1984 Gyro

[fatrat440]

Just wanted to share my latest addition to the Honda fleet. A very nice 1984 Honda Gyro NN50MD. 3198 miles on it, runs good after a carb clean but still needs a new battery. New pet *...ouch...expensive and a new hub cap for the rear..On the way from the honda dealer. Still missing one piece. The rear bumper cover. But I doubt I'll ever find that piece.

[swimmingfree]

nice new to you toy ... love the blue
swimmingfree

[fatrat440]

Picture of the rear and the bumper im missing. Doubt I will ever fine one. Yes the plate is the original and was last tagged in 1985.

[westy_ca]

Thats looks in great shape and very complete...hoping mine looks that way one day!! Great find Mr rat

[motormike]

Not many left that look so good...
I prefer the '85-'86 configuration based on performance, but '84 is so darn cute ! !
On a quest here to find an Urban Deluxe, have 10 bikes in garage, so I NEED one BAD....(right)
Good luck with the rear bumper...at least yours is still hanging onto that carb access cover...might want to "secure it" beyond what those factory "nubs" are doing (clear packing tape ?)

[fatrat440]

Thanks. Yeah it's in pretty dam good shape. As far as the carb access cover it has some tape underneith holding it on, just for good measure. Your right those factory tabs are about worthless. I too prefer the looks of the 85 to 86 Gyro's but the more I look at this bike in person, the more I'm liking it. Pictures don't really do it justice. And quite honestly I've ridden both the 84 and the 85/86 gyros and the 84's are more comfortable to ride. Just because the seat does not have the upturned lip on the back. As far as an Urban Deluxe we have one in the shop that's for sale.

[fatrat440]

Thanks. Just missing the rear bumper now....

Thats looks in great shape and very complete...hoping mine looks that way one day!! Great find Mr rat

[westy_ca]

Does the 85-6 handle better than 84 because rear wheel stance was increased abit?

[motormike]

Does the 85-6 handle better than 84 because rear wheel stance was increased abit?

I'd say that's a good part of it westy_ca....
No longer have an '84 here to compare, but when I did, the proof was in the ride.
I suspect the '85-'86 is slightly longer too.
The frame is certainly lighter and there's a big difference with footpegs opposed to a floorboard.
Front fork geometry as well as design completely different.
For all the reasons that I prefer '85, others prefer '84.
Maybe you'll get a chance to compare side-by-side some day.....

[ajgreear]

Having owned and rode an 84,85, and 86. Ill say the 85-86 handle better, but the seat is better on the 84.

[fatrat440]

It's been so long since I've ridden the 85/6 Gyro that I can't rreally remember But I do know the footpeg mount on the latter Gyros is a bit more comfy, while the seat on the earlier ones is better. As for handling, honestly can't tell you which one is better.

Does the 85-6 handle better than 84 because rear wheel stance was increased abit?

[westy_ca]

I just did some checking in the manuals for some of the differences between the two gyros. Some of witch Im not sure I agree with but Honda wrote the book!!


year 84 85-6
length 60.6in 67.5in
width 24.4in 23.8in
weight 128lbs 141lbs
compression ratio 7.2-1 6.9-1
horsepower 3.7 4.1

this being said the 85's better handling must be mostly from the longer wheel base and foot placement as it is actually narrower and heavier than the 84
MOTORMIKE Ive never yet seen a pic of YOU yet with your feet on the foot rests !!!...LOL HAHAHA
Only the 84 was ever sold up here so I doubt if I can ever compare one to mine as im lucky even to find this one
horsepower is up but it must be from port timing as its not from compression increase.

[motormike]

I will give you the weight difference. You're right, the TG50 is 13 lbs. heavier.

In fact, the '84 WHEELBASE = 42.5 inches.....'85-'86 WHEELBASE = 50.6 inches.
Indeed a full 8 inches longer.
I suspect the "84 frame caster is different than '85 which is 27*
Thanks Brian.......