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CT3 purchase after a long search.....

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Replied by msavitt on topic CT3 purchase after a long search.....

What a cream puff!  Enjoy riding that beauty!
13 Oct 2021 08:00 #21

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Replied by Quartermaster35 on topic CT3 purchase after a long search.....

New tread on the CT3 this weekend.........  

The front tire is a Shinko 244 series with the wider size at 3.5"

The rear is a Dunlop D605 at 4.1" width

Tires are clearly limited for the CT3 at only 18" front and back so I opted to break the rules and use two different brand tires to get the look I wanted.


1973 Yamaha CT3 175

Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
2005 Kawasaki KLR650
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Replied by Schu on topic CT3 purchase after a long search.....

Almost looks like a TW200 with that wide front tire.
I'm jealous of your bike.
Someday I'll find a CT3 that I can afford.
Schu

CT1B, CT1C, JT1, JT2, DT360A, GT80B, DT100B, DT125B,
DT175B, DT175C, DT250B, DT400B, Z50, SCR950

Someday, you'll own some Yamahas
17 Oct 2021 14:20 #23

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Replied by MarkT on topic CT3 purchase after a long search.....

Looks good! 

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1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Replied by Quartermaster35 on topic CT3 purchase after a long search.....

New seat cover and cushion from KDI (Holiday Project)

Seat pan has crack in it but I am going to repaint and use it.

  
1973 Yamaha CT3 175

Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
2005 Kawasaki KLR650
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Replied by adguy2112 on topic CT3 purchase after a long search.....

My LT2 has a crack in the seat pan and squeaks every time I sit on it. drives me batty. Suggest at least welding it before putting it back together. If you don't want to do that I have an extra seat pan. You sold me that switch so only fair I should try to do something for you. PM me if you want to make the arrangements.
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Replied by msavitt on topic CT3 purchase after a long search.....

Those tires are bad ass, you have exquisite taste. 
I just but a Dunlop 605 on rear of my dt400e that’s 4.5” wide, totally cool
17 Dec 2021 20:48 #27

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Replied by Quartermaster35 on topic CT3 purchase after a long search.....

KDI seat cover and cushion installed:

   

Using a hair dryer to get the cover to stretch is a big help.
1973 Yamaha CT3 175

Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
2005 Kawasaki KLR650
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I decided to clear coat the tank as is and keep the "patina" look.    I really wanted to redo it but I could not find exact decals for the tank (even Diablo Cycle are very different than OEM).

You gotta love that Spray Max 2000 clear coat......... amazing results.

    

I wet sanded with 800 grit sand paper, followed by denatured alcohol prior to shooting.
1973 Yamaha CT3 175

Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
2005 Kawasaki KLR650
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Replied by Quartermaster35 on topic CT3 purchase after a long search.....

Front fender needed paint and the black and white stripe.

Gave it a coat of paint today..... waiting for the stripe to arrive from Diablo Cycle 

 
1973 Yamaha CT3 175

Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
2005 Kawasaki KLR650
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