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Dr. DaveJPS
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 Posted: 18:09 - 09 Aug 2009  Post subject: Honda Monkey Z50M |
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not sure if i should post this here or in the workshop.... 
but here goes..
my current project a '68 honda z50m
https://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/DaveJPS/090809015.jpg?t=1249842866
https://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/DaveJPS/090809021.jpg?t=1249842889
that i aim to restore (i was going to last year but the garage i got it mot'd at stole the handbook  but they've gone bust now, and so have their sister garage  )
anyway a bit of background my father bought it to go to work on late seventies and nothing has been really done to it since, but it's a cub engine so it can take it. also this is the really unsafe model that lasted only 2 years as it has no suspension and the uk model had no brake light (have fitted one off a french model)
so onto the plan:
strip it down
repaint the frame and mudguards (and replace the rear one
repaint the engine
HT paint the exhaust
put it back together
get it officially back on the road (bloody dvla)
ride the arse off it (possibly fit a bigger barrel to it but atm the gearchange is so lumpy it popped the front wheel tonight in the carpark )
oh and throttle now you're running monkey run if you set up a for sale section i want first refusal on z50m parts 
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Posted: 18:13 - 09 Aug 2009  Post subject: |
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that has to be possibly the most awesome bike i have ever seen... and i really want one for a project!
make sure to take lots of pics?? 
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| Posted: 18:16 - 09 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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no worries i'll be taking pics along the way so i can figure out what goes where for the rebuild.
oh and there is a massivly overpriced one (with the wrong tank) on ebay
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| Posted: 18:54 - 09 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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get it shotblasted and then powdercoated. best finish.
yeah as soon as i get enough money i will buy one to do up,
it'd be cool to get 2 or 3, then me and some mates can go and razz them around town haha |
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| Posted: 19:50 - 09 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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What a gorgeous little bike!
I am green with envy!
This project will be the dogs balls! You better keep up with it!
If you need any help, the guys on the MonkeyRun forum will no doubt be very happy to help!
With regards to a for sale section, there is a section currently set up called "Monkey Sales" although z50M parts don't come up often. I'll give you a shout if they do
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| Posted: 00:10 - 10 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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I too agree,
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/chris-red/145.jpg
Looks nearly show to most people but the the pedant will pick 100s of wrong bits there are a fair few Suzuki parts on it It's built to be ridden.
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| Posted: 08:38 - 10 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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Cheers ms51ves3, i'll get some of that.
Throttle i may take it to some runs, but with a top speed of 30mph it might take me a while to get anywhere near it
Chris-red tis a nice triumph, how many miles have you put on in this last year (i've hacked about 1.5K miles on the dommie this last year)
although i'd like to point out this isn't going to be a ariel1930 rebuild
(unfortunately the combination of a job and a GF hampers my shed time )
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| Posted: 08:47 - 10 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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Chuck it in the back of the car and take it to a run that way, jobs a goodun!
There are runs for slower bikes, but they are few a far between these days!
I am guessing, I get a go on this? Right? |
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| Posted: 11:22 - 10 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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I'm sure the girlfriend will give you a lift |
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| Posted: 21:00 - 10 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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That looks like something I welded |
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| Posted: 02:59 - 11 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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| DaveJPS wrote: | Cheers ms51ves3, i'll get some of that.
Throttle i may take it to some runs, but with a top speed of 30mph it might take me a while to get anywhere near it
Chris-red tis a nice triumph, how many miles have you put on in this last year (i've hacked about 1.5K miles on the dommie this last year)
although i'd like to point out this isn't going to be a ariel1930 rebuild
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Ha, I've only put about 150 miles on it, but to be fair it has only been working since June and has been a little tempramental, fine now though. It is my Dads and he has put probably about 500 miles on it.
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| Posted: 23:28 - 11 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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That is actually Epic!
Mate of mine has just finished getting his Z50 on the road. He's got a newer model, It's more of an Off Road Money bike.
https://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/mysterious_rider/100_4401.jpg
And I am currently in the process of getting my CRF50 replica to a state where it can be put on the road.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/binge/Photo0678.jpg
I'm guessing you've got a 3 speed semi Auto box in that?
Little nippers arent they. Just be careful on gear changes, The gear selector has an internal arm which completely dis-engages the clutch to aid a smooth gear change.
If you have the revs up enough to engage the centrifugal clutch, as you let your foot off the gear selector it will be like dumping the clutch. You'll end up on your arse.
So make sure the throttle is closed when you let your foot back off the gear selector for the next gear.
I'll be keeping an eye on this project!
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| Posted: 13:59 - 12 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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well looks like i may have to learn to plastic weld and fix that rear mudguard as got this reply from monkeybike uk:
These are now obsolete but we have two pairs left in stock at £250 a
pair. (front and rear)
 £250 pounds!
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| Posted: 17:06 - 12 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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Is that a Honda engine he has put into that chinese frame??
CRF looks really nice. I have eyed them up before but they are too much for my limited budget. I really want a Monkey, I hate you guy's posting these images. Makes me feel poor and jealous.
Dave,
I always thought MonkeyBike UK was overpriced and expensive to be fair, but in all honesty they do have a good selection and are highly rated.
I guess you could always watch Egay but I think you will be waiting a long time. Plastic weld sounds like the best option, especially if you don't want it to be a "show bike" and intend on riding it like a real man
Something may come up in the future but in all honesty most people won't notice it and will think your awesome for owning a Z50M anyway. |
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| Posted: 19:45 - 12 Aug 2009 Post subject: |
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Ah ok,
The styling made me thing it was one of those Jincheng Dirt Monkey's rather than a Z50R!
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