The early C70 have 6Vwith points ignition , the 1982-84 have 12V and CDI.
The early C70 might be a little faster when you have good wiring and good points.
The CDI is basically worry & maintenance free. Both need good contacts and grounds to run right.
They both work the battery and need water checked all the time.
I like the 1982-84 C70 but I have a 1981 to fix up to try a side by side comparison.
Bill
Portland OR
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From: badams6456 <BAdams6456@aol.com>
To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 12:10 PM
Subject: [Honda-C70] CDI or Points?
Is there any real advantage in having an '82 or '83 Passport with CDI vs. earlier ones with ignition points and condenser? Also, do all Passports have a 6 volt system or did they go with 12 volts at some point in time? TIA,
Bill in Seattle
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1970-73 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw
1970-73 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw (scroll to sec.7.1 page 101.jpg)
1980-83 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/hu42c
1980-81 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec.18-1 page 170.jpg)
1982-83 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec. 20-28 page 205.jpg)
1980-81 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/z4zn6
1982-83 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/hw35c
More resources for C70 Passports and Cubs:
http://www.shlaes.com/Vehicles/Scooter.htm
http://www.velodrome.com/HondaC70/HondaC70.html
