My new 70 project

[murfman]

I picked up an aborted project 70 in a group of 3 70s in various stages of disrepair 2 weeks ago, and have been making some headway. It came with a 3" extended frame and a Lifan 140 Manual clutch, but was completely disassembled. I was not sure exactly how the extension was done so I added a "backbone" to the top of the frame rail to reinforce it. I also added one of Gordy's foot brake kits and foot pegs as well. I did not like the big gap in front of the fuel tank, as it was left in the stock position relating to the seat, so I moved the tank forward 1 1/2", and made the rear seat / fender so it could be moved forward 1 1/2" as well or by removing a spacer in back, moved back to the stock location. Here are some pics:

Here I added a piece of 3/16 2" angle to the top of the frame tube, it clears the tank nicely and should help carry my "Portly" physique



I picked up some 8mm nut serts:

and added them to the frame 1 1/2" forward of the stock holes

Brake pedal

I also made a stainless bracket to mount the oil cooler to the head



My Camera crashed so I did not get pics of the seat spacer.

Here is a thought I have about the kick starter, I am thinking about cutting off the splined section of the kicker and weding it to a 1/2" drive socket with the square side facing out. Then I want to weld a leg to the foot peg that holds a bearing in line with the kicker near the outer edge of the footpeg. Then I would weld the remaining part of the kicker to a 1/2" extension. To start it I could insert the extension through the bearing into the socket mounted to the kicker shaft and kick away. Once started I would remove the extension and mount it to the grab bar and away I go. It might be a hassle but it seems better than doing a flip seat. If it does not work I will just go with plan B: and swap on a pull starter.

Once this is done I have 4 more 70s that I am going to build with 110 Lifan E start Auto clutch motors (The motors are in transit and should be delivered Friday) Yeah, I got bit by the 70 bug HARD

[atc350xer]

I got bit by the 70 bug HARD

Yeah you did! Nice start to a cool project though... love my 70's!

[dcreel]

Looking good.. I'm in the middle of a Lifan 125 manual atc70 build right now too

[murfman]

I did not get the extended frame back yet, however I did get my "ride red", and "Superbee" frames back.

These pics remind me of my plastic model kits when I was a kid:



Got the Superbee up as a roller, with all the new bearings pressed in:

[murfman]

How many CCA's do I need in the battery for the Lifan E start 110? I can't seem to find a direct answer online.

[dcreel]

Looking good man, looking good....

[DRKCYDE]

What exhaust are you going to run on the bike with the foot brake? I tore they guys at hondaatc70.com a new one for not telling me you couldnt run the stock exhaust anymore.

[murfman]

One of the cheapo Chinese ones from Ebay

[murfman]

Up to 3 rollers:

[trizilla]

How many CCA's do I need in the battery for the Lifan E start 110? I can't seem to find a direct answer online.

go with the ytx4 style battery from dratv. you dont have to get it there but take a look. these fit nicely into a 70 chasiss and can be had for under $50. $35.00 if you know someone

[murfman]

go with the ytx4 style battery from dratv. you dont have to get it there but take a look. these fit nicely into a 70 chasiss and can be had for under $50. $35.00 if you know someone

I ordered one of the Ballistic EVO2 batteries, it is a little spendy (90.00 shipped), but I ordered it based on size, it is very small, and I can mount it outside the frame under the seat fender above the chain, and it weights less than a pound. It will fit inside a piece of 3x3 .125 wall box tube with room for foam padding around it and is only 4 1/4" long.

http://www.ballisticparts.com/produc...ries/4cell.php

According to the specs it has twice the Amp-Hr rating and more than double the cranking amps. They are only supposed to lose 10% of their charge over a full year as well.

[blue27]

I just put one of the ballistics in my CT70 with a Lifan 110 e start and it is perfect!!! I have one for the 300ex and Gonna be getting more for future builds.

[murfman]

I just put one of the ballistics in my CT70 with a Lifan 110 e start and it is perfect!!! I have one for the 300ex and Gonna be getting more for future builds.

What size did you use for the CT 70? The 4 cell?

[blue27]

yeah the 4 cell works good

[daniel_250r]

very nice I'm in the middle of putting a 125 giovanni engine in my 70 picking up the carb wiring and cdi this weekend. will the stock 70 exhaust work/ run ok i like quiet!