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- The Original ADV? 1975 Honda Trail 90 | Daily Rider
Read Ari’s Alaskan adventure article here: rvz.la/3xQGrQc
Zack hits the mean streets of Los Angeles on the newest member of the RevZilla stable: The CT90 from the CTXP Alaska adventure and Ari’s restoration episode of The Shop Manual!
SPECS:
Engine: 89 cc air-cooled single
Measured weight: 205 lb. / 93 kg
Fuel tank: 1.4 gal. / 6.4 liters
Seat height: 30.5 in. / 775 mm
Claimed power (new): 7 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Honda CT series history: hondanews.com/en-US/releases/...
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If you get the parts for the speedometer, you can make one of those new-fangled TH-cam-Shorts with it.
Just a suggestion.
these were banned for use in my area back in the late 70's. banned as unsafe. (mostly the pedal start ones) but all shaped like this got pulled over and ticketed
Watched and enjoyed, thank you
Those handle bars are way off
I live in anchorage
Knowing this bike survived the ctxp and after seeing the restoration, it is safe to say that this bike is an engineering marvel.
I don't think marvel makes motorcycles. But thanks for stopping by!
It's a version of the most popular vehicle in the world, not motorcycle, vehicle. More sold than all Volkswagen bugs and Toyota corollas combined!!! I thinks sales alone should make that pretty obvious
Honda did a good job on the engine (it was neat to watch Ari tear it down, and then reassemble it).
It’s a Honda expect nothing less from all of their bikes
@@hassimyousef9683 Not all their engines have been great, believe it or not
When the Honda craze hit my Texas hometown in 1965, my parents forbid me to ride with my friends on their Honda 50 and 65s. Which I did anyway. When they forbid me to own a Honda, I entered a contest sponsored by Coke and our local radio station and won a Honda Cub 50 in 1968. I rode that little bike everywhere including down the Gulf Freeway and over the causeway to Galveston. I remember old men owning the Trail models which they took camping in their pickup. Very capable little bikes. I ride a Harley Eglide now, but will always have a place in my heart for the Honda Cub 50!😎👍
My first bike was a red c50. Loved it. I own a c90 now 😊
Yeah japan (including their products) were viewed very negatively back then, since the war was still fresh in people's minds.
I like how you guys have decided to showcase this bike after the rebuild. I was hoping to see more of it after the fact.
Me too
Me too
add me to that list as well!
In Australia the postal service use these as delivery units and havé done so for as long as i can remember I am 70. It still the most fun on a bike I have had never let me down.
I totally get the Vintage bike issues and the Stop Light conversations. I have a 1982 Honda VF 750 SC (the shaft drive VF). Every time I stop when out on a ride I end up in conversation with a stranger who had one, wanted one, a friend had one, brother had one or someone in their street had one. I will add that she is my daily rider and a couple of weeks ago managed a 1,000 mile trip to the Isle of Man (middle of November) without missing a beat in three days. Old Honda's never die, they just get better... Good video mate, best wishes from the UK.
Bro I just googled to see what your motorcycle looks like. And it looks fantastic, enjoy it.
Unfortunately, my 1964 Honda CA200 hasn’t been very reliable. It died while riding it in September 2021 and I have been chasing a ‘no spark’ malady ever since. Prior to that, it started easily when cold but was almost impossible to start when warm. A fun little bike when I can get it to run.
Really appreciate you keeping that bike on the road sir. Cheers!
I could not agree with you more. I have a 1982 Trail 110. I cannot ride it down the street without someone stopping me to tell me how they wished they still had theirs, or it was their first bike and it was the best bike they ever owned. I can park it next to a Harley; people ignore the Harley and want to talk about the 110 - even the Harley owners! It is amazing how popular these lille bikes are. I also own two 1965 Honda Dreams (CA77) 305's. Fun and nostalgic bikes as well.
I'm in Australia and have the 82 VF 750 C ( Magna ) model myself. It was imported from the states in 2011 and only had about 13,000 miles ( 21,000 klms ) when I got it a couple of years ago. It's got about about 50,000 kms ( 31,000 miles ) now. You've got to love the American imports as they always have such low mileage on them.
The first version was a Honda Trail 55. I had one when I was 11 years old and grew up with that little bike.
I’m 71 now, still riding and have owed probably 25 bikes in my life.
The little Trail 55 opened up a whole new world for me! Thanks to my Pop for making it happen; bless his soul. We literally took it every where. No better way to grow up than to have a bike!
In deed, what a start to ride through life starting on what some think is a toy. Pure respect for this Honda!
Thanks RevZilla, Zack and Ari!
Here in Australia these bikes numbered in their thousands as they were the prime transport for the Postmen of the Australian Postal service. There are still hundreds of them in use today. They were also used by Farmers before the arrival Ag Bikes. There is an annual event here in Australia known as the Postie Bike Challenge where riders travel as much as 4,000 kilometers across the country to raise funds for needy causes.
For once I agree that you absolutely have to watch the preceding videos. They are both excellent. The shop manual video is a work of art.
My second or 3rd bike was a CT90 - it's what I took my DMV test on. Amazing little bike with a huge heart. I kick myself for getting rid of it.
The CT Trail 90 was my 1st bike at 12 yrs old. I mowed a lot of yards & shoveled a lot of snow to get it. I had some of the best times in my life on it. I'm 6.2" now & I'd say you'd have to be in good physical condition to ride that far & that long with your knees bent that far. Cramp city, but I'm glad they did, I loved it!
I had the original C90 while living in the Dominican Republic. I put around 5000 miles on it. Great little machine! Never had an issue with it. I've taken people on it almost every day and I've sat on the back - it isn't actually that bad! Off-road capabilities are great too as I've ridden it down dirt trails and on the beach in deep sand without a problem. I miss it a lot. It was such a great vibe coasting at sunrise to the nearby surf spot!
Lovely bike, my neighbor gave me(free) his sl125 last year and I put 11$ into it to get it running. Ran it around the neighborhood all summer and put a whopping 120 miles on the thing! Now it's getting the treatment it deserves, rebuilding all the old worn-out components. These bikes are great, they are pure, they are motorcycling. Great episodes!!
That SL was the first bike I ever owned and would love to find one to restore. Good luck!
What was that $11 for shits and giggles.
@@ryanthompson2893 Spark plug and oil. The rest was adjust and clean points, clear rats nest from air box and clean carburetor.
i inherited a 69 ct90 from an uncle that passed. it sat in his backyard baking in the fontana sun for who knows how long. now its in Colorado sitting in the corner of the garage. Ari's rebuild inspired me to start restoring it. sounds like a box of rocks when i roll it around so it needs quite a lot of work, but im looking forward to it. thanks for the inspiration.
There are probably millions of these sub-150 motorcycles running around Japan and even more around SE Asia. From food delivery to postman to girls going to high school (though my local post office started to convert to electric). Fun little machines, can't wait to get one to complement my main bike.
I grew up in Vietnam and my family had 2 of these, one Cub 70, and STILL have them in storage right now.
I actually have one of these from 1971 that I use as a daily commuter. It’s an amazing bike to have and I’ve taken it through rain and snow and it has impressed me every time.
Do you need a driver's license to ride this bike
@@edselbobpacerin some countries the 50cc version does not require a license
But the trail 90 is considered a real motorcycle
Ari did an awesome job of rebuilding this bike. That was an amazing video... award winning maybe!
I purchased this 1975 CT90 off the dealer's showroom floor and enjoyed it daily for 15 years... even dated on it. Today, I own two: a 1980 CT110 and 1986 CT110. My five children learned to ride on these CTs and passed their motorcycle licence with them. Both CTs are in great shape and we all still enjoy riding them together! I also join them on a nice, vintage 1974 Honda light twin, the CB200. On the road we ride a pair of GTV/GTS 300i1 Vespas.
We love CT 90/110 Hondas for all the same reasons as Zack. They are amazing!
After seeing CTXP, That new Trail 125 is as rugged and simple as a new bike is, I WANT ONE MORE THAN EVER NOW.
Me too
Due to the size and the fact i'm not a short person, I do not but I was very impressed with how the Trail 125 performed, its a solid machine!
Count me also, and I already bought myself a brand new bike a year ago.
Respect to Ari Henning for the restoration video. What a work of art.
When the old guy pulled up next to you to ask about the bike,I have a Honda Monkey 125 and people do it all the time on that bike,most think it is a restored Z-50,pretty fun stuff and a conversation piece.
“You meet the nicest people on a Honda”
I learned to ride on my Uncle Jim's Trail 90, and now 50 years later still riding. Thanks for the memories.
I genuinely love that Ari didn't bother replacing the original brake cable before the big Alaska ride.
More Zac and Ari!!!
Zack's laugh when he first backs it in....priceless. The joy of motorcycling.
Ive been watching all of the ctxp and throttle out waiting for a new video. More Zack and Ari please
I second this Revzilla so listen!!!
Every week almost there’s a new video
Love the attention you gave to this bike. I have a ‘73 that’s been in my family since it was new. Brought it back from the dead 8 years ago and have a lot of sentimental attachment to it. Fun bikes for sure and there’s a bunch of FB groups that have like-minded collectors of these as well. Thanks for the vid!
I'm pretty sure corvette guy will love the trail 90 I mean who doesn't
That instrument cluster review was perfect. It's blue and has numbers, and a needle!
Of course you can wheelie and back it in, this was the OG Grom!
These bikes are very popular where I'm from, and cubs and others like it. You can wheelie them at any speed if you come down on the seat hard enough, even flat out in 4th gear. Also there's the other tactic of holding the gear lever down and revving it up before letting the gear off which mimics using the clutch. Of course if you do wheelie them a lot you might crack the frame but there's just something undeniably fun and charming about a little bike like this pulling wheelies.
Enjoy Zack and Ari's videos immensely. Hope we get to see these two and more well into the future. Thanks.
Fair finish for the Classic VW Beetle of Motorcycles.
Not Fast, and Not Furious, but has Conquered Continents because of it's simplicity, approachability, and rock solid reliability.
There's a reason Australia Post ran a fleet of theses things for nearly 50 years
I've recently restored a '69, and I recommend avoiding that particular year. There are a number of one-year only parts on the '69 (including control cables) that can be hard to find.
Later years are a better restoration choice.
Nevertheless, I love this thing.
Chect out Dr Atv. Might have something you're looking for.
Contact Mel Bashor on the CT90 FB group. He makes new old stock sets.
inherited a '69 from an uncle that passed. started tearing it apart to restore it. thanks for the heads up. also the front end intimidates me never worked one like that.
I can agree with this. I know 69 was a 1 year bike, but all of the k0 (67-69) bikes present this challenge. I have a 67. I really like the look of the earlier leading link suspension and the horizontal slots on the exhaust heat shields, but I wouldn't buy another one if I was looking for something to ride, rather than look at. It is near impossible to get a carb rebuild kit, and the carb itself would be very tough to replace. The bolt spacing on the carb/intake holes is not standard, so you can't just throw any Chinese carb on it. The intake boot is always missing and hard to get (not that this isn't the case for the later models too...). I'm not sure how much better the newer suspension is, but the leading link suspension on the k0 is not just soft but super short travel.
Still so stoked on this bike. It has been an amazing project. It's all about lowering expectations and loving it for what it is. So much fun and makes everybody happy
I remember the adverts first time around. In the 1960s. Not that the UK got the CT models, but if I could get USA Moto magazines I pored over the Honda CT adverts and really wanted one of these, even the one with the twin rear sprockets before the dual-range transmission. I’ve watched all your CT episodes several times, and have just watched all three in one go!! An amazing bike and you and Ari did it justice, I think. Thank you. I’m now trying to turn an Innova (ANF125) into something of a look-alike. Some of it is fun🤣 Les in UK
Let the little bike live at the Revzilla HQ!
But Zach has to ride it there first.
That would be a good episode.
FYI Zach and Ari are in California and Revzilla HQ is in Philadelphia.
Had a Trail 90 back in the late 70's/early 80's. Picked up a new Trail 125 this past summer, which is not quite the same as the old Trail 90. Found a '75 Trail 90 this past fall, and had to get it. The 125 is 80lbs heavier and a bit taller. Both are terrific bikes.
I recently received my trail 125 I am beyond happy with this little motorcycle took about nine months because there's a big waiting list for them worth waiting for I'm in South Florida and I've been doing a lot of trail riding and it's absolutely amazing how simple and reliable this little motorcycle is 🙌👌
I always enjoy the Daily Rider episodes but this one just made me smile all the way through.
The trail 90 has become a must own cycle in my life!
Go to Australia and become a postie and they'll give you a free one.
My father got 2 of these when I was young, a 1967 and a 1969 I think. The older one had 2 rear sprockets and to shift to low range you had to add links to the chain and run it on the larger sprocket. The newer of the 2 could be shifted without tools, I can't remember how. We rode those things thousands of miles. They never failed nor did they ever do anything spectacularly well they just always got us where we were going even when there was no trail at all.
There was a high/low gear switch on the rear left of the engine.
@@davesy6969 The original Trail 90 (the CT200) didn’t have the selectable trans, it had 2 rear sprockets and a piece of chain. After 3 years of production, Honda added the Hi/Lo switch trans and changed the designation to CT90.
This video and the prior two have been a blast to watch, having owned a couple of CT 90's. I haven't read the prior comments but I'm surprised that in your short history on this bike you did not mention it's long use, even to this day, in Australia as postal delivery transportation. Honda was selling this model for years around the world but their Australian postal service customer kept their production lines going strong for a very long time . The Postie, later also a 110cc version, is highly loved there to this day and tested to their capacity for abuse quite regularily, with great success!
Vintage bikes all day long. I have a '71 CT70, '71 CB350, & 71'CL350. All in blue
I started riding on an old Trail 90. Now I have a Trail 125 and it's still one of my favorites to ride. Your little chuckle when you stepped off the bike says it all. That's pretty much my reaction I have every time I ride mine. Impossible not to have a smile when you ride these awesome little machines.
Hey that's me in the first question! And yes, that answered the question.
Loved your Alaskan adventure! You guys should do another one, but this time use a Yamaha TW200. It would be epic!
Too easy for a tw.
A tw200 isn't challenged by terrain until you are trying to climb a rock face. Gravel roads and sand are not even noticed by those little fat tired bikes.
@@chucksherron I've had both at the same time and the 90 can outdo the tw200 offroad any day especially in snow. Idk about sand but everything I see in Washington state(mud, rocks, snow, tree ruts) capitol forest to be specific you can look up the terrain there on youtube). The tw200 was just faster and more powerful. They are the only real trail bikes the only reason to have the tw200 is because traffic gets up your ass on the 90
Loved this series, the Alaska ride, Ari’s loving refresh, this daily ride. I rode my first real motorcycle, a Honda SL70 in 1971. The CT90 and all the other smaller Honda’s were so much a part of the motorcycle vibe when I was growing up. ❤️
I love these and really want one! Although you’d think with how many millions they sold and how many are out there, they’d be worth a little less. You could buy a new Trail 125 for what some of sell for.
Most of the old ones were shown no mercy or care and have been scrapped by now.
Yeah but good luck buying a 125 right now.
Its the same with old Beetles. People treat them as disposable object because they where so cheap, then half a century later people want them because of nostalgia.
People think they are worth that but real trail90 owners don't pay anywhere over $1200 for a good running riding bike. Join the Facebook group
US sales were a very small percentage of total sales. These old bikes are s lot more common and can be purchased for much less in other countries.
You meet the nicest people on a Honda
It's great watching these little bikes being appreciated!
$1,900!?!? That's absolutely insane!
The auto rotating left indicator was a factory feature you forgot :P
This bike created more human mobility than any personal motor vehicle ever. Just a great piece of engineering for all of mankind. For me, the sound of it is sweeter than any other engine, it just means freedom and happiness. And that the noodle lady has arrived to set up shop.
That restoration video was 🔥🔥🔥
Agreed.
This is some of the best entertainment available!!! I can't wait to see what you and Ari come up with next!!! Keep up the good work amigos!!!
POSTIES are Super popular in Australia and they race them! We need this in the US
Love that bike! Great episode of CTXP! And as always great episode of Daily Rider!!!
WHAT AN UPSET!
I was fully expecting a top 10 finish from the trail. So exciting.
Good job you two on all three videos. Some of your best work.
I want one of those so bad. 1975 too. The year I was born. Lovin’ it!
That old guy that chatted you up about the Trail 90? That’s like a daily thing on the 125. Just old dudes floored to see one again on the road.
Great follow up after Ari gave her the love she deserves.
Awesome video Zack!
In Australia they mostly get the 110 and use them as postal bikes
Luv your comment about the loose nut behind the handle bars
After these videos I want one. Going to wait until after xmas and see if the itch is still there. Thanks for all the work and content. Revzilla is the best. Especially Ari and Mr Courts.
Ari did an amazing job of refurbing it, I was impressed!
Gotta love the charm of this bike and how well engineered it is for it's purpose, yet super simple. Here in Vietnam it's perfect.
My first daily ride and it was a pleasant one at that. Looking forward to binging on the rest
They are awesome little bikes. We had two 1975’s on our ranch back in the day. Great little work horses. Used and abused them for years until they just said I’m done. We moved on to Honda three wheelers after that bring due to more useful and quads today. Great memories on those little 90’s👍
Very interesting! Thanks for all the videos on the Venerable Honda CT90.
Really appreciate the honest placement on the leaderboard. Great little machine for its time and technology and capabilities have moved on. Nostalgia alone isn’t enough to make a bike excellent.
Great to see young guys having fun and working on an old bike. Wish I could have joined your Alaska journey on my Hodaka Ace100.
Out standing..Honda made some of the best motor bikes in the 60s and 70s,,,
I love the double blip on the throttle on the second back in attempt! Look at you work the auto clutch👍. Do you see how he did this people… it’s not done by locking the rear brake! That’s not backing it in. That’s called skidding your rear tire. That leads to a crash.
I have six Trail 90’s. For the vintage the can definitely be ridden every day. Always keep one plated and insured. Fun low power enjoyment.
There's absolutely no shortage of these bikes here in NZ and across the ditch in Australia. Our postal service used them, as did many farmers.
Absolutely fantastic series!! Thanks from Woodinville WA.
Thoroughly enjoyed your Alaska video with the Honda Trails, so good to see the Trail 90 getting extra air time on this channel. Hope this won’t be the last time we see it - maybe a challenge video?
Wow watching the famous Alaska Trail 90 riding around so close to my neighborhood is a trip! I've ridden around the same area!!
Well of course it wouldn't accelerate hard, you had it in rain mode. Flick to track mode and prepare to go back to the future. First proper bike I rode in the Virgin Islands, the 110 version. Great fun.
Just letting you know you giggled all the way while making this video, which tells US how fun and appreciative is this bike. That was fun to watch thank you!
I just got into motorcycling late 2021 and maan That alaska episode was amazing you guys are the ''Top Gear" of motorcycle nothing like you guys keep It up
Loved the two video on this. If I had any need to go off road I'd get a Trail 125 such a cool little bike.
So great to see the mix of new and old on the Daily ride.
It almost seems that the "classics" are becoming something of a regular feature.
Great to hear some of the history of the bikes too..
Wonder if anyone has a Hodaka Wombat or Ace that you could ride...
I said something like this on the CTXP video and I'll repeat it here: IMHO, itakes some SERIOUS guts to ride that little thingy across Alaska, or LA, or the street, for that matter. LOL Thanks for another excellent video, Zack!
The Alaska trip was awesome and got me hooked to your channel.
You need another show and leaderboard called "Nostalgia Rider"! You're welcome.
Woooow i just had a great adventure in Alaska while watching you guys. Seems like i am all the way with you. Thank you for bringing us with you. Keep up the beat guys. New subs here from the beautiful country of the far east Philippines!!!
In the Philippines we have the Honda XRM since the early 2000's as we have a mix of paved, badly-paved, unpaved roads and even trails leading to remote communities; probably based on the original Trail concept and designed to adopt a cub-like Honda XR dual sport design. I even think XRM means "XR-Mini". Anyway the bike has pretty similar specs to the Grom and CT125 as I think they share the same engine and other bits. I do hope you could import one and take it on another trail adventure.
My brothers and I used to go logging with our trail... like literally pull logs out of the woods of VT.
And Mom's bike still runs great to this day!
I have been using my 2008 ct110 as a daily rider for 10 years. Still running great.
Your video always put a smile on my face. That's more a bicycle the a motor. You can hear the engine wound down when going up the bridge, hahaha. Thanks man great video
I commute daily on a c90. Brilliant bikes. I'm having the new ct125 imported into the UK. Can't wait.
This is the bike that got me I to bikes. My dad had a 110 when I was a kid and had alot of fun on it. I didnt really ride again until my 30s when. My dad found two 90s for a great price. I happened to meet up with a few other Ct owners in Jan of 2020 and we did a group ride up in the Sierra Nevada foothills up through the snow and dirt roads. Well to say I was hooked is an understatement. Our CT/small Honda rides kept going on through the first stages of lockdown / pandemic here in California and really made life bearable. I have a whole crew of great friends because of this magic little machine!
I was hoping that the CT90 would have been the first ride of a new season so it would at the top of the list. But out of all the bikes on the list it definitely has the best story.
In 2018-2019 I rode my '73 trail 90 all around the Carson City Nevada area. From the desert to the High Sierras there was nowhere it couldn't get me to and then back home. Never had a problem. In low gear you could climb a tree with it! There isn't a hill or mountain in the surrounding area that I didn't climb including a few that would give an exceptionally motivated mountain goat a case of the dry-heaves just thinking about climbing up it! Wonderful memories!
Honda trail series is awesome.
When I was in high school,,we had kids riding the Honda Mini 50.and mini 70..my brother had a scrambler 125 honda,I had a 90 Kawasaki trail,,they were fun years,we drove them every where,,we didn't have cars,we drove them all year,even in snow,and we live in penn...
I'm 64 years old. My dad purchased the new1971 Honda CL 100 for me. For the grand total of $349 before taxes. My friend had the Trail 70. Younger kids down the street had the trail 50's. I remember this bike too. DAMN, people get a small fortune out of them today. They do bring back memories.
Zack alluded to the weird feeling one gets when riding such a small, powerless machine in traffic or on the highway. After riding a modern, even mid-sized, machine in town, my description of riding a Honda 90 is: one feels completely naked! That said, what a great, legendary machine is the Trail 90. Zack and Ari did it justice! Thanks.
These are great little bikes. I picked one up in July 2020, an Orange 74 model, for $100. With a carb cleanup, $10 battery and scuffing the points, it was running. Pretty good for a 47yr old bike. Have since gotten a new carb and an innertube. Love the dual range. Good for out here in the west Texas desert and hills. I did name her Dreamsicle.