HighLUX 24,714 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 When you have a midlife crisis you buy a Harley and ride off into the sunset with the wind in your hair but when you have a quarter life crisis you buy something that makes you feel young again that also fits your budget/requirements. BEHOLD 49cc of Suzuki 2 stroke fury in the form of a late 90s TS50 Its basically brand new as the odo on the super optimistic speedo shows Old owner tried to register it but had a mare of time so gave up and its just been sat in the shed for a few years. Needs the carb cleaned out as it wont idle and Im hoping that helps the already lacklustre performance too. Plans are fit a few dress up bits like less ugly indicators and brake light. LED bulb for the headlight to help see through walls and some prettier/more agressive tyres, so some suggestions on tyres and Ali spec lights would be good. Once I take in my correctly filled out MR2B form and gain a number plate I will collect the bits required to swap on a 70cc barrel kit, spanny and muffler plus upgrade to a 24mm carb with Malossi adaptor because the current carb is a tiny 19mm thing and a CDI thats not so lazy/advance the timing a few degrees. Gives me a good excuse to buy a dremel kit too so will port match everything/shave and smooth castings as well. 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raizer 13,469 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 Lush man!! Got a 24mm carb lined up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimShadboltfan27 2,405 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 So jealous/excited/pining for this build. God who would’ve thought a TS50 would give you so many emotions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willdat? 1,759 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 You'll be after an RMX/SMX50 in no time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighLUX 24,714 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 17 minutes ago, Raizer said: Lush man!! Got a 24mm carb lined up? Not yet/price on something suitable and can you source the adaptor too? Think it was on Ebay I saw the Malossi ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raizer 13,469 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 I've got a 24mm PWK and a shit load of jets here Will see if I can do the adapters 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MopedNZ 2,403 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 This makes erect. This spanny is damn beautiful. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighLUX 24,714 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 Ectoplasm.jpg 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingbrick 6,449 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 is this the oen that popped up on facebook moped page? Must be soooo fun to ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighLUX 24,714 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 Nah it was on trademe last weekend. Quick bit of negotiation with the previous owner got it to a price I was happy to pay and clicked buy now before someone else could snake it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllTorque 31,006 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 This is rad. How big is it? Would I fit on it? If so, giz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighLUX 24,714 Report post Posted June 16, 2018 Yeah it's pretty much a full sized TS frame with just a 50cc in it and skinny rims. You would be able to ride it easily with some longer bars for your lanky frame. There's heaps of Empty Space above the barrel where you can fit a bigger cylinder like a TS 125 engine looks like it would fit 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighLUX 24,714 Report post Posted June 17, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 17:17, Willdat? said: You'll be after an RMX/SMX50 in no time... Shit yeah after seeing this I am, gotta love that fuck you ima dirtbike sound 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willdat? 1,759 Report post Posted June 17, 2018 1 hour ago, HighLUX said: Shit yeah after seeing this I am, gotta love that fuck you ima dirtbike sound Brings back memories! I've had both - rode the RMX50 to my first OS event in Kaikoura from Nelson. Cruised at an indicated ~90km/h, topping out at ~110. Is the TS a 5 or 6 speed? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighLUX 24,714 Report post Posted June 17, 2018 5 speed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighLUX 24,714 Report post Posted June 18, 2018 Progess of sorts Still runs like a bag after giving the carb a once over so might have to admit defeat and take it to the Pakeha for some 2T white mans magic 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighLUX 24,714 Report post Posted June 20, 2018 Had another go at the carb last night with a borrowed utrasonic cleaner It came up banging but on re assembly I noticed the main needle was looking a bit flakey so tried a bit of P2000 and it turned out to be chooched as fuck. They are NLA genuine/aftermarket so time for a NZ Scootercare upgrade. Potatoe fone cant comprehend the shinyness of the flash CDI from Raizer 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighLUX 24,714 Report post Posted June 30, 2018 Carb from NZ Scootercare ended up in Porirua instead of Papamoa still no ringadings but the light bar I ordered from Ali turned up in 9 days which is some sorta record. Will help with night riding as the headlight only has on with no high beam. Just need to find a bar switch to rig it up or a Suzuki switch block that has the extra position for hi beam so I can wire it into that 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vintage Grumble 16,876 Report post Posted July 1, 2018 I was gonna get one of them for adventure postie. Please give full report on effectiveness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighLUX 24,714 Report post Posted July 1, 2018 Turns inside of the shed from dark to daylight when hooked up to a test battery. Not so much of a direct beam but more daylight everywhere infront of it. Will do a good job and doesnt stick out too much tucked up under the headlight https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ECAHAYAKU-1Pcs-6-inch-18W-LED-Light-Bar-12V-80V-Motorcycle-Offroad-4x4-ATV-Spotlight-Truck/32864539972.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.13cf4c4dF7jfq6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
