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Honda Vision 50 X

ckerr Part of things Posts: 257	Honda Vision 50 X ckerr @ckerr
	Aug 10, 2015 9:44:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So one evening the wife is showing me stuff on Gumtree she likes, I get sent to go and collect it... while I am there I spot this beauty tucked into the corner of the garage and ask if its for sale... well its now home with me. 1986 Honda Vision 50 X, last on the road in 2009, came with original keys, original and new tax book, apart from a very holey exhaust which I'm going to try and weld up before ordering a new one, its a very solid wee bike and to my surprise, it even started up after a few kicks... on the old stale fuel! First sighting On the trailer coming home Some close ups... Old Dealer Sticker, Owen Brothers of Belfast Pink... Case Detail Dials More photos to come as I strip it down to sort the exhaust and give the whole thing a good clean.


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dodgerover Posted hell of a lot "These days turned out nothing like I had planned" Posts: 5,921	Honda Vision 50 X dodgerover @dodgerover
	Aug 10, 2015 10:03:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I wouldn't waste time welding the exhaust up I'm sure pattern ones used to be about £20! Another nice save though.
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norniron Part of things Posts: 476	Honda Vision 50 X norniron @norniron
	Aug 10, 2015 19:27:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Owens Bros are still Honda dealers... I think they trade as Belfast Honda now.
	Ich habe kein Geld!

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ckerr Part of things Posts: 257	Honda Vision 50 X ckerr @ckerr
	Aug 11, 2015 8:26:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Pulled all the covers off last night in preparation to remove the exhaust, I am in no rush so will be taking my time. So covers off, wee look around, sprayed all the nuts and bolts ill be removing with some plus gas... Carb and Airbox side cover removed, cant believe how clean it was under these covers... Exhaust Side, think the exhaust is well shot lol, still very clean over all, cant see it in these photos but the wiring loom still has its paper stickers still intact. and lastly a quick photo of how large the side glove box is... beer for scale
	Last Edit: Aug 11, 2015 8:28:27 GMT by ckerr

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ckerr Part of things Posts: 257	Honda Vision 50 X ckerr @ckerr
	Aug 12, 2015 8:57:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Little photo showing how the paper stickers under the fairings are still intact Also started removing the exhaust last night... slowly but surely I turned the bolts out a few turns and left some more penetrating fluid on them, don't think they have ever been removed, so slow and steady.


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ckerr Part of things Posts: 257	Honda Vision 50 X ckerr @ckerr
	Aug 13, 2015 8:03:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So last night I had a look at this exhaust, it all came apart smoothly, and guessing buy how good the fit was this is indeed the original exhaust... I looked far worse than it actually was... A good wire brush revealed that the down pipe and the whole front section of the exhaust was solid Turned it over and the back was a different story, however again it was far more solid than expected... I forgot to take a photo at this point and decided was worth saving and bust out the grinder...(repro exhausts were also dearer than suggested so in the interested of keeping this project cheap and cheerful I carried on) and finally the start of a repair panel, the steel that the original exhaust is made from is surprisingly thick so I think this all should work out fine.
	Last Edit: Aug 13, 2015 8:04:46 GMT by ckerr

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dubscum Part of things thats what i do Posts: 531	Honda Vision 50 X dubscum @dubscum
	Aug 13, 2015 16:57:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	wife sends you to collect "stuff" returns with moped. Strong work!
	whip it, into shape ........ go forward

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mylittletony Posted a lot Posts: 2,419 Club RR Member Number: 84	Honda Vision 50 X mylittletony @mylittletony Club Retro Rides Member 84
	Aug 18, 2015 12:58:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'll just leave this here.... Aug 17, 2015 21:25:28 GMT markbognor said:
	Furious Fury - Nervous excitement 50s barge - Gone '79 Volvo 240 wagon Gone Bikes Gone

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ckerr Part of things Posts: 257	Honda Vision 50 X ckerr @ckerr
	Aug 19, 2015 8:37:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hahaha that is brilliant! I believe these are fairly easy to get low to the ground, however theres not much clearance as it is... maybe ditch the center stand for a side stand... Not sure about the tail on the back, but I'm loving the cover on the headlight and that exhaust looks like a master piece! Anyone know any more details about it?
	Last Edit: Aug 19, 2015 8:40:24 GMT by ckerr

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ckerr Part of things Posts: 257	Honda Vision 50 X ckerr @ckerr
	Aug 24, 2015 8:03:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Exhaust repair complete... lick of chemical rust killer and some VHT paint and it will be good as new


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composimmonite Posted a lot Posts: 4,681	Honda Vision 50 X composimmonite @composimmonite
	Aug 24, 2015 10:04:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	On my Melody the exhaust used to break the bracket where it attached to the engine so it then broke at the pipe as well ! Did this several times even with a brand new exhaust so reinforcing the bracket solved the problem 100%. BTW the original exhaust on my 1996 R reg Vespa ET4 has rotted despite being off the road at under 12 months old / done around 5000 miles ! Suppose one day I'll have to dig if from back of garage and put on the road seeing I've owned it 18 years and have never rode it other than a quick test ride
	Last Edit: Aug 24, 2015 10:10:47 GMT by composimmonite

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southside Part of things Posts: 536	Honda Vision 50 X southside @southside
	Aug 24, 2015 14:01:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Me and a mate used to have one of these as a field bike around 2001-2002. Took that much off road abuse it was unreal and never broke, until the exhaust snapped. It was way to loud and we started getting complaints and police chases so we torched it. Naughty I know but we was only 14 at the time and thought it was a laugh.


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ckerr Part of things Posts: 257	Honda Vision 50 X ckerr @ckerr
	Aug 28, 2015 8:04:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So I have been progressing slowly with this little project, nothing spectacular but getting it back into running condition... Exhaust sealed and painted Rear wheel given a lick of paint, because it has to go on before the exhaust... and the engine cowling painted and wheel set on loosely, need to snug the nut up tight and bolt the exhaust back on next


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ckerr Part of things Posts: 257	Honda Vision 50 X ckerr @ckerr
	Aug 31, 2015 10:35:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	She is running... runs great once she gets started... However she is quite difficult to get to start when cold... found someone had replaced the stock filter in the airbox with a piece of yellow car sponge... so have a OEM sponge ordered, inline fuel filter to keep things clean, and a new plug because that never does any harm. She is also still running on the old stale fuel, so ill get that changed out... fingers crossed this combination will have her running sweet as a nut... In the mean time here is a wee video of her starting once warmed up.


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dungbug Posted a lot 'Ooligan! Posts: 2,852	Honda Vision 50 X dungbug @dungbug
	Aug 31, 2015 16:26:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	You may want to give the Carb a clean if it's been sitting with stale fuel, also check the condition of the Carb to head inlet as these can perish over time & create an airleak. Seems to runs well enough, I had a Honda NE50 years ago.....She'd get to a steady 31mph and wouldn't go any faster, that said she never failed to start regardless of the conditions
	Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974 Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974) Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary) MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986) MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984) MK4 Escort (1989) MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously) Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997) 1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat 2003 Ford KA Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)

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dungbug Posted a lot 'Ooligan! Posts: 2,852	Honda Vision 50 X dungbug @dungbug
	Aug 31, 2015 16:27:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	My old snotter, 1987 with added curse word stickers
	Last Edit: Aug 31, 2015 16:27:51 GMT by dungbug Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974 Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974) Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary) MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986) MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984) MK4 Escort (1989) MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously) Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997) 1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat 2003 Ford KA Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)

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ckerr Part of things Posts: 257	Honda Vision 50 X ckerr @ckerr
	Sept 14, 2015 8:58:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So I have the engine running like a dream now, Air filter replace, fuel filter in, fresh fuel, carb cleaned, exhaust welded and everything adjusted... Cant wait to get it on the road now... few little things left to do, get a number plate made, find / make an adjustment screw for the headlight as its missing the screw, spring and nut and clean up a few bits. All together and running (sorry for the crappy night time photos) Number plate bracket made up... and a cold start at night... smoooooth
	Last Edit: Sept 14, 2015 8:58:50 GMT by ckerr

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trouble Posted a lot Posts: 1,089	Honda Vision 50 X trouble @trouble2010
	Sept 14, 2015 19:01:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Had a red one as a kid Loved it


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lightyearman Part of things GYJDM - Grimsby based Japanese car club - Find us on Facebook Posts: 639	Honda Vision 50 X lightyearman @lightyearman
	Sept 16, 2015 13:52:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Check the big single main frame tube under the foot boards as it joins at the rear, its a rot trap that can meana new frame, i know from experience! Check, clean, paint, win.
	'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty '90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire '86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018 '97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van '04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it? '91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new '87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser '03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun... '15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick

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ckerr Part of things Posts: 257	Honda Vision 50 X ckerr @ckerr
	Sept 16, 2015 15:32:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cheers for the advice dude, a couple of folk of mentioned this too me so it had a good look over. Also mentioned was the front folks, the solid bar parts as they can become crusty... thankfully mine only had some mild surface rust which has been rubbed back and treated. Once its on the road and proven itself a little as being reliable, I will probably stripping it right back and repainting the frame and stone chipping it so it will last... maybe even get some new stickers made up... I have kind of fallen in love with this wee machine. Hopefully it will make a reliable commuter.
	Last Edit: Sept 16, 2015 15:34:03 GMT by ckerr

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