Honda have not and will not be getting these passed for ADR. NO - The Agricultural versions (the one with the Hi/Lo range gear box) does NOT come with an ADR Compliance Plate. YES - The Aussie Post models (and ex Aussie Post) have an ADR (Australian Design Rules) compliance plate so you can get them registered no problems. Can I get it registered so I can ride it on the road?Īnswer: There are three answers to this question. Other than that the design has been pretty much the same since the 1960's. The Aussie Post model does not have the hi-lo range transfer case of the agricultural model. These models also include a built in rev limiter which apparently prevents the frame from cracking around the engine mounts. In around 1995 the electrical system on the Australia Post models was changed to 12V and the CDI system was simplified. Post 1986 models employ a CDI Ignition and 6V electrical system and are highly reliable. The points need to be adjusted and replaced periodically. Pre 1986 CT110's have a points ignition and run a 6 volt electrical system. You can also purchase spares and replacement parts from Honda in Australia and New Zealand.Īre there different models (Electrical Systems) available?Īnswer: Yes. The automatic clutch engages smoothly and prevents the engine from being stalled on take off.Īnswer: Spares are readily available on eBay Click Here and see. No problems with it stalling as there is no manual clutch. To start off you just start the engine, let it idle, click it into gear and turn the throttle to go. The throttle, front brake and rear brake are all standard. All the way down is neutral so there is no problem for beginners trying to find neutral in between 1st and 2nd as on a regular motorcycle. They employ an automatic centrifugal clutch so there is no clutch lever and they have only 4 gears (all up). However, for off road use these can be fitted quite easily.Īnswer: Yes. Have the engine professionally modified and tuned.Īnswer: No.Install a Pocket Bike Nitrous Oxide Injection Kit.Run engine on Shell A Racing fuel (methanol) or Aviation Fuel.Purchase a Tighe Racing Cam from Ivan Tighe Engineering in Queensland Australia.Remove exhaust baffles and air intake airflow restriction and increase carburator main jet size.They are quite good for short trips around town.Īnswer: Yes! There are a number of simple mods that can be done to improve performance: They are not recommended for freeway or highway use. Assuming an average weight of around 85kgs. Fuel economy is about 1.1 Litres per 100km Highway use, or 2.5 L/100km City use, or 3 L/100km RacingĪnswer: The best place these days, is eBay Motorcycles of course, however they can also be purchased privately via Newspaper Classifieds or from regular Auctions which are held Australia wide to dispose of old Aussie Post stock.Īnswer: A Standard postie bike will cruise at 70 to 80 km/h quite easily depending on the riders weight.The rated weight capacity is 130kgs, but they are capable of carrying double this.Australia Post dispose of them to auction monthly at between 20,000 and 40,000 Km.The CT110 is Australia's Top selling and possibly the world's biggest selling motorcycle.This guide is designed to assist people wishing to buy a Honda CT110 'Postie Bike' Motorcycle. To start with here is some interesting info: I will post up pics and info as I find it/install and keep this thread updated, others welcome to post photos /advice as well. anyone got one to sell?Īlso thinking of adding a pit bike exhaust, anyone done this /got any advice/cheap pipe to sell? There will be beautiful scenery, spectacular remote dusty roads, a great Melbourne Cup afternoon in Tumut and the chance to take your Postie Bike leisurely around the Mount Panorama track in Bathurst.Well I am building my Postie bike/XR hybrid and I am chasing an XR tank. This year's route will encompass 5 school visits to allow us to grant $35,000 in equipment and resources to schools and communities who need a helping hand. This will give us access to a range of great roads in the south-west of the state, and a whole new area to explore on our trusty posties.ĭay 1 - Sunday 31 October: Mudgee - Cumnock - Parkes (276km)Ģ - Monday 1 November: Parkes - Koorawatha - Yass (289km)ĭay 3 - Tuesday 2 November: Yass - Tumut (162km)ĭay 4 - Wednesday 3 November: Tumut - Boorowa - Goulburn (316km)ĭay 5 - Thursday 4 November: Goulburn - Black Springs - Bathurst (237km)ĭay 6 - Friday 5 November: Bathurst - Mudgee (148km) It's finally here - our route for the 2021 Variety Postie Bike Dash!Īfter 3 years calling Tamworth "home", we've decided to up sticks and move our start and finish to the beautiful winery town of Mudgee.
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