Planet Minis

boz · 10-20-2009, 01:07 PM

The seller of this 1972 Z50 K3 didn't post any pictures. I placed the first and only bid of $100 and had to drive 400 miles roundtrip to pick it up. It was advertised as running, but I still can't get it to crank. I believe the carb is a replacement.

It's missing the body side cover and chainguard. Seat, brake pedal, grips and brake cable aren't correct. Most everything else seems to be there. Mostly pleased, and will be more-so if I can adjust the carb and start it.

It will likely a month before I get around to start work on it, but hopefully the kids will have something to ride in the spring.

MrMoose · 10-20-2009, 01:15 PM

Sweet, you got a deal right there! did it come with the title? I just scored a $1200 takegawa 5 speed clutch kit for 200 from ebay, guy didnt have pictures!

808micah702 · 10-20-2009, 01:31 PM

wow, great buy!! lucky

boz · 10-20-2009, 03:18 PM

If you are creative about your Ebay searches, you can find some interesting stuff for cheap. This little bike was titled something like:

"For Auction: Honda Mini - Trail" and in the parts bikes section.

Nowhere did it have any keywords like Z50, minitrail, CT70. Plus of course, it had no photos. I think if the seller had even a single photo or added some better search keywords, he would have gotten more money for it (and I wouldn't have got it).

Anyway, I love it. Now I have a pair of Gold K3s.

Barnone · 10-20-2009, 04:01 PM

You got a sweet deal. Looks to be almost all there and in nice shape.

Danman2540 · 10-20-2009, 04:10 PM

Looks like it has an early hardtail Z50 front fender on it too.

R3CKL3SS · 10-20-2009, 07:08 PM

nice find

boz · 10-20-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danman2540

Looks like it has an early hardtail Z50 front fender on it too.

I was wondering why the front fender didn't look right to me, it didn't occur to me that it came off an earlier model. I'm not knowledgeable on the hard tail bikes at all.

mexicanyella · 10-20-2009, 09:18 PM

I already commented on your other thread, but that's a great little bike and I believe your long pickup drive was well worth it. If you run into problems with the carb or ignition when you get around to working on it don't be shy about asking questions or requesting parts trades, etc.

PitRacerVince · 10-20-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danman2540

Looks like it has an early hardtail Z50 front fender on it too.

by the looks of the dents in the fork uppers they probably took a good whack, taking out the original front fender but thats a total steal, can I have it? lmao but really can I?

10-20-2009, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
boz PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 18	My $100 unseen Ebay buy. The seller of this 1972 Z50 K3 didn't post any pictures. I placed the first and only bid of $100 and had to drive 400 miles roundtrip to pick it up. It was advertised as running, but I still can't get it to crank. I believe the carb is a replacement. It's missing the body side cover and chainguard. Seat, brake pedal, grips and brake cable aren't correct. Most everything else seems to be there. Mostly pleased, and will be more-so if I can adjust the carb and start it. It will likely a month before I get around to start work on it, but hopefully the kids will have something to ride in the spring.

10-20-2009, 01:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
MrMoose PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Posts: 42	Re: My $100 unseen Ebay buy. Sweet, you got a deal right there! did it come with the title? I just scored a $1200 takegawa 5 speed clutch kit for 200 from ebay, guy didnt have pictures!

10-20-2009, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
808micah702 PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hawai'i & Vegas Posts: 39 My Mood:	Re: My $100 unseen Ebay buy. wow, great buy!! lucky

10-20-2009, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
boz PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 18	Re: My $100 unseen Ebay buy. If you are creative about your Ebay searches, you can find some interesting stuff for cheap. This little bike was titled something like: "For Auction: Honda Mini - Trail" and in the parts bikes section. Nowhere did it have any keywords like Z50, minitrail, CT70. Plus of course, it had no photos. I think if the seller had even a single photo or added some better search keywords, he would have gotten more money for it (and I wouldn't have got it). Anyway, I love it. Now I have a pair of Gold K3s.

10-20-2009, 04:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Barnone 1st Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WNC SWFL Posts: 182	Re: My $100 unseen Ebay buy. You got a sweet deal. Looks to be almost all there and in nice shape.

10-20-2009, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Danman2540 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 210 My Mood:	Re: My $100 unseen Ebay buy. Looks like it has an early hardtail Z50 front fender on it too.

10-20-2009, 07:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
R3CKL3SS 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA NY Posts: 463 My Mood:	Re: My $100 unseen Ebay buy. nice find

10-20-2009, 09:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
mexicanyella El rey de los puntos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 984	Re: My $100 unseen Ebay buy. I already commented on your other thread, but that's a great little bike and I believe your long pickup drive was well worth it. If you run into problems with the carb or ignition when you get around to working on it don't be shy about asking questions or requesting parts trades, etc.

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