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DAX 50cc ???

8.2K views 36 replies 14 participants last post by  SkinDonor  
#1 ·
I came across a DAX a year or so ago it is like no other DAX I have ever seen. It has ape hanger style bars. Funky plastic front and rear fenders a seat that is kinda like a seat you would see on a bike with a sissy bar. It came as 4 speed 50cc manual clutch motor but has been converted to a 72cc It is white with the word DAX real big right along the frame. Like I said I have never seen one of these before someone told me that they were a rare special edition that only went to Honda dealers and it was never intended for sales in the US. Any help will be greatly apreciated.



I will snap a few pics of it this week
 
#5 ·
Sounds like a modded bike. Never heard of or seen a Dax in that configuration. I could be wrong though. They made Dax's in 50 and 70cc. (ST50/ST70). I had a guy at a Vintage meet try to pass off a Ct70 Christmas Special! He said it was sold along side the Z50R Xmas spl. The CT was obviously chromed recently including right over the rust and pitting on the swingarm! Decals looked like they were thrown on the bike.
 
#11 ·
Almost looks like ZB50 wheels on that DAX.
 
#12 ·
z88R said:
Mike,



Not a modded bike. Honda did indeed have a JDM Dax with a high-back seat and taller bars. It's a 1979 ST50M. Came in 50 or 70cc versions. Black with white Dax letters on the frame.



See attached.




Thanks Dan! I wasn't sure so good to know. Kinda chopper looking huh?
 
#19 ·
Thanks Dan thats exactly what I have I have the white one she runs but she is rough a stupid dog chewed on the rear fender and there is some rust (well a lot of rust LOL) but if I can find some parts for it I want to restore it. So here is the question where the heck can I find parts for this rare dinasour????



By the way I love the way it feels its like riding a lazy boy LOL



Any leads would be much apreciated.



PS. did these realy ever make it toi the states???
 
#20 ·
I will snap some pics to show guys what I'm dealing with when it comes to getting parts I'm thinking it will take awhile before I dig it all up unless I can find a rolling donor.



So what do you guys think of it ????? I mean its differant.
 
#25 ·
I'm freeking it does look like a chopper in the pics/ads but does not look that bad in person. I'm digging it out of storage this week. heh what do you guys think worth spending some change to restore her or just ride her rough Hmmmm that sounded funny anyways I don't want to spend a fortune but it is kinda rare so I think I should.



Anybody know where to get parts for this beast?????