Buying and Setting up a Postie
The Bike
The bike must be a Honda CT 110 'Postie' in good mechanical and roadworthy condition. It must have current registration and you must hold a current motorcycle license. Any modifications are ok as long as it's legal and still basically resembles a Postie. Must be an Automatic Honda 110 or 90 motor - NO CLUTCH.
Buying a Postie
If you do not have a 'Postie Bike' we can assist with the purchase of ex Australia Post bikes. Australia Post and Pickles Auctions have agreed riders in the 2011 Apex Outback Postie Bike Ride can purchase an Ex Australia Post postie bike from the SA government auctions for $977 which is a significantly reduced price. A $300 ride deposit is required to obtain the letter of introduction from the Apex Outback Postie Bike Ride Committee. The $300 will be refunded at the starting line of the 2011 Apex Outback Postie Bike Ride. If you do not attend the 2011 Apex Outback Postie Bike Ride or raise the required $500 for the nominated charity the $300 deposit will be paid to the nominated charity. Simply complete the attached POSTIE BIKE REQUEST FORM and send with a cheque for $300.00 payable to "Apex Outback Postie Bike Ride" to PO Box 201 JAMESTOWN SA 5491.
Postie Set Up
Tyres/Tubes
The stock tyres should be replaced with trials type tyres.A front knobbly is ok but rear ones are extremely prone to flats.
Heavy duty tubes front and rear should be fitted.
Bearing/Chains
Wheel bearings, steering head bearings and chain and sprockets must be in excellent condition.A standard DID chain will suffice. "O ring" chains are harder to repair in the dirt and mud.
When fitting new chain, adjust to middle adjustment to give your rear wheel clearance in the swing arm. This will prevent the back wheel clogging up with mud.
Noisy cam chains should be replaced and if the motor is smoky replace the rings.
Clutch/Filters
Ensure clutch is ok or replace clutch plates and retain the old ones as spares, while the clutch is out clean the oil filter.Don't forget to change the oil and clean the air filter.
Fuel Tank
If adding an extra fuel tank an old 10 litre XR tank or similar is ideal put a tube or some padding between the tank and frame to prevent rubbing.The original fuel tank has two fuel hoses running to the fuel tap.the top hose is reserve and the bottom is "on".
Connect the extra tank to the bottom "on" hose and leave the original tank connected to reserve.
Both fuel lines should be fitted with filters.