Planet Minis

T Bone 347 · 05-05-2009, 10:46 AM

I have been thumbing the internet for a bike for my 3 yr old son and one for myself (just to be fair.) I ran across this bike and have a few questions.

1) Do the parts and price seem reasonable?
2) Does this sound like a kids bike or dads bike?
3) Are Z50 parts as available as the CRF50's, with as many options?

I have a CRF250R and a SX-F 250, so I know bikes, just not mini's...yet!

"I have for sale a 1998 Honda Z50. This is a very fast and very fun dirtbike. I am selling it for 600.00 obo. I have over 1200.00 invested in this dirtbike. I have all of the stock parts and the manual to go with it also. The upgrades to it include: ATC-70 cylinder bored 2mm over, pro-x piston, ATC-70 head- ported, new valves, lightened rockers, web cam- race grind, TRX-125 intake, MX-100 carb, UNI filter, Motion pro control kit, BBR rev box, Renthal grips, CR style kill switch, Pro Taper Mini SE bars, ATC-70 top clamp, Powertrap pipe with FMF Powercore muffler (custom), one tooth larger front sprocket, folding shifter, short vent hose with billet top."

Thanks for the help,

Z · 05-05-2009, 10:49 AM

Why does the seller have a 6V cylinderhead on a 12V engine?

Verify the engine serial numbers and cross reference back to this:

Honda50.com Engine Vin Decoder

A 1998 Z50R should have a 12V CDI engine in it and you'll want to verify that the bike hasn't been transplanted with a 6V Older Z50 or CT70 engine. It shows a BBR rev box, so most likely it still has a 12V CDI lower end.

Looks like a hodge-podge of engine parts to me.

05-05-2009, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
T Bone 347 PM Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 1	1998 Z50...need advice on purchase!!! I have been thumbing the internet for a bike for my 3 yr old son and one for myself (just to be fair.) I ran across this bike and have a few questions. 1) Do the parts and price seem reasonable? 2) Does this sound like a kids bike or dads bike? 3) Are Z50 parts as available as the CRF50's, with as many options? I have a CRF250R and a SX-F 250, so I know bikes, just not mini's...yet! "I have for sale a 1998 Honda Z50. This is a very fast and very fun dirtbike. I am selling it for 600.00 obo. I have over 1200.00 invested in this dirtbike. I have all of the stock parts and the manual to go with it also. The upgrades to it include: ATC-70 cylinder bored 2mm over, pro-x piston, ATC-70 head- ported, new valves, lightened rockers, web cam- race grind, TRX-125 intake, MX-100 carb, UNI filter, Motion pro control kit, BBR rev box, Renthal grips, CR style kill switch, Pro Taper Mini SE bars, ATC-70 top clamp, Powertrap pipe with FMF Powercore muffler (custom), one tooth larger front sprocket, folding shifter, short vent hose with billet top." Thanks for the help,

05-05-2009, 10:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,540	Re: 1998 Z50...need advice on purchase!!! Why does the seller have a 6V cylinderhead on a 12V engine? Verify the engine serial numbers and cross reference back to this: Honda50.com Engine Vin Decoder A 1998 Z50R should have a 12V CDI engine in it and you'll want to verify that the bike hasn't been transplanted with a 6V Older Z50 or CT70 engine. It shows a BBR rev box, so most likely it still has a 12V CDI lower end. Looks like a hodge-podge of engine parts to me.

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