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dsrt4 · 01-09-2009, 08:54 PM

For Some weird Reason I Wanted a Z50 even though I dont know anything about them.

I Put a Ad up on my Local craigslist looking for a roller
or basket case z50 and a fellow about 30 miles aways had it for sale. It's for the most part complete and I got a ton of extra parts with it.

Its a 1978 model that was made in 7/77 I Assume the tank and seat are wrong...

It looks rough....But I love it!

monaghan · 01-09-2009, 08:57 PM

baahhhahahahahahahahah. lol jks. youll have some good times on that bike

doopsx3 · 01-09-2009, 08:58 PM

that is a fine macheen and who needs brakes anyway......go find the biggest downhill ya can find and have fun.....really I think it is a great start to a classic bike

boober831 · 01-09-2009, 09:02 PM

killer man, that's perfect for a resto job. a lil rusty from sittin but not beat up at all in the sheet metal work. just some T.L.C. & you got your self a jem !!!!!!!!

dsrt4 · 01-09-2009, 09:19 PM

Thanks everybody! It is stripped down to the frame and ready to go off to powdercoat.. All the brake hardware is in the box. It was fun riding it around to the back of my house.

Feet just dont make good brakes in the wet grass.

The Only thing the bike is missing is the headlight and some little stuff.

Is the tank and seat wrong for the 1978 model year?

Not that I Care... Just Wondering...

gstegman · 01-09-2009, 09:21 PM

Are the splines on the kickstarter shaft stripped? You;ll find a ton of info here and people willing to help you get it running in no time!

Congrats.

50minikid · 01-09-2009, 09:33 PM

That really is in better shape than alot out there. 78' was the last year with that tank/seat combo so yes that is the right tank and seat. Z50s are probally the best mini and you will have loads of fun on it.

dsrt4 · 01-09-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gstegman

Are the splines on the kickstarter shaft stripped?
Congrats.

Thanks!

The Splines are ok. Its just one goofed engine.
No compression and it looks to have been exposed to the elemenst for a bit.

I have Another honda 49cc and I have a Lifan 110cc I might just shoe horn into it.

drewbird911 · 01-09-2009, 09:42 PM

How much? If you don't mind me asking, I am looking, leaning towards a Hooper Imports, as most of the parts will be there. But a nice used one may make more sense, Nice Score

LoudFastUgly · 01-09-2009, 10:01 PM

Congratulations!

Oh, you're going to know this thing real well before you're done...

The carb & intake is off of CT70 hence no air filter (moves carb too high, may make setting it up a nightmare - have a look on the top left hand side of the cylinder, does it say 72cc or 49cc?), rear shocks are inverted and the front fork bushings are toast.

PS, don't laugh my tank and fenders are way rougher than yours!

mexicanyella · 01-09-2009, 10:12 PM

I know what you mean about the "some strange reason I wanted a Z" part. I think a Z50 is the most efficient device ever for converting 2 hp to idiotic, grinning, unself-conscious behavior in adult males. Heck, even my wife grins and lets her dork radar slip a little when she rides my Z, and she's cool; just ask her.

Your bike is like the first Z I ever rode; my neighbor had a '78 forever. It's a worthy machine of fixing up. Tank and seat look right to me. Paint's a little thin, maybe...originally it was red, with some decals.

Have fun! Keep posting photos as you work!

RySem · 01-09-2009, 10:20 PM

Sure looks like a nice start to me! Nice find!

dsrt4 · 01-10-2009, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewbird911

How much? If you don't mind me asking, I am looking, leaning towards a Hooper Imports, as most of the parts will be there. But a nice used one may make more sense, Nice Score

I Paid $200 for this bike. I Was happy to spend it.

I will resto mod this one and come spring I will most Likely get a Lifan lf50
version of this bike simply because I just want one and it looks a little different than this bike.

Just get what you want and can afford. Its going to take a bunch of money to get this one back in like new shape, there's no doubt about it.
Fortunately I have access to a Bunch of equipment and it really has helped keep the cost down with my Vintage bike hobby.

BTW If you look around you can find the Knock off for under $1000
I think the only ones being right now made are the Lifan's and they are very nice little bikes.

Not as Nice as my Beater though!!!!

As for what's been done to My 1978 so far.

The bike got completely tore down last night and the Exhaust, frame, swingarm, footpegs and rear brake pedal all got beadblasted today..

If I can con my buddy into powder coating them they should be done this week.

I'll need new forks , handlebars and a manual.....

And also a Bunch time just figuring out what I don't have.
I'll post some pics tonight.

Again... thanks everyone for the compliments.

BTW.....My wife says to me this morning after I Read some of the Compliments... "I think its still ugly............ I can ride it though right?.."

LOL! She's a weirdo! I love her!

minirider54 · 01-10-2009, 08:28 AM

that thingfs sweet and well worth the money its honda

LoudFastUgly · 01-10-2009, 09:27 AM

Oops, sorry thought I'd found the manual here in the forum.

Shoot me a PM with an email address and I'll forward you the manual.

Lair · 01-10-2009, 09:28 AM

Score! It's ugly, but most of it looks like it will clean up nicely. A headlight, a little paint, a seat cover, and some nuts/bolts/TLC, and you'll be platinum.

If it's a '78, the forks are the correct color. You can also straighten & paint the fenders to match and be correct for a '78 model.

Easy fixer. The tank graphics are available for $20 or less.

cdoublejj · 01-10-2009, 10:19 AM

that tank looks kinda cool,bet you you could polish/have it polished. no z50 is a bad z50 it's kinda like sex even if it's bad it's still good.

mexicanyella · 01-10-2009, 02:59 PM

Funny, I've heard an expression a lot like that before, except it was about pizza.

I agree, though.

cdoublejj · 01-11-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexicanyella

Funny, I've heard an expression a lot like that before, except it was about pizza.

I agree, though.

yeah thats what i stole it from.

a z50 is like pizza even when it's bad it's still good.

01-09-2009, 08:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
dsrt4 1st Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 181 My Mood:	My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) For Some weird Reason I Wanted a Z50 even though I dont know anything about them. I Put a Ad up on my Local craigslist looking for a roller or basket case z50 and a fellow about 30 miles aways had it for sale. It's for the most part complete and I got a ton of extra parts with it. Its a 1978 model that was made in 7/77 I Assume the tank and seat are wrong... It looks rough....But I love it!

01-09-2009, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
monaghan 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 967 My Mood:	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) baahhhahahahahahahahah. lol jks. youll have some good times on that bike

01-09-2009, 08:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
doopsx3 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,949 My Mood:	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) that is a fine macheen and who needs brakes anyway......go find the biggest downhill ya can find and have fun.....really I think it is a great start to a classic bike

01-09-2009, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
boober831 1st Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: atlanta Posts: 156	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) killer man, that's perfect for a resto job. a lil rusty from sittin but not beat up at all in the sheet metal work. just some T.L.C. & you got your self a jem !!!!!!!!

01-09-2009, 09:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
dsrt4 1st Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 181 My Mood:	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) Thanks everybody! It is stripped down to the frame and ready to go off to powdercoat.. All the brake hardware is in the box. It was fun riding it around to the back of my house. Feet just dont make good brakes in the wet grass. The Only thing the bike is missing is the headlight and some little stuff. Is the tank and seat wrong for the 1978 model year? Not that I Care... Just Wondering...

01-09-2009, 09:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
gstegman "The Steg" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 983	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) Are the splines on the kickstarter shaft stripped? You;ll find a ton of info here and people willing to help you get it running in no time! Congrats.

01-09-2009, 09:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
50minikid 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 936 My Mood:	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) That really is in better shape than alot out there. 78' was the last year with that tank/seat combo so yes that is the right tank and seat. Z50s are probally the best mini and you will have loads of fun on it.

01-09-2009, 09:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
drewbird911 1st Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 117 My Mood:	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) How much? If you don't mind me asking, I am looking, leaning towards a Hooper Imports, as most of the parts will be there. But a nice used one may make more sense, Nice Score

01-09-2009, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
LoudFastUgly 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 383	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) Congratulations! Oh, you're going to know this thing real well before you're done... The carb & intake is off of CT70 hence no air filter (moves carb too high, may make setting it up a nightmare - have a look on the top left hand side of the cylinder, does it say 72cc or 49cc?), rear shocks are inverted and the front fork bushings are toast. PS, don't laugh my tank and fenders are way rougher than yours! Last edited by LoudFastUgly; 01-09-2009 at 10:03 PM.

01-09-2009, 10:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
mexicanyella El rey de los puntos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 987	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) I know what you mean about the "some strange reason I wanted a Z" part. I think a Z50 is the most efficient device ever for converting 2 hp to idiotic, grinning, unself-conscious behavior in adult males. Heck, even my wife grins and lets her dork radar slip a little when she rides my Z, and she's cool; just ask her. Your bike is like the first Z I ever rode; my neighbor had a '78 forever. It's a worthy machine of fixing up. Tank and seat look right to me. Paint's a little thin, maybe...originally it was red, with some decals. Have fun! Keep posting photos as you work!

01-09-2009, 10:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
RySem 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oakville, CT Posts: 377	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) Sure looks like a nice start to me! Nice find!

01-10-2009, 08:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
minirider54 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,084	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) that thingfs sweet and well worth the money its honda

01-10-2009, 09:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
LoudFastUgly 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 383	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) Oops, sorry thought I'd found the manual here in the forum. Shoot me a PM with an email address and I'll forward you the manual. Last edited by LoudFastUgly; 01-10-2009 at 12:39 PM.

01-10-2009, 09:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
Lair 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL (Not a native.) Posts: 401	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) Score! It's ugly, but most of it looks like it will clean up nicely. A headlight, a little paint, a seat cover, and some nuts/bolts/TLC, and you'll be platinum. If it's a '78, the forks are the correct color. You can also straighten & paint the fenders to match and be correct for a '78 model. Easy fixer. The tank graphics are available for $20 or less.

01-10-2009, 10:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
cdoublejj 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St.Joe MO Posts: 1,371 My Mood:	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) that tank looks kinda cool,bet you you could polish/have it polished. no z50 is a bad z50 it's kinda like sex even if it's bad it's still good.

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01-10-2009, 02:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
mexicanyella El rey de los puntos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 987	Re: My First Z50! Don't laugh...... :) Funny, I've heard an expression a lot like that before, except it was about pizza. I agree, though.