Topic: S90 anybody own one?

[Scott]

Gday
I've been offered an S90 with the high exhuast pipe.
I've not seen them with type of exhuast before.
I know they are only an around town type of bike, but anyone who owns one.  Do you like it? Are parts easy to come by? I had a quick look and there seems to be a few after market parts.
Is the quality of these ok?.
Thanks for any replys
Scott

[ofreen]

Looks like a Scrambler 90. Same basic bike, except for cosmetics.

[tbpmusic]

It's an early CL90.
Since it's not pushrods, engine parts are fairly easy to find, there are a LOT of Chineeze aftermarket engine parts for all the variations of this engine, from 50cc thru 90cc. They're all basically the same engine, very simple and durable. Vertically split cases are a drag, but......

Body parts, not so easy.........

[grcamna2]

That's a nice looking CL90

[bwaller]

Yes Scott the horizontal singles are tough as nails.

I have a headlight nacelle with the speedo for an S90. I can't remember if the CL & S used the same parts but it would be easy to check.

[faux fiddy]

I remember looking at a used one of those way back in the day when I was not quite old enough to ride. Man I wish I could have got it.


I would jump on it if I were you.

[grcamna2]

What size front wheel does it have on there? the front fenders for those S90's are tough to locate

[strynboen]

i have a lot of fun vith my 50cc cd 50...90cc are just more funn

[Scott]

I haven't done the deal yet.
Not sure if I will. The guy wants to sell 2 CL90's for $1000 ($500 each). Both have problems. One a clutch problem and the other kick start kicks through but doesn't turn the engine over.
But for an extra $500 he has a Honda Dax 70cc but with a 50cc engine and also a 2 stroke Suzuki step through.
I've just sold my Ducati and are trying to get my garage in order and finish a couple of other bikes before I buy any more, so I haven't made a decision on these yet.
Scott

[grcamna2]

I think 'the little ones' are nice 

[rtbmrgl]

I restored a '69 CL90 awhile back, I wish I had kept it. Garage space problem, made room for K2 500 K6-750.

[grcamna2]

I restored a '69 CL90 awhile back, I wish I had kept it. Garage space problem, made room for K2 500 K6-750.

Mark, you could'a hung it from the rafters and she'd be still good to go

[rtbmrgl]

I restored a '69 CL90 awhile back, I wish I had kept it. Garage space problem, made room for K2 500 K6-750.

Mark, you could'a hung it from the rafters and she'd be still good to go

I know, i know, the problem is there are so many bikes and cars i wish i still had, but never had the space. One example, I had a '70 monte carlo with a big block perfect shape that i sold in 1980 to buy buy a 71 beetle. Needed cheap transportation car. I did sell a 70 norton to buy my first cb750. Like to have both of them back

[grcamna2]

That 70' Monte Carlo is a Nice classic car. 

[Rocky2010]

I have a S90 I think its a 1964 model hope to restore it after my CB750 is done

[rtbmrgl]

I have a S90 I think its a 1964 model hope to restore it after my CB750 is done

Hey Rocky, you have a late S90 there. Ive restored a few.
The pre-68 models had silver painted fenders; but those produced after March 1968 had chrome fenders
Also pre-68 models had only non-metallic colors; after March 1968, they were made with candy colors
Plus the clutch side cover is two piece on the early and one one the late.
I have a nice chrome rear fender on eBay if interested,

[Rocky2010]

I have a S90 I think its a 1964 model hope to restore it after my CB750 is done

Hey Rocky, you have a late S90 there. Ive restored a few.
The pre-68 models had silver painted fenders; but those produced after March 1968 had chrome fenders
Also pre-68 models had only non-metallic colors; after March 1968, they were made with candy colors
Plus the clutch side cover is two piece on the early and one one the late.
I have a nice chrome rear fender on eBay if interested,

Thanks for the info so you think its after 1968 
Do you have a tank for the model which I own?

[rtbmrgl]

I have a S90 I think its a 1964 model hope to restore it after my CB750 is done

Hey Rocky, you have a late S90 there. Ive restored a few.
The pre-68 models had silver painted fenders; but those produced after March 1968 had chrome fenders
Also pre-68 models had only non-metallic colors; after March 1968, they were made with candy colors
Plus the clutch side cover is two piece on the early and one one the late.
I have a nice chrome rear fender on eBay if interested,

Thanks for the info so you think its after 1968 
Do you have a tank for the model which I own?

I dont,  I had real nice one awhile back, just needed paint.
If I did have one I'd trade you for your-
1970 Bultaco Sherpa T or 1971 Bultaco Alpina. I had a '74 350 Alpina back in the 70's.

[krusty]

Second hand CL90 was my wifes' first bike in 1973. Swapped out the 18" front wheel for a 19", better for off road except in mud.
Giving it a bit of air.