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79z50420 · 07-21-2008, 09:38 AM

came accross a 10"x 1.5 front wheel from a QR 50 mini moto at salvage site online for a good price along with a few other parts. Not sure how close they are to z50's i've never heard of it before.

50minikid · 07-21-2008, 09:56 AM

http://www.ct70honda.com/user/Honda%...072%20%205.jpg
Do you mean qa50?

79z50420 · 07-21-2008, 09:59 AM

nope i mean QR 50 just found the link.....i guess it's a 2 stroke 50cc bike.

Honda QR50 - CycleChaos

50minikid · 07-21-2008, 10:01 AM

looks alot like a pw50

79z50420 · 07-21-2008, 10:03 AM

ya seems like the front wheel could be useable i mean i don't know how strong it would be for hard trail riding and jumping.

SUZUKIRM12594 · 07-21-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79z50420

nope i mean QR 50 just found the link.....i guess it's a 2 stroke 50cc bike.

Honda QR50 - CycleChaos

That would be cool to see the Honda QR50, Yamaha PW50, Suzuki JR50, and Kawasaki sumthin 50 race at loretta lynns. All you see these days are pw 50s

tmas · 09-18-2008, 04:18 PM

A nice QR50 is for sale. $2000.
tmas

HONDA QR50 Minimoto 1984 - Toronto Motorcycles For Sale - Kijiji Toronto

dirttrackin280h · 09-18-2008, 04:39 PM

Here's a clean one on the Bay'.
eBay Motors: Honda : QR (item 180288430811 end time Sep-18-08 18:42:31 PDT)

mexicanyella · 09-18-2008, 11:07 PM

I've never seen one in real life, but from looking at pictures it appears that the whole drivetrain is the same as the NC50 Express "no-ped." Since the Express had 14" wheels and could go about 25-28 mph, the internal reduction ratio might be different in the QR...not sure. But if I'm right, what's inside that drive case will be a centrifugal slipper clutch running in an oil bath, with a small roller chain driving an intermediate shaft, and a final gear-reduction drive to the rear axle. From memory, the old Express drivetrain I've got has about a 14:1 overall reduction ratio.

These look like neat little bikes to me. It's a tough little drive unit; I wonder why they didn't last in this country?

billwas1 · 09-19-2008, 11:18 AM

eBay Motors: 1983 HONDA QR50 QR 50 MINI MOTO - FRONT RIM 10 X 1.50 (item 140173730057 end time Sep-23-08 13:50:57 PDT)
Don't think you will be using this rim. 10x1.5.

Lair · 09-20-2008, 07:22 PM

Looks like a gold Honda Spree wheel to me.

70sdiscotrike · 09-21-2008, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexicanyella

I wonder why they didn't last in this country?

Because we want to go faster than the speed of smell. Automatics are for girls and grandparents.

Branyers · 09-21-2008, 02:55 AM

That guy is also selling a very cool 4-speed JDM Dax:

eBay Motors: Honda : CT (item 180291295510 end time Sep-26-08 16

37 PDT)

mexicanyella · 09-21-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70sdiscotrike

Because we want to go faster than the speed of smell. Automatics are for girls and grandparents.

Well, that's one opinion, but apparently not the opinion of the five squizzillion parents who've bought PW50s and JR50s and various Italjets for their kids over the years. Back when the QR was made, it should have been pretty good competition for a PW or JR, and it certainly looked pretty sharp. I'd like to know why it didn't make it but the PW and JR did.

Sorry if my question 'jacked the thread. I know someone who has a Spree scooter, though, and if it would help I could take a photo of one of its wheels and post it here for comparison to the QR wheel...let me know.

Lair · 09-21-2008, 02:03 PM

The QR50 was never sold in the US.

70sdiscotrike · 09-21-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexicanyella

Well, that's one opinion, but apparently not the opinion of the five squizzillion parents who've bought PW50s and JR50s and various Italjets for their kids over the years.

They are meant for kids who are brand new to off roading. Most 6 year olds can barely stay focused on not falling over - they don't have enough memory capacity to know when to shift.

Either that, or you can be like every one of my friends who were never taught how to ride properly. They will be cruising in 4th or 5th gear, stop, and then beat the **** out of the clutch and engine trying to get back up to speed....... all while in 5th gear.

It's mainly for simplicity, but the longevity of them is a trade-off.

DAVE

rflynn712 · 03-03-2009, 04:29 PM

I just bought a 1984 QR50 and it doesnt run. Does anybody know where to get parts for them? I heard that they were euro bikes never sold in america that were probably brought back here by somebody in the military.

tmas · 03-03-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rflynn712

I just bought a 1984 QR50 and it doesnt run. Does anybody know where to get parts for them? I heard that they were euro bikes never sold in america that were probably brought back here by somebody in the military.

I would try the Honda dealer. They were available in Canada and the UK. Check old thread
tmas

http://www.planetminis.com/f89/1984-...ni-105823.html

Here is the 1984.

mexicanyella · 03-03-2009, 05:03 PM

Hit up dirtbkr188; he might be able to check interchangeability for you: I'm pretty convinced that a QR drivetrain is lifted from the Honda NC50 Expess no-ped, but with different exhaust.

If he or someone else is able to verify that, I've got an Express parts engine with a good magneto, ignition coil, crank, top end, etc. I'd love to find it--or some of it--a home and would not be asking much for it. I don't have access to or knowledge of Honda parts microfiche stuff though. Let me know what you come up with and PM me if you're interested.

lgpots · 06-19-2009, 11:36 AM

I've got one of these qr50's, a 1983 that used to work well, but is now in need of new forks due to rusting.
No idea so far as to where I can get some...

07-21-2008, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
79z50420 PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Coast Canada fackers!! Posts: 96	anyone know anything about a honda QR50? came accross a 10"x 1.5 front wheel from a QR 50 mini moto at salvage site online for a good price along with a few other parts. Not sure how close they are to z50's i've never heard of it before.

07-21-2008, 09:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
50minikid 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 936 My Mood:	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? http://www.ct70honda.com/user/Honda%...072%20%205.jpg Do you mean qa50?

07-21-2008, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
79z50420 PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Coast Canada fackers!! Posts: 96	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? nope i mean QR 50 just found the link.....i guess it's a 2 stroke 50cc bike. Honda QR50 - CycleChaos

07-21-2008, 10:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
50minikid 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 936 My Mood:	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? looks alot like a pw50

07-21-2008, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
79z50420 PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Coast Canada fackers!! Posts: 96	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? ya seems like the front wheel could be useable i mean i don't know how strong it would be for hard trail riding and jumping.

09-18-2008, 04:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
tmas ZB50 Jedi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,108	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? A nice QR50 is for sale. $2000. tmas HONDA QR50 Minimoto 1984 - Toronto Motorcycles For Sale - Kijiji Toronto

09-18-2008, 04:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
dirttrackin280h 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oakley, California Posts: 1,008	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? Here's a clean one on the Bay'. eBay Motors: Honda : QR (item 180288430811 end time Sep-18-08 18:42:31 PDT)

09-18-2008, 11:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
mexicanyella El rey de los puntos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 987	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? I've never seen one in real life, but from looking at pictures it appears that the whole drivetrain is the same as the NC50 Express "no-ped." Since the Express had 14" wheels and could go about 25-28 mph, the internal reduction ratio might be different in the QR...not sure. But if I'm right, what's inside that drive case will be a centrifugal slipper clutch running in an oil bath, with a small roller chain driving an intermediate shaft, and a final gear-reduction drive to the rear axle. From memory, the old Express drivetrain I've got has about a 14:1 overall reduction ratio. These look like neat little bikes to me. It's a tough little drive unit; I wonder why they didn't last in this country?

09-19-2008, 11:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
billwas1 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 361	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? eBay Motors: 1983 HONDA QR50 QR 50 MINI MOTO - FRONT RIM 10 X 1.50 (item 140173730057 end time Sep-23-08 13:50:57 PDT) Don't think you will be using this rim. 10x1.5.

09-20-2008, 07:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lair 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL (Not a native.) Posts: 401	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? Looks like a gold Honda Spree wheel to me.

09-21-2008, 02:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
Branyers 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Piedmont, MO Posts: 322 My Mood:	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? That guy is also selling a very cool 4-speed JDM Dax: eBay Motors: Honda : CT (item 180291295510 end time Sep-26-08 1637 PDT)

09-21-2008, 02:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lair 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL (Not a native.) Posts: 401	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? The QR50 was never sold in the US.

03-03-2009, 04:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
rflynn712 PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? I just bought a 1984 QR50 and it doesnt run. Does anybody know where to get parts for them? I heard that they were euro bikes never sold in america that were probably brought back here by somebody in the military.

03-03-2009, 05:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
mexicanyella El rey de los puntos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 987	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? Hit up dirtbkr188; he might be able to check interchangeability for you: I'm pretty convinced that a QR drivetrain is lifted from the Honda NC50 Expess no-ped, but with different exhaust. If he or someone else is able to verify that, I've got an Express parts engine with a good magneto, ignition coil, crank, top end, etc. I'd love to find it--or some of it--a home and would not be asking much for it. I don't have access to or knowledge of Honda parts microfiche stuff though. Let me know what you come up with and PM me if you're interested.

06-19-2009, 11:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
lgpots PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Re: anyone know anything about a honda QR50? I've got one of these qr50's, a 1983 that used to work well, but is now in need of new forks due to rusting. No idea so far as to where I can get some...

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