Honda CT90 - retrofitting turn signals

Honda CT90 - retrofitting turn signals

Turn signals became a standard fixture on the CT90s in 1973 following the introduction of federal legislation in the USA that made them mandatory on all cars and motorcycles. Retrofitting them to older bikes is straightforward...

Turn signals became a standard fixture on the CT90s in 1973 following the introduction of federal legislation in the USA that made them mandatory on all cars and motorcycles. Retrofitting them to older bikes is straightforward...

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Honda CT90 K1 speedometer

Honda CT90 K1 speedometer

The speedo used on the 1969 Ct90 k1 speedometer is a one-year-only version with a distinctive triangular shape. My bike was fitted with a later version - the different speedos used on the CT90 range are shown below. Although almost identical to the K1 model, the first replacement (below) I aqcuired is actually from a...

The speedo used on the 1969 Ct90 k1 speedometer is a one-year-only version with a distinctive triangular shape. My bike was fitted with a later...

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Honda CT90 - carburettor and air cleaner

Honda CT90 - carburettor and air cleaner

This article contains a brief survey of the different carburettors fitted to CT90 range, and an in depth look at the the K29A installed on my CT90 K1. The K29 carb was used on the K1-K3 (1969-72) models, and is very similar to the subsequent 556a model that was used until 1977. carburettor models The...

This article contains a brief survey of the different carburettors fitted to CT90 range, and an in depth look at the the K29A installed on...

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Honda CT90 - posi-torque sub transmission

Honda CT90 - posi-torque sub transmission

Honda invented the posi-torque system in 1967 and used it on the CT90 range of the same year. This ingenious device had the effect of providing the bike with 4 additional hillclimbing gears in addition to the standard 4 ratios for road-riding Earlier solutions The posi-torque system replaced the unwieldy dual rear sprocket arrangement used...

Honda invented the posi-torque system in 1967 and used it on the CT90 range of the same year. This ingenious device had the effect of...

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Honda CT90 - Front Suspension

Honda CT90 - Front Suspension

The earliest CT90s shared the same leading link suspension as the C90 Super Cubs. This is a great design, offering a comfortable ride and minimising maintenance issues by tucking the moving parts away from the elements. However, the forks were designed for road use and therefore only allowed a small amount of suspension travel; not...

The earliest CT90s shared the same leading link suspension as the C90 Super Cubs. This is a great design, offering a comfortable ride and minimising...

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