felixx Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 So I acquired this tonight.. It looks like a beast Facebook marketplace special.. Just need to pick up an extra link on the chain and a couple of bits. Reg on hold as 50cc. Discuss here: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 Loom for lights/ indicator ordered regulator ordered (12v) I got a 4 wire and 5 wire, what does the extra wire do? I am guessing I can get a another joining link for the chain from any motorcycle shop? This should be fine for a small motor like this? I am picking up wee fella's gizmo on sat - new tyres, will see if I can get a joining link as a short term fix if thats reasonable Also does anyone have an exhaust for a f50 as mine has had all the baffles removed (loud pipes save lives but this is very loud) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 Max rowdy installed... ... next up rear brakes Also the wee gooseneck in the top of the carb rotates causing it to start... Any tips or ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 Well I have it running. Front and rear brakes work. Quiet exhaust pipe fitted (for now) Fuel petcock un clunged and fuel filter on the right way Just went for a wee zip and its fun... However it has a kxd pit bike engine and I dunno how to wire lights into it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 I decided the headlamp and speedo mount looked pants and 3/4 of it was missing so I deleted it. I made some flash harry mounts for the new light bucket and threw it on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 Next up.. what to do with the speedo. I fabbed up a prototype mount out of scrap. It kinda works so I will make a tidier one this week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 Version 2.. Much lighter and leaner. Viewing angle is perfect!! Room for leg shield too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Getting some sunlight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 So I got a loom off ali express Useless. Or maybe I am Has 4 indicator leads. Thats good. 2 light up for each side. Happy days. But they dont flash. This is ok, there is a flasher relay , but nowhere to plug it in! I think I have the light Hi/lo sorted, but there is nothing for brake lights or tail light... I can rig a circuit for brake light, and will splice tail light into headlight circuit I guess. /ling post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 12 Author Share Posted August 12 Question Bike has AWFUL matte black paint over the factory red Insulation tape will lift the black Whats an easy way to remove the shit spray so I can prime and paint the frame satin paint? Will paint remover and a water blaster be a good option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gruntfuttock Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Yeah I'd try paint remover. The shit paint should almost wipe off with one pass and you'll be able to scuff the factory paint for priming/painting. I usually end up with it going everywhere so wear old clothes and safety specs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waspman Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Try paint thinners first, I have had success using it to remove a shit spray can job, if you are careful it may not effect the underneath paint otherwise its paint stripper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 29 minutes ago, waspman said: Try paint thinners first, I have had success using it to remove a shit spray can job, if you are careful it may not effect the underneath paint otherwise its paint stripper Great idea. I noticed blistering of black paint where I spilled petrol, Im dosed up on flue meds so my brain is slow today, did not even put 2 and 2 together! So might try a 3m scrubby soaked in petrol first as petrol is cheap(*er) than thinners (Will wait until spring to paint, but I am curious to see the state of the red paint underneath) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 On 11/08/2024 at 20:28, felixx said: /ling post 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead96 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 On 13/08/2024 at 11:04, felixx said: Question Bike has AWFUL matte black paint over the factory red Insulation tape will lift the black Whats an easy way to remove the shit spray so I can prime and paint the frame satin paint? Will paint remover and a water blaster be a good option? The CRC Gasket Remover does a damn good job ripping at basically anything. Did it to my old Fa50 and used the water blaster after while it was still soft and got atleast 90% of the frame in 1 go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 Lowered the headlight. I think it looks better down there New tail light arrived I will mount it tomorrow night. Just waiting for my bar end indicators to arrive. I registered her today. First time since 2008 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 Getting help from @mo999, (thank you good sir!)with the electron transfers tomorrow morning. Monday I will order golden boys and brake shoes, new front brake cable and lever, perhaps a shorter throttle cable then ride the wheels off her. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 So @mo999 is a king! Black widow has lights and stuff. I am impressed. Next up is tyres, brake shoes and in the near future front shocks. I guess if Im doing fronts I should do the rears too. Anyway here she is registred and legal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 And her rear end 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 Well it goes well around town, tried riding her to work down QE2 drive - 80km/h stretch She kept up with the cars and it was great!! but after 700m or so, bogged down and stopped Pull over, find neutral, Kick and we are off Did this 3 times I am guessing she is drinking fuel faster than the bowl is filling, (@mo99 this was with a full to the brim tank) I noticed the carb manifild has some funky welding in it, and the carb is on an angle because of this,( should it be level when riding) Cheers in advance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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