Honda C70 Passport Reviews - Page 2 of 4

Front luggage rack broke at the base screw.

Leg shield was cracked beyond repair.

I fell in love with these little Cubs on a recent trip to the DR. When I got home I looked everywhere till I found one semi-locally. When I picked it up it was in rough shape with a busted up leg shield and rusted out muffler. The leg shield had to be trashed and I replaced the muffler with a new aftermarket one.

I spent many fun hours detailing and going over the bike with a fine tooth comb. Underneath all that dirt was a pristine '81 Passport in Monza Red. I changed the oil, new plugs, new fuel lines and cleaned and flushed the tank. Put on a new carb and the bike starts on the first kick every time even without the choke. Replaced all the instrument lights and added a new front tire. Bike is in perfect working order, except the electric start doesn't work which doesn't bother me cause it starts up so easy with a quick kick.

Bike runs great and I've topped it out at 42 mph, but on that little bike you feel like you're going 90. I look for any excuse to ride it and it gets tons of looks where ever I go. A lot of people stop to ask me about it. These old Cubs are just proof that you don't need 1000cc to have fun on a bike.

Thank you Mr. Honda... it truly is the greatest motorcycle ever made.

Nothing. Have changed tires due to age and cracking, but just routine care is all that has been necessary.

Discovered the hard way that the battery acts as a voltage regulator for the headlight. Original headlights are over 75.00, but knock-offs from Malaysia can be had for under 20.00 delivered.

I looked that the "bike" very indignantly when my father bought it in 1982, but have gained a healthy respect for it since. He put 5,000 miles on it delivering meals-on-wheels to older citizens, and I have put another 5,000 on it since I had to give up larger bikes due to physical disability.

This thing just keeps running and running... starts immediately and is so easy to maintain. The fact that it gets over 100 mpg makes it quite attractive with current gas prices. I've turned down some nice offers to sell the bike -- it has sort of grown on me!

Parts are easy to come by online. I've replaced a muffler and a headlight and two tires in 8 years.

Electronic ignition part failed at 13K miles - not normal.

Main engine seal split 1/4" from having been stored for 12 years, necessitated replacement + top end rebuild (19K miles).

Clutch had to be replaced shortly after engine rebuild.

Suspension + neck & swing arm bearings worn, making handling a bit "mushy" after 30K+ miles - normal.

This and previous C70's have all been exceptionally reliable, start right up, rarely fail to get you there.

Easy to drive, comfortable for short errands and commutes.

Easy to carry cargo with front and rear racks.

Has plenty of power for level surfaces, not quite enough on long grades.

Easy to maintain and repair, no special skills needed for all but serious engine, etc. issues.