Rebuilding a Honda XL70. Video #2, let’s blow it apart. MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2026-09-23 | Rebuilding a Honda XL70. Video #2, let’s blow it apart.
What have I been up to? Spring Ride 2026 MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2026-03-24 | I haven’t been wrenching on bikes the past couple weeks, but I have been busy. With a larger crowd showing up for the Spring Ride, I’ve been busy cleaning and organizing the shop, to create more space. See you all on April 24th &. 25th.
I bought a beater project bike. X-Pro BD125-2 MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2026-03-10 | I found this bike on FB Marketplace and it was listed for $250. It’s a little rough around the edges, but the engine runs and will make for a fun project.Unboxing with YorkyMoto Garage:youtu.be/NfJsf02C0tY?si=MFNzzhT3ksHgHU1q
Channel Updates for 2026 MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2026-03-04 | Thanks for watching, following and subscribing. Here is an update on rides I’ll be attending between April and July 2026.
Building a street ridden Honda CT70. Video 2 of 2. MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2026-02-09 | Honda CT70 Riviera Blue K3Riding the bike home:youtu.be/zpSXAX2myss?si=B6XbpTxL8GaLeWeVCheap engine install:youtu.be/NiD3_0ptpyA?si=dhWh0u8Rjdg2jG5xBuild Video #1:youtu.be/gEcuD9LCv2g?si=ZrfV7niGWKR3v17bKey switch and wiring harness:youtu.be/yIf21mO_V5A?si=ABxXDR417KWAJv_vEngine guard:bartmotoco.com/products/reproduction-ct70-k0-chrome-engine-guard-skid-plate-restoration-quality?srsltid=AfmBOoo6ANUlz2V2s66eNLJ3IonrTI9SFdmcVMFcY0ZeG8suGNQiA3l0Spark plug guard:bartmotoco.com/products/reproduction-ct70-chrome-spark-plug-guard-for-engine-guards?srsltid=AfmBOorZCYKngNUwIKy20ILBlR2ZgFZHR6pzUgmjRTSd4iiLvupGpVwiExhaust:amzn.to/4rL3SoZTurn signals:amzn.to/4qvc6k2Flasher:amzn.to/4cfY1DpHandlebars:socalminitrail.com/products/ct70-handle-barsHi/Lo switch:bartmotoco.com/products/ct70-reproduction-dimmer-switch-k0-k1?srsltid=AfmBOorr1fNwRnbXPz6MkJIJYFTf0JnmGcgj0qFrTE20j4Vdwy0ecJsOTurn signal switch:ebay.us/m/Kh8ptMThrottle:amzn.to/3LXI4Y4SL70 cables:ebay.us/m/wZLDq4Wiring harness:mytrailbuddystore.com/12vsimplemainharnessforanon-electricalstartlifanmotor.aspx18ga wire:amzn.to/4alFljbBullet connectors:amzn.to/4kqsVLiCotter pins:amzn.to/4bL19XNOMT lift tableamzn.to/4bXk2XtBart Moto steering bearing kit:bartmotoco.com/products/honda-ct70-steering-stem-bearings?srsltid=AfmBOopMmnenre6duGfWE2AS4sc78FzOTUPvxBFaWCujK8mwhoGtZfdDHonda SL70 forks:ebay.us/m/TDHsDi
This is my version of building a dependable, street ridden Honda Trail 70. Video #1 of 2. MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2026-02-01 | Honda CT70 Riviera Blue K3Riding the bike home:youtu.be/zpSXAX2myss?si=B6XbpTxL8GaLeWeVCheap engine install:youtu.be/NiD3_0ptpyA?si=dhWh0u8Rjdg2jG5xOMT lift tableamzn.to/4bXk2XtBart Moto steering bearing kit:bartmotoco.com/products/honda-ct70-steering-stem-bearings?srsltid=AfmBOopMmnenre6duGfWE2AS4sc78FzOTUPvxBFaWCujK8mwhoGtZfdDHonda SL70 forks:ebay.us/m/TDHsDi1445 speedo bulbs:amzn.to/4a3m4TlBart Moto K0 reflectors:bartmotoco.com/products/reproduction-honda-ct70-k0-z50-k1-k2-fork-reflector-rubber-base?srsltid=AfmBOopBYeMUdVFCjmiFaJS0qGc-xOhZzhCBfYTORpr07GKPldJnKEitTrail Buddy 2” taller handlebars:mytrailbuddystore.com/bighandlebars.aspxHandlebar holder:amzn.to/4a8SKLqBart Moto top clamp plate:bartmotoco.com/products/ct70-chrome-top-plate?srsltid=AfmBOorAvr6dcneZ4Ae5t_b61VKAwukaYm5j7r54BSoGY2i1j7sYlSXC125cc 4sp manual engine:ebay.us/m/k6H4W56v Horn:ebay.us/m/mlSc3KBart Moto wheel hub set:bartmotoco.com/products/ct70-front-and-rear-reproduction-drum-hub-and-brake-setBart Moto Kenda tires:bartmotoco.com/products/kenda-k761-120-90-10-tireBart Moto aluminum rims:bartmotoco.com/products/ct70-10-x-3-5-aluminum-2-piece-rim-2-wheel-set?srsltid=AfmBOora4VqDLvqrppf4DHmITBN0M6poz0-2lBP1u5GeBquxTI5XQGJ7Bart Moto wheel bolt set:bartmotoco.com/products/ct70-front-rear-rim-and-hub-wheel-hardware-bolt-set?srsltid=AfmBOopEBSxTXZFiI9BaR3iXjdO7ClXkacIV9xkez_GwHaBx0isXhuds33t rear sprocket:ebay.us/m/EraBwJShocks:amzn.to/4tiZPSrRK chain:amzn.to/4tczrJAChain break:amzn.to/4qOjOGL
Upcoming Project - a detailed video series on building a dependable street rider. MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2026-01-19 | ...
***SOLD**** First project bike of 2026. Honda CT70 K0 MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2026-01-13 | Fun refresh of a mostly stock and original Honda CT70 K0. Bike runs, rides and shifts thru the gears. The engine does have 5100 miles on it and is kinda rattlely. It will need an engine rebuild at some point. Thanks for watching. If you’re interested in purchasing the bike, send me an email at:ct70help@gmail.com#hondact70 #minibike #willitrun #125cc #lifan
I bought the cheapest 125cc engine on eBay. Will it run and shift? MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2026-01-01 | I bought the cheapest 125cc engine, that I could find on eBay. Will it run? Will it shift? I unbox the engine and install it into a CT70 bike for testing. I hope you enjoy the video and the results we find. Link to the engine I bought. I’m sure the link will expire when inventory is gone:ebay.us/m/Fv9DlfLink to the video of riding the CT70 K3. The trip was 35 miles:youtu.be/zpSXAX2myss?si=vqlBxGbJpxhqZM1YNibbi carb:amzn.to/3LoZa0w
I wrecked my bike….now I gotta fix it! MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-12-27 | 3 weeks after laying my Amigo Rocky down in a roundabout, it’s time to repair the broken clutch/mirror perch and rear turn signal.
New to me……Honda CT70 K0 MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-12-22 | Unfortunately, the injuries, from my recent bike crash, are keeping me from doing any actual wrenching. But, I picked up this #HondaCT70 a few days ago and it will be our first project of 2026. #WillItRun #HondaCT70 #MiniBike
Last update from my crash. Gear and bike review. MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-12-15 | This video reviews the gear I was wearing and how it held up after I laid my bike down. Sena Outrush helmet:amzn.to/3XZfqIjNelson Rigg rain gear:amzn.to/4pBgWMPIron Jia’s gloves:amzn.to/49dAn8DAlpha Gear riding jacket:Not sold thru Amazon currently
I escaped from the hospital! MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-12-11 | Thanks to everyone that reached out and wished me well during my recovery. I appreciate it more than I can put into words.
Day 2 - I got some good news! MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-12-10 | Day 2 of spending time in the hospital, after crashing my Amigo Rocky CT70 clone. We got updates.
I wrecked my bike! MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-12-09 | I’ll be in the hospital for a day or so, but I’ll be back!
I pulled this engine from a CT70. Can I figure out how to get it to run? MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-12-03 | I removed this 150cc GPX engine from a bike a few weeks ago. In today’s video, we’ll see if I can get it to run. Parts:Stator / Flywheelamzn.to/4oCD6x5Wiring Kit:amzn.to/3K83noUVideo of riding bike home:youtu.be/zpSXAX2myss?si=7_GTWVO8bNF9hUAd
For Sale - 1976 Honda CT70 MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-11-29 | 1976 Honda CT70. The only non-stock items I see are a replacement carburetor and an earlier style plastic fuel tank. The bike is a project and will need a deep cleaning and a carb clean. A new battery will make the lights functional. It has a clean title, in my name. You can contact me thru email: ct70help@gmail.comThe price is $2500, picked up in Martinsville, Indiana. Any shipping arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
I bought a project Honda CT70 on Marketplace. Will it make a 35 mile ride home? MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-11-27 | I purchased this Honda CT70 K3 from FB Marketplace, without seeing it in person. Due to having a clean title, I paid $600 for the bike. The real story is how the bike made it from Lansing, MI to Brown County, IN in two days. Thanks to the power of social media, friends and family, the bike landed around 35 miles from my house. Having a crazy idea, I decided to go to the bike, see if I could make it road ready and ride it home. #HondaCT70 #Lifan #125cc
Part 2 - Honda CT70 K3 MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-11-20 | 1974 Honda CT70 K3Video #1youtu.be/9rlNqO-uSJo?si=beN4Jm5B-KYBdZQdThrottle amzn.to/3XFtyGkFront brake cableamzn.to/4o1sCqzLeft hand controlamzn.to/3X1W2KlGrab handleamzn.to/3Mcn9zSKustom Canz Candy Orange amzn.to/44d5RsFLeversamzn.to/4r4SBQRNibbi 22mm carbamzn.to/48126HTBridgestone Trail Wingsamzn.to/4o4lpWIFuel shutoffamzn.to/48lTXPE420 chainamzn.to/4pojPQQAir cleaneramzn.to/47Wb5KkChain breakeramzn.to/4oP87hX
Easy fix for taking up slack in your NIBBI carb throttle. MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-11-18 | Nibbi carbs don’t have a very tall cap, so you usually have slop in your throttle cable. I used these pieces to take up that extra cable length. Spacers:amzn.to/4a16E3FNibbi carb:amzn.to/4o4mqy2
Live Q&A on 11/10/25 MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-11-11 | Thanks for joining or watching the LIVE feed from 11/10/25.
Part 1 - Honda CT70 K3 rebuild MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-11-06 | I’m attempting to save this Honda CT70 K3, that I picked up in Michigan, in April of 2024. It sat exposed to the elements for 40+ years and is pretty crusty. This is Part 1 of two videos. Thanks for following along. #HondaCT70 #Lifan #Trail70
Upcoming ride adventure - Cannonball 125 2026 MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-10-31 | Ride info:Motorcycle Cannonball 125June 13-28, 202614 days3719 miles - DC to San Francisco Hotels and chase vehicle providedIf you’re interested in buying my bike in SF, email me at: ct70help@gmail.com gpskevinadventurerides.com/upcoming-rides/cannonball-125youtu.be/gULUuBIGqBI
Days 6 & 7 - The Great American Monkey 1000. Blanding, Utah to Camp Remington to Hanksville, Utah MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-10-25 | Days 6 & 7, of the GAM1000. After riding thru four days of strenuous trails, it was nice to have something less technical for the final few days. At the end of Day 6, we tent camp and participate in our first GAM1000 coin striking ceremony. The ride into Hanksville, on the final day, is mostly paved and other than a viscous wind, was uneventful. Thanks to my teammates: Johnny, Stuart, John and Patrick for joining me on this journey.
Day 5 - Great American Monkey 1000. Monticello, UT to Blanding, UT MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-10-21 | The ride from Monticello to Blanding was rather short, less than 3 hours. Not much to film along the way. The first half of video is ride footage, the second half is an assessment walk around of how my bike is holding up. Thanks to Johnny Foster for the Dinosaur Museum pics and to John Briese for a fabulous steak birthday dinner.
Day 4 - Great American Monkey 1000. Moab, Utah to Monticello, Utah MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-10-16 | Day 4 of the Great American Monkey 1000. We tackle Lockhart Basin……and succeed! It took a lot of teamwork and sheer determination, but we completed the 98 mile journey from Moab to Monticello, UT. Thanks to Stuart Appleton for the music.
Day 3 - Great American Monkey 1000. Thompson Springs, Utah to Moab, Utah MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-10-13 | On Day 3 of the GAM1000, we were making really good time, to start the day. We forged thru hundreds of prairie dog holes, ant hills and short shrubbery to reach the pavement of 128 before lunch. We made a questionable decision to try to ride our underpowered bikes to “Top of the World”. We ultimately did not make the summit, but gave it a great try. This journey took so much time, we had to cut the rest of our day short and head into Moab. The best part of the day…..our teammate John met us for dinner. Music by: RockStarJohnny
Day 2 - Great American Monkey 1000. Green River, Utah to Thompson Springs, Utah MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-10-10 | Day 2 of the GAM1000 had us traveling from Green River to Thompson Springs. Shortly after heading out, we encountered the toughest obstacle of the day, a rather steep incline, that was both rutted and soft soil. We had to resort to walking/pushing the bikes up the last part and it was exhausting. But, we did it and the rest of the day was spent crossing back and forth thru what was best described as a “muddy wash”. Thanks to teammate Johnny for the drone footage and additional video/photos. Music track: Go On by ZambolinoSource: freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for Video
Day 1 - Great American Monkey 1000. Hanksville, UT to Green River, UT MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-10-08 | After 9 months of preparation, this video follows our first day participating in the GAM1000. On Day 1, my team travels 117 miles, from Hanksville, UT to Green River, UT. Oh, what an adventure it was. Thanks to my teammate, Johnny Foster, for some of the video footage and pics. Thanks to all my teammates: Johnny, Stuart, John and Patrick for making this a week to remember.
My driving trip to Hanksville, UT MiniBike Mike’s Garage 2025-09-30 | I drove from Indy to Utah, to participate in the Great American Monkey 1000. Here’s how my driving trip went:Music:Music track: Summer Sound by AylexSource: freetouse.com/musicMusic for Videos (Free Download)Music track: Mud by DagoredSource: freetouse.com/musicMusic for Videos (Free Download)Music track: Take Me Back by WalenSource: freetouse.com/musicNo Copyright Vlog Music for VideoMusic track: November by LimujiiSource: freetouse.com/musicNo Copyright Music (Free Download)Music track: Go On by ZambolinoSource: freetouse.com/musicFree Background Music for Videos
