Lets see everyone's Z50/Monkey/Gorilla!

[Brodie]

Yeah, I'm pretty far so the shipping is crazy high. I gave FedEx some rough numbers and weight...$1700 to ship. Just nuts.

I could build a replica '89 Z50R for that much!

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[MWKE]

Im new here and wanted to share!! My buddy gave this to my 10 yr old son and I work on and enjoy...He picked it up at a yard sale about 15 or so yrs ago for 25 bucks..Been sitting ever since I suppose. Dont really know much about it except its a 79. some of the stuff on it done look stock...What do you guys think...Info would be great..Gonna go Frame up on it...

[DennisV]

Before and almost finished :


The blue is a little more dark as original but i like it.
I will repaint the crankcase cover because i don't like it, i tried another color on the rims an that will be the correct color (not so easy over here to find the correct paint)
Will post some pics soon when finished.

[Brodie]

Im new here and wanted to share!! My buddy gave this to my 10 yr old son and I work on and enjoy...He picked it up at a yard sale about 15 or so yrs ago for 25 bucks..Been sitting ever since I suppose. Don't really know much about it except its a 79. some of the stuff on it done look stock...What do you guys think...Info would be great..Gonna go Frame up on it...

I really like this bike. The seat and tank are definitely custom. Some one else might be able to confirm the tank but looks like a XR75 1976 tank. The seat some one has made. It looks to be a cafe racer project that was forgotten about.
As for the frame I would say you are right with the 1979 model. The rims are different on the '82 I have. Not sure what year they changed though.

After a bit off looking I think the tank might be off a 1974 MR50 Elsinore. If it is, keep it!!

[bronco bobby]

I think the wheels mare 78 or 79. The 50 I built came with the same wheels, but the guy also had parts for a 78, so it could be either. Looks fun. Agree looks to br an xr or xl tank.

[dirttrackin280h]

MWKE- Looks to be a 74' Honda MR 50 fuel tank you got there.

[MWKE]

Wow!!! I go to bed and wake up to a few answeres....LOL!! Thanks for all the Replies..I forgot to mention that I do know that the Frame is a 79..It has the tag on the neck..When I get around to making room for this Ill be sure to take pics and document the bolts...Hmmm,,,Not do I use the tank and seat thingy...??? Or go original and shelf the two...

[mudflap]

HI this my Monkey

I bought it like this



& changed into this

[Brodie]

Wow!!! I go to bed and wake up to a few answeres....LOL!! Thanks for all the Replies..I forgot to mention that I do know that the Frame is a 79..It has the tag on the neck..When I get around to making room for this Ill be sure to take pics and document the bolts...Hmmm,,,Not do I use the tank and seat thingy...??? Or go original and shelf the two...

Keep that tank on there I think. As far as I know the MR50 was only made for two years. '74 and '75. A frined of mine has a '75 MR50 Elsinore and it is sitting in a shipping container doing nothing. I have offered to buy it but its a no go.


@Mudflap.

Nice looking bike. It looks better with the longer swing arm but I think the green side panel with "Z50" on it looks great. It is good to see another road registered Z

[DennisV]

Almost done:

[Brodie]

Looking good DennisV. I am aiming for that sort of a look once I finish (and restart) work on my K1.

[jets76]

@Mudflap

Sweet green machine. Is that your Z50 on youtube rippin the streets?

[nielspbr]

Mudflaps Z was previously owned by Sean0. I think you have been watching Sean0's movies.

[HondaFiddyMan]

Mudflaps Z was previously owned by Sean0. I think you have been watching Sean0's movies.

Yep, that was his old bike.

-HFM

[69z50]

I don't think I ever posted my stuff here? I'll just post the 82, as I have the 69 in pieces to do an 88 race head upgrade and start my modifications.







with the original tank.

[davmo]

DUDE!!!!!! Why isn't that in the mini of the month. With the gorilla tank, it looks like a different bike.

[69z50]

Thanks, but it was a tough month for CMOTM with bikes like the country crapper up against me ! Maybe I can enter it again with the gorilla tank? LOL
I like it better wih the gorilla tank, looks more retro.

[Brodie]

I think you should re enter. You got my vote last time. I am hoping to have my Cafe Racer done by that time so I can stick up. The Gorilla tank makes it look like a new bike.

[BellyUpFish]

I don't think I ever posted my stuff here? I'll just post the 82, as I have the 69 in pieces to do an 88 race head upgrade and start my modifications.

with the original tank.

Man, that black z is nice!

[69z50]

Thanks!