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Difference between a 1972 CT2 and 1973 CT3

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I am looking to buy a 1973CT3 to restore and have a lot of parts from an old 1972 CT2. How interchangeable are the parts and specs?   
05 Nov 2021 18:29 #1

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Replied by HouseofEnduro on topic Difference between a 1972 CT2 and 1973 CT3

Most everything is the same with exception of paint colors, oil tank emblems, and 21" front wheel vs. 19" front wheel. Everything interchanges.
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Replied by MarkT on topic Difference between a 1972 CT2 and 1973 CT3

"Most everything is the same with exception of paint colors, oil tank emblems, and 21" front wheel vs. 19" front wheel"

Pretty sure all the CT's had 18" wheels front and rear? 

CT3 should have a steering lock.  That might be the major difference except cosmetics?  I'd guess there's not two bikes that have more spare parts in common than the CT2 and CT3.
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Replied by LETSJET on topic Difference between a 1972 CT2 and 1973 CT3

The CT2 is a prettier bike IMO, but I like red.
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Replied by adguy2112 on topic Difference between a 1972 CT2 and 1973 CT3

I agree! 
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Replied by Schu on topic Difference between a 1972 CT2 and 1973 CT3

Although that CT2 is a nice looking bike, I like some tank graphics, and you gotta admit this CT3 has better graphics. 

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Replied by MarkT on topic Difference between a 1972 CT2 and 1973 CT3

There's a CT3 in that picture???

I never was any good at those "find the hidden object" games 

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Replied by Ht1kid on topic Difference between a 1972 CT2 and 1973 CT3

They could ride my CT1 anytime!!
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Replied by LuckyLuke on topic Difference between a 1972 CT2 and 1973 CT3

Hey Ya all;

Sorry for the very late reply to this post.  Good to know the parts for these bike are very interchangeble  I am going to pick up the CT3 bike next Saturday.  I really like the look of the CT3some with all the blonde decals and emblems.  Looks like it will be a lot of fun to ride. 

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Thank again for the help and input on this. 

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Replied by shyted on topic Difference between a 1972 CT2 and 1973 CT3

Ha ha ha , check out the guy in the back ground . Obviously spotted a dollar bill on the floor .
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