Beavers Suzuki A50

[Beaver]

After realising a 50cc nangmaster 3000 wasn't quite the ticket for me, I sold the RD50. Fast forward a few months and a FB market place listing for this popped up in a group chat. Local and the price was right.

Another 50cc 2 stroke! 1981 Suzuki A50-II. The guy I bought it off, it was his old man's and he recalls riding it around as a kid, but since then it's just sat in the shed. Last registered 1995 and looked every bit like it had been sitting gathering dust since.

So got it home, gave it a soak and a wipe down and it's bloody solid. Hit the chrome with CRC and Goldilocks and whilst it is far from mint, its solid. Shows its age but doesn't appear to have had a huge amount of use.

Fuel in the carb and fuel tap had turned to gum so stripped and cleaned those. New fluids, check for spark, and it fired into life first kick and idled straight off the bat. It goes and stops (ride around the lawn) but no signs of life from any of the lights. Indicators run off the battery so they go. Fuel leaks from the carb so that needs attention but otherwise a solid start to getting it back in the road.

 

[Beaver]

[Beaver]

Plans are to get it running properly, give a few other things a once over (cables are pretty stiff and sticky) and then see how it rides. Whilst the v50 has proven itself as the ultimate adventure bike, I do want to build up a proper small motorbike (rather than step through) so perhaps this will be it. More likely than not will result in a repower to achieve what I'm after so will make the decision once I've taken it for a few proper rides. An A100 engine would be nice to keep it in the family.

[Goat]

Shit yeah beave! Saw this on marketplace.

Even though small bikes are so punishing, there is some amazing charm about them.

I've got a few a100 donks in stock if you need when the time comes.

Also, you don't want the RD back do you? hah, it really doesn't like Broadmeadows hill! Haha.

[Goat]

Also, where did you get that sweet carb tray?

[Beaver]

1 hour ago, Goat said:

Also, where did you get that sweet carb tray?

Supercheap maaaayte

https://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/toolpro-toolpro-silicone-parts-tray-2-piece-set/624068.html?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsOOB2_z5hQMVQqRmAh1M9g4HEAQYASABEgIeZvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Goat]

On clearance too. Nabbed a few. Sick.

Also, looking forward to your build.

[Beaver]

Spent some time going through the wiring and checking connections etc to try sort the light situation. For some reason the last thing I checked was bulbs....both blown. Swapped those out and all is well. So ignored the cracked sidewalls and hit the streets for a test ride. She's a beauty all right, 50mph pinned and will sit at 45mph happy as on the flat. Can't ask for much more from the old girl, I'm happy as. 

[Beaver]

Fleet life

[Beaver]

Next on the list is tyres as the front one is full of cracks. I've got some 2.5-17 golden boys/sr241 in stock so will throw those on. Factory size is 2.25 but looks like space won't be an issue. Clean up the rims at the same time as they are a bit scody. 

Also just picked up a high pipe from a AC50. I like the look better than the factory A50 low pipe. Needs a good clean up and looks like I'll need a different side cover to fit so will see how that goes/make something to suit.

AC50 pipe is like this

Then re-rego and start riding the shit out of it really. 

[Beaver]

Goldilocks and CRC works a treat.

And fitted up the only OS.ng approved adv tyre 

Need to rinse and repeat on the back. To many things to remove for tonight though. That'll do pig, that'll do.

[Beaver]

And rear tyre fitted up. Went for a good hoon this arvo, goes good around town but is pretty hard work beyond that. To be expected for a 50 though haha.

[Goat]

You miracle worker

[Beaver]

Did ~200km on this over the weekend up the Coromandel Peninsula (Whitianga over the 309 to Coromandel and up to Fletcher Bay and back) with a couple of other punishers. This thing took it like a champ.

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