Planet Minis

tmas · 04-13-2009, 07:38 AM

This ZB was changed into a Monkey R. He did a very nice job. Wonder what the reserve is set at.
tmas

eBay Motors: Honda (item 250405587813 end time Apr-19-09 17:30:00 PDT)

tmas · 04-13-2009, 07:40 AM

I like the disc brake set up.
tmas

Z · 04-13-2009, 07:44 AM

Joan knows her way around the vintage bikes and it won't be going cheap. My guess is north of $3K.

tmas · 04-13-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Z

Joan knows her way around the vintage bikes .

I can see that.

I like the yellow hardtail in the back of this pic. Not a big fan of the Monkey R back fender.
tmas

lawson87 · 04-13-2009, 02:38 PM

I would of went with a darker color of grout... JMO. Toby.

supernes550 · 04-13-2009, 06:40 PM

it's nice to see some cool stuff on ebay.

s_10onbagz · 04-14-2009, 02:18 AM

That is one clean bike. Hopefully it sells for well over 3g's. The whole bike is basically brand new.

stunt-ur · 04-15-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lawson87

I would of went with a darker color of grout... JMO. Toby.

And the picture frames seem to sit a little too low on the wall.

slowracer · 04-15-2009, 09:54 AM

They should of filled in the nail holes on the base board also.

Z · 04-15-2009, 10:01 AM

Here's my take on that bike. It's very nicely done and my hat goes off to the builder.

However, if you are going to go through all of that trouble finding all of those hard to find NOS parts, I would have found and installed the Monkey R's close ratio 4 speed (unique to the Monkey R and not any other Honda mini made),the black manual clutch and the Monkey R left clamshell and would have not left the ZB50 3 speed semi auto in that bike. The clutch and gearbox parts are not hard to come by and would make that bike much more enjoyable to ride and completed the conversion.

The frame holes are filled in and great care was done to build up that bike, but the engine needed to be coverted as well.

mikev · 04-15-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Z

Here's my take on that bike. It's very nicely done and my hat goes off to the builder.

However, if you are going to go through all of that trouble finding all of those hard to find NOS parts, I would have found and installed the Monkey R's close ratio 4 speed (unique to the Monkey R and not any other Honda mini made),the black manual clutch and the Monkey R left clamshell and would have not left the ZB50 3 speed semi auto in that bike. The clutch and gearbox parts are not hard to come by and would make that bike much more enjoyable to ride and completed the conversion.

The frame holes are filled in and great care was done to build up that bike, but the engine needed to be coverted as well.

It would possibly be less work to source a complete JDM Monkey 4 speed motor and do the whole swap, too.

tmas · 04-15-2009, 07:17 PM

Z....I have a JDM Monkey R speedometer and it has a speed warning light.
Any idea what controls the light or what the story is behind it?
tmas

Z · 04-15-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tmas

Z....I have a JDM Monkey R speedometer and it has a speed warning light.
Any idea what controls the light or what the story is behind it?
tmas

Todd ~ Valid question. There is a small control box that wires into the speedo triggering voltage at 30 KM/H that goes to the warning lamp so it illuminates at 30 KM/H. I have one on my monkey but disconnected it as I find it annoying having it lit all the time.

Laws specific to 49cc scooters/bikes in Japan:

1. Absolutely no passengers allowed.

2. Maximum speed is 30km/h on any road.

3. You cannot turn right at any traffic lights that has more than two lanes, or if it has a right feeder green arrow.

4. Many overpasses (flyovers) at busy intersections do not permit scooters. you must watch out for the sign posted right by the damn thing.

tmas · 04-16-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Z

2. Maximum speed is 30km/h on any road.

Z... Thanks for the great information. 30 km = 18-20 mph. that is a very low maximum speed.
tmas

tmas · 04-18-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Z

My guess is north of $3K.

Good guess Z....1 day left, the auction is at $3700 WOW...and the reserve has not been reached.
tmas

s_10onbagz · 04-18-2009, 11:55 AM

The reserve price was lowered. This is one of very few zb's I feel is really worth around 4g's. Monkey r clam shell, wiring, and some sort or 4 or 5 speed with a bigger crank would really finish the bike off nicely.

tmas · 05-12-2009, 05:30 AM

This ZB/Monkey R is back on the ebay auction block.
tmas

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00 PDT)

mikev · 05-12-2009, 08:50 AM

Anybody know about that taillight/signal/plate mount piece? Stock ZB/Monkey R? It doesn't look plastic.

Z · 05-12-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Anybody know about that taillight/signal/plate mount piece? Stock ZB/Monkey R? It doesn't look plastic.

It's an obsolete Monkey R piece.

mikev · 05-12-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Z

It's an obsolete Monkey R piece.

Of course it is.

04-13-2009, 07:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
tmas ZB50 Jedi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,108	ZB/Monkey R on Ebay This ZB was changed into a Monkey R. He did a very nice job. Wonder what the reserve is set at. tmas eBay Motors: Honda (item 250405587813 end time Apr-19-09 17:30:00 PDT) Attached Thumbnails

04-13-2009, 07:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
tmas ZB50 Jedi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,108	Re: ZB/Monkey R on Ebay I like the disc brake set up. tmas Attached Thumbnails

04-13-2009, 07:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,540	Re: ZB/Monkey R on Ebay Joan knows her way around the vintage bikes and it won't be going cheap. My guess is north of $3K.

04-13-2009, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
lawson87 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 574	Re: ZB/Monkey R on Ebay I would of went with a darker color of grout... JMO. Toby.

04-13-2009, 06:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
supernes550 The Golden Ticket Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5outh 5an 0iego Posts: 3,616 My Mood:	Re: ZB/Monkey R on Ebay it's nice to see some cool stuff on ebay.

04-14-2009, 02:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
s_10onbagz 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 1,550	Re: ZB/Monkey R on Ebay That is one clean bike. Hopefully it sells for well over 3g's. The whole bike is basically brand new.

04-15-2009, 09:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
slowracer 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So-Cal Posts: 4,012 My Mood:	Re: ZB/Monkey R on Ebay They should of filled in the nail holes on the base board also.

04-15-2009, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,540	Re: ZB/Monkey R on Ebay Here's my take on that bike. It's very nicely done and my hat goes off to the builder. However, if you are going to go through all of that trouble finding all of those hard to find NOS parts, I would have found and installed the Monkey R's close ratio 4 speed (unique to the Monkey R and not any other Honda mini made),the black manual clutch and the Monkey R left clamshell and would have not left the ZB50 3 speed semi auto in that bike. The clutch and gearbox parts are not hard to come by and would make that bike much more enjoyable to ride and completed the conversion. The frame holes are filled in and great care was done to build up that bike, but the engine needed to be coverted as well.

04-15-2009, 07:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
tmas ZB50 Jedi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,108	Re: ZB/Monkey R on Ebay Z....I have a JDM Monkey R speedometer and it has a speed warning light. Any idea what controls the light or what the story is behind it? tmas

04-18-2009, 11:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
s_10onbagz 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 1,550	Re: ZB/Monkey R on Ebay The reserve price was lowered. This is one of very few zb's I feel is really worth around 4g's. Monkey r clam shell, wiring, and some sort or 4 or 5 speed with a bigger crank would really finish the bike off nicely.

05-12-2009, 05:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
tmas ZB50 Jedi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,108	Re: ZB/Monkey R on Ebay This ZB/Monkey R is back on the ebay auction block. tmas Honda:eBay Motors (item 250422371904 end time May-17-09 1800 PDT)

05-12-2009, 08:50 AM	#18 (permalink)
mikev 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 614	Re: ZB/Monkey R on Ebay Anybody know about that taillight/signal/plate mount piece? Stock ZB/Monkey R? It doesn't look plastic.

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