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ninesevenfour · 03-09-2008, 01:25 PM

Well now that I lost my Z50, I plan on getting a X4 right before summer starts.. So after I'm done changing that bike up I'm left with a dilemma, lots of money (Well paying summer job) and no build project. So i decided to do two builds:

build #1 (1986 Z50 Race bike)
I want to make a race Z50. I'm going to put a GPX motor in it along with this frame. (which i plan to just start out with the frame and buy all the parts as i build it) Fast50s.com "The Original xr50 Specialist" - Performance Parts z50 Frame/Swingarm Combo
My only question is that I want each build to be of a '86 Z50. Will this frame allow me to use '86 body parts on it? because fast 50's website used to say somewhere that their frame was made for newer Z50 models. Would the parts bolt up?
Also, What size rear shocks should i use and what do i do about after market forks? Is getting Crf 50 forks and using a Crf tire my only option?

Build #2 ( 1986 Z50 Restore)
-I'm going to keep this mainly stock, minus a pipe, filter, bars, carb, and a few other after market goodies. So it'll still be a stocker but also be ridable.

What do you guys think?

firepower354 · 03-09-2008, 01:34 PM

Six Hundred Twenty Nine Freaking Dollars?!?!?!
I'd be rewelding a used Sano cradle frame or something first.

Cool thoughts, though.

ninesevenfour · 03-09-2008, 01:42 PM

lol yeah, I know I wont have the luxury of living with my parents for much longer so I'm trying to get my toy fill out of the way!

arlindsay1992 · 03-09-2008, 04:48 PM

You will need to weld on and cut off some brackets for the Fast 50's frame to accept the 79-97 style body parts. That frame is meant to fit 88-99 body parts. There are many forks available, look around.

FastMC · 03-09-2008, 05:50 PM

Road race or dirt ? That frame would work but as already said a little fabbing will be needed for the 80's style tank and seat. 8" or 10" wheels ? Do you want discs ? There's a lot of options but we need to know the bikes sole purpose.

ninesevenfour · 03-10-2008, 06:54 PM

both are going to be for dirt. i have the stocker all figured out. but the mod one is going to take some work for sure!
and yes i want discs.
'10

03-09-2008, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
ninesevenfour 1st Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Amissville, VA Posts: 209	Summer projects. Well now that I lost my Z50, I plan on getting a X4 right before summer starts.. So after I'm done changing that bike up I'm left with a dilemma, lots of money (Well paying summer job) and no build project. So i decided to do two builds: build #1 (1986 Z50 Race bike) I want to make a race Z50. I'm going to put a GPX motor in it along with this frame. (which i plan to just start out with the frame and buy all the parts as i build it) Fast50s.com "The Original xr50 Specialist" - Performance Parts z50 Frame/Swingarm Combo My only question is that I want each build to be of a '86 Z50. Will this frame allow me to use '86 body parts on it? because fast 50's website used to say somewhere that their frame was made for newer Z50 models. Would the parts bolt up? Also, What size rear shocks should i use and what do i do about after market forks? Is getting Crf 50 forks and using a Crf tire my only option? Build #2 ( 1986 Z50 Restore) -I'm going to keep this mainly stock, minus a pipe, filter, bars, carb, and a few other after market goodies. So it'll still be a stocker but also be ridable. What do you guys think?

03-09-2008, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
firepower354 Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flint MI Posts: 10,989 My Mood:	Re: Summer projects. Six Hundred Twenty Nine Freaking Dollars?!?!?! I'd be rewelding a used Sano cradle frame or something first. Cool thoughts, though. __________________ If it has my name on it I did it;) FirepowerMinis.com Custom FPM parts and engines. Parts and service for all makes. Honda Trail Bikes parts and accessories. Pitster/Piranha/Thumpstar bikes, parts, engines and accessories.

03-09-2008, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
ninesevenfour 1st Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Amissville, VA Posts: 209	Re: Summer projects. lol yeah, I know I wont have the luxury of living with my parents for much longer so I'm trying to get my toy fill out of the way!

03-09-2008, 04:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
arlindsay1992 "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,369	Re: Summer projects. You will need to weld on and cut off some brackets for the Fast 50's frame to accept the 79-97 style body parts. That frame is meant to fit 88-99 body parts. There are many forks available, look around.

03-09-2008, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
FastMC Sporting the Merkin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: boston area Posts: 5,072 My Mood:	Re: Summer projects. Road race or dirt ? That frame would work but as already said a little fabbing will be needed for the 80's style tank and seat. 8" or 10" wheels ? Do you want discs ? There's a lot of options but we need to know the bikes sole purpose.

03-10-2008, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
ninesevenfour 1st Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Amissville, VA Posts: 209	Re: Summer projects. both are going to be for dirt. i have the stocker all figured out. but the mod one is going to take some work for sure! and yes i want discs. '10

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