Berjjj Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Some of you may know I picked up this v50 a while back off P_star, who also lent me a helmet (thanks mate) 49cc of 2 stroke fury, it's been serving me well as a general run around, getting me to work, smoking up a storm etc. Plans are to keep this one as it is really, with the addition of a leg shield and the missing rear pod (both incoming). So yeah I have a problem, enter the project c50. Got it running, went for a hoon which was mega lols due to an exhaust with more rust than steel. (Looking for one in good nick if anyone has it kicking around). Then proceeded to make a mess on the driveway. (Note the essentials strewn everywhere, 2 hammers + screwdrivers as pry bars) Frame almost stripped except for the stem Bastard nut holding progress, anyone know where to get the right socket/tool? Bit of damage on the rear guard (+ a touch of rust) Also bought a pretty sweet helmet/bubble shield combo, so damn comfortable. Now I'm unsure what to do with the c50, it's really solid bar the rear guard so I'm hesitant to chop it. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good metal worker that could sort the damage? Would need to be a metal only job as I'm thinking of getting the lot sandblasted then powdercoated. Pros/cons to powdercoating? Issues with colour matching plastic bits? Seems far more economical than a full paint job to me, but hell, I know nothing. Thinking a lifan 125cc motor will go well in this, with a bit of a gearing change to increase top end speed. Might go with a manual if I can figure out if the clutch will work on the scooter, otherwise semi auto. Anyway, comments/criticism welcome. Help a brother out, or tell me I'm nuts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglia4 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Have you tried knocking that nut undone with a hammer and punch? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berjjj Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Yeap, its well and truly stuck on there. Thinking I need something I can attach to a impact wrench or breaker bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guypie Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 if you have a welder you could make something up with a bit of bar/plate and an old socket, maybe a couple of old bolts for locking pins and centre shaft. Thats what I would do anyways, but Im the biggest cheapskate out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berjjj Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Ah clever! No welder though, but I'm thinking of getting a large socket and grinding away everything but 4 prongs maybe. Not sure if it'll hold up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 hammer and a large flat blade screw driver man and just keep at it, it will move. reverse for installation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Ah clever! No welder though, but I'm thinking of getting a large socket and grinding away everything but 4 prongs maybe. Not sure if it'll hold up. Honda motorcycle oil pumps have the same weird nut thing. What's the diameter of yours? I have a socket you could borrow if it fits. The official service tools are just sockets with prongs, mine is a ground socket like you say. Printed a paper template and went at it with a grinder. Piece of thick pipe would probably do just fine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGal Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Weld a bar onto it and chop your frame into something wild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGal Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Rl4IybrZWF0/S0JLbCDOzdI/AAAAAAAACrQ/_uh4d1RleHE/s1600-h/img_1494295_60456893_0.jpg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berjjj Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Honda motorcycle oil pumps have the same weird nut thing. What's the diameter of yours? I have a socket you could borrow if it fits. The official service tools are just sockets with prongs, mine is a ground socket like you say. Printed a paper template and went at it with a grinder. Piece of thick pipe would probably do just fine too. Rough measurement brings the nut to about 25ish mm? Appreciate the offer & might have to take you up on that if it doesn't free up soon. Will keep hammering away . Weld a bar onto it and chop your frame into something wild! Haha love it, I'll stick with something a bit more sedate though. The frame is too solid to alter completely. Thinking of chopping the rear guard though & lower for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Pretty sure a big chunky flathead and a hammer was the appropriate tool when I had the same issue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berjjj Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Well I managed to completely disassemble the c50, it's now sitting in boxes in the garage.Thing is, I get distracted easily... Was saving to purchase a gs650e that was on sale by a member, but it just wasn't feasible with rego costs being circa $500. This came up, had to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 That is too cool. !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 you can buy a socket to fit that at a bycicle shop i think. penny farthings has lots of tools. will cost like 5 dolla. its the same type of thing as some BB shells and also headsets. i always just use a punch or hook spanner thing from my ducati tool box if it fits. i broke all of my old english ones on rusted up BBs lowl. cast iron or something but low quality. the ducati one is tool steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 or vice grips or a punch and hammer. make sure you're turning it the right way. i dont think its left hand thread but who knows with those nippons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berjjj Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Thanks Kirk, eventually made myself a tool by grinding away an oversized socket, worked a treat. Anybody in the same position is welcome to borrow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berjjj Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Shopping list for the S90z Exhaust Tires Battery Revin that mother, then get some clubmans or low bars and roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsinclairx Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Dam nice bike there! Looks great even tho I had to turn puta upside down to see haha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyone Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 You still want some all metal fabrication done? I'm in Otara. I done some hammer welding... I love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berjjj Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Dam nice bike there! Looks great even tho I had to turn puta upside down to see haha... Cheers, still gutted about the gs though, hope that thing goes to a good home or you keep it! Is the photo upside down or something? edit: odd, tablet showed it right way round, fixed You still want some all metal fabrication done? I'm in Otara. I done some hammer welding... I love it! Thanks for the offer man, that project has been put on hold till I get the s90 done, will drop you a pm in the future for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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