[uncleslam]

I posted a wanted add in craigslist, and this guy calls saying he has a clean 96 that he hasn't rode for a year. Tells me it has a unknown carb, pipe and handlebars, and that a bunch of guys at his work owned them at one time.

All the rest is stock he says, nothing done to the case. I don't usually buy things that are not working, but it does look clean and he swears all it needs is a carb tune up (he says he don't mess with carbs himself). So we agreed on $500, and I take a look at it after work tomorrow. Question, does anyone recognize the after-market brand of carb from the pictures attached? If so, what is it and is it any good? Anything else you can tell me from the pics... He don't have the original carb or pipe, which is a bummer, but it still seems like a good deal. Hope it works out!

 

[melloyello]

Looks like the TB 20mm carb to me. Is it still 49cc? Maybe a 72cc jug on it? If it's still 49cc then that carb is overkill.

 

[Z50King]

you should probably go back to the stock carb.



even an 18mm carb is way to big for a stock bore



it looks clean, 500 is a steal



those arent stock tires

 

[uncleslam]

Yep, he says the engine is all stock. I guess I better make sure the engine is genuine Honda, and not a knock-off, when I look at it - how can I tell?



He says it ran awesome ever since he bought it modified, as it still is. Could running a bigger carb do any damage, besides running a bit rich?

Thanks!

 

[Z50King]

if its too big, the air well go through it too slow and not pull out any gas. leeeean condition, or it just wont start, like ever



thats a honda engine

 

[uncleslam]

Well, wish me luck. I guess if the carb is too big and it don't want to run, then I either buy a stock carb or get a bore kit. Guess which way I'm leaning! I do have a 82 z50 in the garage (borrowed), so at least I'll be able to ride it after a quick carb swap.

 

[JCMINIS]

I would pay 500 for it.I like Z-50s better than the XR/CRF'S.



If these pics were taken at the owners house I would try to talk him down more,judging by the cars in the back ground he has plenty of money..LOL



JC

 

[Z50King]

i bought my z in 2000 from my uncle for 500 dollars! and that was a badass deal back then(cause he wanted to keep it in the family when it came time to sell it)



so yes 500 is a killer deal