Planet Minis

50race · 07-04-2008, 03:25 PM

cant run a z50 front wheel unless i get triple clamps that are more spread out. i had planned on using the z wheel but the tire doesnt fit between the forks. as for the swingarm. i machined out those plates and welded them on. had to make a jig for it was the hard part.

i kinda like the 8 inch wide tire in back and the narrow 10 inch in front. more like a big bike

i'll look into the number plate.

s_10onbagz · 07-04-2008, 09:30 PM

man that sucks. it would be cool if you did a kitaco 10" up front with the 8" rear to keep the feel you have now. the kitaco looks just like stock just a little bigger. how wide is that front wheel?

50race · 07-05-2008, 03:44 PM

its a regular xr50 rim with 2.75 michelin on it. i was bummed when the z wheel didnt fit between the fork legs. IMO the wide tires make the little bikes easier to ride.

79z50420 · 07-05-2008, 04:09 PM

that thing looks bad ass for sure!! I was also thinking on running the 10" spoked wheel up front and the Z 8" in the back, first time i've seen it done and i take it you like it?

50race · 07-05-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 79z50420

that thing looks bad ass for sure!! I was also thinking on running the 10" spoked wheel up front and the Z 8" in the back, first time i've seen it done and i take it you like it?

On my crf50 style bike I run the older z50 wheel complete on the back and a 12 inch rim on the front. the OD of the z50 tires i have are bigger than any crf50 10 inch tire. i think it gets better traction myself. the old z50 wheels have a larger drum brake and the rims have smaller round holes than the newer z wheel and they dont bent as easy. thing i love most about my z is it really has paid for itself several times over. in "stock" class races where the only rules were 50cc and honda/yamaha cases. and i sold it once only to have to repo it b/c they only paid half the money. glad to have her back now.

Wayne · 07-06-2008, 01:47 PM

Had my Z50 1981 for 24yrs, I hav'nt started it in about 10 years. I am now going to go for it. I have brought a new coil and plug, have a good spark now to clean the carb. I found this web site the other day, it is so inspiering to see so many different z's and to see them in many different states, does anyone have any suggestions with me restoring the old Z. Can't wait to crack on speak to all you Z lovers later.

Cheers
Wayne

stunami · 07-10-2008, 03:41 PM

Not Much Money into it...YET

Dj Hunny · 07-16-2008, 12:02 PM

just picked up my monkey clone..last sunday.

zuphilius · 07-21-2008, 10:34 AM

Hey everyone. I got my K1 back from my painter and started putting it back together. Here's a few pictures. Left to right, Just got her home, torn apart, back from the painter, my custom tank mount, how she looks now on my homemade stand.

Wayne · 07-26-2008, 12:46 PM

hi there, do you know of any sites where i can find a full set of gaskits for my z50 1981.

cheers
wayne

arlindsay1992 · 07-27-2008, 03:47 AM

Click here.

qa50 · 08-01-2008, 07:19 AM

My project is progressing slowly...

Dj Hunny · 08-01-2008, 12:55 PM

wow qa50, love the angle of that shot! can't wait to see the finished product.

EddieNewYork · 08-01-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dj Hunny

wow qa50, love the angle of that shot! can't wait to see the finished product.

Seriously... hahaha that's coming along nicely. More pictures please.

ffRich · 08-01-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by qa50

My project is progressing slowly...

Man, those are some nice looking shocks!! LOL

reynolds_brad · 08-01-2008, 10:52 PM

Love that swingarm!

you have excellent taste sir.

Amssoms · 08-03-2008, 02:00 PM

This is my lifan monkey how it lookt like when i bought it.

This is how it looks for the moment.

Part list:
Takegawa:
- exhaust
- steering bar
Kitaco:
- tl seat
- brakes
Yamaha:
- Chappy swing arm
R-design
- rear shock absorvers
Honda:
- front fork
- headlight
- taillight
- fuel tank
- dax fenders

future plans:
- Daytona fork damper
- Takegawa 8" x 3.5" wheels 8 holes
- G'craft tires
- Paint job (blue and white)

EddieNewYork · 08-03-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Amssoms

I'm diggin that.

danieltula · 08-13-2008, 08:55 PM

my collection so far:

monkeybikeguam · 08-14-2008, 02:06 AM

My Bike before and after..still adding a few more goodies .like rear disc, raised forks. down pipe exhaust.This is my practice build with chinese parts..next one will be a genuine Japanese parts
Dave

07-04-2008, 03:25 PM	#381 (permalink)
50race PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 43	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! cant run a z50 front wheel unless i get triple clamps that are more spread out. i had planned on using the z wheel but the tire doesnt fit between the forks. as for the swingarm. i machined out those plates and welded them on. had to make a jig for it was the hard part. i kinda like the 8 inch wide tire in back and the narrow 10 inch in front. more like a big bike i'll look into the number plate.

07-04-2008, 09:30 PM	#382 (permalink)
s_10onbagz 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 340	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! man that sucks. it would be cool if you did a kitaco 10" up front with the 8" rear to keep the feel you have now. the kitaco looks just like stock just a little bigger. how wide is that front wheel?

07-05-2008, 03:44 PM	#383 (permalink)
50race PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 43	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! its a regular xr50 rim with 2.75 michelin on it. i was bummed when the z wheel didnt fit between the fork legs. IMO the wide tires make the little bikes easier to ride.

07-05-2008, 04:09 PM	#384 (permalink)
79z50420 PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Coast Canada fackers!! Posts: 96	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! that thing looks bad ass for sure!! I was also thinking on running the 10" spoked wheel up front and the Z 8" in the back, first time i've seen it done and i take it you like it?

07-06-2008, 01:47 PM	#386 (permalink)
Wayne PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! Had my Z50 1981 for 24yrs, I hav'nt started it in about 10 years. I am now going to go for it. I have brought a new coil and plug, have a good spark now to clean the carb. I found this web site the other day, it is so inspiering to see so many different z's and to see them in many different states, does anyone have any suggestions with me restoring the old Z. Can't wait to crack on speak to all you Z lovers later. Cheers Wayne

07-10-2008, 03:41 PM	#387 (permalink)
stunami PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LAKES REGION N.H. Posts: 35	My 84 z50 work in progress Not Much Money into it...YET

07-16-2008, 12:02 PM	#388 (permalink)
Dj Hunny 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LBC, CA Posts: 110	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! just picked up my monkey clone..last sunday.

07-26-2008, 12:46 PM	#390 (permalink)
Wayne PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! hi there, do you know of any sites where i can find a full set of gaskits for my z50 1981. cheers wayne

07-27-2008, 03:47 AM	#391 (permalink)
arlindsay1992 "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,378	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! Click here.

08-01-2008, 07:19 AM	#392 (permalink)
qa50 PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 50	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! My project is progressing slowly...

08-01-2008, 12:55 PM	#393 (permalink)
Dj Hunny 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LBC, CA Posts: 110	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! wow qa50, love the angle of that shot! can't wait to see the finished product.

08-01-2008, 10:52 PM	#396 (permalink)
reynolds_brad Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,330 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! Love that swingarm! you have excellent taste sir. __________________ pecore nere ufficiose Honda50.com

08-03-2008, 02:00 PM	#397 (permalink)
Amssoms PM Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belgium (Gent) Posts: 2	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! This is my lifan monkey how it lookt like when i bought it. This is how it looks for the moment. Part list: Takegawa: - exhaust - steering bar Kitaco: - tl seat - brakes Yamaha: - Chappy swing arm R-design - rear shock absorvers Honda: - front fork - headlight - taillight - fuel tank - dax fenders future plans: - Daytona fork damper - Takegawa 8" x 3.5" wheels 8 holes - G'craft tires - Paint job (blue and white)

08-13-2008, 08:55 PM	#399 (permalink)
danieltula PM Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6	Re: Lets see everyone's Z! my collection so far:

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