Rebuilding a Honda CT70 Minibike | Bike Builds with Aaron Colton

[@ethansmith244]

I still have the 1971 CT70 my dad bought me as my first bike. I will never forget doing my first oil change on it at 9 thinking I was some genius and the many burns I attained by the exhaust. I need to go over and refresh it like it deserves after my many years of mud bogging and ratting the thing out. Not to mention it still starts on the first kick.

[@RedBullMotorsports]

So many memories have been made with the CT70!

[@AaronColton93]

So nice of the CT to give you some free Leg Tattoos. Give that 71 some love!

[@Camille-LG]

Waw, this CT is definitely a family member right now ^^ Congratulations for keeping is such a long time !

[@leksayt]

i have the 89 honda monkey

[@joemagalhaes1842]

I have my 72 same my father for my birthday Mine still runs abuts it’s worn out Somehow managed to not destroy it but doing a resto now also maybe 12-15 years ago a customer gave me his I believe 1969 or 70 that needs a lot but looking forward to getting them done

[@PlayerSalt]

Lucky kid to have a mum that will let her responsibly enjoy a great and wholesome sport Aaron made this look super easy, would make a great starter project if you want to go on to some bigger bike projects at some point

[@taringbabii]

at my place a lot of spare parts, I can help you find them

[@robbchastain3036]

This is cool, big fun. And same here for me, a 50cc Honda Dax was my first motorcycle in '75 when I was an American teen in Frankfurt, West Germany. And local laws were a bit relaxed for us 'military dependents' as I recall that we could ride a 50cc motorcycle at the age of 15 and then something more powerful at age 17--so I had the Honda for the street and the woods and then an italian-made Harley 175 once I turned 17. And my favorite trip on the Honda was an August '75 ride from Frankfurt to Darmstadt and back with a friend who had a 50cc Yamaha. And we took turns at the front to give those little engines a break.

[@RedBullMotorsports]

Awesome story!

[@mchristr]

The Trail 70 was the first two-wheeler I rode with a clutch. The late 60's and early 70's was an awesome time to grow up. Everyone in the neighborhood had mini-bikes.

[@StephenMartinez-ve1ey]

I remember the qa50 Honda as well as all the 1969 bikes I had a dealership East side Honda here in Detroit Michigan down the street from were we live.

[@miftazalabdullah1376]

That garage looks like heaven 😌

[@Recklesshade]

This was dope as hell... Makes me wanna go out and do the same thing! Well done

[@AaronColton93]

Start looking! The perfect project bike.

[@goodcolimgpu10]

Do it. You wil love that bike when its self made no matter brand

[@THS033]

Same here.. but I can't afford one of these 😂😂

[@seedlessgrapes2605]

Are u in California

[@taringbabii]

at my place a lot of spare parts, I can help you find them

[@Moondoggy1941]

My dad bought one of these and the Honda 50 model back in the 70's, we mostly ran the 50, the 70 was a torque monster. I was going up a big hill on the 50 and guy on a big bike said you will never make it up there I told him you just watch, I did make it up there. I love these bikes.

[@brandonlewis2916]

I love that you actually show some riding after each of the rebuilds. so many people out there spend all this time to rebuild something forgetting that its begging to be ridden!

[@AaronColton93]

The seal of approval is literally the most important part. I am glad you enjoyed!

[@brandonlewis2916]

@@AaronColton93 It makes me want to do it to my DRZ! Thanks for the video

[@livedeliciously]

Aaron is living a really amazing life. He gets to enjoy his hobbies and his family everyday.

[@HiCountryGC]

Did my '81 CT70 restore about 5 years ago. Put about 1100km on it since then and every time I ride it someone offers to buy it from me! Glad to see another one restored and back on the road guys!

[@vincestyles1030]

These bikes were the best as a kid growing up in the 80s these were so much fun.

[@e82jacob20]

bro breaks my heart you stripped such a good survivor paint

[@AaronColton93]

Custom builds are not for the faint of heart. It upset a few purists for sure.

[@oscarpallaresmedia21]

That's why I bought a crappy bare frame so I didn't ruin a clean looking one.

[@gymprofessor329]

Hurt me a bit too. Wish he sourced a worse frame

[@maxlvlnpcboss4812]

My dad had 2 trail 90s from the 70s with perfect patina on them but I was young and dumb and didn't know what they were.

[@saturdaynightfriday1636]

I have this same year bike in mint condition all original

[@TimTheMusicMan]

I had one, greatest time of life when your on a motorcycle, no license, riding down the railroads tracks, not coming back.. cool family...

[@AaronColton93]

CT70 = Freedom

[@ryker2837]

I come back to watch this every other month, its such a well put together build and Aaron is just great at narrating.

[@maikdeutscher4528]

My dad owns a CT50G which sit for about 22 years in the garage. After some carb cleaning and a oil change it runs perfect ! Still there is plenty to do but it's good enough for now.

[@johnsheetz6639]

These were millions of peoples first bike. Mine wasnt ( ke 100). they put nostalgia in the soul when people see their first. Priceless

[@granty.885]

I remember riding with this guy way back in the day in MN. Didn’t even have a license yet and made us all look like amateurs.

[@H3110NU]

This was my first motorcycle i got as a kid...

[@sepppe0484]

here in belgium alot of 16 - 18 year olds drive those around, they are 50cc tho. you dont see them alot anywhere else in the world its cool to see you rebuild one i have one too

[@TheGreatEscape77]

Congrats man youve built a beautiful bike and life! You dont know how lucky you are to have a great career, great home and family who supports you

[@alexsandoval5720]

“Stripping went amazing last night.”😂

[@AaronColton93]

It always does ;)

[@therealgaragegirls]

My girlfriends and I always say that.

[@davidlawrence3799]

HaHaHa😂

[@jadenstill5682]

Haha yo I was just going to say that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂

[@skippinlivin6887]

It always does

[@coocaa-]

Enak ya liat org luar mekaniknya kerjanya bersih, teratur, hasilnya parah bgt bagusnya. Ga kebanyakan ngeroko, ngopi, ngeluh, dilama2in. Ciri2 mekanik indonesia bgt

[@ejl822]

seeing a clean garage like that just make me happy!

[@Brucey23]

THIS!!!!!!

[@michaelsaint7325]

T Bolt USA is the best company ever! Very knowledgeable sincere owners they truly do try their hardest to be the best in pit bikes Great informational video THANK YOU!

[@nme1605]

Still at it.... I love seeing this. Congratulations on all of your success, Aaron!

[@AaronColton93]

Thank you buddy! I hope all is well. To this day remember the first day I went to the ATL spot and your where absolutely flying on the front wheel.

[@nickb9563]

Just saw this bike in person at COTA and it's every bit as beautiful as it is in the video

[@ReddingCT70]

Nice job Aaron great to see young blood creating there builds. Its hard to believe but these bikes are more popular today than ever. Keep it going Rick

[@BossMavz]

Mine is still sitting at my garage waiting to be brought to life again.. planning on a resto mod after seeing this.. thank you..

[@jamesr5167]

Restored one of these a few months ago I’m absolutely jealous in how good of a condition you found your bike especially for that price range, dirtiest bikes I’ve ever cleaned found snake skin the my own restoration

[@AllyKiss18]

Please make a playlist of all your builds/restorations, and please do more!

[@time2maked0hnutz54]

She's So Proud of her PaPa!!! Rightfully So bc these Builds Are SoOo DOPE!

[@jonathannieto4966]

I own a 1969 ct70 honda bike, and I have been wanting to do a full build with it. Awesome bike!!! I enjoyed how organized you where about the whole build, inspiring!

[@Trail_Rides]

My first bike was a ct70 back in the late 80s. Got it from a family member, and it got me hooked.

[@carsonaltmann4697]

Where is the gas tank? Lol

[@glencarolo2597]

OMG, yes thisbwS my first bike! I loved that thing. I was always amazed at its durability and ability to work on it.

[@jackchvojka1706]

This has got to be the coolest custom CT70 i've ever seen.

[@dylansmith5880]

Got an 82 and beat the heck out of it! Love that little red thumper ❤

[@luckyluc8890]

After riding a dax for 2 years i can tell you you can more atention on the street riding a dax than riding any other bike. Litterly everyone loves it

[@taringbabii]

at my place a lot of spare parts, I can help you find them

[@-Just_Justin-]

Beautiful scooter!!! I do things like this regularly but I can not get over how great the video quality side of things with this build. Beautiful garage, excellent documentation throughout the entire process and best of all the most organized and cleanest garage ever to work in.

[@vk7073]

Its not scooter its moped

[@-Just_Justin-]

My apologies "moped"

[@DBD801]

I remember melted so many shoes on the exhaust of the ones my dad had brings back good memories

[@roy254ify]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@treya8685]

Love all these videos from Aaron and garage 92. Talk about a role model not to mention an awesome Dad!

[@garyjohnson4575]

My first bike, damn thing is probably still running somewhere! Been riding for forty years, had many Honda 750's. Never let me down....EVER!

[@Tyrian0101]

Another masterpiece out of Garage 93, please allow Aaron to keep doing these!

[@AaronColton93]

Thank you! Deeper and Deeper with every build!

[@ReddingCT70]

Great Job on Resto Mod. Its great to see the younger generation keep the torch going. Great Job.

[@-PlayMaker-]

Sucks that it was in such good condition before hand but damn that thing turned out insane. 10 out of 10 from me

[@sarahdell4042]

If that’s the old formula of the aircraft stripper, prepare for disappoint the next time you need to purchase it! Build turned out great!

[@joel-hw3dw]

In belgium these bikes are everywhere (even i have one). It's one of the most popular choices for a 50cc

[@AaronColton93]

I wish there was the 50 here as well for the Moped License but win win either way.

[@mathish.8169]

i live in belgium and i have one

[@dylio1149]

I also have one. Not an original tho, but still

[@vk7073]

@@AaronColton93 there is street legal chinese copies that are 50cc. They are called skyteam dax/st

[@scrappyhustler7467]

Was here for the cr500 restore rebuild than u hooked me with the rc31 now this and I have a ct70 I inherited from my late uncle tbh its sitting in my danky basement it needs tlc badly great vids btw!

[@clukait]

That was my 1st bike when I was a little boy, I believe it must have been 1976. Was a great time. But as I remember right, the Dax was called ST-70 , in any case in Europe and in Asia. Never mind, you did again a nice job !

[@photographerjonathan]

I used to have a blue one many many years ago. I miss those days

[@jacobflores7621]

I’ve heard of trail 70’s. Never seen one of these. Crazy

[@mmig2116]

Your building skills are just amazing ! Im blown away with every build you do !

[@kevinkazzaz1846]

Great build! If you don’t mind me asking we’re did you get your front end forks disk brakes and triples?

[@alvarotorrejon8279]

Nice job, the dax is one of my favorite motorcycles.

[@cl0nexYT]

SAME

[@christianbarber3420]

I had an ST 90 was a my first bike, awesome little machines ,great resto job

[@jordanzeelie136]

omg! would love to build one of those... they look so fun!

[@chijenchen1393]

nice rebuild for this bike dude, this whole procedure i s so amazing

[@azskoda1119]

NICE WORK BRO, I THINK YOU’VE UPGRADE THE CC WITH NEW ENGINE! ❤️ FROM PERHENTIAN ISLAND, MALAYSIA

[@remi009340]

Just an FYI , Ct 70s have 2 piece rims so you dont need to use a tire bar or risk screwing up the bead with a screw driver. Four 10mm nuts with an impact driver and bob's your uncle.

[@tristancarver8777]

I’ve got a 77 4 speed. I’ve been want to do a build on it. I’ve got a local company that does complete resto for like 5k all you need is the frame and engine case and they do the rest.

[@georgequinn5762]

Dude you Killed it , been watching all your Builds today and I absolutely love this 70

[@thesighbored]

At least the mouse did not make the bike it's final resting place.😅

[@professorchucke4087]

That turned out great! I had 2 of them 1 automatic and manual. We would ride all night sometimes. Great job 🙂

[@tomatoknuckles]

That turned out unbelievably epic👌

[@AaronColton93]

Thank you!

[@Smallbore2wheels]

Holy crap. That's a great build. Makes me want to get the remaining parts for my frame and get started with my build 🤙🏼

[@AaronColton93]

Tomorrow sounds like a good time to get that rolling!

[@Smallbore2wheels]

@@AaronColton93 definitely. Gotta start before too long 🤙🏼

[@paulrozko4815]

You know what they really need ?! Is smile 😃 yes !

[@thomasro001]

I absolutely love these builds!!!!!

[@quaisarsyed2775]

Bro very very hard and clean job highly appreciate real name of this bike is Dax Honda I used to have in 1984 that time I was 15 years old

[@吉岡勲-x8l]

日本で同じマシンに乗っています。 後ろには4歳の息子を乗せて走っています。 私のはとても汚いけど、 ここまで格好良くなるのならきれいにしてみたいと思った！ 勇気をもらった、ありがとう！

[@Slowrolling92]

I have the same ct 70 with 110 miles on it been wanting to redo it for some time now this might of been the push I need once I finish rebuilding the 1960 tote goat

[@trevorward85043]

First, your daughter is just TOO CUTE! Great job on the rebuild. Kinda concerned about baking off parts in your home oven tho. Wish I could find a workable CT bike around me. They're either rusted beyond belief or people have restored them and want thousands.

[@earl6969]

Nice build. I still have the 1973 ct-70 that was under the Christmas 🎄 in 72. *New ones came out in September. Still mint,yet I recall absolutely trashing it on a weekly basis. Cheers

[@RedBullMotorsports]

It's a classic for a reason!

[@AaronColton93]

That’s amazing you still have that thing! Family Heirloom!

[@thaddeuskish2398]

Aaron - I Would love the paint codes for the gray and blue on this. I love the combo.

[@rglce25]

Awesome build. I had a blue one back in 79

[@aliibiggie6665]

The best vid on KZbin

[@AaronColton93]

That means a lot. There are a lot to scroll through! Thank you.

[@Micscience]

I like your approach to everything aspect of the restorations. You are doing it perfect my man God bless you. PS: Your organization skills are impressive.

[@AutotuneIndonesia]

Nice bike and restoration bro!! It's very detail!! And I see you are very enjoy with this... So great bro!! Thumbs up from Autotune Indonesia....

[@theman68and1]

I’ve always loved the trail 70

[@AaronColton93]

Have you every seen anyone drown riding one?

[@theman68and1]

Aaron Colton can’t say that I have

[@300zxdriver]

I had a gold one as a kid .

[@tormado]

The sheer organization and amount of tools you have is staggering to me. How do you get to that point?!

[@AaronColton93]

It all started to maintain my freestyle bikes but It was not overnight that it all happened. Since I moved into my workshop I invest about 2k a year into tools, equipment and consumables. Learning a few new processes each year as I level up the builds. The next episode of the series is an in depth Garage tour!

[@tormado]

@@AaronColton93 That's where I wanna be. Thanks for the insight and awesome content. I've been wrenching on my rescue CT70, and this video was a wealth of inspiration. Can't wait to see the garage tour!

[@yonigenuine]

Very nice restoration.

[@AaronColton93]

Thank you!

[@Bastardillio]

do I need one? No.. Do I want one? Hell yeah!

[@gartenplinker6207]

Dificould to get! In Germany we have Chinathings like Skyteam. An original honda ist minimum 1000 €. Greests Udo

[@rozembergbarbosa24]

Edition of the show note 10 congratulations for the hard work 👍

[@jungleowl2418]

im 16 and have one of these and there fun asf

[@habby2bme1]

We had a1970 model, green. Then it was all mine. Lot of memories too!

[@thodorossrx600]

You brought back so many memories

[@my50bike]

Cool ripper - We are busy finishing our build too!!

[@cyclhed]

Very nice professional job! I have two, a 70 and 71 that I’m starting soon.

[@camnichol6615]

bloody awesome job Aaron, looks great!!

[@amouldysandwich8199]

Anything happens: This guy: I could not be happier with the way this turned out.

[@ifrit35]

It makes me miss my grom so bad. I feel like you repainted the bike just for the sake of the video but I still enjoyed the building process. Good video.

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Well done, Sir! Much love from Northern California. 👨‍👩‍👧❤

[@afakesmile3508]

i own a chinese rip off from the honda but the bikes are so much fun, i still have it after 6 years. changed the engine to a 140cc for more power and for the small trips i still take the little bike.

[@cellularmitosis2]

Spreadsheets are probably the most useful piece of software in the hands of the common man

[@AaronColton93]

I’m literally not sure what I would do without one.

[@lanceg.8458]

This video makes me happy!! Thanks for sharing-

[@Алексф-в8с]

excellent result

[@loganleborgne420]

Dax are so expensive here in France...so reliable stock!!!

[@jonaspetersen1936]

Not only i france. In Denmark they go for around 4-5000$ depending on what condition they are in 😅😅

[@vn8272]

so proud of my dude Aaron ✊😮✊

[@mochi-yi6zl]

amazing job always fun to see aaron that ct70 is very lucky

[@randycallow3736]

The bike is cool,but everything you do is cool. I have watched some other build videos,your lighting and editing are great,your talents look endless..it should give everyone who loves motorcycles inspiration to watch you smile through a project.. From basket case to beautiful looks to be your thing..another job well done

[@AaronColton93]

Thank you! We have been putting a lot of effort into these and look forward to making more of them. Plant the seed and inspire those with projects world wide!

[@QuangNguyen-ro4lt]

I do really want your build sheet to start mine ^^

[@austinn2673]

Can you please add a parts list with links?!?! 🙏🏼

[@royjuliopadillavelarde3798]

Saludos desdes Santa Cruz -Bolivia es un excelente trabajo felicidades ojala que sigan mostrando video de modificacion de motos Dios los vendigas