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Had too much time on my hands so . . . .

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 5:00 pm
by polkadot
I found another project. Fixing the Valk and redoing the interior of the Caddy just was not enough. I did not get another wing, but I did pick up a sister from the same family. I bought a 1970 Honda CT90. It does something that no other project I have tackled does: it runs! It is mostly there, mostly original and in decent shape, and yes I plan to strip it to the bone. I think it will be a fun project. I'll post pics when I get it home tomorrow. Happy New Year all! ernie

Re: Had too much time on my hands so . . . .

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:49 pm
by polkadot
I picked up the 90 today. I'm pretty happy with my purchase so far. It has a title. It runs. It shifts into all 4 gears. I did not try the Low gears. I did a compression check and got 130. All lights work. Let the fun begin! I am planning on restoring this bike for my daughter. She lives in Boulder Colorado and does not own a car. She says she doesn't like the footprint of a car but would be cool with a scooter. She just got engaged so I would like to do a complete resto and give it to her for a wedding present. I am going to try to keep this a secret. For the first time I bought a project that will need a paint job. I think I will powder coat the metal parts in aqua and paint the plastics black. I have always liked that combo, and I think it will give it a cool retro look. Here is what I am starting with:
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Re: Had too much time on my hands so . . . .

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:12 pm
by Roady
Definitely a cutie. :-)

But the dog appears to know that you'll be spending less time with him/her.

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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:29 pm
by Recycled Roadkill
Cool find. And yes, the dog definitely knows that something is up.

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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:30 pm
by CYBORG
i rode one of those into the ground when i was younger. and i think the dog needs a hug

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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:37 pm
by polkadot
Roady wrote:Definitely a cutie. :-)

But the dog appears to know that you'll be spending less time with him/her.
Actually she gets more "Loving" when I'm out in the garage working on a project. She is never more than a few feet from the action!

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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:54 pm
by Whiskerfish
I think that is a great project action1 action1 action1 action1

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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:01 pm
by CYBORG
good ride to bring to vintage days

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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:28 pm
by polkadot
CYBORG wrote:good ride to bring to vintage days
Put it on the back of the Valk or LTD?

Re: Had too much time on my hands so . . . .

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:37 pm
by CYBORG
great pit bikes. and a good place to sell it....if thats your plan

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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:50 pm
by robin1731
CYBORG wrote:great pit bikes. and a good place to sell it....if thats your plan
He is redoing it for his daughter. ;)

Yes, it would be nice to get around on at vintage days. Looks like a fairly easy restore too. I like the color combo you're thinking of too.

Re: Had too much time on my hands so . . . .

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:02 pm
by CYBORG
his daughter will love it. thats a better plan

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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:12 am
by Oldewing
We will have the "clubs" CB350 as always for us old guys to get around the VMD's.

Ern's doggie is always with him, great pair,,,, well nice dog anyways lolol lolol lolol

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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:54 pm
by Rat
Likes boots .....

Just sayin'.

Gord :guitar

Re: Had too much time on my hands so . . . .

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:21 pm
by polkadot
RAT wrote:Likes boots .....

Just sayin'.

Gord :guitar
lolol