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If its not registered as a motor home you'll have to apply for a tsl, sit a test and pay some monies and show that when you take it for a cof. Its a ballache, messy and I've been looking for a way around it (as have many many others Inc horse truck drivers etc)

I shall remain strong

Here it is in all its very well used glory..

The last few months we've used Mandy the cabriolet quite a bit and its been super enjoyable. Its our first convertible and all a bit new. On the first decent outing on a hot as day was a trip to Nelson where we both learned why it is we'd always seen convertible owners wearing caps and its not because they are a suitable place to put an MG or mx5 logo. Without a peaked cap the sun in pretty intense when there's no roof. Duh. Another thing we learned is you get baked!!! Its like a little oven. Tops of our legs. Ouch. So caps and lots of sunscreen became a thing. Took the car over to Blenheim via the lakes for Dads funeral. Kevin came with us. Great drive. Really nice scenery and a new outlook with no roof. Took some pics on the way... Kevin wasn't that impressed with the lake .. He likes the little nook he had under the seat... Found this aptly named street near Blenheim - that's my younger brother with a childs cap he'd found on the footpath .. So yeah- this little car has been great fun. Even used it to collect some alloy- the drop down rear seat centre was very handy... But we had never intended on keeping this car forever as we've enough cars and more projects on the way. We have had it advertised on trademe for a while now and there was plenty of interest but we wanted it to go to the right home where it would be cherished and adored. A few folks who enquired were blatantly going to trash it as a cheap car. Finally the ideal new home was found - a young fella in Auckland who'd owned a k11 before, missed it after it was gone and really wanted another one. He made his way down yesterday via plane, ferry and bus with his Dad and was super enthusiastic about his new car. He works in a race car preparation workshop and has some cool ideas for future Mandy. I think he's already sorting out a new roof from some guy in the Netherlands who makes them to order. So that's the short story of Mandy and here's a pic of the excited new owner and his Dad just before they headed off to make their way home - and it looks like they'll be avoiding the upcoming next lot of rain expected luckily. Of course, as seems to be the case with us, when one k11 goes another pops up. On our way home we stopped to check out a k11 that has been left dormant on the side of the road for the last two weeks. I've located the owner and I'll be asking what the deal is - does it need rescuing

I've got one of these coming in for work tomorrow. Can't remember the engine size but it's a manual and super fun on twisty roads. When ya shut the doors it feels like the glass might fall out. So tinny. So fun. Such a great sound! Good purchase!

Took this out for a longer test ride down to Marahau yesterday morning. Re-fitted the original mirrors it had come with and the leg shield. Pretty much all complete now and looks really neat. It goes so well. Was faultless but for the snapped speedo cable - the remaining bit of inner is stuck down inside the outer with neither end sticking out so I'll order a whole new one. So in order to check speed I wore my Garmin watch. It cruises along nicely at 55kph and hit 60 with a bit more to go but I was only wearing a pushbike helmet and it got a bit noisy. Ideal fun way to get to the beach for a swim though! (which I noted was empty but for two people even though its still holidays!) Must get it rego'd now and sort out a helmet.

Dad bought a brand new 1983 bluebird with no rear seat for that reason. Then got a rear seat added later on - in vinyl. Which was dangerous to legs on a hot day

Ahhhh ok. Everyday is a school day.

@Leone RE; your comment in the nats thread "Failed wof, one bulb, gearbox mount and have to remove the big sticker that takes up most the back window, rememberance sticker for my mate who fixed the 1st lot of rust... RIP, i dont really want to take it off but i will to get the bloody wof... maybe he will let it slide if i do the rest... hmmph " I don't think that should be a fail but others here will know more. From what I know if you have two working side mirrors you should be fine. My '87 van has a sheet of steel instead of a rear window and its never been an issue.

Cheers Glen. Yeah I had found that one and book marked it already. Useful because I can at least make out how the bike fits together when I'm looking at a pile of bits on the floor. Got some bits this arvo. Picked up those brand new rear indicators for $5 each! They were clearing them out. I thought the lenses would surely not fit my chrome bodies but the went straight on! They actually have suzuki japan molded into the plastic. Bloody bargain considering bulbs were included. Took it for another hoon up and down our driveway. Must get a helmet - I looked at some at the bike shop but nothing really retro suitable there. But they can order various ones in and they look nice. I have a full face helmet from the UK but its just not befitting of a 50cc bike I'll be taking to the beach etc. Can't get used to the original gear lever. It's awkward to use (it being a bit bent doesn't help). I'm going to make a new one, a modern style, to suit.

Oh like as if I'd get bored with the stock power and try to fit something else in...

Ha ha - he said power

Armed with the above advice I could not leave this little bike alone and had to check the oil system. I removed the outlet from the very empty dry oil tank and cleaned out the tiny bit of dirt residing in the bottom so removing any chance it could get into the pump.. After some brake clean and a bit of wooden dowel to free up the dirt.. I put some Penrite 2 stroke oil I use for the chainsaw in. It states its idea for industrial 2 strokes so it'll do for testing purposes I'm sure. Then the pump - hiding behind this little cover. I noted that the sprocket looks good with barely a sign of hooking showing. Cover off.. exposing a neat little pump arrangement.. It all looked clean and untouched in there. I pushed the bike outside and started it up. Minky the micra probably not pleased with this new 'moooore economy' mode of transport ... Removed what looked like the obvious bleed bolt as mentioned above by Mr Raizer and monsieur Goat and sure enough the oil did start to flow ... With the bolt back in place I could see oil being pumped in pulses out the two outlet pipes. I'll check the flow at the carb later but I feel pretty confident it'll be ok.

Great advice. Cheers. You've both probably saved my bike from certain death! I'll get some oil today. Could be any 2 stroke oil? or is there a specific recommended oil for this type of setup? Also - how do I bleed the lines? I really need to find a manual for it eh. Its all new to me.

Picked up this a couple of days ago from our neighbour in return for doing a service on their car. They've had it in storage for 8 or 9 years with the intention to restore it but life etc did its thing to that plan. So now its ours (Hannah's already smitten with it) Last rego in 2009. Pretty low mileage for its age? This is the first motorbike Ive ever had in NZ. When I was doing the UK living thing we both got our CBT licences and I bought a classic 1976 Honda SL125 while Hannah bought a 1978 XL125. Then I bought a CL125 and used that for commuting. Once back in NZ we'd both had ideas about getting bikes but just never happened. Then this turned up and it'll do for a bit of fun. I have looked on the nets and not found much info on these. Not sure what the difference is between this F50 and a FR50? I'd love to know more about the history of them. Wiki has nothing really. We both thought it best to crack into it and see if it runs. First off Hannah gave it a bit of a clean and removed the cracked fairing. Then I modified the lock barrel to accept a Bedford truck key which happened to be sooooo close to working already. Neighbours will no doubt find the original key now. Then put some two stroke mix in. Just some chainsaw mix and I think 50:1 so probably a bit lean? I'm not sure but its probably like the 'which oil weight to use' question. It has a oil tank on the side but for testing purposes I left that empty. I don't even know what oil goes in there- just 2 stroke stuff yeah? 2 stoke m/bikes are a whole new thing to me! Lots to learn. Gave it a kick over and on the 5th kick it started! Wow. Neat. Sounded great. But learnt that the carb was leaking... Took the cover off- weird place for a carb Looks clean in there but a sticking float needle needed sorting. I first removed and cleaned the fuel tap. It has a vacuum operated diaphram valve on the side that is meant to close off the tap unless the engine is running. Is this common? Tap was ok but could do with a new rubber sealing washer between it and the tank outlet stub. Then the carb. A little bit tricky to get out as I didn't want any split hoses but all seemed fine. removed the bowl and cleaned out the valve. Works good now. Bowl had a bit of gunk in it but not much considering the time the bike has sat... Put it all back together and started it up then took it for a hoon up the drive and back along the road. Fuck its cool. Much more of a giggle than I was expecting. Its like a tiny engine with a big turbo. Nothing nothing nothing and then powerband. Gear lever is bent and fucked if I can downshift with my heal. Checked the plug and its not a bad colour.. Took the cover off above the carb and adjusted out the slack in the cable. Odd size - needs a 7mm spanner. Lubed the twist throttle end and its much nicer to use. Brakes seem fine and tyres are holding air plus have good tread and not perished. Then went out for more hoons up and down the road. Goes well. Quite fun. I best check/change the fuel mix before I fuck it though. 40:1? So I'll sort the gear lever out, fix the fairing cracks, sort out the broken indicator lenses (any ideas on where I might find them ? They look like trailer lights but are the originals) and get a new spark plug. Then it needs new rego and plate so I'll pop in and do that bit of paperwork. Keen on a workshop manual but cant find anywhere to download one that suits this model ?

Yay for updates!!! My my - that is rusty

Hannahs mum is over and brought some magazines Inc classic car weekly. It has this advert ..

Loving the updates Ellen. Cheers for posting.

You can do your own tie down points etc and there is a local fella, very friendly and helpful, who will certify them. I'll find his number and pass it on to you.

Just found this thread here that will be of interest for you... https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/213970/1967-daihatsu-compagno?page=2&scrollTo=2765734

C please. But its your choice.

You lucky fucker! They are one of the sweetest little hatches ever made. I've only ever seen one down this way. Such neat fun little cars.

Awesome- so cool to see you've got it on the road! I hope we'll see you and your lad along at Nats Marahau 2023!...

Jobs like this are fine and I get nice enough looking results. Doing similar framework on site where I'm upside down under a bench top means I got pretty good at welding without a pedal.

It's one of those horrid pressed steel pedals. But it works ok. Just need to practice with it more and do more tube work! Honestly - there's only so much that paying about with settings can help when it still comes down to talent and experience. I know what to do and the settings to use. Sometimes during this job when my stars aligned id get mint welds. Other times it was lumpy. I wasn't really fussed about it looking perfect though - just strong. So I'd have to double pass on places to smooth it out and make sure it was a thorough well penetrated weld. Hence it can look really 'hot'. Give me a job on 1.5mm box section and I'm fine. I also do all previous stuff like that just with the torch trigger.