Planet Minis

CudaJames · 12-24-2007, 07:16 AM

Here's James(7yo) on his 05 CRF 50 and Timothy(5yo) on an 87 Z50. The Z was just bought off the original owner with all paperwork and registration. It's all original and unmolested. Runs like a champ and only paid $350. Picture was taken at our house yesterday.

Godfried · 12-27-2007, 01:04 AM

This is my Gorilla:

Greetz!
Godfried

50minikid · 12-27-2007, 09:12 PM

^^^^ That is an awesome bike!! Good work.

JohnnyB · 12-28-2007, 06:38 AM

This is a basket case project that was give'n to me last year . The motor and the chassis are the only things good enough to reuse . Every thing else is basically a total loss ..

mikody · 12-29-2007, 07:43 PM

Here's my 1991 z50r - just got it restored, all stock----fun ride

BEFORE:

AFTER:

1984z50r · 01-01-2008, 10:26 PM

^^ nice work

Dogboy · 01-02-2008, 12:09 AM

Hi all, my name is dogboy from Mudgee (country town 4 hours west of Sydney) Australia. Its the home town of Crusty demon's Steve Mini.

Honda Australia brought out the Z50A (K1 in USA) until 1976 when they changed to the Z50J1 (or Z50A-k5 in USA) until 1978 then came the Z50JZ until 1981 the early Z50A and J's all can be legally ridden on the street.

From 1981 to 1990's we got the Z50R but they are strictly off road and can not be ridden on the street. Therefore, any of the pre 1981 Z50's are rare and desirable, one in need of restoration will cost $800-$1200, a mint one went for $3,200 on ebay a few months ago!

In 2007 Honda Australia brought out the first Z50JZ since 1981 - The 40 year anniversary black/red model for $3,500, however, they did not get past by our local design rules (didn't want to go to the expense) so they are collectors items only and can't be ridden on the street.

Enough with the OZ history lesson, here's my 1980 Z50J. I wanted to keep it all Honda but make it a bit different, so did a copy of the 2002 "Freddie Spencer" CB750 tribute bike (we never got it here)

Before:

After:

We have a small forum dedicated to Monkey bikes in OZ called Monkey Garage (MonkeyGarage Home) all are welcome to check it out and show us your bikes.

BUZZ 50s BROTHERHOOD · 01-02-2008, 04:03 AM

Mine...

Lair · 01-02-2008, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogboy

Hi all, my name is dogboy from Mudgee (country town 4 hours west of Sydney) Australia. Its the home town of Crusty demon's Steve Mini.

Honda Australia brought out the Z50A (K1 in USA) until 1976 when they changed to the Z50J1 (or Z50A-k5 in USA) until 1978 then came the Z50JZ until 1981 the early Z50A and J's all can be legally ridden on the street.

From 1981 to 1990's we got the Z50R but they are strictly off road and can not be ridden on the street. Therefore, any of the pre 1981 Z50's are rare and desirable, one in need of restoration will cost $800-$1200, a mint one went for $3,200 on ebay a few months ago!

In 2007 Honda Australia brought out the first Z50JZ since 1981 - The 40 year anniversary black/red model for $3,500, however, they did not get past by our local design rules (didn't want to go to the expense) so they are collectors items only and can't be ridden on the street.

Enough with the OZ history lesson, here's my 1980 Z50J. I wanted to keep it all Honda but make it a bit different, so did a copy of the 2002 "Freddie Spencer" CB750 tribute bike (we never got it here)

Before:

After:

We have a small forum dedicated to Monkey bikes in OZ called Monkey Garage (MonkeyGarage Home) all are welcome to check it out and show us your bikes.

Very cool bike. My wife is visiting family in Budgewoi this week. Next time she goes I'm going to request that she pick up some Australia-market Z parts for me. I may go with her and get an entire bike.

I wonder if I can get away with a Z50 sized carry-on bag?

arlindsay1992 · 01-02-2008, 08:40 AM

I know some magazine or website got an entire CRF450R on a plane. It was disassembled and packed in many cases. I don't remember who it was, but they did it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lair

Very cool bike. My wife is visiting family in Budgewoi this week. Next time she goes I'm going to request that she pick up some Australia-market Z parts for me. I may go with her and get an entire bike.

I wonder if I can get away with a Z50 sized carry-on bag?

Z · 01-02-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lair

Very cool bike. My wife is visiting family in Budgewoi this week. Next time she goes I'm going to request that she pick up some Australia-market Z parts for me. I may go with her and get an entire bike.

I wonder if I can get away with a Z50 sized carry-on bag?

The Monkey hasn't officially been exported to Australia in years. the tank, shocks and other parts on that bike are from the Japan Market off of one of the JDM limited Edition Honda Monkeys, most notibly the 2005 Limited Edition, not exported to Australia.

Finding Z parts in Australia is like trying to find a Z50 shop here in the USA that you can walk into and purchase parts. Not likely. Look on Aussie Ebay.

Dogboy · 01-02-2008, 12:16 PM

Honda Australia does stock or will get all replacement parts that they are still making in Japan, so you can order anything but it cost $$$$$. We can currently buy the 40 year anniversary model

for $3,500. But not street legal.

Second hand Z50J parts in OZ are like rocking horse SH*T, i've seen parts go for alot more then what u can buy new from Honda. No tuning parts (takegawa, g-craft, kitaco etc) are available in OZ all have to come via japan online stores. Most aussie's buy international from cmsnl.com or hondaminitrail.com because there cheaper even with postage added. So Lair, (I used to live 25mins from Budgewoi) you won't find many parts and they'll be dearer then USA! The only thing we can get is second hand import z50J's from Japan, they can't be ridden on the street, however, you can get an old bike, keep the frame with compliance plate (Needed for street legal riding) and put all the new parts off the jap model on it. (I've read in some threads that the USA won't let jap models come in due to pollution rules)

The only things bought new from Honda on my bike were the fork bushes, fork rubber seal/cap, swing arm bushes, headlight bucket & chrome ring, turn signals, mirrors. Everything else on my bike has been powdercoated or painted, the vinyl decals were made by a local sign shop.

Here's some build picks.

shw911 · 01-02-2008, 02:02 PM

Nice bike Dogboy...awesome transformation.

EddieNewYork · 01-02-2008, 02:26 PM

Wow, it's hard to pic a fav from here, they're all very nice. What's the difference between a monkey and a gorilla?

allmakesmx · 01-02-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shw911

Nice bike Dogboy...awesome transformation.

I second that....my Panda would look good like that. Wish I could come up with my own ideas without copying all of you guys on here!!! Good work!!!

Dogboy · 01-02-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddieNewYork

Wow, it's hard to pic a fav from here, they're all very nice. What's the difference between a monkey and a gorilla?

A Gorilla is the same mechanically as a Z50JZ Monkey accept it has a "Toaster" shaped tank and a different seat to match, some also came with a carrier rack above the headlight.

An APE is the next size up, it comes in a 50cc and a 100cc, (similar engine and size to a crf100)

EddieNewYork · 01-02-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogboy

A Gorilla is the same mechanically as a Z50JZ Monkey accept it has a "Toaster" shaped tank and a different seat to match, some also came with a carrier rack above the headlight.

An APE is the next size up, it comes in a 50cc and a 100cc, (similar engine and size to a crf100)

Thanks, the ape looks dope.

shw911 · 01-03-2008, 02:18 PM

Here's a picture of my Gorilla'd Panda...mods TBA...
So far it has a Gorilla Tank and seat, Kitaco shocks, 125cc Lifan engine...

shw911 · 01-03-2008, 02:19 PM

Can't wait to start adding more mods...Let the money pit begin!

12-08-2007, 02:43 PM	#41 (permalink)
d0n 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Troy NY Posts: 2,170	Re: Lets see everyone's Z!

12-24-2007, 07:16 AM	#42 (permalink)
CudaJames PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salinas, California Posts: 49	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! Here's James(7yo) on his 05 CRF 50 and Timothy(5yo) on an 87 Z50. The Z was just bought off the original owner with all paperwork and registration. It's all original and unmolested. Runs like a champ and only paid $350. Picture was taken at our house yesterday. Last edited by CudaJames; 12-24-2007 at 02:10 PM.

12-27-2007, 01:04 AM	#43 (permalink)
Godfried PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 33	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! This is my Gorilla: Greetz! Godfried

12-27-2007, 09:12 PM	#44 (permalink)
50minikid 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 666	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! ^^^^ That is an awesome bike!! Good work.

12-28-2007, 06:38 AM	#45 (permalink)
JohnnyB 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Connecticut .. Where big bikes are for kids . :) Posts: 3,803	It's a good start right ??? This is a basket case project that was give'n to me last year . The motor and the chassis are the only things good enough to reuse . Every thing else is basically a total loss ..

12-29-2007, 07:43 PM	#46 (permalink)
mikody 1st Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tulsa OK. Posts: 118	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! Here's my 1991 z50r - just got it restored, all stock----fun ride BEFORE: AFTER:

01-01-2008, 10:26 PM	#47 (permalink)
1984z50r PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Moorpark, Ca Posts: 18	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! ^^ nice work

01-02-2008, 12:09 AM	#48 (permalink)
Dogboy PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 54	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! Hi all, my name is dogboy from Mudgee (country town 4 hours west of Sydney) Australia. Its the home town of Crusty demon's Steve Mini. Honda Australia brought out the Z50A (K1 in USA) until 1976 when they changed to the Z50J1 (or Z50A-k5 in USA) until 1978 then came the Z50JZ until 1981 the early Z50A and J's all can be legally ridden on the street. From 1981 to 1990's we got the Z50R but they are strictly off road and can not be ridden on the street. Therefore, any of the pre 1981 Z50's are rare and desirable, one in need of restoration will cost $800-$1200, a mint one went for $3,200 on ebay a few months ago! In 2007 Honda Australia brought out the first Z50JZ since 1981 - The 40 year anniversary black/red model for $3,500, however, they did not get past by our local design rules (didn't want to go to the expense) so they are collectors items only and can't be ridden on the street. Enough with the OZ history lesson, here's my 1980 Z50J. I wanted to keep it all Honda but make it a bit different, so did a copy of the 2002 "Freddie Spencer" CB750 tribute bike (we never got it here) Before: After: We have a small forum dedicated to Monkey bikes in OZ called Monkey Garage (MonkeyGarage Home) all are welcome to check it out and show us your bikes.

01-02-2008, 12:16 PM	#53 (permalink)
Dogboy PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 54	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! Honda Australia does stock or will get all replacement parts that they are still making in Japan, so you can order anything but it cost $$$$$. We can currently buy the 40 year anniversary model for $3,500. But not street legal. Second hand Z50J parts in OZ are like rocking horse SH*T, i've seen parts go for alot more then what u can buy new from Honda. No tuning parts (takegawa, g-craft, kitaco etc) are available in OZ all have to come via japan online stores. Most aussie's buy international from cmsnl.com or hondaminitrail.com because there cheaper even with postage added. So Lair, (I used to live 25mins from Budgewoi) you won't find many parts and they'll be dearer then USA! The only thing we can get is second hand import z50J's from Japan, they can't be ridden on the street, however, you can get an old bike, keep the frame with compliance plate (Needed for street legal riding) and put all the new parts off the jap model on it. (I've read in some threads that the USA won't let jap models come in due to pollution rules) The only things bought new from Honda on my bike were the fork bushes, fork rubber seal/cap, swing arm bushes, headlight bucket & chrome ring, turn signals, mirrors. Everything else on my bike has been powdercoated or painted, the vinyl decals were made by a local sign shop. Here's some build picks.

01-02-2008, 02:02 PM	#54 (permalink)
shw911 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,148	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! Nice bike Dogboy...awesome transformation.

01-02-2008, 02:26 PM	#55 (permalink)
EddieNewYork 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,229	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! Wow, it's hard to pic a fav from here, they're all very nice. What's the difference between a monkey and a gorilla?

01-03-2008, 02:18 PM	#59 (permalink)
shw911 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,148	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! Here's a picture of my Gorilla'd Panda...mods TBA... So far it has a Gorilla Tank and seat, Kitaco shocks, 125cc Lifan engine... Last edited by shw911; 01-03-2008 at 02:22 PM.

01-03-2008, 02:19 PM	#60 (permalink)
shw911 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,148	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! Can't wait to start adding more mods...Let the money pit begin! Last edited by shw911; 01-03-2008 at 02:22 PM.

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