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1972 Honda PC50

Seth South East MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi Posts: 15,523	1972 Honda PC50 Seth @seth
	Dec 22, 2008 21:00:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've gone and got two wheels I've kinda surprised myself on this one but I fell for it when I saw retrowagon advertsie it a few days ago. I'm hoping it might become handy, frugal transport around town, and specifically down to the Oxford's dungeon. I've never ridden anything two wheeled with its own power source before and can get away without a CBT on this 49cc monster but may do one anyway. First job is to get it MOT'd but I popped into a local very friendly bike shop on my way home to get some advice. They do MOT's there and its run by an old guy and the "junior" looked like he was in his 50's. Seemed totally familiar with them. Not sure about any "style" plans. I'll clean it up as is to start with, paint the petrol tank and fit some indicators and a brake light in a sympathetic style. If it became something longer term I dare say I won't be able to stop myself playing....
	Last Edit: Dec 22, 2008 23:35:03 GMT by Seth Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.

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Neil Posted a lot Posts: 2,485	1972 Honda PC50 Neil @500tops
	Dec 22, 2008 21:13:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice purchase, Seth! Great 'arty' photo's as well!


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hairnet Probably posted too much I AMUSE YOU.....? Posts: 10,997	1972 Honda PC50 hairnet @83golf
	Dec 22, 2008 21:22:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	doff doff doff evidence needed ;D cbt good BUT www.getbike.net/cbt%20london.shtml ahh much (ina north west lahndahn stylee) ouch find somewhere quiet and traffic free to practice lol
	2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)

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hairnet Probably posted too much I AMUSE YOU.....? Posts: 10,997	1972 Honda PC50 hairnet @83golf
	Dec 22, 2008 21:28:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/ www.wemoto.com
	2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)

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goochi01 Part of things Posts: 253	1972 Honda PC50 goochi01 @goochi01
	Dec 22, 2008 22:23:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice purchase! I feel the need for something small, two wheeled and fairly slow at the moment... Its not a fowl bike though....
	1986 BMW 635csi coupe - No, I'm not a drug dealer. 1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6i - No, I'm not a hairdresser either.

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retrowagen1234 Guest	1972 Honda PC50retrowagen1234 @GUEST
	Dec 22, 2008 22:50:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	wicked glad you got home ok and everything...... good luck with the lil old thing dude


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datman Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,296	1972 Honda PC50 datman @datman
	Dec 23, 2008 0:35:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	well done.
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herald948 Posted a lot Straightnin' the curves Posts: 1,663	1972 Honda PC50 herald948 @herald948
	Dec 23, 2008 7:48:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thank you. With that purchase you have removed the extreme temptation I had to go and see that bike.
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retrowagen1234 Guest	1972 Honda PC50retrowagen1234 @GUEST
	Dec 23, 2008 7:53:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dec 23, 2008 7:48:35 GMT herald948 said: Thank you. With that purchase you have removed the extreme temptation I had to go and see that bike. ;D


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slater Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 6,390 Club RR Member Number: 78	1972 Honda PC50 slater @slater Club Retro Rides Member 78
	Dec 23, 2008 9:56:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wahh i wanted this... why cant i have a estate!!


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reanimation Probably posted too much Probably? Definately! Posts: 12,694	1972 Honda PC50 reanimation @reanimation
	Dec 23, 2008 10:16:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice, Like an early Cub. Funny how front plates were removed off bikes later on, enforcements usually happen t'other way round. Also being '72 does that mean you save the £15 tax per year too! ;D Looks like fun, basically a bike with an engine
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popuptoaster Probably posted too much Posts: 10,001	1972 Honda PC50 popuptoaster @popuptoaster
	Dec 23, 2008 15:22:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I got a mostly complete orange J reg one of them thats never gonna get done if you want it for spares, swopsies on something weird or interesting?
	Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.

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Seth South East MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi Posts: 15,523	1972 Honda PC50 Seth @seth
	Dec 23, 2008 16:31:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dec 23, 2008 9:56:10 GMT slater said: Wahh I wanted this... why cant I have a estate!! Internet Seth pwns j00! Thanks for the offer Popup but I think I'm going to see if I can manage without a spare - certainly until I get it MOT'd. Haven't really got anywhere to put this one let alone another! I've been having a better look at it today and cleaning it up here and there. I put a new plug in and changed the oil. I'll probably check the tappet clearances and points gap too as I don't really want to be fighting against awkward running when taking my first rides. Also looked for anything that might be an MOT problem. Came across rather a lot of play at one pivot in the front suspension levers so whipped the wheel off for a better look. I suspect some rubber bushes have perished (and disappeared completely on one side) so I'll make up some replacements from nylon. Here's the one I left on the bike for ref. Its the pivot half way along that the bottom of the shock fits too. Here's the one I took off. I don't think the legendary Honda engineering would have intended for that bolt to be quite that loose a fit Can't see much else wrong. Much easier to work on than a car though!
	Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.

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Bob the Fish Posted a lot Posts: 1,040	1972 Honda PC50 Bob the Fish @bobthefish
	Dec 23, 2008 17:00:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks good as it is, nice worn look. I hesitate to use words like "patina". darn S'worth checking the headraces - front wheel off the deck, move the bars very slowly and feel for any roughness. Then grip the forx (not the wheel) and push/pull to see if there's slack. Rough = shot; smooth but with play can be adjusted up. Don't overtighten tho'... Also check swingarm. Probs with these mean dodgy handling. These and wheel brngs are fave MOT spots. It's worth renewing cables imo, dirt cheap and less danger of roadside strandage for the sake of a few squid. have fun!
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slater Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 6,390 Club RR Member Number: 78	1972 Honda PC50 slater @slater Club Retro Rides Member 78
	Dec 23, 2008 17:13:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I spy crack :/


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Seth South East MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi Posts: 15,523	1972 Honda PC50 Seth @seth
	Dec 23, 2008 17:30:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the pointers Bob. I had felt a bit of roughness on the front end (easier without the weight of the wheel on) and had wondered... Slater, you mean this? Well spotted. Just been out to look and its just a bit of the assorted curse word (dog hair maybe?) adoprning the bike. If you've seen somewhere else let me know!
	Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.

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skinnylew Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 5,546 Club RR Member Number: 11	1972 Honda PC50 skinnylew @skinnylew Club Retro Rides Member 11
	Dec 23, 2008 17:55:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Seth i think he meant first pic in that post under the nut with washer combo unless Slater spotted a pile of white powder somewhere lol
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Seth South East MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi Posts: 15,523	1972 Honda PC50 Seth @seth
	Dec 23, 2008 18:01:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ah, this one. That's just the plastic front mudguard mounting. Not a problem
	Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.

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	Dec 23, 2008 18:40:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Seth... you want me to scan you the specs for this including service data etc??? pretty sure I have it somewhere.. must dig it out to send to the chap who bought my orange one a few weeks ago


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hairnet Probably posted too much I AMUSE YOU.....? Posts: 10,997	1972 Honda PC50 hairnet @83golf
	Dec 23, 2008 18:46:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	www.jacksscootershop.com/maintenance/Honda_PC50_PS50.html
	2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)

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