Newbie with NQ50 help pleas
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Newbie with NQ50 help pleas
Recently i got a hold of this 1986 se50 i believe thats the code number..
it was sitting in the garage of my rented apartment.
The owner didnt want it so she gave it to me..
i was shocked when i saw that it only had 28 miles..
Owner said that the scooter have been sitting inside the garage all her life..
The scooter doesnt even have plates nor keys..
I already drain all the fluids, change the battery, filter, got a key made.
But before i crank it..
what else should i look into it?
I dont know crap about bikes, but just the general items..
Any help, ill really appreciated
thanks
Stan
it was sitting in the garage of my rented apartment.
The owner didnt want it so she gave it to me..
i was shocked when i saw that it only had 28 miles..
Owner said that the scooter have been sitting inside the garage all her life..
The scooter doesnt even have plates nor keys..
I already drain all the fluids, change the battery, filter, got a key made.
But before i crank it..
what else should i look into it?
I dont know crap about bikes, but just the general items..
Any help, ill really appreciated
thanks
Stan
Last edited by Bananaskin on Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:58 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Newbie with se50 help pleas
Pull the spark plug and pour a cap full of 2 stroke oil into the cylinder, this will lube the cylinder walls on startup.
You might want to mix the gas in the first gas tank at 30 to1 oil mix for extra lube after sitting so long.
You might want to mix the gas in the first gas tank at 30 to1 oil mix for extra lube after sitting so long.
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Re: Newbie with se50 help pleas
Bananaskin wrote:Recently i got a hold of this 1986 se50 i believe thats the code number..
it was sitting in the garage of my rented apartment.
The owner didnt want it so she gave it to me..
i was shocked when i saw that it only had 28 miles..
Owner said that the scooter have been sitting inside the garage all her life..
The scooter doesnt even have plates nor keys..
I already drain all the fluids, change the battery, filter, got a key made.
But before i crank it..
what else should i look into it?
I dont know crap about bikes, but just the general items..
Any help, ill really appreciated
thanks
Stan
1986 Se 50? might recheck that code.
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Re: Newbie with se50 help pleas
You did not mention your location, but the se50 was only a option for the 1987 USA model year. Ran longer in Canada though. Post a pic and we can tell you for sure.
Did you change the tranny oil?
How about the tires, do they hold air? Any cracks or dry rot?
Check your brakes before you go for a ride, they can rust in place after sitting that long.
Did you change the tranny oil?
How about the tires, do they hold air? Any cracks or dry rot?
Check your brakes before you go for a ride, they can rust in place after sitting that long.
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Re: Newbie with se50 help pleas
And fill the fluids back up!Bananaskin wrote:I already drain all the fluids
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Re: Newbie with se50 help pleas
im wrong is a nq50?
like this one
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt ... s%3Disch:1
Where is the best place to purchase maint. fluids and parts for this baby?
ill check the spark plug..
tires still hold air.. but there are some cracks thou..
ill do the tranny fluid now..
im located in CA.
Should i be worried about the carbs?
Stan
like this one
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt ... s%3Disch:1
Where is the best place to purchase maint. fluids and parts for this baby?
ill check the spark plug..
tires still hold air.. but there are some cracks thou..
ill do the tranny fluid now..
im located in CA.
Should i be worried about the carbs?
Stan
Re: Newbie with se50 help pleas
Yes it is a NQ50 Spree. First thing to do is read the manual here:
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... ?f=11&t=37
Then read some stuff on here using the search button.
For fluids, your local Honda dealer has the GN-2 two stroke oil that is Wheelman approved, Oil for the rear differential is either 10W30 or 10W40, the manual has the type listed.
Again, manual and search are your pals.
How about some pics? We all like pics.
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... ?f=11&t=37
Then read some stuff on here using the search button.
For fluids, your local Honda dealer has the GN-2 two stroke oil that is Wheelman approved, Oil for the rear differential is either 10W30 or 10W40, the manual has the type listed.
Again, manual and search are your pals.
How about some pics? We all like pics.
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Re: Newbie with se50 help pleas
The carbs? As in two?Bananaskin wrote:im wrong is a nq50?
Should i be worried about the carbs?
Stan
Dual carb spree I like it.
Just clean them both carbs really good.
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Re: Newbie with se50 help pleas
Ill def. upload pics this monday..
my card reader is at work..
going to honda dealer on monday to pick that oil..
thanks for all the help..
im pretty sure ill need more..
Thanks
my card reader is at work..
going to honda dealer on monday to pick that oil..
thanks for all the help..
im pretty sure ill need more..
Thanks
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Re: Newbie with 50 help pleas
as promise..
posted pictures..
what do you guys think?
I have all the plastics i just took them off
posted pictures..
what do you guys think?
I have all the plastics i just took them off
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Re: Newbie with NQ50 help pleas
Greetings:
Does the engine turn over easily? If not, do not force! There is a possibility that oil has leaked slowy out the pump and has filled your crankcase.
If it does turn over, I recommend you do as The Bear suggested and pour 5cc of GN-2 down the spark plug hole, then perform a compression check. If that's over 125 then install the old plug and see if it fires - AFTER you thoroughly clean the carb, tank and fuel screen in the tank. Unplug both the lines from the petcock at the carb and manifold, respectively. Apply vacuum to the smaller hose that leads to the Vac petcock to ensure fuel flows with vacuum. If it does, put the larger hose back on the carb and pull vacuum again to fill the clean carb bowl.
If it starts, let it idle a while to warm up. Take a short ride if it'll go. When the expected smoke clears, install a new NGK BPR6 plug before you try to tune anything.
I do not agree with adding that much premix if the pump is working.
1. It will likely foul the plug.
2. You already added that spoonful of oil for startup.
3. It will make the mixture leaner, risking overheating what is essentially a fresh too end. Perhaps 75 or 100:1 fuel/oil if you must, but not 30:1.
Consider new tires and drive belt before you ride too far from home. 25 year-old rubber is brittle and may fail at a bad time.
Good luck!
Does the engine turn over easily? If not, do not force! There is a possibility that oil has leaked slowy out the pump and has filled your crankcase.
If it does turn over, I recommend you do as The Bear suggested and pour 5cc of GN-2 down the spark plug hole, then perform a compression check. If that's over 125 then install the old plug and see if it fires - AFTER you thoroughly clean the carb, tank and fuel screen in the tank. Unplug both the lines from the petcock at the carb and manifold, respectively. Apply vacuum to the smaller hose that leads to the Vac petcock to ensure fuel flows with vacuum. If it does, put the larger hose back on the carb and pull vacuum again to fill the clean carb bowl.
If it starts, let it idle a while to warm up. Take a short ride if it'll go. When the expected smoke clears, install a new NGK BPR6 plug before you try to tune anything.
I do not agree with adding that much premix if the pump is working.
1. It will likely foul the plug.
2. You already added that spoonful of oil for startup.
3. It will make the mixture leaner, risking overheating what is essentially a fresh too end. Perhaps 75 or 100:1 fuel/oil if you must, but not 30:1.
Consider new tires and drive belt before you ride too far from home. 25 year-old rubber is brittle and may fail at a bad time.
Good luck!
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Re: Newbie with 50 help pleas
Bananaskin wrote:as promise..
posted pictures..
what do you guys think?
I have all the plastics i just took them off
That is a 1987 spree (nq50)
And it looks awesome!
Nice find.
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Re: Newbie with NQ50 help pleas
wheelman..
thanks for all the recommendations..
I have never done a compression test so i hope youtube can be my friend.. on that one..
I will try to work on the bike this weekend and ill report back..
the tires are done for sure.. and the other thing that is bugging me is that i dont know how much
will i need to pay at the dmv to get new plates an register a 25 year old bike..
if is like 800 bucks ill cry hard..
thanks again..
Stan
thanks for all the recommendations..
I have never done a compression test so i hope youtube can be my friend.. on that one..
I will try to work on the bike this weekend and ill report back..
the tires are done for sure.. and the other thing that is bugging me is that i dont know how much
will i need to pay at the dmv to get new plates an register a 25 year old bike..
if is like 800 bucks ill cry hard..
thanks again..
Stan
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Re: Newbie with NQ50 help pleas
Greetings:
Where are you? In Texas the title and license fees totaled about $105.
If you're in the U.S., [http://www.harborfreight.com/flex-drive ... googlebase]This Gauge[/url] is now on sale at Venerated Harbor Freight stores, purveyor of crappy but affordable tools Nationwide.
Actually I have that very gauge, and it's not too bad - except I overpaid by $4 .
Where are you? In Texas the title and license fees totaled about $105.
If you're in the U.S., [http://www.harborfreight.com/flex-drive ... googlebase]This Gauge[/url] is now on sale at Venerated Harbor Freight stores, purveyor of crappy but affordable tools Nationwide.
Actually I have that very gauge, and it's not too bad - except I overpaid by $4 .
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"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
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Re: Newbie with NQ50 help pleas
Im in CA.
and i put the order for that baby right now...
thanks for the link
kekeke
i want to make this bike work.. for 28 original miless illl work on it.. even if i cant register it jeje
I believe if i can get away with spending like 400 bucks after everything ill be golden
wa do u guys think?
and i put the order for that baby right now...
thanks for the link
kekeke
i want to make this bike work.. for 28 original miless illl work on it.. even if i cant register it jeje
I believe if i can get away with spending like 400 bucks after everything ill be golden
wa do u guys think?