this 1974 honda z50 monkey bike was restored but never got it running, I bought it as is while picking up another machine. this failure was a 1st for me, such an odd problem.
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@iamnoone. Жыл бұрын
The oldest 6-year-old I've ever seen. Having more fun than any person can have
@samfeldman1508
Жыл бұрын
Circus Bear😜🤪
@haneyoakie14
Жыл бұрын
My Sunday is always better when Mustie1 has a new video. I can dream of being so good, but I can learn from him. Thank you!
@TruthTortoise81
Жыл бұрын
Minge.... Minge.
@IEchuckie
Жыл бұрын
He's definitely the tallest 6 year old
@Inisfad Жыл бұрын
I often wonder if the people who get rid of these machines don’t then watch the Mustie videos, and don’t kick themselves for fixing this stuff themselves. I wold suspect that Mustie subscribers would at least give the repair a shot, having watched and hopefully learned Mustie’s thought processes (and creativity!!)
@gearheadgregwi
Жыл бұрын
Most folk don't even own basic hand tools these days. Much less have patience or aptitude to tear into a carburetor.
@StevenIngram
Жыл бұрын
I think it could go either way. If the problem stumped the previous owner for a long time, they may be happy just to see it running and driving. But yeah, there has to be some sour grapes sometimes. LOL
@vaibhavdlv
Жыл бұрын
@@gearheadgregwi True, I never needed any tools till I was 29 when I did not have my own bike, car or even a house. Then I got married and got my own place in a year, followed by a scooter and a car shortly. Then I saw how much repairs cost on all these things. I had seen my father working on one or the other thing every weekend back at hometown. Every time I see mustie's video, I remember my old man tinkering with something. He had only a highschool education and only basic science knowledge, but he could repair a bunch of house appliances like a CRT TV, a radio, a mixer-grinder. He also maintained the couple of bikes he owned throughout his life. Now I'm proud to say that I'm following in his footsteps and maintaining a bunch of things in house as well as the family scooter. And besides scratching the itch to fix things, I have saved a bunch of money.
@grantkoeller8911
Жыл бұрын
Mustie is a master mechanic, most people can't even change their oil!
@JeffinTD
Жыл бұрын
Also for some people checking the oil and tire pressure is a terrible chore. For others rebuilding a carburetor and making an old engine run is great fun and satisfying.
@mikep.5517 Жыл бұрын
As an 8yo in the mid-1970s my first motorcycle was a Z50. My old man and I found it abandoned (probably stolen, beaten to death and left for dead) and buried under a bunch of brush while out looking for worms for a day fishing. He threw it in the trunk of the Mercury, threw some tools at me and said "have fun." I learned so much from that little bike and still have fond memories: I ride a 2017 Tuono Factory these days but when I see a vid or pics of a little Z50 I'm transported back in time to 1975, puttering around followed by a cloud of blue smoke lol.
@familyengineering5591
Жыл бұрын
Cool dad
@AZVIDS
Жыл бұрын
Ditto for me, but I bought a blue one in the ‘70s for $40 (my entire savings), what a great time I had on that thing👍
@laurentleplat333
Жыл бұрын
Wish I had such an experience with my father.
@havok531
Жыл бұрын
I especially like the part where he "threw some tools at you" and told you to "have fun".
@Njazmo
Жыл бұрын
Isn't the Z50 supposed to be a 4-stroke, so no blue smoke?
@xray111xxx Жыл бұрын
Happy Easter everyone, Happy Easter Mustie1! I think this bike is cool. Always remember Mustie1 makes it better. Good as used, and safety 3rd. Expect as always sparks, gas, and maybe some Smoke! Sunday is made for Mustie1. Thanks Mustie1 for always giving it all on all the motors!
@Philc231 Жыл бұрын
Alway have loved Darren’s little laugh when things go as planned . We all feel like little kids with him .
@haneyoakie14
Жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@perlidberg7351
9 ай бұрын
Its true
@Collinormous Жыл бұрын
The bushings for the gas tank made from hose was so satisfying. Love it when stuff works out so well like that.
@kenwolf1056
Жыл бұрын
Sorry not a fan of the decals. Green and blue are not mixable for me.😢 I did yell at you to stop but you couldn’t hear me. 😊
@Dreddy72
Жыл бұрын
@@kenwolf1056 pretty sure its supposed to be a yellow, but it looks more like highlighter/safety vest yellow rather than the schoolbus yellow of the original tank.
@Jim-hu6ou Жыл бұрын
I purchases one in 1969 when I was 12 years old with money I earned mowing lawns and shoveling snow. I love it and still have so many fond memories of riding it all day long. As a side note, Honda recommended using Premium gas. The Sunoco down the road had 110 octane for 17 cents/gal.
@wags9777 Жыл бұрын
I wanted one of these as a kid. When I saved enough from my paper route I decided to build my own custom mini bike instead. In hindsight I should have bought this mini bike because the value has gone up by a factor of 100.
@bryce1916 Жыл бұрын
In 1973 my dad took me to a Honda shop to buy me a little 50 like this one . I remember the price tag was $250 dollars ,and I was overjoyed till my mom walked in to see where we were and said not a chance in hell and to avoid a scene we left . Oh how heart broken I was . Seeing this is a trip down memory lane .P.S when I got older you better believe I own multiple toys like this now only much bigger now .
@craigbowley6783 Жыл бұрын
I love when you take us to go through your,"stash" such a treasure trove of "stuff ' and a reminder to not throw anything away!!, cause you never know when you're going to need it!
@jeffcard3623
Жыл бұрын
My wife doesn't understand all of my 'junk' and labels me a 'hoarder'. She just can't understand that this is the unrefined resource required by makers and tinkerers.
@craigbowley6783
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffcard3623 remind her of the money you save by keeping all that stuff to use on projects that you would otherwise have to buy. And tell her you're not hoarding. You just appreciate the quality of the things that were made back in the day 👍
@David-yo5ws
Жыл бұрын
@@craigbowley6783 Men are from Mars and woman are from Venus: she would never understand no matter what anybody said.
@braveswin1
Жыл бұрын
Mustie's garage is epic. Maybe I missed it, but have you just done a tour of the grounds, Mustie? It would be interesting to see the whole shebang. It might take days to film it though.
@Dreddy72
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffcard3623 you're only a hoarder if you turn down a reasonable offer on some of your junk.
@MrWalleye Жыл бұрын
I remember going full tilt across a field on that exact same bike when I was just a lad and hitting a gopher hole. When I came to, my buddy was standing above me saying hey man are you alive. Good times lol
@behrendtd10529 ай бұрын
Great video, brought me back to my childhood! When I turned 8 in 1973 my parents got me a Z50. I had so much fun riding in the forrest and our small village, of cause against German laws! I still have the bike, still running, just I got a bit to heavy for it. Thanks for the memories!!!
@wgoconnor33 Жыл бұрын
Happy Easter!! He has risen .
@MY50CC Жыл бұрын
Hey Mustie, Considering that you aren't practiced at applying decals , I think you did an EXCELLENT job with the gas tank decals !!!! They look great !!! I really enjoy watching you work on these machines and admire your knowledge and fine instincts as well as you taking the time to explain the details and nuances of what you are doing and why you are doing it , moment to moment. You are one very talented guy !!! Thanks for making these videos for us to enjoy !!! ---Mark
@odyshopody9387 Жыл бұрын
That was my first bike! My Dad brought it back from overseas when he was in the Navy. His ship had just been in the evacuation of Saigon, and I got to fly out to Hawaii and sail back to Alameda with him on a Tiger cruise. I still remember when he opened the door to the storage space he had it tied down in on the ship, one of the happiest moments of my life. Mine was red and gave me a lot of joy for years!
@whoaaanelly65 Жыл бұрын
When I was 10 my next door neighbor had one of these. Would have to have been a '70 model. But it was my first experience on a minibike. Just restored a SL125 from 1973. I'm amazed at how pricey they've become.
@pookatim Жыл бұрын
Decals. Usually, it is helpful to have an aerosol spray bottle of dish soap solution and spray a light coat on the surface first. Then remove the backing and apply the sticky side. That allows you to position it, then use a small squeegee to press it on and push the solution out from underneath.
@happyhiker5249
Жыл бұрын
Windex can also be used.
@Rider-zr7ix Жыл бұрын
Great video very fun to watch. I got a new one for Christmas back in 1969 they were call Honda Mini Trail 50s at that time it was awesome when I was 10 years old. The next year I got a 1970 Honda CL 100 it was even more awesome. Now I drive a 1975 Honda CB 750. Damn I think I dated myself oh well the Honda 50s have started many of young folks on the way to riding motorcycles. Thanks for showing and Happy Easter!
@JohnnyBfromPeoria Жыл бұрын
I had a 1970 starting in'75. Beat the snot out of it. They still had front-only shocks with the rear just solid. I let the rear sprocket bolts get loose and they stripped out the hub. The points cover didn't have that round access cover, it was all one piece, so of course it broke after a jump. I didn't know what JIS screwdrivers were and everything had those screws holding things on, so they all got stripped heads after a while. They had a key switch - it was on the left side of the frame under the front of the tank. It took me all over the place when I was in grade school and I was lucky to have grown up where I had some room to ride it. Best $100 ever!
@markmatthews5832 Жыл бұрын
My Dad bought us kids a 65 Z50 in 1970 and us kids loved that thing. It's still at my moms and still runs. They were built like tanks.
@MiniBikeMike
Жыл бұрын
Maybe a typo…the first z50 was introduced in 1968.
@1unaffiliated1 Жыл бұрын
That little 50 brings back memories from my childhood. I was a little hell raiser in the neighborhood.
@frankschuler2867 Жыл бұрын
My friend down the street had a roached out mini trail 50 back in the mid-80s. It was the first motorcycle I had ever ridden…I was probably about 8 years old. It didn’t run or shift worth a damn, but we didn’t care! I don’t think enough kids today get to experience this kind of stuff. It’s too bad. Thanks for the smiles!
@anders4u22210 ай бұрын
I thought the rear springs didn't come until 1976.. at least in my part of the world. I had a 1977 and I loved it. We had weight restrictions of 55kg to get it registered as a moped, so our model had plastic fenders, small 2,5 liter tank and a rubber head light. Only 1.7 hp.
@grabir01 Жыл бұрын
ok. For decals. Spray a ton of water on both the tank and decal. This will allow you to move it around. Once you have it where you like it. Let it dry. Done. :)
@blokhet
Жыл бұрын
Make it soapy water, it will work better.
@bonzey1171
Жыл бұрын
Good tip, I have to put decals on trucks all the time and this is exactly how I do it, soapy water in a spray bottle
@Rom3_29
Жыл бұрын
Best soap to use is Dove liquid soap, not much and plastic squeeze. Get the air bubbles out.
@grabir01
Жыл бұрын
@@Rom3_29 Actually I do have a tiny tiny bit of Dawn in my shop water. Tiny bit as even dry it is a lube.
@slickricktheruler Жыл бұрын
These have a centrifuge oil filter built into the clutch. The clutch needs to come apart and cleaned. This causes the clutch to stick and not disengage while kicking it over and makes them hard to start. You get that skipping feeling when you kick it.
@MRrwmac Жыл бұрын
Mustie1, Nice purchase and excellent diagnosis of the air and the clogged jet! I know from my experience that when we ride the old bikes, it’s just like we were that age again (in our mind) while we are riding! Makes me feel great!
@thegarage5919 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mustie, The best way to do the decals is to make up a mixture of a couple of drops of dishwashing soap and water in a spray bottle. wet the side of the tank you want to lay the graphic on with the mixture. Peel the backing paper off and lay the vinyl graphic over the water mix. this will allow you to move it around without it sticking. then use a squeegee to push the water out starting at the center. As you do this it will let the graphic stick. Any bubbles you get can be removed with a straight pin piercing the bubble slightly. Let the area dry over about a day and it will be solid as a rock.
@brentspepper2087
Жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing. I just put new decals on a 250 Big Red. I sprayed it with Windex, laid the decal over the Windex and squeegeed the Windex out. No air bubbles or wrinkles.
@raymaster Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the movie every week! Many of us look forward to these so thanks again.
@shanemcdonald4956 Жыл бұрын
I had one of them when I was a kid.Watching this brings back some awesome memories.Thanks for the video.
@daviddpg Жыл бұрын
Next decal you do just spray on windex and apply the sticker right over the wetness. Apply sticker then squeegee out the windex. Windex is mostly alcohol. You can move the sticker around before before you squeegee.
@anewrealm Жыл бұрын
I grew up with one of these. Such a great little bike to learn on! Thanks for the memories mate.
@davidrush8283 Жыл бұрын
My step brother came for the summer to my home he had one we road all over the place two up on it I was 13 he was 15. I saved all my money from paper route and got a Honda 70 street that was 50 years ago. Thanks for your time and memories.
@MrLucas1012 Жыл бұрын
Pro tip…. As a motorcycle mechanic, the air/fuel mix should be 1 1/2 turns out as a rule to start with. Adjust as needed for high and low rpm acceleration. When you make adjustments give it time to run so you can check results properly.
@98wytebird
Жыл бұрын
He knows that and most of the time counts it. As you can see he was letting it run at first but it had an intake leak messing it up
@MiniBikeMike
Жыл бұрын
@@98wytebird yeah, few understand carburetors better than Mustie.
@funny36ful
Жыл бұрын
Pro tip to a grandmaster 😂
@johnobrien8542 Жыл бұрын
This was my first bike in the mid 70's when I was a little kid. 56 years old now and still riding. I think Mustie can fix anything, but a broken heart!
@richardbethel6590 Жыл бұрын
30+ years ago I ran across a Red '73 AK3 "Mini- Trail" at a yard sale. They were moving out of state and needed to get rid of it. He had bought it new in San Jose to haul around in their class A motorhome, using it to run to pick up the paper, milk etc. I think he said it probably had maybe 40 miles on it. Anyway, as I recall we settled on $400.00 and I brought it home. I ride it almost daily as we have 37 miles of private roads, so no worry about being street legal. Several times I've been offered big money for it as it's bone stock, origional, and never been down. I think it'll be with me 'till I die (I'm almost 80) as it's so much fun. The only thing I've replaced are many sets of tires, and the seat as the origional vinyl finally began to crack. Mine has "Honda" written across the back in silver. Anyway I had my wife follow me in her car and as near as we could determine top speed was 27 mph. It always starts on the 1st kick and idles so quietly and smooth you can't tell it's running from 20 ft. Anyway most fun I've had for $400 bucks! Enjoyed the heck out of the video, keep up the good work!
@GregsGarage Жыл бұрын
Next time you're in a sticker dilemma, just squirt the panel down with water, that will allow you to position the sticker without it sticking. When the water dries, the adhesive will take over and it will look perfect! Cheers brother!!!
@blahorgaslisk7763
Жыл бұрын
I was looking for this comment. I hate doing it that way as it seems so counter intuitive to wet the surface, but it works! So resist the urge to compulsively dry everything and spray some water on the surface first. I know people who even say you should have some soap in the water, but I have never been able to overcome my clean obsession with decals to test that...
@pinwizz69
Жыл бұрын
Use windex. It activates the glue and allwoys you time to position the decal and dries off quickly as you use a plastic bondo spreader to work out the bubbles. Been doing that for decades on large decales and vinyl art work on Arcade and other games professionally.
@Slingshotgixxer
Жыл бұрын
@@pinwizz69 yes ! thank you, there is also plastic squeegees that have a felt edge that protects the vinyl from scratches or tears
@stefanbergvall3268 Жыл бұрын
Nice video as always Darren👍I hade two of these when I grow up, one 1974 and one 1976. The 74 was the same blue as yours, and the 76 was white. Here in Sweden Honda called it Z50 Monkey Bike. They was awesome to ride, and I loved them❤
@jackmundo4043 Жыл бұрын
This was a really good one. Amazing to find that tiny problem. Loved reliving the collection at the end. Nice touch. Thank you.
@chuckchin5450 Жыл бұрын
Great little bikes..I've got a 72 fully restored
@neiloconnell2120 Жыл бұрын
Afternoon from the UK Happy Easter
@JimsNBHomestead Жыл бұрын
Hey Musty a problem with those Honda carbs was the mixture needle and bore would become worn. A new needle would make a marginal difference. I worked on an 80cc for days and finally went to the local bike shop. The mechanic said without the needle bore is worn out and that was not repairable. On this carb it was a pressed in part with no service part available. I didn't own the bike so a new carb was not purchased 😐. The diagnosis made sense as mid throttle operation was absolutely junk.
@shize9ine
Жыл бұрын
First thing I do with 50cc projects is buy a $40 China replacement carb.
@heidgandreiter8438 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mustie, had a Honda CD 50 moped, a metallic red small motorcycle style late '70s model lol, had TT handlebars, specially made, due to a slit in the right to fit the throttle mechanism. Had one horsepower only so slow uphill, but really fast downhill with tires correctly inflated. Handling of a CD50 is rock solid. Sadly I sold it after two seasons - for more than I paid for it. A legendary engine, also available as a 90 ccm. Have fun with your Honda! (got my motorcycle licence on a Honda 400 Four, a fantastic bike. Had four lessons, passed).
@marakirschner2921 Жыл бұрын
My brother and I had 2 in the 70's, One blue with white accents and one with red with white accents. Both were used when we got them. Not sure about the blue one but the red one was a 1971. The blue one broke not sure chain or sprocket. It never got fixed but that red one , I rode it till the back tire was a slick. I would get in trouble for using all the lawn mower gas. The neighbors had a Honda 50 also and a Yamaha 75. We would ride the younger brother on the 50 in front the other brother on the 75 in the middle and me in the rear . That how we would "race" . All I remember is the hours of fun we had on those bikes. My parents sold both of them at a yard sale I think they got 25$ for both. Yep 25$ ! End of story right. Nope. Years later while at work, the bosses son comes into the shop with a trailer full of junk and scrap metal. On the back of the trailer was my red Honda. I told him that's my mini bike, no way he said, no worries it doesn't run its junk. I walked over checked the tank , had a small amount in it. I took it off the trailer opened the petcock put on half choke 2 kicks and it was running. Rode down the parking lot turned around and rode past him wide open in 3rd gear. I should of never of started it. He wouldn't sell it to me. I never saw the bike again. Sorry for the ramble.
@kobbetop Жыл бұрын
When I was 15, before internet, I had one of the later ones with full manual gears. The previous owner had drilled the carb and intake bigger to ”make more power”, everything was messed up, parts missing and so on. I didn’t know that much more either but I got it running a way better. I just wish KZread would have been around in the 90s but what’s the fun in that? 😂 I miss those days, just riding aimlessly until something broke down again. Then fix it and repeat. 😂
@mrmawson2438 Жыл бұрын
Afternoon mate
@steveray7770 Жыл бұрын
Loving it, I think I will place this one high on my list of favorites. Great as usual !
@toonw669 Жыл бұрын
Aaah Sunday. Happy Easter!
@LoftechUK Жыл бұрын
The fact you can start it with your hand says how good you have fixed it
@BravDave Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mustie. Very cool collection and I believe I’ve seen just about all of the videos. Thanks for what you do. Your sharing has definitely built a confidence in me around repairs and maintenance.
@JoriDiculous Жыл бұрын
Great an hour+ long Easter video. Happy Easter everyone :D You fixed the ST90 Monkey bike a few months ago, and now the Z50 monkey. It really looks great too, thanks to sellers fixing so much already :)
@ShiVolv Жыл бұрын
Happy Easter! The highlight of my day was watching you ride off! So fun! Always a pleasure to join you in the garage. You have taught me so much and have kept my yard machines running + some used ones I have picked up.
@bullfrogjay4383 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love watching these bikes be saved. Very cool.
@bobsch-gd6ze Жыл бұрын
first m/c I ever rode was this one. It was my buddies, his dad and the bike and two small boys heading out in an MGB to a farm to race around a cow paddock, great time !!
@twooldcampersandadog8169 Жыл бұрын
For applying decals I pull the back off drag it through a pan of warm water with one squirt of Dawn in it. Then you can put it wherever you want and eventually the dawn dries off and voila! Stuck!🎉
@wrxs1781
Жыл бұрын
I had a company van at a graphics shop for decals, they also used soapy water to slide them around for a perfect fit.
@craigtuckerman6004 Жыл бұрын
Mustie you are an inspiration to all of us hobby mechanics. I have learned a lot of inns and outs from you . Thanks for making these videos and I look forward to see what you find and fix next . Keep on keeping on !
@50buttfish Жыл бұрын
The Z50 seemed like the perfect camping transport, campsite to general store, campsite to fishing spots.
@DaCoder Жыл бұрын
nice to see an update on the bikes always wondered which ones you sold and which ones you kept
@johnturner8829 Жыл бұрын
Happy Easter everyone.
@OnlyUseMeC4s Жыл бұрын
So many memories with z50. Had 1973 and 1994! Also , mustie has "mandela effect" volkswagen logo on the wall. 👍🏻
@johnreid15039 ай бұрын
This channel is great. I learn something new every time I watch it.
Laying decals, you can use water with a half a drop of dish washer liquid ikn a sray bottle. spay the tank or under the decal. that will will let you pull it up and move it around, once it is down you can push the water out from under it and it takes the air bubbles with it... after application a hair dryer will help remove wrinkles and shrink it to the shape.. good job for your second time.. heheheh
@nawgydawgy723
Жыл бұрын
are you kidding ?
@jasonlindsey4928 Жыл бұрын
this video really took me back to my childhood, I had a 50 and my dad had 2 of the tl250. I can remember going to some trials events when they were actually in the woods and seeing some amazing riding on the 250s. I enjoy watching all of your videos and really feel like I'm right beside you wrenching with ya. Keep up the great work my friend!
@stevejuststuff2779 Жыл бұрын
My buddy had the Honda 50 when we were kids. Half the neighborhood boys took turns trying to beat the lap record in the field. Thanks for the fond memories.
@tomburdett6639 Жыл бұрын
The decal that you have is different than the one that's on the original pack and anyway look at the gap between the bottom of the word Honda and the stripe👍👍👍😁
@Orbacron Жыл бұрын
That was my very first motorbike, I rode it in the grass fields before I was in kindegarden
@seanote1906
Жыл бұрын
Mine too!
@dubes5594
Жыл бұрын
@@seanote1906 mine too! My buddy had a Briggs & Stratton minibike with the tiny wheels smaller than this one. We had thick woods around our house so we crashed through the branches and made trails and got LOTS of cuts and bruises and poison ivy.
@thomasheller1526 Жыл бұрын
You fixed and really tested it!!!! A gem!
@Red_Panduh Жыл бұрын
Z50’s were special. Love that model. The blue and yellow ones look so good
@DStewart2022 Жыл бұрын
Your tank grommet worked well. I noticed in the "parts box" that came with it there was a pair of rubber grommets that I thought were for wire protection but they also look like they would fit the tank slots as well. Wonder if they were actually the tank grommets?
@wildscotsman1
Жыл бұрын
I thought the same about those grommets.
@nancypotterf5043
9 ай бұрын
I remember seeing that also, was hoping he would look over his pile of parts that came with the bike again, but it seemed like the house within the house to hold the tank in place worked real
@EncorePPFtint Жыл бұрын
I'm almost positive that the air breather for the carb is the brass tube sticking up from the bottom of the float bowl. That is also the overflow if the needle gets stuck open. That tube bypasses the bowl drain screw as well. 👍🏻
@melvinjones3895 Жыл бұрын
another one rescued and brought back. good show old boy
@V8SKULLS Жыл бұрын
Brother thank you for sharing yourself and your collection, those a beautiful babies you have. I remember them when I was younger
@Rapid454ss Жыл бұрын
I think the fuel line is too long for an effective gravity feed!
@eugenerob8492
Жыл бұрын
Why are you yelling lol happy Easter
@tasnikas746 Жыл бұрын
First
@dodgesuperbee1 Жыл бұрын
My dad bought me a Honda SL 70 trailbike when I was 8 years old. I wish I could find one and restore it. I even put a kiss sticker on the tank LoL, I had so much fun with it. :)
@oojagapivy Жыл бұрын
I had a Z50 as a kid. Regretted selling it. I now have a 1964 Honda sportscub 54cc. Hasn’t run in decades so thought I might get some hints here while reminiscing.
@michaelkoon8371 Жыл бұрын
Sir I’m 65 years retired and love watching your videos I have a 2005suzuki edgier great running four wheeler I watch you to get punters on how to fix things thank you for all the pointers you have and can give me to fix things
@mikesbarn1858 Жыл бұрын
Mustie1 proves that even with gears 50 ccs is still 50 ccs. Still looks like a fun little machine.
@charlesroberts6965 Жыл бұрын
Amazing find and content..great addition to collection. Appreciate you sharing your day with us 😊🛠️🔧🛻🛵
@thomasmorrison3761 Жыл бұрын
One of the first two bikes(the other was a CT90) I put back together in the mid 70's; both were late 60's, and total basket cases. I got them both running, but to play with, not "restore". The compression on the 50 was so low, the only way to get it going was pushing it in gear, but it ran that way for over a dozen years-couldn't kill it. Fun times, and fun watching Mustie go through troubleshooting these critters...
@thomasbradley4868 Жыл бұрын
Iam so happy that you have a channel to watch you because I learn soooo much from you! Thank you 😊
@pinwizz69 Жыл бұрын
You know it's gonna be a good day when a Mustie1 episode pops up in your morning feed. It's strange if he doesn't tear down a carb. He certainly didn't disappoint us today. When you go to apply a decal spray some windex on the surface of what it's going to be put on. Then put it on squeezing bubbles of air out with a plastic bondo spreader. They come in a packet of 3 at home depot. I've installed hundreds of decals and vinyl overlats that way for decades.
@laurentleplat333
Жыл бұрын
Carburetors are so much fun, they remind of the Lego Technics of my childhood. I love spending a rainy afternoon tearing them down and rebuilding them.
@DDLovett Жыл бұрын
I loved this one. What a great day I'm having. First 2vintage with a beautiful cb350/4 then Darren with this incredible wee machine. Great watching.
@johnbarr2011 Жыл бұрын
My very first bike. Can't actually remember the year, but it was red, and the motor was all but bullet proof. I learned how to change the oil (1 Qt.) and spark plug. I also learned how to use a blowtorch to straighten the handle bars when I would occasionally put the bike on it's side. Next bike for me, the CR80.
@MrTruckerf Жыл бұрын
For Christmas 1968 my neighbors 3 miles away (farm country) got a PAIR of Honda 50 Mini Trails. I had a Rupp Roadster. There was no doubt which was the better bikes. We rode around in pastures a lot, and when mine broke down they would tow me to the machine shed shop. In 1970 I bought a new SL100 Honda and owned Hondas until 1993 when I quit motorcycles and never got on one again. But we sure had a lot of fun riding those Mini Trails.
@oplefirem Жыл бұрын
@mustie1 I have learned a lot from your videos and advice. You speak to the camera like we are there with you, and we learn. I have repaired our own small engines that otherwise would be trash. Thank you!
@dariscombs7168 Жыл бұрын
Some kids never grow up. Love the bike! I was so tickled 😅watching. You are you my favorite Mustie1.
@JoshuaJonah Жыл бұрын
Love watching this old man play on kids toys .
@alk5749 Жыл бұрын
Spray bottle with three drops of dawn dish soap. Spray tank, put decal on tank and squeegee out till smooth the soap allows movement of decal so you can get all wrinkles and bubbles out. Then just use hair dryer to get remaining bubbles out. I’ve done that for years, works great.
@matthew3136 Жыл бұрын
As much as I would love an original. I am so happy they have the new Monkey 125's. Those things are awesome and will actually do 40+ mph.
@bullfrogjay4383
Жыл бұрын
Definitely going to be my next bike. Also, they are usually cheaper than like new condition Z 50s. At least in my area, crazy prices.
@jerrylukens9314 Жыл бұрын
Brings back old memories, my uncle had one in the mid 70s and he let me ride it, loads of fun.
@louikl Жыл бұрын
In the times of the USSR in Poland, we had a mini bike called "Motorynka Pony M-50" like everything at that time, it was a product that was practically impossible to buy and now the prices are high, so for the average person such a minibike is unobtainable.
@bradkuether3561 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I am going to teach you something, never thought that would be possible. When applying decals, you actually spray the surface with soapy water or even glass cleaner if I remember, it allows you to slide the decal around until you find it's place, then squeegee out the liquid, let it dry and it will stick. Learned that working for a certain beverage company when they changed the decals on all of their vending machines.
@Jesselovespinball Жыл бұрын
Glad I’m not the only grown man that is absolutely in love with mini bikes 😂 Something about them that never gets old !
@jefflundquist577110 ай бұрын
What a score! Great job on getting that Honda Z50 up and running again.
@doughamric8629 Жыл бұрын
Nice little machine, had when I was 11,you brought back memories Thx
@onedudeonehammer Жыл бұрын
Always a great adventure and learning experience. Thanks Mustie!!!
@ginopumadera4265 Жыл бұрын
I had a blue one as well , man what fond memories !!!!!! My Dad refurbished it when I went on a class trip, upon my arrival , one kick and it would purrrr like a kitten.
@deborahchesser7375 Жыл бұрын
I need a warehouse full,of vintage bikes I can fix them in my sleep. Another great video Mustie ✌️🇺🇸
@frankbiz Жыл бұрын
You did an amazing job getting life back into that fun bike. It looks amazing!
Пікірлер: 991
The oldest 6-year-old I've ever seen. Having more fun than any person can have
@samfeldman1508
Жыл бұрын
Circus Bear😜🤪
@haneyoakie14
Жыл бұрын
My Sunday is always better when Mustie1 has a new video. I can dream of being so good, but I can learn from him. Thank you!
@TruthTortoise81
Жыл бұрын
Minge.... Minge.
@IEchuckie
Жыл бұрын
He's definitely the tallest 6 year old
I often wonder if the people who get rid of these machines don’t then watch the Mustie videos, and don’t kick themselves for fixing this stuff themselves. I wold suspect that Mustie subscribers would at least give the repair a shot, having watched and hopefully learned Mustie’s thought processes (and creativity!!)
@gearheadgregwi
Жыл бұрын
Most folk don't even own basic hand tools these days. Much less have patience or aptitude to tear into a carburetor.
@StevenIngram
Жыл бұрын
I think it could go either way. If the problem stumped the previous owner for a long time, they may be happy just to see it running and driving. But yeah, there has to be some sour grapes sometimes. LOL
@vaibhavdlv
Жыл бұрын
@@gearheadgregwi True, I never needed any tools till I was 29 when I did not have my own bike, car or even a house. Then I got married and got my own place in a year, followed by a scooter and a car shortly. Then I saw how much repairs cost on all these things. I had seen my father working on one or the other thing every weekend back at hometown. Every time I see mustie's video, I remember my old man tinkering with something. He had only a highschool education and only basic science knowledge, but he could repair a bunch of house appliances like a CRT TV, a radio, a mixer-grinder. He also maintained the couple of bikes he owned throughout his life. Now I'm proud to say that I'm following in his footsteps and maintaining a bunch of things in house as well as the family scooter. And besides scratching the itch to fix things, I have saved a bunch of money.
@grantkoeller8911
Жыл бұрын
Mustie is a master mechanic, most people can't even change their oil!
@JeffinTD
Жыл бұрын
Also for some people checking the oil and tire pressure is a terrible chore. For others rebuilding a carburetor and making an old engine run is great fun and satisfying.
As an 8yo in the mid-1970s my first motorcycle was a Z50. My old man and I found it abandoned (probably stolen, beaten to death and left for dead) and buried under a bunch of brush while out looking for worms for a day fishing. He threw it in the trunk of the Mercury, threw some tools at me and said "have fun." I learned so much from that little bike and still have fond memories: I ride a 2017 Tuono Factory these days but when I see a vid or pics of a little Z50 I'm transported back in time to 1975, puttering around followed by a cloud of blue smoke lol.
@familyengineering5591
Жыл бұрын
Cool dad
@AZVIDS
Жыл бұрын
Ditto for me, but I bought a blue one in the ‘70s for $40 (my entire savings), what a great time I had on that thing👍
@laurentleplat333
Жыл бұрын
Wish I had such an experience with my father.
@havok531
Жыл бұрын
I especially like the part where he "threw some tools at you" and told you to "have fun".
@Njazmo
Жыл бұрын
Isn't the Z50 supposed to be a 4-stroke, so no blue smoke?
Happy Easter everyone, Happy Easter Mustie1! I think this bike is cool. Always remember Mustie1 makes it better. Good as used, and safety 3rd. Expect as always sparks, gas, and maybe some Smoke! Sunday is made for Mustie1. Thanks Mustie1 for always giving it all on all the motors!
Alway have loved Darren’s little laugh when things go as planned . We all feel like little kids with him .
@haneyoakie14
Жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@perlidberg7351
9 ай бұрын
Its true
The bushings for the gas tank made from hose was so satisfying. Love it when stuff works out so well like that.
@kenwolf1056
Жыл бұрын
Sorry not a fan of the decals. Green and blue are not mixable for me.😢 I did yell at you to stop but you couldn’t hear me. 😊
@Dreddy72
Жыл бұрын
@@kenwolf1056 pretty sure its supposed to be a yellow, but it looks more like highlighter/safety vest yellow rather than the schoolbus yellow of the original tank.
I purchases one in 1969 when I was 12 years old with money I earned mowing lawns and shoveling snow. I love it and still have so many fond memories of riding it all day long. As a side note, Honda recommended using Premium gas. The Sunoco down the road had 110 octane for 17 cents/gal.
I wanted one of these as a kid. When I saved enough from my paper route I decided to build my own custom mini bike instead. In hindsight I should have bought this mini bike because the value has gone up by a factor of 100.
In 1973 my dad took me to a Honda shop to buy me a little 50 like this one . I remember the price tag was $250 dollars ,and I was overjoyed till my mom walked in to see where we were and said not a chance in hell and to avoid a scene we left . Oh how heart broken I was . Seeing this is a trip down memory lane .P.S when I got older you better believe I own multiple toys like this now only much bigger now .
I love when you take us to go through your,"stash" such a treasure trove of "stuff ' and a reminder to not throw anything away!!, cause you never know when you're going to need it!
@jeffcard3623
Жыл бұрын
My wife doesn't understand all of my 'junk' and labels me a 'hoarder'. She just can't understand that this is the unrefined resource required by makers and tinkerers.
@craigbowley6783
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffcard3623 remind her of the money you save by keeping all that stuff to use on projects that you would otherwise have to buy. And tell her you're not hoarding. You just appreciate the quality of the things that were made back in the day 👍
@David-yo5ws
Жыл бұрын
@@craigbowley6783 Men are from Mars and woman are from Venus: she would never understand no matter what anybody said.
@braveswin1
Жыл бұрын
Mustie's garage is epic. Maybe I missed it, but have you just done a tour of the grounds, Mustie? It would be interesting to see the whole shebang. It might take days to film it though.
@Dreddy72
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffcard3623 you're only a hoarder if you turn down a reasonable offer on some of your junk.
I remember going full tilt across a field on that exact same bike when I was just a lad and hitting a gopher hole. When I came to, my buddy was standing above me saying hey man are you alive. Good times lol
Great video, brought me back to my childhood! When I turned 8 in 1973 my parents got me a Z50. I had so much fun riding in the forrest and our small village, of cause against German laws! I still have the bike, still running, just I got a bit to heavy for it. Thanks for the memories!!!
Happy Easter!! He has risen .
Hey Mustie, Considering that you aren't practiced at applying decals , I think you did an EXCELLENT job with the gas tank decals !!!! They look great !!! I really enjoy watching you work on these machines and admire your knowledge and fine instincts as well as you taking the time to explain the details and nuances of what you are doing and why you are doing it , moment to moment. You are one very talented guy !!! Thanks for making these videos for us to enjoy !!! ---Mark
That was my first bike! My Dad brought it back from overseas when he was in the Navy. His ship had just been in the evacuation of Saigon, and I got to fly out to Hawaii and sail back to Alameda with him on a Tiger cruise. I still remember when he opened the door to the storage space he had it tied down in on the ship, one of the happiest moments of my life. Mine was red and gave me a lot of joy for years!
When I was 10 my next door neighbor had one of these. Would have to have been a '70 model. But it was my first experience on a minibike. Just restored a SL125 from 1973. I'm amazed at how pricey they've become.
Decals. Usually, it is helpful to have an aerosol spray bottle of dish soap solution and spray a light coat on the surface first. Then remove the backing and apply the sticky side. That allows you to position it, then use a small squeegee to press it on and push the solution out from underneath.
@happyhiker5249
Жыл бұрын
Windex can also be used.
Great video very fun to watch. I got a new one for Christmas back in 1969 they were call Honda Mini Trail 50s at that time it was awesome when I was 10 years old. The next year I got a 1970 Honda CL 100 it was even more awesome. Now I drive a 1975 Honda CB 750. Damn I think I dated myself oh well the Honda 50s have started many of young folks on the way to riding motorcycles. Thanks for showing and Happy Easter!
I had a 1970 starting in'75. Beat the snot out of it. They still had front-only shocks with the rear just solid. I let the rear sprocket bolts get loose and they stripped out the hub. The points cover didn't have that round access cover, it was all one piece, so of course it broke after a jump. I didn't know what JIS screwdrivers were and everything had those screws holding things on, so they all got stripped heads after a while. They had a key switch - it was on the left side of the frame under the front of the tank. It took me all over the place when I was in grade school and I was lucky to have grown up where I had some room to ride it. Best $100 ever!
My Dad bought us kids a 65 Z50 in 1970 and us kids loved that thing. It's still at my moms and still runs. They were built like tanks.
@MiniBikeMike
Жыл бұрын
Maybe a typo…the first z50 was introduced in 1968.
That little 50 brings back memories from my childhood. I was a little hell raiser in the neighborhood.
My friend down the street had a roached out mini trail 50 back in the mid-80s. It was the first motorcycle I had ever ridden…I was probably about 8 years old. It didn’t run or shift worth a damn, but we didn’t care! I don’t think enough kids today get to experience this kind of stuff. It’s too bad. Thanks for the smiles!
I thought the rear springs didn't come until 1976.. at least in my part of the world. I had a 1977 and I loved it. We had weight restrictions of 55kg to get it registered as a moped, so our model had plastic fenders, small 2,5 liter tank and a rubber head light. Only 1.7 hp.
ok. For decals. Spray a ton of water on both the tank and decal. This will allow you to move it around. Once you have it where you like it. Let it dry. Done. :)
@blokhet
Жыл бұрын
Make it soapy water, it will work better.
@bonzey1171
Жыл бұрын
Good tip, I have to put decals on trucks all the time and this is exactly how I do it, soapy water in a spray bottle
@Rom3_29
Жыл бұрын
Best soap to use is Dove liquid soap, not much and plastic squeeze. Get the air bubbles out.
@grabir01
Жыл бұрын
@@Rom3_29 Actually I do have a tiny tiny bit of Dawn in my shop water. Tiny bit as even dry it is a lube.
These have a centrifuge oil filter built into the clutch. The clutch needs to come apart and cleaned. This causes the clutch to stick and not disengage while kicking it over and makes them hard to start. You get that skipping feeling when you kick it.
Mustie1, Nice purchase and excellent diagnosis of the air and the clogged jet! I know from my experience that when we ride the old bikes, it’s just like we were that age again (in our mind) while we are riding! Makes me feel great!
Hey Mustie, The best way to do the decals is to make up a mixture of a couple of drops of dishwashing soap and water in a spray bottle. wet the side of the tank you want to lay the graphic on with the mixture. Peel the backing paper off and lay the vinyl graphic over the water mix. this will allow you to move it around without it sticking. then use a squeegee to push the water out starting at the center. As you do this it will let the graphic stick. Any bubbles you get can be removed with a straight pin piercing the bubble slightly. Let the area dry over about a day and it will be solid as a rock.
@brentspepper2087
Жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing. I just put new decals on a 250 Big Red. I sprayed it with Windex, laid the decal over the Windex and squeegeed the Windex out. No air bubbles or wrinkles.
Thanks for the movie every week! Many of us look forward to these so thanks again.
I had one of them when I was a kid.Watching this brings back some awesome memories.Thanks for the video.
Next decal you do just spray on windex and apply the sticker right over the wetness. Apply sticker then squeegee out the windex. Windex is mostly alcohol. You can move the sticker around before before you squeegee.
I grew up with one of these. Such a great little bike to learn on! Thanks for the memories mate.
My step brother came for the summer to my home he had one we road all over the place two up on it I was 13 he was 15. I saved all my money from paper route and got a Honda 70 street that was 50 years ago. Thanks for your time and memories.
Pro tip…. As a motorcycle mechanic, the air/fuel mix should be 1 1/2 turns out as a rule to start with. Adjust as needed for high and low rpm acceleration. When you make adjustments give it time to run so you can check results properly.
@98wytebird
Жыл бұрын
He knows that and most of the time counts it. As you can see he was letting it run at first but it had an intake leak messing it up
@MiniBikeMike
Жыл бұрын
@@98wytebird yeah, few understand carburetors better than Mustie.
@funny36ful
Жыл бұрын
Pro tip to a grandmaster 😂
This was my first bike in the mid 70's when I was a little kid. 56 years old now and still riding. I think Mustie can fix anything, but a broken heart!
30+ years ago I ran across a Red '73 AK3 "Mini- Trail" at a yard sale. They were moving out of state and needed to get rid of it. He had bought it new in San Jose to haul around in their class A motorhome, using it to run to pick up the paper, milk etc. I think he said it probably had maybe 40 miles on it. Anyway, as I recall we settled on $400.00 and I brought it home. I ride it almost daily as we have 37 miles of private roads, so no worry about being street legal. Several times I've been offered big money for it as it's bone stock, origional, and never been down. I think it'll be with me 'till I die (I'm almost 80) as it's so much fun. The only thing I've replaced are many sets of tires, and the seat as the origional vinyl finally began to crack. Mine has "Honda" written across the back in silver. Anyway I had my wife follow me in her car and as near as we could determine top speed was 27 mph. It always starts on the 1st kick and idles so quietly and smooth you can't tell it's running from 20 ft. Anyway most fun I've had for $400 bucks! Enjoyed the heck out of the video, keep up the good work!
Next time you're in a sticker dilemma, just squirt the panel down with water, that will allow you to position the sticker without it sticking. When the water dries, the adhesive will take over and it will look perfect! Cheers brother!!!
@blahorgaslisk7763
Жыл бұрын
I was looking for this comment. I hate doing it that way as it seems so counter intuitive to wet the surface, but it works! So resist the urge to compulsively dry everything and spray some water on the surface first. I know people who even say you should have some soap in the water, but I have never been able to overcome my clean obsession with decals to test that...
@pinwizz69
Жыл бұрын
Use windex. It activates the glue and allwoys you time to position the decal and dries off quickly as you use a plastic bondo spreader to work out the bubbles. Been doing that for decades on large decales and vinyl art work on Arcade and other games professionally.
@Slingshotgixxer
Жыл бұрын
@@pinwizz69 yes ! thank you, there is also plastic squeegees that have a felt edge that protects the vinyl from scratches or tears
Nice video as always Darren👍I hade two of these when I grow up, one 1974 and one 1976. The 74 was the same blue as yours, and the 76 was white. Here in Sweden Honda called it Z50 Monkey Bike. They was awesome to ride, and I loved them❤
This was a really good one. Amazing to find that tiny problem. Loved reliving the collection at the end. Nice touch. Thank you.
Great little bikes..I've got a 72 fully restored
Afternoon from the UK Happy Easter
Hey Musty a problem with those Honda carbs was the mixture needle and bore would become worn. A new needle would make a marginal difference. I worked on an 80cc for days and finally went to the local bike shop. The mechanic said without the needle bore is worn out and that was not repairable. On this carb it was a pressed in part with no service part available. I didn't own the bike so a new carb was not purchased 😐. The diagnosis made sense as mid throttle operation was absolutely junk.
@shize9ine
Жыл бұрын
First thing I do with 50cc projects is buy a $40 China replacement carb.
Hi Mustie, had a Honda CD 50 moped, a metallic red small motorcycle style late '70s model lol, had TT handlebars, specially made, due to a slit in the right to fit the throttle mechanism. Had one horsepower only so slow uphill, but really fast downhill with tires correctly inflated. Handling of a CD50 is rock solid. Sadly I sold it after two seasons - for more than I paid for it. A legendary engine, also available as a 90 ccm. Have fun with your Honda! (got my motorcycle licence on a Honda 400 Four, a fantastic bike. Had four lessons, passed).
My brother and I had 2 in the 70's, One blue with white accents and one with red with white accents. Both were used when we got them. Not sure about the blue one but the red one was a 1971. The blue one broke not sure chain or sprocket. It never got fixed but that red one , I rode it till the back tire was a slick. I would get in trouble for using all the lawn mower gas. The neighbors had a Honda 50 also and a Yamaha 75. We would ride the younger brother on the 50 in front the other brother on the 75 in the middle and me in the rear . That how we would "race" . All I remember is the hours of fun we had on those bikes. My parents sold both of them at a yard sale I think they got 25$ for both. Yep 25$ ! End of story right. Nope. Years later while at work, the bosses son comes into the shop with a trailer full of junk and scrap metal. On the back of the trailer was my red Honda. I told him that's my mini bike, no way he said, no worries it doesn't run its junk. I walked over checked the tank , had a small amount in it. I took it off the trailer opened the petcock put on half choke 2 kicks and it was running. Rode down the parking lot turned around and rode past him wide open in 3rd gear. I should of never of started it. He wouldn't sell it to me. I never saw the bike again. Sorry for the ramble.
When I was 15, before internet, I had one of the later ones with full manual gears. The previous owner had drilled the carb and intake bigger to ”make more power”, everything was messed up, parts missing and so on. I didn’t know that much more either but I got it running a way better. I just wish KZread would have been around in the 90s but what’s the fun in that? 😂 I miss those days, just riding aimlessly until something broke down again. Then fix it and repeat. 😂
Afternoon mate
Loving it, I think I will place this one high on my list of favorites. Great as usual !
Aaah Sunday. Happy Easter!
The fact you can start it with your hand says how good you have fixed it
Thanks Mustie. Very cool collection and I believe I’ve seen just about all of the videos. Thanks for what you do. Your sharing has definitely built a confidence in me around repairs and maintenance.
Great an hour+ long Easter video. Happy Easter everyone :D You fixed the ST90 Monkey bike a few months ago, and now the Z50 monkey. It really looks great too, thanks to sellers fixing so much already :)
Happy Easter! The highlight of my day was watching you ride off! So fun! Always a pleasure to join you in the garage. You have taught me so much and have kept my yard machines running + some used ones I have picked up.
I absolutely love watching these bikes be saved. Very cool.
first m/c I ever rode was this one. It was my buddies, his dad and the bike and two small boys heading out in an MGB to a farm to race around a cow paddock, great time !!
For applying decals I pull the back off drag it through a pan of warm water with one squirt of Dawn in it. Then you can put it wherever you want and eventually the dawn dries off and voila! Stuck!🎉
@wrxs1781
Жыл бұрын
I had a company van at a graphics shop for decals, they also used soapy water to slide them around for a perfect fit.
Mustie you are an inspiration to all of us hobby mechanics. I have learned a lot of inns and outs from you . Thanks for making these videos and I look forward to see what you find and fix next . Keep on keeping on !
The Z50 seemed like the perfect camping transport, campsite to general store, campsite to fishing spots.
nice to see an update on the bikes always wondered which ones you sold and which ones you kept
Happy Easter everyone.
So many memories with z50. Had 1973 and 1994! Also , mustie has "mandela effect" volkswagen logo on the wall. 👍🏻
This channel is great. I learn something new every time I watch it.
Sunday morning coffe/Musti1 fix...HAPPY EASTER VEERYBODY
Laying decals, you can use water with a half a drop of dish washer liquid ikn a sray bottle. spay the tank or under the decal. that will will let you pull it up and move it around, once it is down you can push the water out from under it and it takes the air bubbles with it... after application a hair dryer will help remove wrinkles and shrink it to the shape.. good job for your second time.. heheheh
@nawgydawgy723
Жыл бұрын
are you kidding ?
this video really took me back to my childhood, I had a 50 and my dad had 2 of the tl250. I can remember going to some trials events when they were actually in the woods and seeing some amazing riding on the 250s. I enjoy watching all of your videos and really feel like I'm right beside you wrenching with ya. Keep up the great work my friend!
My buddy had the Honda 50 when we were kids. Half the neighborhood boys took turns trying to beat the lap record in the field. Thanks for the fond memories.
The decal that you have is different than the one that's on the original pack and anyway look at the gap between the bottom of the word Honda and the stripe👍👍👍😁
That was my very first motorbike, I rode it in the grass fields before I was in kindegarden
@seanote1906
Жыл бұрын
Mine too!
@dubes5594
Жыл бұрын
@@seanote1906 mine too! My buddy had a Briggs & Stratton minibike with the tiny wheels smaller than this one. We had thick woods around our house so we crashed through the branches and made trails and got LOTS of cuts and bruises and poison ivy.
You fixed and really tested it!!!! A gem!
Z50’s were special. Love that model. The blue and yellow ones look so good
Your tank grommet worked well. I noticed in the "parts box" that came with it there was a pair of rubber grommets that I thought were for wire protection but they also look like they would fit the tank slots as well. Wonder if they were actually the tank grommets?
@wildscotsman1
Жыл бұрын
I thought the same about those grommets.
@nancypotterf5043
9 ай бұрын
I remember seeing that also, was hoping he would look over his pile of parts that came with the bike again, but it seemed like the house within the house to hold the tank in place worked real
I'm almost positive that the air breather for the carb is the brass tube sticking up from the bottom of the float bowl. That is also the overflow if the needle gets stuck open. That tube bypasses the bowl drain screw as well. 👍🏻
another one rescued and brought back. good show old boy
Brother thank you for sharing yourself and your collection, those a beautiful babies you have. I remember them when I was younger
I think the fuel line is too long for an effective gravity feed!
@eugenerob8492
Жыл бұрын
Why are you yelling lol happy Easter
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My dad bought me a Honda SL 70 trailbike when I was 8 years old. I wish I could find one and restore it. I even put a kiss sticker on the tank LoL, I had so much fun with it. :)
I had a Z50 as a kid. Regretted selling it. I now have a 1964 Honda sportscub 54cc. Hasn’t run in decades so thought I might get some hints here while reminiscing.
Sir I’m 65 years retired and love watching your videos I have a 2005suzuki edgier great running four wheeler I watch you to get punters on how to fix things thank you for all the pointers you have and can give me to fix things
Mustie1 proves that even with gears 50 ccs is still 50 ccs. Still looks like a fun little machine.
Amazing find and content..great addition to collection. Appreciate you sharing your day with us 😊🛠️🔧🛻🛵
One of the first two bikes(the other was a CT90) I put back together in the mid 70's; both were late 60's, and total basket cases. I got them both running, but to play with, not "restore". The compression on the 50 was so low, the only way to get it going was pushing it in gear, but it ran that way for over a dozen years-couldn't kill it. Fun times, and fun watching Mustie go through troubleshooting these critters...
Iam so happy that you have a channel to watch you because I learn soooo much from you! Thank you 😊
You know it's gonna be a good day when a Mustie1 episode pops up in your morning feed. It's strange if he doesn't tear down a carb. He certainly didn't disappoint us today. When you go to apply a decal spray some windex on the surface of what it's going to be put on. Then put it on squeezing bubbles of air out with a plastic bondo spreader. They come in a packet of 3 at home depot. I've installed hundreds of decals and vinyl overlats that way for decades.
@laurentleplat333
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Carburetors are so much fun, they remind of the Lego Technics of my childhood. I love spending a rainy afternoon tearing them down and rebuilding them.
I loved this one. What a great day I'm having. First 2vintage with a beautiful cb350/4 then Darren with this incredible wee machine. Great watching.
My very first bike. Can't actually remember the year, but it was red, and the motor was all but bullet proof. I learned how to change the oil (1 Qt.) and spark plug. I also learned how to use a blowtorch to straighten the handle bars when I would occasionally put the bike on it's side. Next bike for me, the CR80.
For Christmas 1968 my neighbors 3 miles away (farm country) got a PAIR of Honda 50 Mini Trails. I had a Rupp Roadster. There was no doubt which was the better bikes. We rode around in pastures a lot, and when mine broke down they would tow me to the machine shed shop. In 1970 I bought a new SL100 Honda and owned Hondas until 1993 when I quit motorcycles and never got on one again. But we sure had a lot of fun riding those Mini Trails.
@mustie1 I have learned a lot from your videos and advice. You speak to the camera like we are there with you, and we learn. I have repaired our own small engines that otherwise would be trash. Thank you!
Some kids never grow up. Love the bike! I was so tickled 😅watching. You are you my favorite Mustie1.
Love watching this old man play on kids toys .
Spray bottle with three drops of dawn dish soap. Spray tank, put decal on tank and squeegee out till smooth the soap allows movement of decal so you can get all wrinkles and bubbles out. Then just use hair dryer to get remaining bubbles out. I’ve done that for years, works great.
As much as I would love an original. I am so happy they have the new Monkey 125's. Those things are awesome and will actually do 40+ mph.
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Definitely going to be my next bike. Also, they are usually cheaper than like new condition Z 50s. At least in my area, crazy prices.
Brings back old memories, my uncle had one in the mid 70s and he let me ride it, loads of fun.
In the times of the USSR in Poland, we had a mini bike called "Motorynka Pony M-50" like everything at that time, it was a product that was practically impossible to buy and now the prices are high, so for the average person such a minibike is unobtainable.
Wow. I am going to teach you something, never thought that would be possible. When applying decals, you actually spray the surface with soapy water or even glass cleaner if I remember, it allows you to slide the decal around until you find it's place, then squeegee out the liquid, let it dry and it will stick. Learned that working for a certain beverage company when they changed the decals on all of their vending machines.
Glad I’m not the only grown man that is absolutely in love with mini bikes 😂 Something about them that never gets old !
What a score! Great job on getting that Honda Z50 up and running again.
Nice little machine, had when I was 11,you brought back memories Thx
Always a great adventure and learning experience. Thanks Mustie!!!
I had a blue one as well , man what fond memories !!!!!! My Dad refurbished it when I went on a class trip, upon my arrival , one kick and it would purrrr like a kitten.
I need a warehouse full,of vintage bikes I can fix them in my sleep. Another great video Mustie ✌️🇺🇸
You did an amazing job getting life back into that fun bike. It looks amazing!