Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

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Wherever possible, I refer to the manufacturer’s workshop manual for the recommended steps involved in reassembling an engine, but this time I find the Haynes book far more helpful.

It is arranged as a complete assembling process, whereas the Honda book is a collection of separate operations. The parts diagrams are similar to those produced by Honda and are very useful. The only fly in the ointment is that my book is not actually for an ST70 but for a general range including C50, C70 and C90, though the first two are very similar to the ST. The 90 engine differs in quite

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