Great work! I’ve also just got my 1981 Kawasaki KZ750CSR Twin going after an engine transplant. The old motor grenaded itself big-time and was beyond economical repair. I got hold of a replacement motor but it was a 1976 variant. A lot of work to mate up the electricals…..
Also, if you lost the key (or your mom took it...) all you had to do is unbolt the switch and wrap a rag around it so that it couldn't find a path to ground and you were good to go. No battery needed at all.
These were absolutely indestructible - I beat mine unmercifully; ran it without oil after I broke off the drain plug in the river bottom, jumped it, ran it absolutely flat out ALL the time and simply could not kill it.
i had a later one great bikes but i loved the way it just started up that my friend is a honda ❤and like you said there’s more to come that will test you but me and all my fellow onlookers we know you can do it we have seen you in action lots of times ❤ love the channel mate it ace
Hey, I was born in June of 64, and that rusty dirty antique looks WAY better than me. I haven't seen the inside of the tank, but either way, from what I just ate, the tank definitely looks better!
@ - plus I’ve got 2 x 1981 Honda CB250RS singles - both of which I’ve put Honda 500 singles in. With Wiseco hi-comp race pistons in and pod filters with upjetted carbs + XBR500 gearing. Good for 110mph, both of them.
I picked up a 78 ct90 from my neighbor this year that sat for 19 years in his backyard with a couple of half cut plastic barrels on top. Luckily I live in an area where it’s very dry so minimal corrosion. Mine really needs a cylinder overbore and a valve job, but it runs well despite the smoke..
@ apparently there is a machine shop here in Utah that can bore my jug and supply a piston, ring, wrist pin, and gasket set for a very reasonable price. These bikes were very popular out here in the Rocky Mountains.
I had a 84 CT110 with the high/low transmission when I was 13. Myself & 2 teenage friends on the "deer rack". The 3 of us combined weighed at least 500lbs & that little thing would pull us up a pretty steep incline no problem 😉. I beat the living snot out of the thing for 5 summers flat & IT WOULD NOT DIE. Miss it. I contemplated getting the new 2024 CT125
FYI - my first motorcycle was a 1964 Trail 55 with the chain setup like this. You did not need to pull the wheel. you just removed the bolts which were stepped and had washers, etc. to that you could just slide the big sprocket over the little one and tighten everything up and they came with a piece of chain that made up the difference. And yes, if you had traction it would all but climb trees. The downside is with the trail sprocket, top speed was about 20 in 3rd gear.
The 1964 CT200 was my first bike when I was about 12. You could climb anything with the large sprocket. I don't recall having to remove the wheel to change sprockets. Four bolts and an extra length of chain and away you go.
90 was the "BIG" engine back in the day (1960's). That was when Soroes Marine in Metairie, Looziana was selling Honda 50s for around $300 and one could pay a monthly note on it. Teenage and 20's guys were buying them like Hotcakes. Some guys who had jobs were moving up the the Super 90s and the 160s.
Mine is a CT200 made 64-66. 1966 CT90 K0(early) still had dual rear sprockets. Check your frame number. BTW: Where is Cajun Cycle Restorations? Send me an email motorcyclerewind@gmail.com
I think you are on to something there! The only problem is I’m in Louisiana the closest thing to hills we have are speed bumps. 😂🤣😂 Thanks for watching.
I brought a 68 frozen motor back to life, new piston, rings, lapped valves, new battery and ignition
Fired right up and rips !
This one was a bit easier than yours. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic! Another old bike lives!
Yes indeed!
Great work! I’ve also just got my 1981 Kawasaki KZ750CSR Twin going after an engine transplant. The old motor grenaded itself big-time and was beyond economical repair. I got hold of a replacement motor but it was a 1976 variant. A lot of work to mate up the electricals…..
That’s awesome. Good work.
@@motorcyclerewind - just one electrical gremlin to sort! And it’s back on the road
I put all the disassembled parts in resealable freezer bags. Keeps them clean.
Good idea. Thanks for sharing.
Good One👍 I do that too.
ALSO, If one has kids (or not) the small clear Peanut Butter jars work great ... soak the label off (like George Jones says).
I've used old egg cartons to hold the carb parts
That’s a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Also, if you lost the key (or your mom took it...) all you had to do is unbolt the switch and wrap a rag around it so that it couldn't find a path to ground and you were good to go. No battery needed at all.
or if you wanted to steal your friends!
These were absolutely indestructible - I beat mine unmercifully; ran it without oil after I broke off the drain plug in the river bottom, jumped it, ran it absolutely flat out ALL the time and simply could not kill it.
Thanks for sharing!
It sounds quite fit does that!
It sure does. Thanks for watching
"Better turn on the light so we can ride my Honda tonight!" Climbs the hills like a Matchless cause my Honda's built really light!
Awesome!
What a great little bike. Would be good as a local work trades bike with that rack. I actually wouldn't clean it that much. Old Hondas never die👍
Not a bad idea! Thanks for watching
Cute little bike. Another one lives! Yay!! Good job!
🤣😂🤣Thanks for watching!
i had a later one great bikes but i loved the way it just started up that my friend is a honda ❤and like you said there’s more to come that will test you but me and all my fellow onlookers we know you can do it we have seen you in action lots of times ❤ love the channel mate it ace
Right on! Thanks so much for watching. I really appreciate it!
Hey, I was born in June of 64, and that rusty dirty antique looks WAY better than me. I haven't seen the inside of the tank, but either way, from what I just ate, the tank definitely looks better!
🤣😂🤣 Thanks for watching.
Old Hondas are great. I resurrected a trashed Honda CB200 field bike; repaired the damaged motor and cycle parts, and got it back on the road.
That’s awesome. It is so rewarding to bring one back from the dead. This one was just napping. Thanks for watching
@ - plus I’ve got 2 x 1981 Honda CB250RS singles - both of which I’ve put Honda 500 singles in. With Wiseco hi-comp race pistons in and pod filters with upjetted carbs + XBR500 gearing. Good for 110mph, both of them.
I picked up a 78 ct90 from my neighbor this year that sat for 19 years in his backyard with a couple of half cut plastic barrels on top. Luckily I live in an area where it’s very dry so minimal corrosion. Mine really needs a cylinder overbore and a valve job, but it runs well despite the smoke..
You can get complete top ends on Amazon. Really cheap. These engines are a lot of fun to build. Thanks for watching.
@ apparently there is a machine shop here in Utah that can bore my jug and supply a piston, ring, wrist pin, and gasket set for a very reasonable price. These bikes were very popular out here in the Rocky Mountains.
I had a 84 CT110 with the high/low transmission when I was 13. Myself & 2 teenage friends on the "deer rack". The 3 of us combined weighed at least 500lbs & that little thing would pull us up a pretty steep incline no problem 😉. I beat the living snot out of the thing for 5 summers flat & IT WOULD NOT DIE. Miss it. I contemplated getting the new 2024 CT125
These little engines are tough as nails! Thanks for watching
Regular oil changes .Hondas will outlive us . My cbr 929rr had 100 thousand miles on it . Ran perfect.
FYI - my first motorcycle was a 1964 Trail 55 with the chain setup like this. You did not need to pull the wheel. you just removed the bolts which were stepped and had washers, etc. to that you could just slide the big sprocket over the little one and tighten everything up and they came with a piece of chain that made up the difference. And yes, if you had traction it would all but climb trees. The downside is with the trail sprocket, top speed was about 20 in 3rd gear.
That is really interesting. Thanks for sharing!
Sweet Lil scooter. My Fav part... The Glitch in the Matrix 19:21
Mr Anderson I presume.
@@motorcyclerewind😂😂
I bought a repop headlight shroud for my 68 CT 90 from Thailand. It only cost $45.
Nice! That was gonna be my plan. Had a subscriber reach out he has the heat shield and the shroud. So I gonna buy them from him. Thanks for watching.
Cool ❤
So cool. Thanks for watching
I don't mind watching an 'easy' one!
I appreciate that. I’ll take an easy one any chance I can get. Thanks for watching
Plastic fern ones were better in the rain 😅crazy exhaust set up aswell
Agree about the plastic ferns! Thanks for watching!
I had one just like that one big and small back sprocket it was one tought bike
These little engines are incredible! Thanks for watching
Stump puller rear sprocket for sure.
🤣😂🤣 Thanks for watching
The 1964 CT200 was my first bike when I was about 12. You could climb anything with the large sprocket. I don't recall having to remove the wheel to change sprockets. Four bolts and an extra length of chain and away you go.
After doing some research! You’re right about that sprocket! It’s amazing! Thanks for watching!
I could not see for sure, but the smaller sprocket is probably there. The larger sprocket usually overlays and bolts to the smaller one..
That is correct. The larger one is bolted to the smaller sprocket. Thanks for watching!
I have the heat shield and i think i have the wrap cover. I probably have the headlight shroud.
Awesome!! Send me an email.
Need to clean my workbench witch is full of stuff now. Clean towel is good to use
Like a good clean workbench! Thanks for watching
Nice
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching.
You don't have to remove the wheel. Take out the bolts, move the big sprocket back and bolt it to the bracket and shorten the chain
I was wondering if you could swap without having to remove the wheel!
That exhaust wont burn the right leg in hot climate?
Looking for heat shields as we speak. Thanks for watching!
90 was the "BIG" engine back in the day (1960's). That was when Soroes Marine in Metairie, Looziana was selling Honda 50s for around $300 and one could pay a monthly note on it. Teenage and 20's guys were buying them like Hotcakes. Some guys who had jobs were moving up the the Super 90s and the 160s.
Thats awesome. Could you imagine a dealer today selling a 14 year old kid a motorcycle on credit. Those were the days!
@@motorcyclerewind With a cosign.
Great video , I just picked up one like the one with the big sprocket ( non subtransmission engine) what year is your nonsub trans bike?
Mine is a CT200 made 64-66. 1966 CT90 K0(early) still had dual rear sprockets. Check your frame number.
BTW: Where is Cajun Cycle Restorations? Send me an email motorcyclerewind@gmail.com
Any steep hills nearby?
I think it would be interesting to somehow compare the torque? of the big sprocket of the ct200 to the low range on the ct90
I think you are on to something there! The only problem is I’m in Louisiana the closest thing to hills we have are speed bumps. 😂🤣😂 Thanks for watching.
Very rare item in my country indonesia 🇮🇩 i hope one day to have it in my garage
I hope you find one. Thanks for watching.
What happens to all your bikes after you get them running? All keepers or do you sell them?
Most are keepers. Probably will be selling some down the line. You guys will be the first to know. Thanks for watching.
Those two are pretty similar. You could practice your MotoGP bike swap.
I like it! Thanks for watching.
Despite the name, the engine is just 87CC
Like a good number round up. 🤣😂🤣Thanks for watching
CT 200 trials bike ?
I think you have to try really hard to kill an old Honda.
Really hard. Thanks for watching.
Now you're all set for Uber.
Yes Sir!!! Thanks for watching!