Planet Minis

silvjorr

Hi!
Im planning to buy a monkey and here in estonia we have z50j finland edition bikes. what can u say abut these bikes, what are the main differences compared to other z50j? i found that it has Honda ABO2E engine and it has 4 speed and manual clutch so is this completely other engine or same as u have in states?
Best wishes, Silver.

Z

Post up some pictures.

The Finnish bikes had a bunch of differences including a bigger taillamp if I remember correctly.

goldie

Honda Z50J Finland edition


The Finnish model doesn't have signal lights, taller handlebars, different taillight assembly, doesn't have the rear rack.

Honda Z50J Japanese models


The Z50J Japanese & General Export models are similar in looks but have different engines.

dax

Honda Monkey ? Wikipedia

JoetaiLin moposivut - Honda Z50 Monkey

Some info there. Maybe you can read finnish.
I think the engine is nearly the same as the one in US models. Carb might be smaller in Finland due to the 45 km/h speed limit (9mm carb in Finland). In Finland the four speed trans and cdi ignition came at 1987, but the bikes still have a 6 volt electrical system (not sure about that, those links state so). I think the cdi come some years earlier in the USA, and the electrical system blew 12 volt at the same time.

sous

3 speed auto clutch for xr/crf50 VS 4 speed 1-N-2-3-4 manual clutch for the monkey + 12v with light and signal on the monkey
bay the way hv 2 gorillas and 2 monkeys a zoo
as a big bore kit both r the same

Ands1

All the above are correct, I imported a Honda Monkey to England from Finland in 2001. It's a 1993 4 speed manual c/w 6v electrics, Had an engine built in Japan with 6v outer rotor on it etc, good bike & after a resto it's my favourite Monkey out of my small collection.

silvjorr

thanks guys. i think its time to collect some money for monkey
and ands1 could you post up sum pics of ur monkey, maybe before and after pics, that would be sweet.

silvjorr

but whats up with the frame, the finnish taillight is attahed to the frame so are the frames different?

Ands1

Dude,
I've no before pictures of my Finland Monkey as they were all taken on old type film & developed.
Heres the Finland Monkey restored.


When I got it the frame was pink, green wheels, black tank
which was a standard Finland colour.
The rear light was the same as the picture goldie has posted, I just simply unbolted the light & the Takegawa rack bolted on no messin about required...