Pretty simple procedure for both, bit of wrenching on the front and bit of cutting with angle grinder with cut off wheel.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Started to Bob the Honda Passport
Removed the front fender and cut the rear fender. I'll have to get some washers for the front fender and the bolts have grease ports that need to line back up with the suspension for the forks.
Pretty simple procedure for both, bit of wrenching on the front and bit of cutting with angle grinder with cut off wheel.
Pretty simple procedure for both, bit of wrenching on the front and bit of cutting with angle grinder with cut off wheel.
Friday, May 23, 2014
1982 Honda C70 Passport Build
Last year I picked up my Dad's old Honda scooter, which he originally got for my nephew. Well, Dad gave it to me. I've thought about what I should do with it, original restoration, just get it running, customize it some way. It's actually in very good condition, though not running right now. Gas tank is shot - full of rust, so first things first, sort that out and get it running.
I've decided I am going to make it into a "bobber". Chop it up a bit, cut the rear fender way short, remove the front, lower the handlebars, customer turn signals and lights, etc.
What I haven't yet decided is to the color. I am going to either do a murdered out - all flat black with minor accents in orange or red OR keep the original Monza Red and add a bare metal patina to it and some black accents.
After I get it running I will either do an 88cc race heat kit or buy a Lifan Honda clone engine in 125cc. The 88 race head should get the bike close to the same ballpark as a Lifan 125cc, about 60mph, which is about the limit I would feel comfortable taking these scooters.
Some of my inspiration:
Starting Point
I've decided I am going to make it into a "bobber". Chop it up a bit, cut the rear fender way short, remove the front, lower the handlebars, customer turn signals and lights, etc.
What I haven't yet decided is to the color. I am going to either do a murdered out - all flat black with minor accents in orange or red OR keep the original Monza Red and add a bare metal patina to it and some black accents.
After I get it running I will either do an 88cc race heat kit or buy a Lifan Honda clone engine in 125cc. The 88 race head should get the bike close to the same ballpark as a Lifan 125cc, about 60mph, which is about the limit I would feel comfortable taking these scooters.
Some of my inspiration:
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