Mop Head Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Yeah man, he'll be a jump king for sure. Haha. Just made a small clip of the weekends progress and uploaded it to Faceballs. It should be public: http://bit.ly/2fPhJL5The first clip is with the old FA50 engine, which was poked, then the rest are with the FS50 2 speed after that. Still a while to go before he's on the road. But summer blats will be in order asap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Welp, the tyres are too big! They won't fit bead on the rims. Not even 120psi could manage it. Had 3.00 x 10 on the front and 3.50 x 10 on the rear, nice michelin S1's, but they will just wait their turn for the FS50 when it's the priority again. SO! New plan is to get dirt bike tyres. Why? Because I've been following this build and love the look. This is from the U.K by a guy called Tony Gray. Introducing, Mud Slag:and:Lets see how this turns out... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIZZO Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 What size were the tyres that wouldn bead? I have just ordered some 110/90r12's for my fz50 build, wondering if I have bitten off more than I can chew. They are similar in size to a 4.00x12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hey mate. They had imperial sizing. So above, 3.50 x 10 is meaning 3.5 inches by 10 inches. I don't think they exactly work out when converted, but if your rim is 12, it might be wider than these wee things. Look forward to seeing the rubber on yours. Edit: just realised I forgot to add the width of the wheels themselves. Will measure tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 3.50 x 10" is a super tight squeeze on an AZ50/Let's rim, think there 2.75" maybe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Yeah it's weird, the 3.50 x 10 has now pretty much beaded to the rear rim, I presume all the over inflation, etc has helped. The front 3.00 x 10 won't budge at all. So I'm still gonna use mud tyres. I got a set of Yamaha 6V indicators and chucked them on today, along with the normal front wheel just to get it moving. Made up a new plate mount and took it for it's first road spin. Holds 55kph mint as, needs a bloody good tune but I'm hanging on till the expansion chamber is ready to use. Here's how he looks today: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Took Gary for a beach run today. Having an under 250cc run in Mt Maunganui on the 4th of Decemember. Facebook group is here, all welcome: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1639560922975814/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Gary got dirt tyres and he's about to become a filthy FA69. 70 kit from 1977 mopeds is on its way. A few other secret plans on hand for the next month or so. Check out Moped NZ M.C on Facebook if you haven't. A few old schoolers there. Just search the name. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Lol. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Double dose of lol's. Gotta take the fire too it and introduce it to the bent way of life. Getting there for the AKL ride on the 27th. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Ha that's awesome! Still can't get over how quiet Gary is with that pipe/filter combo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 Gary is having some moments, that's for sure. Ordered the 60 kit from treatland and fit the thing, ran mint for a little bit. Didn't have the right jets for the standard carb so I leaned it out a bit and had a blast, it was fun until the baby soft seized.... Took the engine apart to find minimal scoring on the barrel and piston, cleaned it up and snapped a piston ring putting it back together. Damn. Put the original barrel/piston back on to find that after every 3rd or 4th kick the motor would give a horrifying metal on metal squeak. I've managed to track down a new transmission/bottom end in Hawera which I'll get here soon hopefully. Ordering new piston rings too and gotta wait for them to come from the states. Sadly gary may not be ready for the weekends Auckland ride, but I may have another FA to chuck the seat on for the day and hold everyone up. Big thanks to @Shakotom Garys seat looks good though. It's given me sweet inspiration for future paint work. I've also decided I need a legshield. Can anyone help out with one? They're near impossible to find... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Woops. @Shakotom and @GuyWithAviators are the worst. They've conditioned me to peer pressure myself into buying shit now. Introducing: Me old mate, Pal: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Okay so Honda Pal appeared for $200 so why not. Always wanted a '90s smoker and the shape of these is lush. Body work is okay. Engine is haggard. Will have a proper gander tomorrow and see if any life can be had from this epic acquisition. With any luck we'll be skidding away. Oh, got another FZ trans so I'll be taking that to pieces this weekend too. Imagine 2 bikes running at once? What a dream. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB8-TypeR Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I saw that on tm, good score! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Pals cleaning up nicely. Will be getting rid of it shortly. Just gotta sort this exhaust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 It's getting to the point where I wonder if the thread should be renamed 'Moped NZ 50 Thread'. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB8-TypeR Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Lush, just got my Chaly running again last night. Have some wide tyres coming for it as well. Hopefully have Chaly races around the Cape 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 On 05/11/2016 at 13:52, MopedNZ said: #mopedspam My apologies for the mass posts, just getting a bit enthusiastic today. The white seat from the fs50 has the exact same base and mounting point, so I chucked that on. The shock on there is one I promised Raizer a while back then promptly forgot where it was. I hunted around and finally found it today. So that will make it's way to him next week and I'll find something a tad shorter to use for the build. The chamber is just sitting in place with one bolt, a few mods will be needed to make it sit perfect but nothing major thankfully. Liking this look so far. He's handsome for an old boy. Hey @MopedNZ, how did this thing go with the AliExpress chamber? I'm thinking about buying one as a budget open for Rahn's FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Head Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 6 hours ago, Truenotch said: Hey @MopedNZ, how did this thing go with the AliExpress chamber? I'm thinking about buying one as a budget open for Rahn's FA. Seized. Didn’t really make much difference as the engine couldn’t get ‘on pipe’ so to speak. I’d either use the MLM side bleed from treatland.tv or not bother next time I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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