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Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

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    Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    My brother-in-law has a couple of classic C70 Passports sitting in his barn. They are in pieces now but were complete and running right before they were stored.

    Are these worth putting back together? They have a bit of sentimental value to him so I think the answer is "probably yes". Are parts still obtainable? It's a Honda, so I'm guessing the motors are bombproof...

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    "Worth" is up to you.

    In a past life I spent hours upon hours working on an old KE125 for the sole purpose of allowing the original owner to see it running and riding again, even though he was unable to enjoy it in that way for himself.

    If there is meaning to either or both of you with these machines, would there be any real loss at making an attempt to make one good one out of the two?

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    This thread may have a couple slivers of useful info.

    https://advrider.com/f/threads/honda...-ct90.1346447/

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Quote Originally Posted by butcher bergs View Post
    "Worth" is up to you.

    In a past life I spent hours upon hours working on an old KE125 for the sole purpose of allowing the original owner to see it running and riding again, even though he was unable to enjoy it in that way for himself.

    If there is meaning to either or both of you with these machines, would there be any real loss at making an attempt to make one good one out of the two?
    I think the only real loss is if parts are unobtanium for these.. but given that it's a Honda and they made a zillion of them, parts are probably still available?

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    This thread may have a couple slivers of useful info.

    https://advrider.com/f/threads/honda...-ct90.1346447/
    Thanks!

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Well, this escalated quickly. This is two different bikes:

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    Both are 1981 models. One has 300 miles and one has about 270 miles... they were stored in a basement which I think flooded, but there is no obvious water damage on either of them. Last registration is 1982-83 in Ohio.

    The 2nd bike is missing some parts: front wheel (though I have the tire!), mirrors, turn signals, and some other trim bits. I do have the fairing and the seat but they're not pictured.

    Will post some more pictures tomorrow.

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Can't be too hard to reassemble this thing. Just make sure you go easy on the old parts, don't start the engine until you know its lubricated and free to rotate, don't fill the tank until you know it will hold fluid, etc.

    http://www.velodrome.com/HondaC70/C7...-81ServMan.pdf

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Those are actually probably worth a little money.

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul_E_D View Post
    Those are actually probably worth a little money.
    about $1750 to be exact
    https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/...ssport-deluxe/

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    in for more pics, neat bikes!

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Quote Originally Posted by PurplePackage View Post
    I don't know if that $1750 price is what they sold for, or if that was the last bid (when it was below reserve).

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Quote Originally Posted by PurplePackage View Post
    Thanks! Between that and the other one you linked I should be able to figure out exactly what little trim parts they're missing.

    I joined a C70 Passport group on Facebook (to track down some parts) and I already fucking hate it.

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Quote Originally Posted by number9 View Post
    Thanks! Between that and the other one you linked I should be able to figure out exactly what little trim parts they're missing.

    I joined a C70 Passport group on Facebook (to track down some parts) and I already fucking hate it.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/233588418070

    Gooood luck with that group.

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Brother has one that he got basically for free, restored it and built a little trailer for the thing, turned it into his Block Island surf fishing buggy. They're pretty badass

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Quote Originally Posted by PurplePackage View Post
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/233588418070

    Gooood luck with that group.
    That sticker is cool!

    Quote Originally Posted by JohnnyV View Post
    Brother has one that he got basically for free, restored it and built a little trailer for the thing, turned it into his Block Island surf fishing buggy. They're pretty badass
    Pics of the trailer? Would love to see it.

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Down to buy one (or both) if you're trying to move them. I'm a sucker for the small cc stuff.

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Quote Originally Posted by nick5446 View Post
    Down to buy one (or both) if you're trying to move them. I'm a sucker for the small cc stuff.
    I'd probably get kicked out of the family if I sold them, but if I ever do you'll be at the top of my list.

    Trade them both for an RGV250?

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    Quote Originally Posted by number9 View Post
    I'd probably get kicked out of the family if I sold them, but if I ever do you'll be at the top of my list.

    Trade them both for an RGV250?
    The voltage regulator went out on the RG when I was riding to work the other day. Gotta fix that soon and then it miiiiight be for sale.

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    Re: Does anyone know much about C70 Honda Passports?

    I stumbled onto this today, thought it might help out someone

    https://www.carlsalter.com/Honda-C50...intanance.html
    (https://archive.is/Is9Zi)

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