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  1. 03-24-2006, 05:05 PM #1
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    How much power out of a 70???

    How strong is a stock 70?? Should it be able to handle a 250lb adult without a problem?? I got one for my son and it seems fine when he is riding it but when I ride it, it seems to fall on it face as soon as I try and shift out of first gear with it. I never had one before so dont know how much weight they can handle. Maybe the engine is just tired and needs a rebuild.....like I said it runs fine with my 6yr old driving.....just curious......Thanks....Paul
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  2. 03-24-2006, 05:41 PM #2
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    I would think it should carry you. I just bought one and also weigh close to 250. So I hope so anyways. I did a search on this forum and its seems alot of adults ride them also. I am a little worried now, I read that if the front fender is hitting the head bolts it could mean a bent frame or forks. The frame looks staight, not sure about the forks. Mine just barely rubs, but I think my fender my be aftermarket also.
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  3. 03-24-2006, 06:54 PM #3
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    It should pull you arond ok so I would check it out, how does it run otherwise? As for the bent frame, take off the tank and if it looks like it is dented then it is time to look for another frame.
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  4. 03-24-2006, 07:06 PM #4
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    The frame is perfect. I have it completely taken apart for a paint job. I think it may be the forks or the plastics may not be stock. Look at the picture of my frame towards the bottom of this page and tell me what you think.

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    Do you have any pics knsmodels?
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  5. 03-24-2006, 07:12 PM #5
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    hancadam - It looks like your forks are bent a little too me, the frame does look good though.
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  6. 03-24-2006, 07:36 PM #6
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    I thought the forks did also. I will check into that when I get home. Thanks!
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  7. 03-24-2006, 08:55 PM #7
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    That 70 should pull you easily.You will know if the motor is worn out by the blue smoke.I would clean the carb bowl out,the screen in the petcock and flush out the tank.
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  8. 03-24-2006, 08:56 PM #8
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    Thats crazy, I didnt know the 70's were luggin 200lbs+ guys around!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yamahauler
    Thats crazy, I didnt know the 70's were luggin 200lbs+ guys around!

    What's this luggin stuff. 6'4" and 215#.
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  10. 03-24-2006, 09:51 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by 200xman
    What's this luggin stuff. 6'4" and 215#.
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    That is awesome, as my dad would say when I sit on my 90, looks like a dog trying to hump a football!
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  11. 03-24-2006, 10:10 PM #11
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    I want to get a 70 just to ride to the end of my driveway to get the mail. In full MX gear.
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    You might want to check your clutch, it could be worn or out of adjustment. About the front fender hitting the head bolts or the tank, check the stop for the front forks attached on the lower backside of the frame head, if they get bent out of shape, it will do the same thing, let the forks turn too far. A little heat and some persuasion with a usually will get the stop back into place. Make sure to either remove the fork bearings or to clean and repack them with grease later.
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  13. 03-24-2006, 11:58 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dammit!
    I want to get a 70 just to ride to the end of my driveway to get the mail. In full MX gear.
    LMAO! I want one too, just to put around my local town. Right on the sidwalks "put put put" lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kintore
    LMAO! I want one too, just to put around my local town. Right on the sidwalks "put put put" lol

    I want a 70!
    What's funny is my driveway is only one car length long!
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  15. 03-25-2006, 12:54 AM #15
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    its taken you guys along time to figure out what i have known since 1979 when i bought my first 70!!!!!!! 70'S RULE TOO,,,,,,, I STILL HAVE IT TOO AND 3 OTHERS ,,,,
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