Yamaha Special 50

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:46 am

Just bought one last night. Still loaded in the truck. Anyone know where I can get a manual on this or parts? Pics to come.

spree-rider · Post by **spree-rider** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:16 am

EBay? Or sell to me.

motormike · Post by **motormike** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:04 pm

Why is it that I dont even know a Yamaha Special 50 exists until some proud purchaser starts in about the great deal he got?????...........

...........seems to be an ever-re-occurring event. Seattle for $75 ? Looks like the midget version of the "Exciter". Cooooooolll find.............

Okay, there's no room in the garage anyway.

eliteguy50 · Post by **eliteguy50** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:36 pm

Try searching with the model code: rx50

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:29 pm

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Picture as promised. Yes, $75. Just got it out of the truck. Has no spark, lets see if a Spree coil will do the job

spree-rider · Post by **spree-rider** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:58 pm

looks big for 50cc?

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:23 pm

80's Yamaha 50's do look big. The head has cooling passages that take up some space. Ever see a QT50 motor? nearly the same bottom end.

Check this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmS8wd5Z-6Y

CL posting http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/mcy/2216710180.html

Ebay pic of the Head http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-R ... ccessories

spree-rider · Post by **spree-rider** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:01 pm

that is too cool! if you ever seel LMK first. i call first Dibs.

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:15 pm

Well shes got spark, (Thanks to an Aero coil) and runs via a gravity feed gas can. Tank and petcock are totally trashed. Carb needs a good soaking filter etc.. I think this old bike may have some life left. only has 809 miles.

eliteguy50 · Post by **eliteguy50** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:26 pm

Does the rx50 need a motorcycle endorsement in Washington?

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:28 pm

No endorsement required. (I have one) 50 cc is OK in Wa.

Petrock's 1984 Spree · Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:52 pm

Haha man that video is sweet!!

How fast does this thing go stock? With the dual shock in back and the bigger tires im gussing its a really comfortable ride

eliteguy50 · Post by **eliteguy50** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:21 pm

martynkim wrote:No endorsement required. (I have one) 50 cc is OK in Wa.

That is cool. A great way to practice shifting for that 500ish bike.

spree-rider · Post by **spree-rider** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:22 pm

marty makes me jealous

eliteguy50 · Post by **eliteguy50** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:23 pm

Petrock's 1984 Spree wrote:Haha man that video is sweet!!

How fast does this thing go stock? With the dual shock in back and the bigger tires im gussing its a really comfortable ride

A little over 60mph in stock form. You can mod them to go faster with the usual 2t mods or through sprocket size.

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