Planet Minis

bigluelok

Well i bought my first bike its a 2000 panda 3 speed semi auto 50cc. I picked it up for 900 talked the person down from 1200 . I havent rode it yet except for around the block once. It only has 37 miles on it . man do I love this little thing.


as for this build i would like to be able to do at 50mph. any tips or suggestions a re alway welcome good or bad. ive had this bike for coming up on a year and still havent rode it due to a couple of set backs. like needing a clutch lever and cable ant the carb not being able to be put on. this build will be slow as i dont have much money.

Mods I want to do, in no perticular order.
Front Disk Brake
Exhaust
10 Inch Wheels
Michelin Boppers
Motor Swap (once i get used to riding the scoot) 90% done
Remove Dumb Stickers off the gas tank
Better Shocks

what i dream it would look like when im finished (not gonna happen anytime soon)
http://www.tightfx.com/brad/monkey/Nice137install5.jpg


change in plans ill be getting a 125cc motor instead of the 110cc. i will be trading my 50cc +200 for it.




Edit first problem
Well guys I ran into a lil problem getting the carb on.
It hits the frame when it has the throttle cable on.
The one for the 50cc carb fits, but the 125cc top where the
throttle cable hooks up barely fits with out cable. Ill get
pics up when I get home.

Heres the pics of the clearance sorry for the crappy pics
I only have a cell phone to take pic's.
carb and manifold from the 50cc motor

carb and manifold from the 125cc motor

See no room for the throttle cable to be put on


should i just make 1 cut to extend it?

i have been told that cutting the manifold and using radiator hose to extend the manifold should work. what do you guys think about this idea? do you guys think this will work? or should i wait to find a new manifold that is a little bit longer? remember im trying to this as cheap as possible.

big pete

Good to see you didn't sell the bike.

You can get one of those 12-way manifold adapters that allow you to change the angle of the manifold. It's only about $20 and most mini bike vendors will have it (dratv, ahp, tbolt, etc). Thats what I ran on my Panda.

My Panda with the Lifan 125, OVER exhaust, and 16/34 gearing got me a top speed of 58mph and it got there pretty quick.

cdoublejj

hey man i put a 125 on mine but i used a slightly different engine i also have pics on here with my pet cock solution, my intake is at a different angel so top of the carb and throt. cable fit nicely between the frame and tank.
i also have a build thread called 'my k5 74z50a' maybe the pics will help.

bigluelok

yeah i know it is hard to let go of it. i tried to find that adapter you are talking about but it was sold out every where.

thanks for helping out gouys i need it now more than ever im so close yet so far.

big pete

I might have one that I'm not using. I'll check when I get home.

bigluelok

please do let me know

cdoublejj

aah found my post with my pet cock pics.







here is the thread...

http://www.planetminis.com/f14/petco...ves-98070.html

bigluelok

well guys this thing geting put on hold till i can barrow a truck or figure out a way to clean out the garage and make room in there for the bike. right now its at my girls moms in the back yard.

big pete

Throw it in the back of your car and put it in your room... problem solved!

bigluelok

yeah my girl wont be happy with the bike in the room or in the house period we share a house with one of her friends. and the garage is mine with the exeption of the laundry and a corner for storage. ill get pics when i get it down here.

ARDVARK

The whole reason I started with these bikes is for the fact that you can simply pick them up build them in the: kitchen, living room or any new location that your wife complained about leaving it the last time.

I have a lifan 128 in my 74'. I broke down and bought the adjustable BBR intake from AHP. The 12 position manifold 'doodad' lifted my intake too much. I running a Mikuni VM26.

Z

For those of you with downpipes, have you considered running the VM26 with a Kitaco Right Exit (exhaust side) Intake?

P.S. It fits better but you have to run a down pipe and not a stock routed pipe. This is for the Honda Motors as some of the chinese engines have a taller deck on the head.

supernes550

it'll fit in a honda 4 door civic for sure. so if you have something bigger or similar you're fine. just watch the gas, oil and grime.

bigluelok

i have a 08 coupe ill drain every thing and stuff it in the trunk of try and barrow a friends truck or SUV

big pete

Just unbolt the passenger seat and put it there.

shw911

Get a couple thick moving blankets and you're good to go.
I helped EddieNewYork put it into his Civic the same way Pete describes above.

Do it! Don't wait another day! Build it!

bigluelok

shw911 what do i do with the moving blankets? are they to wrap the bike or to lean the bike against the interior? and bigpete pm meyour paypal addy.

bigluelok

alright guys i have a few more questions.1. will the manual that Z posted wrap for this bike?2. how much oil does the 125cc lifan need?3. is there any tranny fluid in these motor's?this info is because i have never changed anything on these bikes.also big pete do you happen to have the little clip that goes on the chain? to lock it in place?

shw911

You might not need to take the passenger seat out (easier to load though) but line the back seat of your car and with the help of a buddy (definitely needed) put that bike in the back seat. Be careful of any area of your car it may contact like footpegs, license plates, fenders etc. so BE CAREFUL!

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damages to your vehicle. I have seen it done many times with successful results and actually witnessed some scratches in the interior.

At night, the moving blanket can be used to keep your Panda warm on cold winter nights in the garage.

bigluelok

lol ill get the panda an electric blanket. thanks shw911 for the help