Find me a 50

[Ste]

There's an advisory on the MOT in June saying "Rear shock absorber damping effect marginal".

Rear brake problems will be to do with corrosion, the fact it's never been cleaned but the main cause of the problem is that the owner doesn't know what's wrong with it or how to go about fixing a problem with the brake.

Assuming it works, it's looks alright for the money although the price is almost too cheap and makes me think that it's going to need some work doing soon. The ad was posted 10 days ago and I'd expect good deals to sell within a day or two.

[linuxyeti]

To all the naysayers !! Went out for a little ride out with the nipper today, all in all only about a 20 mile or so round trip ..

https://cdn.bcf.44bytes.net/files/mash_50_roadstar_2018_20181230_01_cupcake_cafe_-_tettenhall_2.jpg
____________________
Beware what photos you upload, or link to on here, especially if you have family members on them

[struan80]

Loving those two bikes mate, anything different is good.

I have found a Lexmoto Scout for £350 that I'm going to see tomorrow. It's only about 30 miles away. The scooter 10 miles away that I had spotted has been sold.

How to ride it back from Bathgate to Haddington may be an issue without hitting a motorway, can you even ride a 50 on a dual carriageway? lol I want to save on having to get someone to collect it.

[Riejufixing]

[M.C]

[struan80]

[M.C]

Can you rent a van? It should be easy enough to get it in. Hertz 24/7 are pretty good.

[Riejufixing]

[struan80]

I went to see it today, smart looking Scooter in black, got it including delivery for £310. so I'm really happy about that.

Can't wipe the grin off my nephews face. I hope he doesn't turn into a scooter thug that steals bikes for amusement

[linuxyeti]

that's pretty good going Hope your nephew enjoys it
____________________
Beware what photos you upload, or link to on here, especially if you have family members on them

[pepperami]

[struan80]

Home.

It's done 2500 miles, had dodgy mechanicals on the carb causing the ped to cut out. WD40 sorted that.

I think it's not too bad for the money and Harvey loves it. Don't worry he has gear, albeit my gear!

https://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy224/struan80/49710284_10157095495096474_7306618232473911296_n_zpso17hbavu.jpg
https://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy224/struan80/49468763_10157095495246474_4154821366375251968_n_zpspdlkgq53.jpg

[pepperami]

Oh no! Another ped-boi all he needs now is a knife
____________________
I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now!

[linuxyeti]

On the face of it, looks to be in good cosmetic condition
____________________
Beware what photos you upload, or link to on here, especially if you have family members on them

[struan80]

Yes it's not too bad mate, needs a good clean and a new battery but it runs , not quite as nippy as my old R! but fun just the same.

[Riejufixing]

[struan80]

There's storage under the seat that fits a helmet, so not bad storage really mate.

[stevo as b4]

Was the pic taken in the last few days? If so I'm really struggling with the concept of bare ankles in Scotland in January.

[Riejufixing]

[struan80]

[M.C]

When I was a lad trainer socks were for girls. I don't understand the world anymore

[struan80]

[Blah blah]

I have great memories of 50ccs, one mate had an MT5 and a full bike license, the other a TS50ER with a full moped license (can you still do those..?) 4 of us even went camping on them, but generally did what yoofs did back in the day - driving round, going to the arcade and driving around again. Only down side was that 2 mopeds with no 'L' plates and both 2 up used to attract quite a bit of attention from the police...

The TS50 was later "derestricted" (exhaust, carb tweaks and a 73cc bore kit ) with huge rear shocks and massive rear tyre that only just cleared the chain, used to pull impressive wheelies.

So to all those who say "don't bother with a 50" I'd say, do because learning how to thrash the bits of a 50cc is great fun and it teaches you quite a lot about maintaining corner speed and momentum - and tjhe Mash looks awesome

[M.C]