MBM’s “On The Road” - Lifan swap into a Honda CT70HK0

[@CarlisJasonBartley]

Love the original Honda engines. Satisfying to see but I’ve gotten to where I really enjoy seeing them with these bigger engines. It really makes them so useable and a ton of fun! Beautiful bike! The green! 😍

[@MiniBikeMike]

Agreed. Thanks Jason.

[@things_that_click]

I agree, I already find myself using this bike more now, my new CHP H0 performance pipe is kinda loud...so I dig that.

[@datpham2121]

Động cơ này sử dụng có tốt và bền không.theo thời gian có cần thay thế gì không

[@SAM-zt2uy]

Dude pulls a wheelie and then asks about a break in procedure hahaha great video guys.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Just send it!

[@southeastvintagecyclerescue]

Great video Mike. Props to the owner for keeping all the original parts / engine. That should quell the "H" model haters.

[@mokokawi]

My brother has the 140 in his CT ...its street legal and helps alot with power and keeping up with traffic

[@cjackson3778]

Love the 65 valance and fog lights. I owned a 65 fastback for more than 15 years , beautiful car. Lots of fun. Sold it off. Now I have two old interior door panels, wall hangers in my garage.

[@MiniBikeMike]

I didn’t film it, but he has a stunning 65 Fastback in the garage bay, next to where were working.

[@things_that_click]

Thanks, I shoulda had the lights on... I power them with a laptop power supply and plug them into an Alexa module so they turn on with a voice command.

[@monkeyroo8740]

Absolute stunning bike, I run the same engine in mine, and yeap they absolutely fly

[@garywhelansr5602]

awesomw bike would love to find another one. Had mine in the 70s..

[@gilbertperez4391]

Love the vid, thinks it's one of the more simple ones. I have a 1970 CT70 that is in ok shape but I haven't road it for several years (it probably will need a carb rebuild)I've been enjoying my 1964 Ford Falcon. At some point I would like to do something like this (yes more speed), I've always checked out all the parts sites, it's amazing what is available. We are the lucky ones that have one of these gems. Looking for more vids.

[@things_that_click]

Mike made it quick and easy for me since he pretty much does this every month, but it was pretty straight forward. You will need a battery box and a cheap $20 12V 3Ah battery to go with the new wiring and regulator. I think the coil came with this motor. I was concerned that maybe I should get the bigger motor but this Lifan 125 really gets it, and the CHP performance pipe lets it breath and makes great noises.

[@thomasarnold510]

Comment on the 212 is no joke. I’ve got a 71 with a ZS212, 2” extended swingarm, 12 inch tubeless wheels and it’s still terrifying.

[@norcal8718]

I miss you Mike where have you been? I look forward to seeing minibike Mike's garage 👍🏻

[@MiniBikeMike]

I’ve been right here. I post at least one video a week.

[@dougr5809]

Shout out to the Dog n Suds in old town Greenwood, my hometown!

[@MiniBikeMike]

Before moving to east of Martinsville, 8 years ago, we lived in the Greenwood area for 22 years.

[@things_that_click]

Might try and take the bike over this afternoon / evening. Mike, if your up for it let me know!

[@mikemartinsr5350]

Man I love the honda ct 70 that was my first bike it was a 1970 gold color would love to get one to rebuild

[@Kiwi_As]

My engine in my 1968 Honda C50 is toast so my dad I going to put one of these in for me. 🙂

[@MiniBikeMike]

👍🏻

[@Johnny-tc6tz]

Great video guys, The bike looks great

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks.

[@dax6376]

Good video. The 110 unit is a great engine too.

[@cainbeeping8480]

Good job guys.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@lightninglee9988]

hi Mike, love the channel. could you provide a link to the lifans you have been using? i prefer the trans to have neutral all the way down instead of between 1 & 2 like you installed on this bike

[@MiniBikeMike]

I prefer the 4up trans as well. The description lists this one as 4up. amzn.to/41HL9i3

[@jeffferguson899]

cool bike

[@Indobiker61]

Got the Skyteam Dax and i want the same engine or maybe the 150 😊. Bought it as a basket case so missing a lot of parts but got 2x 50cc engines with it. Think of going for a new Lifan from the start

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@Indobiker61 I’ve never used the 150, but I’ve had very good luck with the Lifan 125’s.

[@donsoule6411]

The Emerald Green was on the first “H” brochure I ever saw. Honda released the manual clutch, 4-speeds, just a few months after I got my Candy Gold K0 (4/70)… Grrr!! 🤬

[@Mr10usdad]

Great video! It is hard to get the stock throttle to work with a larger carb. You cannot get the throttle slide to go up enough.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Yes, that’s exactly the issue he was battling. I can appreciate wanting to retain the stock setup, but I always go with an aftermarket throttle.

[@Mr10usdad]

Mike check out the 1972 CT70 restore that I just finished. I was able to use a Lifan 125 and make a custom airbox that fits under the bike like the stock airbox. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIiXYZd4nNdpjNksi=Xiw_d5sh39f9eg5W@@MiniBikeMike

[@gerardkenny8408]

Awesome

[@MiniBikeMike]

👍🏻

[@deandee8082]

Id toss a regulator, small fuse box along with a small battery system on there, very simple setups event he big sportbikes have very simple charging systems, 3 component, battery, stator, R/R.. diurwct to battery charge with inline fuse call it a day, then a small fuse block can run your headlights and signals at a constant brightness, obviously go LED everything, XHP50 Cree emitters for the headlights .. then yo have very bright lights, no fade, simple small 12 volt setup, fab it all up in the glovebox or make one for it, the small 3" x 4" x 2" 12 volt batt, small 2" x 2" regulator small, 1" x 1" x 3" fuse block, easy.. well worth the $150 or so for parts

[@MiniBikeMike]

Yep. The harness has an inline fuse and voltage regulator. He’s running a 12v battery in a custom box we built.

[@franciscoolvera6871]

Awesome! Alex looks really happy! All that matters! Hey Mike will a big bore kit make a difference in power.? As always Cool video! 👍🏾

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks! He seems to be very happy. I’ve never done a big bore swap. The cost of an 88cc kit (or bigger) is as much as swapping out the engine for a Lifan, so I always go that route. In my mind, once you put a big bore kit in it, it’s no longer stock, so putting in a different engine isn’t any worse.

[@MrGuitarguyadam]

Something small like that though, going any faster than 55 realistically gets pretty sketchy pretty fast.

[@things_that_click]

It does indeed. If I am going on a speed run It's jeans, helmet and gloves time.

[@lionelzamora4536]

🎉🎉🎉 hey Mikey, how you doing man love your videos I have a 69 CT 70 I’m looking for a original looking muffler, for my Honda where did you get the one of the green bike I see one on eBay I think they were $300 I’m not sure if trail buddies got them let me know Mikey thanks buddy good day😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MiniBikeMike]

This wasn’t my bike, I just helped put the engine in it. I believe he got the exhaust from CHP.

[@Smallbore2wheels]

No hate here. I swapped a 150cc motor on to my ruckus because it wasn't fast enough to ride safely back when I lived in Midland, TX

[@datpham2121]

Động cơ lifan 125cc này sử dụng có tốt và bền không.sau một thời gian sử dụng nó bạn có đánh giá thế nào

[@MiniBikeMike]

As good as original.

[@MrSteve2714740]

Hi Mike im in the uk and ive a ST70 DAX and have a manuel Lifan 110 motor with electric start on it, im having a problem getting a wiring harness for it, i ordered one from Ebay and where as most of the colours sort of match ive found the plugs are totally different. can you either point me in the right direction or give me a clue of what to do. everything is done body wise and is now a rolling bike so as you can imagine im chomping at the bit now to get the engine in and get her up and running. thanks in advance, Keep them vids coming, Loving them. Kindest regards Steve (UK)

[@MiniBikeMike]

I purchase all my wiring harnesses from Trail Buddy. If the bike doesn’t have blinkers, like the bike in this video, I use Trail Buddy part# TB515. If the bike has blinkers, I use their part# TB422.

[@MrSteve2714740]

@@MiniBikeMike Many thanks Mike. I do appreciate you taking the time to answer me. I will let you know how I get on. Be safe. Steve.

[@thrRnz9496]

Hello Mike, do you have any information or video footage of electric engine conversions/conversion kits for the ct70? I saw trail buddy had one a while back but I wish to see more modern updates or a direction I and others can go.

[@MiniBikeMike]

No clue. I didn’t even know there was an electric conversion available.

[@gohdux]

Devalued

[@MiniBikeMike]

The people concerned about value are missing out on a lot of fun. It’s too bad that many only look at these bikes and see dollar signs.

[@deandee8082]

you do know they make a CQJB motorcycle engines enduro 250cc engine right? same forward cylinder config.. you will want to do wheel and brake upgrades tho cuz she will hit 80 pretty fast those lil shoe brakes will burn up quick, shod a road racing tire setup as well, or not ... yinxiang 250cc

[@MiniBikeMike]

Yep. Personally, I’m not into any engine that doesn’t allow me to keep the bike looking as original as possible. Plus, I have zero desire to top 60mph on one of these. The Lifan 125’s are perfect for the look and speed I’m trying to achieve.

[@ianchipchase]

Hi Mike. Great video as always. What size Nibbi would you use for a Lifan 110cc

[@MiniBikeMike]

22mm amzn.to/3PFWGtP

[@ianchipchase]

Thank you@@MiniBikeMike

[@dannywilmoth6402]

Could you add a link to where he got his intake and carburetor and by the way, great video

[@MiniBikeMike]

Here is the the Nibbi carb: amzn.to/44XELDB The intake came with the engine, but intakes are on Amazon also.

[@mdelrio1991]

Can you post a video on what he did to modify the throttle cable to work?

[@MiniBikeMike]

He attempted two or three “fixes” to try and keep the original internal throttle. In the end, he went with the $15 Amazon throttle and it works perfect.

[@mdelrio1991]

Thank you, I think I’m just gonna do the same at this point.

[@X-22CamRS-SS-RS]

In your opinion is Lifan the best aftermarket engine you can get for a ct70? Other than rings, what parts can you buy for them?

[@MiniBikeMike]

IMO, Lifan’s are the most reliable engine available. Is it the “best”? That’s up to you and your needs. There are engines that have more horsepower and will send the bike faster. Honestly, these are meant to be throw away engines. After putting 10,000 miles on one, it’s cheaper to replace the entire engine, over buying parts for it. With that said, places like Tbolt USA stock a variety of top end parts. I don’t know if anyone that sells gear sets or parts for the bottom end.

[@deandee8082]

alibaba this one .. 4 stroke 190cc engine motorcycle engine assembly 190CC 212CC Horizontal zs190 W190 engine for Zongshen190 212 same forward type config

[@MiniBikeMike]

Yep. Been there, done that like 10 years ago.

[@mdelrio1991]

How do these street tires feel compared to original style tires at high speed?

[@things_that_click]

I have not made a speed run on original knobby tires but with these you get a confident ride, even at speed.

[@SASQUATCH205]

How fast should a well running stock KO with a 3speed go with 16/33 sprockets and a 240lb rider on level road?

[@MiniBikeMike]

35ish, maybe 40.

[@randyhemker792]

👍👍😎

[@trackjosh]

Where do you buy your lifans?

[@MiniBikeMike]

Amazon, eBay…..whoever has the best price at the time.

[@genekelley7579]

🛑🛑 Sorry Guys…I wouldn’t modify that bike to save my life. 😂💯 I would have recommended purchasing a Amigo or an Ice Bear, before I would have messed with old granddad; but to each his own. 👍💯

[@MiniBikeMike]

This swap cost him around $400 (before buying new exhaust). A Champion is $1500, a Rocky is $2200. He saved a minimum of $1100 and everything we did could be reversed in an afternoon. I love my Champion and Rocky, but I’d do this swap 100 times over before buying another one of those. It’s a minibike, have fun with it.

[@genekelley7579]

@@MiniBikeMike I agree Mike…. The Bike was meant to be ridden and have fun with, and yes, the bike could be put back to its original form, but it’s an original survivor bike…and made it all these years. 🤷‍♂️ I may have changed the the Drive Sprockets, not the Motor. Call me Old School (I’m Not Hating) but I would have left it alone. 💯

[@MiniBikeMike]

@genekelley7579 Understood! You know me, these bikes have no value to me. I don’t give a seconds thought to making modifications. I guess that’s what is great about this hobby, room for everyone.

[@genekelley7579]

@@MiniBikeMike Agreed. 💯 It’s not my call on anyone’s possession, but if we’re mine…we’ll you know how I feel. 👍

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@genekelley7579 And please…..don’t feel that I’m downplaying your opinion, it is greatly appreciated. 👍🏻

[@jkiddstown05]

What is the total cost to do this swap

[@MiniBikeMike]

Around $400. Here is a parts list. It has links for both K0 and K1 headlights. Obviously, you would only need one of those. Lifan swap parts: $406 125cc manual engine. $225 amzn.to/47hk1by Nibbi carb. $45 amzn.to/3qMxEzF Foot pegs with side stand. $46 amzn.to/3sju3tH Twist throttle 36” cable. $15 amzn.to/3Srw2XK Wiring harness. $70 mytrailbuddystore.com/12vsimplemainharnessforanon-electricalstartlifanmotor.aspx Key switch. $36 mytrailbuddystore.com/lockassembly.aspx Voltage regulator. $8 amzn.to/47QIOUY 35 tooth rear sprocket $25 amzn.to/3tS1i7M CT70 K1+ headlight $30 www.ebay.com/itm/203117392927?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=icvcco8tqrg&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=AofC-Fx0Riy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY CT70 K0 headlight $30 www.ebay.com/itm/202969372962?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=icvcco8tqrg&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=AofC-Fx0Riy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 12v Headlight bulb. $2 amzn.to/44r7pfR 12v Taillight bulb. $2 amzn.to/3OUW6XC 12v Speedo bulbs. $2 amzn.to/3OStP3Z

[@jkiddstown05]

Thank you for the build list really helps break stuff down. Have you used the motor on this list and if so is it one that can be trusted for short little road trips? And is there really a difference in the "LIFAN" branded motor and the one on the list? Thank you for all your help.. You definitely have one of my favorite channels

[@MiniBikeMike]

I’ve used 15 or so of the engine in the link above. Never an issue with any of them. They are built by Lifan and sold thru different suppliers on Amazon and eBay.

[@jkiddstown05]

@MiniBikeMike Thank you sir.

[@jkiddstown05]

Oh on mike the Amazon link for the 125cc manual motor doesn't work... Any chance you have another Amazon link for us? ​@MiniBikeMike

[@LindiweMkhize-gn8cn]

I know Alex he's from redcliff

[@MiniBikeMike]

Redcliff?

[@things_that_click]

Sorry, but I don't even know where that is? Alex

[@donsoule6411]

Popping wheelies on the street with no plate!! What are you Mike… trying to act like a 1% er??

[@MiniBikeMike]

I got no clue what that means. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Aquabob1]

@@MiniBikeMike…1% are “outlaw MC”…..like the Hells Angels, Pagans, Mongols….etc

[@MiniBikeMike]

@@Aquabob1 Ok, thanks. Yeah, I don’t really think that’s my style, but, I have been known to get crazy, drink some Dr. Pepper and pop a few wheelies. 🤣

[@Flussig1]

Thanks Mike, great video as usual !

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!