New member here bringing an old C50 back to the road

ianc50 · Post by **ianc50** » Wed Aug 12, 2015 2:20 pm

Afternoon all, just signed up today as I am being given a Honda 50 which has been tucked away in my Grandfather's shed since I believe 1985 or so. I do basic servicing on my Vespa at the moment so am just planning to work through re-commissioning the old girl so I can get her back on the road. It was in good working order and almost unused when put away luckily and has been covered with a blanket, unsure yet whether fuel was left in it or not.

This is what I had planned to do, is there anything else I should try prior to attempting to start / or are the Honda's not as picky as the other bikes I've worked with.

Attempt to turn over the engine without spark to ensure it's not seized
Oil change
Filter change
Plug change
Inspect tires inflate / replace
Replace the battery
Drain the petrol and replace with new
WD40 moving cables to make sure nothings so dry it'll snap (perhaps another italian thing)

(Wondering if the following needs to be done up front or just tackled if there are running issues)

Remove the carb bowel and empty any old fuel (I am hoping the jet can be slid out from under like other older Honda carbs when the bowel is off? So I can clean the holes).

Brian-TQY · Post by **Brian-TQY** » Wed Aug 12, 2015 4:36 pm

Welcome to the forum.

Also check/adjust the clutch, good luck with the recommission.

Put your location in your profile, it may help when you need help

ianc50 · Post by **ianc50** » Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:02 pm

Will do, cheers

and I will pop up some photos too, hopefully it will all go well looking forward to getting on the road.

ianc50 · Post by **ianc50** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:21 pm

Here's the old gal, she has been in the shed for 34 years

Post by **Diesel Dave** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:34 pm

Ahhh a ZZ model no less.

Post by **knapdog** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:27 pm

Never got on with those forward facing mirrors.

ianc50 · Post by **ianc50** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 5:09 pm

Ah the good ole forward facing mirrors

it has all its original documents service book and dealer brochure bits bless even a little dealers list book circa '79 apparently insurance was only 16 pounds in 81. Only just over 1700 miles covered hoping to get it running nice a reliably, washed and shiny and significantly upping that mileage with the Honda club and any Cub events I can find

Post by **wightegi** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:13 pm

Hi welcome along to the club .We have regular rides in Matlock see the rides thread.And we have a few members around Derbyshire so help may be at hand.

ianc50 · Post by **ianc50** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 12:17 am

Thank you that would be great looking forward to a ride out

Post by **knapdog** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:36 am

I already know that this bike is in capable hands and is going to be a cracker.

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