1970 Honda Trail 70 - Will it run? Carburetor cleaning and more
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 Published On Aug 9, 2023

This little dirt bike has been sitting for a while, so it needs a little love to get it running again. Does it need the carburetor cleaned, or will it take more than that to get it back on the trail?

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Tire pressure:
Front: 18psi
Rear: 21 psi
Oil volume: 0.7 liters
Oil viscosity:
above 15 degrees Celsius (60 F) SAE 30 weight
below 15 degrees Celsius (60 F) SAE 20 weight
Fuel hose: 1/4" inside diameter
Carb drain hose: 1/8" inside diameter
Main jet size: 60
Original battery: YUASA 6N2A-2C (2 amp hour 6 volt) https://amzn.to/3QsLlyl
Upgraded battery: Protek 6N4-BS (4 amp hour 6 volt) https://amzn.to/3ONxv8f
Charger: Unocho 1.5A smart charger https://amzn.to/45jXc5R
Spark plug: NGK C7HSA https://amzn.to/3QwPRfh
Spark plug gap: 0.024" (0.6mm)
Spark plug gap tool: https://amzn.to/47rdQ5y
Chain slack: 20mm (push lower part of chain up toward chainstay)

0:00 intro
0:33 tire pressure
0:55 oil change
1:58 removing the battery
3:35 gas tank inspection
4:05 removing the carburetor
5:45 inside the carburetor
7:36 cleaning the carburetor
9:09 float height adjustment
9:46 assemble the carburetor
10:20 remove the gas tank
11:03 new fuel hoses
11:31 install the gas tank
12:06 lube throttle cable
12:18 install the carburetor
13:23 air filter
13:49 new battery wiring
16:08 test the electrical system
16:20 check the spark plug
17:20 first start
18:51 adjust chain tension
19:27 lubing the chain
19:57 horn button repair
21:04 it runs!
21:42 testing the charging system
21:57 test ride

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