Instead of focusing on what a Passport can't do (55mph), think about what it can do (35-40 all day long). It gets incredible mileage. 17" wheels make it far less twitchy than many of it's small wheel counterparts. Replacent parts are abundant and can be relatively inexpensive if you are a savvy shopper and know where's to look. Theyre easy to work on and nearly indestructible.
Would I mind a little extra oomph? Sure. Do I want to invest $300 into a $1000 cycle to gain 5-7 mph? No really. Nor do I want to drop 35lbs of weight from my frame, which would benefit both me and my C70. A big bore kit, sprocket, and carb seem like the most reasonable approach, but the value isn't there for me. A quick search of craigslist in my area had dozens of roadworthy cycles capable of hwy speeds for <$900. None of them were passports. Enjoy your bike for what it is.
I get asked all the time "how fast does it go". I usually say "only 85mpg". :)
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
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