That's strange. A few years ago I bought a 1972 C70 Ki, a 1981 and 82 Passport and all were 6 volt systems and with points. Here in Canada all the C70 Passports with the 12 volt systems started in 1983-84. 1984 was the last year the C70 passport was sold in Canada. All our 12 volt systems also had a CDI ign.
Your right and I'm wrong. Now that I think of it the two Passports I had was one 1980 and 81 and they were 6 volt. 12 volt systems with CDI started in 1982 and went to 1984. I like the 12 volt CDI units. Reliable bikes.
@7863348 Nah you're both wrong. I have an 82' passport and it has 12v electrics and capacitor discharge ignition. Mine is the US model but I think the Canadian ones were the same. They had point/6v until 1982 when they switched over to CDI 12v
yes my 82 is the Canadian version and Im positive it has a 12 volt system, I have the manual that came with the bike too. Ive never heard of an 6 volt 82.
I'm having a problem with my tail light. The headlight works fine (Hi/Lo) but the tail light does not light up. Could this be the starter relay? Where could the fault lie?
The funny thing was, it took a minute to come on after the engine was running, and then continued to stay on after I shut the engine off! I have no idea why it would do that unless it is hooked up into a capacitor. I know the relay has a coil in it. I would want to make sure before I spend the $70 to get a new one :(
The little beeper I purchased at an automotive parts store. You can wire it right into the two post flasher with one wire going to each flasher post. Then you won't leave your signal lights on all the time! Glad you liked it.
That's cool to use old coat hooks. Love those old bikes. I restored a 1966 C100 last summer. She's one of my favorite bikes. There hard to find here in Newfoundland, Canada.
Wow, excellent work! That truly looks showroom new. I'm in the process of restoring my 1981 C70. Still a few parts to work on, then finally the new paint!
Arrgh, I want one of those machines...my Buick is just too big for most of what I drive for!
pheenix42 1 year ago
@pheenix42 You'll miss refueling up the Buick at your local filling station :(
7863348 1 year ago
nice bike man i got a red 81 and 82 passport
EverydayToker 2 years ago
Cool. You got two of them. Nice bikes for sure. The 81 and 82 were 6 volts with points. My 84 is 12 volt and CDI ign. Fun to ride. Ride safe!
7863348 2 years ago
the 82 actually also is 12 volt, but i dont believe it has the cdi ignition system
EverydayToker 2 years ago
That's strange. A few years ago I bought a 1972 C70 Ki, a 1981 and 82 Passport and all were 6 volt systems and with points. Here in Canada all the C70 Passports with the 12 volt systems started in 1983-84. 1984 was the last year the C70 passport was sold in Canada. All our 12 volt systems also had a CDI ign.
7863348 2 years ago
Your right and I'm wrong. Now that I think of it the two Passports I had was one 1980 and 81 and they were 6 volt. 12 volt systems with CDI started in 1982 and went to 1984. I like the 12 volt CDI units. Reliable bikes.
7863348 2 years ago
@7863348 Nah you're both wrong. I have an 82' passport and it has 12v electrics and capacitor discharge ignition. Mine is the US model but I think the Canadian ones were the same. They had point/6v until 1982 when they switched over to CDI 12v
alexsuchapimp 1 year ago
yes my 82 is the Canadian version and Im positive it has a 12 volt system, I have the manual that came with the bike too. Ive never heard of an 6 volt 82.
EverydayToker 2 years ago
nice job! hopefully mine will be that nice one day. where did you get those carrier hooks? please tell me, thanks!
jordanlevy 3 years ago
I'm having a problem with my tail light. The headlight works fine (Hi/Lo) but the tail light does not light up. Could this be the starter relay? Where could the fault lie?
solboard 3 years ago
Not the starter relay for sure.Check tail light socket,ground wiring to the rear light or trace the two wires from the light to the harness.
7863348 3 years ago
The funny thing was, it took a minute to come on after the engine was running, and then continued to stay on after I shut the engine off! I have no idea why it would do that unless it is hooked up into a capacitor. I know the relay has a coil in it. I would want to make sure before I spend the $70 to get a new one :(
solboard 3 years ago
im looking at getting one of these in about 3 days, its doing the exact same thing. must be a common problem. i love these bikes tho
jackielyon87 3 years ago
Okay, will do. Thanks again for the help. This is the only thing holding me back from getting it inspected and licensed!
I still can't figure out how the tail light can remain on after the engine is shut off...
solboard 3 years ago
Great looking bike!
tygerross 3 years ago
love the beepers , beautiful bike indeed.
imajikoe 3 years ago
Very nice where can i buy the beeping signal ?
rockingfish2003 4 years ago
The little beeper I purchased at an automotive parts store. You can wire it right into the two post flasher with one wire going to each flasher post. Then you won't leave your signal lights on all the time! Glad you liked it.
7863348 4 years ago
Mine ('67 CM90)has hooks there too.
They were old coathooks from a local Sunday school being renovated!
Nice C70 by the way.
boo66 4 years ago
That's cool to use old coat hooks. Love those old bikes. I restored a 1966 C100 last summer. She's one of my favorite bikes. There hard to find here in Newfoundland, Canada.
7863348 4 years ago
Wow, excellent work! That truly looks showroom new. I'm in the process of restoring my 1981 C70. Still a few parts to work on, then finally the new paint!
solboard 4 years ago
wow that bike is cool. looks like it came straight from the factory. my chassis is all beat up and welded in a couple of places. great job!
DRlowrider 4 years ago