]

@@geoffreykeane4072 qld here also 👌

[@johnpossum556]

I put it on the TV then fell back to sleep. Honestly it's a little too long.

[@chriswills9530]

Just bought one of these on the back of watching this vid. Damn you for your salesmanship. Didn't think I would be able to get one in the UK as never imported, but blow me, there were several to choose from. I shall be watching you like a hawk for any further episodes!! Thanks for your great content.

[@sruk]

This is going to be a beautiful Sunday

[@mvtroiano]

1/2 way through, and I'm sitting on the edge of my seat. I love seeing those old Honda's brought back to life.

[@peterc9479]

Great video Mustie! Fond memories of racing my local Postie on a Trail90 on my Honda XR75 as a kid. Australian Postal Service used these bikes for over 30 years. Plenty of spares over here.

[@paraglide01]

Best tech/entertaining channel ever. I used to tinker around alot with mopeds and bikes when I was a wee laddie and ever since I found your channel I find myself looking through Marketplace searching for a cheapass, crappy little bike I could play around with. I love the hobby, seemed to end up with some left over parts though, every time ;-) I am from Holland btw and our posties have to do their rounds on a bicycle. They are very fit.

[@vicm694]

I'm always impressed at your project success rate. Mine take a lot longer. I'm a small engine by trade, but find trouble working on anything my own. Have to be getting paid!

[@robertinnj7902]

Good one about the drill bit. Good show, as always.

[@IBWatchinUrVids]

Your videos make me smile. I've been turning wrenches for .. well, quite a while. Your approach and commentary make for a nice wind down at the end of the day. :)

[@cheesegrits196]

I had a 1969 one of these when I was 14. My dad finally sold it and yes it went to Australia. I really miss it to this day! In cleaning out my parents house after they had passed we found my original owners manual! I still have it as a memento of a lot of fun rides. Wound out tight on pavement with a 150 lb 15 year old on it I could get 60 mph.

[@seastacker8582]

Cool old Honda! I picked up a set of those fuel hose pliars a month or so ago after seeing you use them. I have no idea how I lived without them all these years! Nice harbor freight score!

[@alwaysopen7970]

HF is addictive. There's one down the road. Being in the store is way different that the website or a catalog.

[@chuckyboy7940]

On a side note, when you got the new shop, and the intro video you had said something to the effect of you originally started your utube channel to overcome social anxiety. You could have knocked me over with a feather. You are utterly gifted in your approach and mannerisms when I front of the camera. In fact you should really be a teacher/instructor.your videos helped me to learn how to work on my own small engine issues with my mowers or rototillers.you dont need to be anxious about anything sir. You are just clearly one of the people who are well liked and respected because of who you are and how you converse with others. Just so you know for what its worth from a bumpkin from dawson creek in canada.

[@jlucasound]

In case you all are wondering, the rubber flap that is mounted to the rear of the kick stand is to "send" the kickstand into the up position if you forget to put it up yourself. If it is down, when you turn (bank) left, the rubber hits the ground first, instead of the steel kickstand, which can "catapult" the bike out of control. A kickstand down, while you are riding, is potentially deadly. (This can be seen @1:08:30. Better view @1:10:48).

[@randysmith2859]

It just makes me smile when you get something to fire up that's been sitting for decades!!!

[@ctbfalcon]

@mustie1, Thanks for showing us these videos. Based on your videos I bought my first non- running riding mower to fix up and have a little fun tinkering. I brought it back to life and am having a great time. Thanks again.

[@cradd00]

I grew up riding a 1977 Honda XR75. It was very similar to this one, strictly dirt though. I cut my teeth on that bike, and honed my skills. I wish I still had it! Thanks for the great video!

[@brucemorton13]

(1:05:22) One LEANS the mixture at elevation for "thinner" air (less air - less fuel). As when one flies a normally aspirated aircraft engine above nominal altitudes, the mixture must be leaned for proper performance; and, of course, richened for landing. Great video; love all carb rebuilds.

[@GrymWorks-A.I.]

When I lived in Cali for a year back in 81 I used a Trail 90 to get back and fourth to work. Petaluma to San Fran and back again 5 days a week

[@matt3993]

Thank you for your in depth description to every possible issue that can arise its helped me tremendously with all my repairs and builds

[@mqb17]

I wish I had not binged all your previous videos. Now I am left with waiting for a new video every Sunday. Things are looking good in the new garage!

[@general5104]

Hidy. I thank you for doing these excellent videos ! You mentioned the fuel tank, being in sad shape. My Dad used to work on outboard motors, tank-top kind, as well as the tanks themselves. They used to have 2 hoses running to them, and then Mercury came out with a single hose. Everyone followed suit. So Dad did the change-overs on the 6 gallon outboard tanks. He also could get the rust out of the tanks. Dad kept a pill-bottle full of BB's and a concoction...I'm not real sure, but I think it had kerosene and marvel-mystery oil in it, and maybe some carb cleaner. He would plug all the holes in the fuel tank & pour that little bit of liquid in the fuel tank, along with the bottle of BB's and hand it to me to make a racket ! He wanted it shook, sideways, turn it, and shake, shake, shake !!! Then I'd hand it back to him and He would pour it all out, shaking and bumping it against a wooden bench, thru a homemade colindar, made of heavy screen wire. He would wash off the BB's and save the fluid, after He ran it thru a cloth filter. This cleaned the scummie and rusty junk off the surface of the inside of the tank. He made a good living on doing what you do...He would bring dead outboards back to life. There's a good tip for you, Mustie1

[@5150Lane]

All the enjoyment of working on a bike, without having to get my hands dirty! Thanks for sharing.

[@stephenrankin2078]

I’ll never get tired of that giggle when you get a pop from the engine

[@chummaker1]

Musti1 you are a very good teacher. I am not mechanically inclined and I'm trying to learn in my old age. I will continue to watch and learn. How you tear into things and not pay too much attention to position of screws. "o" rings and such is amazing to me. Thanks for the lesson.

[@ptk4476]

Hi Mustie, great video as always, you're right about the charging system, being the same as your Trail 70 with no regulator they will blow bulbs without a battery connected. This model also runs the headlight permanently and leaving it disconnected will eventually boil the battery (ask me how i know haha). The low range is fairly useful off road, and will actually crawl up some pretty steep inclines with it.

[@parisricco2991]

Wtf this is hella recent. I have my mom's honda trail 90 that's been sitting for hella long. Same exact color and model, and i've been wanting to fix it for ages but I know nothing about motorcycles, but now I have something to use as a reference. Thank you so much for this upload!!!

[@eugenerob8492]

Ahhhh cup of coffee mustie1 and being in your garage working on your own project peefect sunday

[@skipstein744]

Another great video from your new digs. Back in the late 1970's I used the Honda turn signals for the front of my Baja bug. Worked fine. Keep up the good work.

[@mrblanche]

My first bike was a trail 90. A yellow one, and that was in about 1968, so that would have been probably a 1965, 66. It had two rear sprockets and a piece of chain to add in when you put on the larger sprocket. In all the time I owned it, using it to commute a couple of blocks to school and a mile to work, I think I only put gas in it once.

[@davidfrank2824]

When you were talking about how old you are because she graduated from school that year so did I. Believe it or not my cousin had this exact model. He bought it brand new and we rode all through the city. He drove that thing until there was nothing left. I still remember sitting on the sidewalk watching him patch the tube on the front tire. Thank you for bringing back good memories.

[@sweetlou5902]

Just love your videos man! Kudos. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

[@scotthullinger4684]

My family has 2 old Honda Trail 90 bikes from the 1970's sitting around unused for the last 35 years or so which are currently being rebuilt. Not exactly restored, but at least rebuilt to nearly factory specs. I can hardly wait to see the final result.

[@trevorjameson3213]

Really enjoy these old Honda videos of getting them running again!

[@AP9311]

Watched my weekly Mustie1 videos. Had my coffee, bacon, eggs, toast and hash browns ready, on my big tv. Watching it carefully and see any important bits on Darren's careful words. Man that video today made my Sunday so relaxing with your words, made me feel I'm right there in the room. Excellent video! Many many thumbs up!

[@tdfguy2002]

I love that Mustie gets giddy when engines start!

[@jazmuzz8423]

Dude I had no idea my carb had an imulsion tube until I saw you push it out! Mine doesn't just fall out, Lo and behold, you just solved all my bad-running issues! It was gummed up and 3 of 4 holes dribbled goo! You're awsome man, I was getting close to junking the whole motor...

[@ericharrison619]

My first bike was a Trail 90, I refered to it as my little tank as it would go almost anywhere. Cleaning the carb was a yearly thing but other than that it never left me stranded during my adventures. To this day almost 30 years later I still regret ever letting it go to get a bigger bike.

[@navigator902]

Mustie1, love it when you get something to start for the first time, or even after the first start ... you give a giggle... on every video I've seen on many types of vehicles ... great stuff.

[@welshy8216]

Such a sweet bike for its age, never seen that version here in UK. Now i want one :) Great video too Mustie, loving the brand new workshop

[@DocJ58-OCB]

Man,this brings back OLD memories...my first bike was a 1967 Honda 90cc step through that looked almost exactly like your 76 version. I was 10,it was 1968,and my grandpa gave it to me for my birthday....the only real looks difference was it had a kind of fairing/knee shield . It was a 4spd(3 up,1 down centrifugal clutch with a neutral...and mine didn't have hi/lo range,that came later on. I used that bike UP,went everywhere on it and still even had it in 1976 when I got married(yes,I was only 18) but it eventually gave up on me. Seeing the one you are going to be working on is an awesome memory of a great childhood...Thanks a lot,I'm a new subscriber and am looking forward to going back and bingeing your old content after I've seen this piece through...keep up the great work and the accompanying videos.......stay safe......oh ya....I'm from Ontario,Canada...

[@somerandomguy3868]

My brother had one of those in the early 70's my other brother tried to showoff with a girl on the back, in low range he revved up the engine and dropped it into first, the front wheel came straight up and they both went off the back of the bike, one of the funniest things I ever saw

[@TheTWhite]

Sounds like my buddy that decided it was funny to accelerate so quickly that I slid from sitting up against the cab window, all the way past the open tailgate and onto the pavement out of a pickup truck while coming out of a field on our single lane private road. Hurt pretty badly. Never trusted anyone else's driving since then.

[@et7409]

Thank you for helping me kill almost 90 minutes at work on a boring day. Love watching you analyze and tackle projects.

[@kellerrobert80]

Glad to see you got a proper Vessel screwdriver. Wise choice.

[@notajp]

Yep! Got both #1 and #2 JIS a couple of months ago. One of the best purchases I’ve made recently. Vessel is skookum stuff!

[@Rockriverboarder]

My first bike was a 69 trail 90 back in the early 80s. I thought that thing was ancient then, much less now. Tank was super annoying weak spot, you’d have a wipe out and tank would crack at mounting tabs on bottom and leak fuel. Then a big hassle getting it welded or replaced. The high low range was two different sized rear sprockets on rear wheel. You lengthened chain to switch ratios. Thanks for the great memories. That poor bike was a lot of fun.

[@althomas6496]

I love how tickled he is when he gets something to start.

[@radiok2ua]

That's what I call "the laugh"!

[@GoodOldMike]

Hey Mustie1, thanks for mentioning a little more about the hose pliers. I've been wanting some since i first saw them on your vids. Last week I found them on harbor freight's website and bought a pair.

[@davidcarr4991]

The front suspension on that yellow bike is called leading link. Yes, I answer questions that nobody asked.

[@EKEACRES]

LOL

[@axeman6560]

@kevin paul halliday your right they did have anti dive. Get on the front brake and the front lifts up. My C70 has got the same leading links in front.

[@axeman6560]

Two stroke Vespas have Trailing Link front fork.

[@runedyrting8476]

All right what is the front Suspension called?

[@doublel7337]

@@runedyrting8476 Leading link, true!

[@bertgriffin3624]

The sound of the fan is not distracting . I only notice it when you bring it up. Love your site.

[@tamidon40]

Already used to the new shop/backdrop. As the saying goes, “It’s not the tools; it’s the carpenter.”

[@joed2392]

Too bad Honda doesn't make these anymore !! I remember tons of pop-up campers, with one or two Trail 90's mounted on the back !! There were so many, that back in the 70's the park rangers had to be trained to check the bikes. To make sure they had the proper spark-arrestor muffler ! Because they street legal, you could go almost anywhere !! Keep Up the great wrench work and video's !! The best Sunday morning nostalgia channel !

[@bookooc5605]

That auxiliary gas tank is worth $300 to $600 on ebay. Outrageous.

[@nwredneckturner1508]

I have an '81 CT110 and love it! I got it 3 years ago with 1400 original miles on it! I have done some electrical upgrades I would highly recommend. First is a headlight kit from Dr. ATV that lets you use replaceable bulbs instead of the $pendy sealed beam OEM ones. I recommend doing the ground wire 'fix' on it to make it a solder connection as it's not great the way it comes. It's an easy fix. Dr ATV also has a large range of parts for these old small Hondas. Hand in hand with that, I put in a headlight voltage regulator from Pardue Brothers. These fit in the headlight bucket & protect the headlight from excessive voltage at high rpms. Pardue specializes in upgrade electrical components for these bikes & make great products. I also have their Extreme rectifier on my bike. Just the other week I also bought their LED upgrade kit and it is awesome! It makes a HUGE difference in the brightness of all the lights (dash, signal & brake). At idle they are brighter than the old bulbs were when revved up! It also cuts the amp draw way down. I'm looking forward to seeing you bombing around on that 90! Good luck and thanks for the great content!

[@junkyarddog87]

I just picked up a trail110 two days ago thoroughly enjoying it eve with its quirks.

[@pvwjr]

Brings a smile to my face, great job! It is alive!!!!!

[@tonyktx44]

Great video. I drop the float and pin back in when I soak the carb to hold the float under the solvent....

[@gardenamateur]

All that series of little Hondas are some of the best things to come out of Japan, so you're onto a good thing, Mustie. As usual, a great video, I think painting the overhead light bulbs yellow works for me, but I think the ceiling fan is worth a try. In fact I'd like to see a video on restoring an old ceiling fan and setting it up!

[@16driver16]

The stock airbox filter is required for these to run perfectly unless you rejet the carb to compensate for the extra air.

[@burninpwder76]

Friend had one of those we rescued from the scrap pile. it was glued back together so many times. So much fun to ride we finally just plain wore it out it was 4 different colors and about 8 different donor bikes when the motor would finally just not make enough power to start anymore. Many good memories and many times wondering how we survived the stupid stuff we did. Love that sound Can't wait for the test ride on this one

[@wildefox1478]

Great work on that bike Mustie, I really enjoy your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@jamesratliff1097]

Battery was from Napa. Not a sponsor. Love your work sir. Dont ever lose that drive to go out and fix something.

[@icemeister7812]

At higher altitudes the carb mix needs to be leaner to maintain the same air/fuel ratio (by weight)...ie, lower lb/min of air requires lower lbs/min of fuel.

[@richeastmain4031]

Glad I checked for this before I became a redundant commenter!

[@graymodeler]

Yep, on aircraft, you lean the mixture over 5000 feet.