Motorcycle Repair: Honda Cl70 1970, honda cl70, rear sprocket

Question
I have a 1970 Honda CL70, of which the rear sprocket has
been getting progressively wobbly at the hub, and so much
recently now the bike is not safe to ride because the chain
will fall off. I was suggested when replacing parts, to
replace the whole wheel and the chain (sprocket, hub, rim,
tire, etc). My question to you is: Where can I find a rear
wheel setup that is compatible with my bike? Cl70 wheels are
hard to find and I know there are other wheels that may
work, but I don't know which these are. Hopefully you can
help, otherwise, thank you for your time.

Answer
The rear sprocket is cushioned on rubber dampers. Unless the hub recesses for the dampers are cracked/damaged or the centering section for the sprocket is worn/broken, replacing the dampers will stabilize the rear sprocket.

http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cl70-scrambler-k1-us_model523/partslist/F++10.html

The original part number has an 051 product code, which comes from the SS50 models. This is superseded to the 111 code parts for CL50-70. It does seem to be discontinued from Honda parts systems.

Check with www.davidsilverspares.com to see if they can assist you there.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-HONDA-CL-70-CL70-REAR-RIM-WHEEL-ASSM-14-X1-6...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-SS50-CT70-TRAIL70-CL70-WHEEL-DAMPER-SET-4-N...

Bill Silver