My mother was nurse and used a Raleigh winged wheel to get to her local hospital ( top speed 20-25 mph.). As soon as these Hondas came out she got a C50 pushrod model, and amassed 35,000 miles on it in 9 years. Then bought another C50, but OHC now, which also lasted 9 years. The third one was not used so much as she had reached retirement. We thought the pushrod model was the quickest... 45mph on the flat and 55 with valve bounce going downhill. I recently bought a C90, which I will change the clutch pack, as soon as I get the special clutch nut socket, I think it will then pull a higher gear, by using a smaller rear sprocket.
@SouthpawWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Cool history!
@555Trout
5 жыл бұрын
Bought one new in 1980 and went to University with it. A most amazing machine that was! I rode it everywhere! Bullet proof it was. Sad to say it got stolen. But, I've always wanted another one. Mine went 50mph no sweat.
@Romin.777
4 жыл бұрын
My 50cc did 80km/h with just an early igintion and a 14mm carb.
@Roger.Coleman1949
6 жыл бұрын
I have a yellow '76 C70 here in the UK with 3, 800 genuine miles.It was given to me for spares for a similar model I totally restored some time ago but ending up keeping this unrestored one only !.Of the few ' step-thru ' Hondas in 50, 70 & 90 form I have owned , the C70 in my opinion is the best of all and this one ' goes off the clock ' at the maximum 50 shown and I know it will do a confirmed 45 and 2-up !.They are incredible almost indestructable machines, an annual oil change is all that is required to keep them sweet and probably the most ' useful ' vehicle on the road , ludicrously cheap to run as well - one of my ' favourite things ' !.
@rs2klee
5 жыл бұрын
I had a blue c70 and your right, got mine off the clock through blackwall tunnel :D I used to take it to southend from southeast London, and felt sorry for the engine and used to pull over let it cool down then carry on.. brilliant little bike.
@BentReality.369
3 жыл бұрын
I got one of these it tops out at 42 mph. People like this little bike they always smile and wave when they see me ride it.
@SouthpawWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
They are the absolute best motorcycles out there. They are fun, look great and are easy to learn. If I had room, I would have one in every color. Cheers!
@armandsimon2996
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride, man! Keeping these old girls on the road!
@SouthpawWorkshop
4 жыл бұрын
Will do, and thanks for watching!
@gonzalophilippens7302
3 жыл бұрын
It's a nice ride. Do you know what are those two hoses hanging down from the carburetor?
@SouthpawWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
One is a bowl drain and the other is the overflow tube. Cheers!
@raydunne1271
Жыл бұрын
I bought a1983 c70 can't get it past 25 mph .this video will help hope so 🤞
@123edwardzpad
10 ай бұрын
Super cool, Super Cub! Thank you.
@craigwhite7894
3 жыл бұрын
I had a C 90. Max speed was 49 down a steep hill full tuck. 43 mph for a C70 is good.
@rallenfontenot2978
4 жыл бұрын
Thomas I have enjoyed your videos on your Passports. They are very helpful. Thanks! I'm looking to get one.
@SouthpawWorkshop
4 жыл бұрын
They are super fun. I hope you find one!
@islandfd3s
4 жыл бұрын
man, that thing is incredibly mint.
@SouthpawWorkshop
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m the second owner. It is in great shape.
@jeffwalsh6343
6 жыл бұрын
Nice job, you answered my question regarding top speed out of one of these bikes, im getting the same as you so im happy now, thank you from he UK ;)
@ianmangham4570
3 жыл бұрын
Mine did 47mph sat up and 50 layed flat,back in 1986
@DeanMk1
4 жыл бұрын
Advertising I remember never listed a top speed for the Passports, but it became common knowledge pretty quick that they were all done at 45 mph. I wanted one when I was in high school, but when I was told that....I still wanted one, but my dad wasn't having it because we lived on a main highway. Had to do at least 55 to keep up with traffic back then. ...41 years later, I still want one.
@SouthpawWorkshop
4 жыл бұрын
My first encounter with them was actually in Argentina in the 90’s. I fell in love and finally got my own about 20 years later.
@DeanMk1
4 жыл бұрын
@@SouthpawWorkshop Yeah, one of these days...at least that's what I keep telling myself, but common sense always seems to prevail. 72cc's just aren't practical around here, but maybe a 110 replacement motor....I wonder how much of a "drop-in" fit that would be? ...can't be that much different, right? They both went into the same bike. ...hhhmmmmm....
@SouthpawWorkshop
4 жыл бұрын
There are aftermarket (Lifan) motors that are known to be an easy drop in replacement. I think up to 125cc. Not sure I would trust the suspension at high speeds though. At that point I would just buy the new SuperCub 125 that Honda is selling.
@DeanMk1
4 жыл бұрын
@@SouthpawWorkshop I have issues with gouging the engine out to 125cc's....I mean, they have other bikes that are 125's, why does the Cub have to fall in line? I always felt it was its own beast, and thus, should have its own displacement. I feel 110cc's works well enough, but if they have to go bigger, why not simply bore out the 110 to 130? That would fall in line with the 20cc displacement gains this engine has made during its entire lifetime, and, again, it would be its own beast....as it should be. JMHO. EDIT: Just noticed I misread your comments on the suspension. You'd know better than I, but the 110 can do at least 60 mph and it seems to be fine at that speed. The 125 is even faster and it too seems to do just fine. Maybe the Passport was sprung a little softer, or differently? I know they make 100CC overbore kits for the 50/70 motors. I'd be ok with that, too.
@tohka3347
2 жыл бұрын
My friend gave me the same scooter you have. Doesn’t turn on🤔 but maybe bec it’s doesn’t have gas or the battery is completely dead idk. This is my first ever bike. Just wanna know how to fix it🤣 So far all I’ve seen was the petcock leaks oil every so often when I turn it 🤔so gotta replace that🤌🏻 Would just like to know what to start with so I don’t mess up😵💫
@thomaslockley945
5 жыл бұрын
Like this video u should do more an more detailed on how to adjust the valves an I was wondering all kinda things about this bike how to take tire off an replace the chain
@SouthpawWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
I will film my next annual service and go over everything. Thanks for the suggestion!
@16driver16
5 жыл бұрын
Other than the carb you think this is the most likely cause of one of these topping out around 35mph? I just got an almost identical 81 in a little worse shape and missing some parts but for a very good deal.
@SouthpawWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Carb, exhaust restrictions, air/fuel mixture. I have mine tuned to the max that is still safe for the engine and I can get around 43 mph on a straight, flat road. Besides those three things mentioned above, this engine size can only provide so much power.
@16driver16
5 жыл бұрын
Thomas Lightle - Red Barn Woodworking thanks I am still on the fence on whether I will replace the engine with a 125cc lifan or put a larger head, carb, and piston/jug on the stock for a 88cc.
@SouthpawWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Are you the guy on the Yahoo C70 group that was recently asking around about engine upgrades? I’m pretty active on that group.
@16driver16
5 жыл бұрын
Thomas Lightle - Red Barn Woodworking no, I will have to check that out. I just got the bike and I'm finding there somehow isn't a giant amount of information available, or if there is it's made difficult to find because of all the different model names and sizes across all the different countries they were sold in. I thought the most common vehicle in the world would be very easy to find information on.
@SouthpawWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Google “yahoo group C70 passport”. Sign up. All the info you need and the members there are experts and are always willing to answer questions. Just do us a favor and search the discussion archives first. Good luck!
@iroganu5375
3 жыл бұрын
That ex5 dream engine
@SouthpawWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
I wish. I could use the extra horsepower
@dudurosca273
3 жыл бұрын
I have a bike with Honda clone engine 72cc, it is same like this butnot made in Japan. My bike have 4 speeds and top speed is 52 on flat. If you do not believe me i will make a movie. The bike is First Bike Energic made in Romania. Some say top speed it is 100km/h but they lie, top speed it is 83_85 km/h
@rogera2034
3 жыл бұрын
Video help some but you didn't show the timing mark in the video how to do that
@kennyp11111
Жыл бұрын
Where is the timing mark located?
@SouthpawWorkshop
11 ай бұрын
Magneto flywheel behind the round cover on the left side of the engine.
@kennyp11111
11 ай бұрын
Thanks, i ended up finding it and following this to set my valves. I instantly went from 35mph to 40mph and runs alot better. Thanks for the vid. I have it set to .002 when before it was able to get the .0025 gauge in there@@SouthpawWorkshop
@SouthpawWorkshop
11 ай бұрын
@kennyp11111 thanks for following up. Glad I was able to help
@Romin.777
4 жыл бұрын
I loved my C50 in the late 80's also had a SS-50. Thinking about getting a C90 as an adventure bike. Still have a 1973 Honda PF50 Novio. Also indestructable. (Made in Belgium) Check Ed March (C90Adventures) & Hostie with the Mostie. ;))
@SouthpawWorkshop
4 жыл бұрын
The Market outside of the US got so many cool variations of the super cub. I’m jealous.
@Romin.777
4 жыл бұрын
@@SouthpawWorkshop Don't be. All variations just makes choosing one a bitch. ;))
@leytonv.3269
5 жыл бұрын
I have one in my garage but can’t figure out why the fuel is leaking, we replaced the lines and carburetor but it’s still leaking.
@SouthpawWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
So either the carburetor fuel needle is stuck or the float has a hole in it and won’t float anymore. I would get a carburetor rebuild kit and go from there. The blue one has the same problem and I just turn off the petcock when I am done riding. I’ll get around to fixing it eventually.
@markmossinghoff8185
5 жыл бұрын
There's a small drain in the bottom of the carburetor bowl that you operate with a screwdriver. It gets corroded because that's where water collects. I took mine out and chucked it up in the drill press and dressed the seating area with 200 grit sandpaper and 0000 steel wool. Now it closes drip tight.
@thomaslockley945
5 жыл бұрын
I think the carb on mine is leaking to
@CO-LOBEATS
6 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@thomaslockley945
5 жыл бұрын
An chain maintenance an regular maitance
@AbamAdy
6 жыл бұрын
amazing
@giriyoong
3 жыл бұрын
Are you sure it's a scooter.....
@SouthpawWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
Technically it is a step-through motorcycle, but most people would try to correct me if I call it a motorcycle, so it is easier to call it a scooter.
@catsbyondrepair
3 жыл бұрын
It's a motorcycle dude
@SouthpawWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
You and I both know it is a motorcycle, however most people will look at it and see a scooter. So, I’m willing to call it a scooter so I don’t get a bunch of people telling me “It’s a scooter dude”. At least I’m not calling it a moped.
@brianworden7022
2 жыл бұрын
@@SouthpawWorkshop a lot of people like to call these mopeds or scooters.. it is like no it is in fact a motorcycle with a different style frame. Today I pushed like C70 4 miles due to buying it with no spark.. and didn't get why it didn't because everything checked out fine. I have no experience with points and guess neither did the old man I got it from. Points were re assembled incorrectly and was grounding it self out. Now it is a running bike that bogs out when you give it throttle which was the original issue the old man had before he played with the points and condensor plate and got no spark.
@garydaniel8898
5 жыл бұрын
Do you want to sell it ?
@SouthpawWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
No, thanks. I have two of them now. One for me and one for the wife. We love them!
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