New Honda 50 Cub in the Family!!

[Robbo1200ADV]

Bought this off E Bay for my 16yr old Son!! Its Done 600miles from new!!1985 0n a C Reg!! Its a full auto Moped and rides like new!!We looked at all sorts of sports Mopeds but on a recent trip to Morocco he fell for the Cubs Go anywhere rugged Looks!! Hes now looking for a power exaust and ways of Hotting it up. It reeally takes me back as I had a 1966 one when I was a student .Well worth the 500 mile round trip in a Hired Van

 

[(RIP) Proff]

I do like the Honda 4 stroke 50's I've got quite a few in various guizes
If it's the fully auto, and not 3 speed semi auto, don't try to overtune it as the g/boxes end up in bits
1985 !! is it restricted to 30 ?? as most aren't and if they are, it's on the cdi and that's easily fixed [around £20] plus a C70 carb

nice Zorst here >>
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=180205768550&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008
Plus the Cylinder head off this motor
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=200189174516&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010

the low mileage engine is too rare to mess with, so look for another C50 engine and have a play, I've rebuilt one in the missus's sink.

get hold of an eighty five cc big bore barrel and piston OOOO the power

PM for places and prices

I have Monkeys, ST70, Chaly and 50cc Chopper [genuine Honda]

 

[Fanum]

I happen to know that it IS possible to wheely a Cub quite spectacularly

Just don't forget about the top box if fitted or you end up sitting in an undignified heap on the road.
DAMHIK

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

Thanks Proff!! We spent all day messing with it yesterday ,600 milrs in 22 years means the petrol is 22 years old!! Amazing it ran at all .The Carb was full of Shite and so is the tank! It only runs on choke so I guess will need a really good clean out .It all comes apart nicely backing up the low milage ,but my son is dissapointed me cannot yet tear up the road !!will keep yawl informed!!

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

All sorted the carb needed an ultra sound to clean it up and now it runs like new !! .seems to get to 40mph with my son on it ,and he absolutley loves it. Straight through the MOT no Problem He keeps Polishing it and is so over the moon with the freedom it has given him,made me remember exactly what that was like when i was 16 and why I LOVE BIKES

 

[(RIP) Proff]

Great news from you

One important thing to remember is CHANGE OIL EVERY 1000 MILES or 1 year without fail... 15/40 or 20/50 mineral, Do not under any circumstances use Synth or semi synth as clutch/ auto box will slip
Secondly there is a centrifugal oil filter in the flywheel/ clutch, as well as screen in bottom of crankcase.

if not sure when last cleaned, do it now

Believe it or not, the Haynes manual is quite good for the little beasties

if you need any help or advise, I'm just a PM away

 

[bustupbiker]

All sorted the carb needed an ultra sound to clean it up and now it runs like new !! .seems to get to 40mph with my son on it ,and he absolutley loves it. Straight through the MOT no Problem He keeps Polishing it and is so over the moon with the freedom it has given him,made me remember exactly what that was like when i was 16 and why I LOVE BIKES

Bet that look on his face brought back a few memories then..
Like whats up dad...