Awesome man hell ya buddy Minnesota Rosemount here I got the same one rigged a lawn mower can tank on an premix I had mine since I was twelve years old.... I'll buy yours
What up Nieghbor😂.. Unfortunately I sold mine. It sold right away. I had a few of them over the years. They sell instantly. There so fun to ride around town. I still got a couple of 1980s Honda Spree that ste in mind Condition that I store away. Thats cool you still have yours for that long of time. I do have other videos of some of my other scooters on here too from over the years.. Thanks For Watching.
I just got a 1980 model from the original owner with 1160 miles on it. Been sitting in storage for the past 25 years, has spark tires hold air, so hopefully after I get the gas tank cleaned out check the carburetor I believe it'll run. looking forward to playing with it. Glad to see there's still people out there who enjoy these little scooters.
@@dougiequick1Not these little Hondas, they're ridiculously reliable. I bought mine with ~1200 miles and now have over 4,000 on it without doing a thing to it. Honda knows how to build a reliable machine.
I had an orange one first year in college. In CA they were still classified as a motorcycle: insurance, license and all so I just drove it with one eye out for the fuzz. My oil tank developed a leak into the fuel tank so it always smoked like a chimney. Ended up running a can for the oil tank strapped under the seat.
We had one of those back in '78 till about '84. Top speed was 30mph...downhill with a tailwind, LOL! We live in a hilly area so 30 was usually only attained going downhill. Uphill it might have went 10 mph. Still beat walking though.
Very cool. I had that same year, brand new when I was 10. But mine was green. Very fun little bike, I rode that thing all the time, mostly off-road on trails. Then in '81 my Dad bought me a Suzuki TS100 which was awesome and I loved that bike even more, and it was lot faster!
i had a 1977 honda express i bought used in the late 1980s and had low miles on it. and rode hell out of it and got a couple good years out of it. and overall they were very decent mopeds easy to maintain. the only thing i didn't like more or less was the kick start wind-up mechanism because if it didn't start up right away or stay running like it should etc.... using that kind of means to start a moped could be quite annoying and frustrating. LOL! but i must admit the kick start wind-up always functioned and worked like it was supposed to. lot of good memories with that moped and i'm now 53 years old.. thanks for the video!
🤣😂🤣 my dad once bought one of those for my mum to go to her job on but on first ride she went straight through neighbours hedge and got real mad at my dad before telling him to shove it where the sun don't shine. !!! 😂🤣😂🤣
My first ‘bike’ when I was 16, back in 1978. Even at 16 I was 15lb over the rider recommended weight without riding gear and my back pack. Doing 25miles a day to work and back I ran it into the ground in 6 months. 😕🏴
Just bought a 1979. Pretty stoked. I need to replace the plastic piece around the headlight/spedomiter. Can't find the right words to search the correct part. Can anyone help? Thank you!
I saw one of these used as a decoration today except it had apparently been converted to an electric moped (which Honda has yet to market) It clearly looked like same bike except it had a giant hub on the rear wheel which obviously was it's motor ...In place of the fuel tank it appears to have a battery case probably a modified gas tank....there was no gas engine to be seen and it actually had bicycle crank and pedals chain drive to a jack shaft and clank clutch or bike freewheel kind thing maybe?? ....I just saw some web links to electric conversion kits for these so prolly what I saw ...was all old and weathered however was not anything done recently ! LOL tires dry rotted and paint faded it was outside a beer bar up on a roof thingy...pretty cool though! I actually mistook it for a Honda Cub from a distance....! I could not understand why I never heard of such! Web search provided the Answer Honda never sold such a bike! People converted them to electric instead of trashing them ....maybe/probably when the original 2 stroke motors totally wore out after only one or two years or a thousand or so milesetc....Side note My brother totally wore out a 50cc moped in late 70's within 6 months of everyday) ....I.m sure Honda stopped selling parts for the Express decades ago...would not be worth trying to rebuild a well worn one is my guess
These days it doesn't surprise me with converting gasoline to Electric. They sell alot of options and with a Mechanical Mind. My dad made a Bicycle into a gasoline motor swap.. Very cool beach Cruiser.. Its a Wall hanger these days.
ive seen some guys in california craiglist ,they registered them as a motorized bike and a one time fee $23 to pay for title,they send the application to sacramento and not to any dmv in town
Ty for the vid! What would a running one sell for nowaday? I have an opportunity to buy one @400$. My only issue Is that theres no title and dmvs r closed. U think cops would bother me if I drive it uninsured and not licensed? Them!
There bringing top Dollar right now..Highly collectable even without a title I would drive it..Maybe have a Bill Of Sale on you so you have some kind of Paperwork..Better than nothing. Most cops understand what going on with the DMV Paperwork issues.👍
@@Garyjorges79 TY! But it can't be legal without having turning signals, right? (Im in PA). The bike at 400$ is running perfectly. I'm also concerned about transporting it...will it fit in the back of a small SUV? (Subaru Crosstrek)
Hey Gary, Nice ride! Tim from Esko here. My oil sight gauge on my 1980 NC 50 is leaking. The shop manual doesn't cover it. How to remove? Is it threaded? Any insights? Thanks.
Im not really sure. They might be held in by a rubber gromet if not threated. Maybe check ebay and see what they have for sale..You might ba able to see how looks.
That’s a great video. I just saw one for sale with 300 original miles for $1200. It seems worth it but will it do more than 30 mph? On the flat that is?
Scooter buddy! I also live in MN but not in the twin cities. My father however does. I own 2 of these and the 1979 was a parts one in bad condition. My second one needs the gaskets replaced. I was recently given for free a Trac Olympic but oh boy it needs A LOT of love. Hey do you think we could keep in touch?
I have one the same an I just put a 70cc bore kit on it an will not start it will on starters fluid but doesn't seam to get enough fuel it dose very little wont even flood any one have any ideas or think I need to update the carb
I am looking for the length of the flange bolt used to attach the carb cover one the 1978 Honda express. It is a 6mm flange bolt but I don't have the length. can someone tell me the length. Just restoring
I had that same one. 1978 yellow. I drove the hell out of it for 3 years until someone stole it. If someone knows a yellow one for sale that's a good running condition as well as cosmetically I would love to buy one.
I do Got one.. Have to try it out.. I'm always just in hurry. I'm not much of a filmmaker. Just like to film my stuff and put on TH-cam.. I haven't learned how to edit.
Nay..Its build in Japen(Bullet Proof)..Not China(China will break)..I've owned many styles of scooters/Mopeds...These things are a blast to ride around Town in...Thanks for Watching👍
@@Garyjorges79 No, you should wind the spring up gently. and you shouldn't wind it up until it hits the stop. The springs can and do break, and they are made of Unobtanium... I own four NC50s myself.
@@tablet9876 noped not moped. Moped is a pedal/ engine unit. A scooter is a engine drive scooter your feet go in the center on a floor board. A noped is just like a "moped" but without the pedals hence the "NOped"
You’re a novice dude. You said the bike was fun to “Drive” . You RIDE a bike. Number 2…..auto oil mix or auto injection was not unique in those days. All my Garelli’s had a pump tube on the side of the tank that mixed the oil.
Awesome man hell ya buddy Minnesota Rosemount here I got the same one rigged a lawn mower can tank on an premix I had mine since I was twelve years old.... I'll buy yours
What up Nieghbor😂.. Unfortunately I sold mine. It sold right away. I had a few of them over the years. They sell instantly. There so fun to ride around town. I still got a couple of 1980s Honda Spree that ste in mind Condition that I store away. Thats cool you still have yours for that long of time. I do have other videos of some of my other scooters on here too from over the years.. Thanks For Watching.
I just got a 1980 model from the original owner with 1160 miles on it. Been sitting in storage for the past 25 years, has spark tires hold air, so hopefully after I get the gas tank cleaned out check the carburetor I believe it'll run. looking forward to playing with it. Glad to see there's still people out there who enjoy these little scooters.
Yeah, these are simplicity.. Easy to work on..Aot of parts available for these Japanese moped/ scooters.👍
Did you get it running? Proud owner from the U.K
1160 miles on a tiny scooter prolly equals 150k on a car ....BEAT lol
@@dougiequick1Not these little Hondas, they're ridiculously reliable. I bought mine with ~1200 miles and now have over 4,000 on it without doing a thing to it. Honda knows how to build a reliable machine.
There's nothing like a Honda!
Your 100% Correct. There such Classics.. Thanks for watching
Just bought one of these. Stoked to have it as my city rider.
There a Blast ! !
I had an orange one first year in college. In CA they were still classified as a motorcycle: insurance, license and all so I just drove it with one eye out for the fuzz. My oil tank developed a leak into the fuel tank so it always smoked like a chimney. Ended up running a can for the oil tank strapped under the seat.
Just got.this exact model in rougher shap. Saved it from a scrap yard.
Very cool to hear that. There very nice machines. I did other vids on other Moped/scooter also. Thanks for watching
Very sharp looking moped.
Thanks.. they are so unique mopeds. Thanks for watching
We had one of those back in '78 till about '84. Top speed was 30mph...downhill with a tailwind, LOL! We live in a hilly area so 30 was usually only attained going downhill. Uphill it might have went 10 mph. Still beat walking though.
very true
Very cool. I had that same year, brand new when I was 10. But mine was green. Very fun little bike, I rode that thing all the time, mostly off-road on trails. Then in '81 my Dad bought me a Suzuki TS100 which was awesome and I loved that bike even more, and it was lot faster!
Totally awesome. Had a green 1 when I was 10. Loved it. Rode it everywhere.
They are a blast.. Very Dependable transportation
I have a blue 1979 and a yellow 1978 with pretty low miles. They are both barn finds and are in need of a minor restoration
Back when I had mine I could fill the tank for less than 50 cents. Really miss it and those gas prices
@@barneybrady549 Thats Amazing price to fill up.
@@CalebBoender Thats what like finding.. Very hard these days. Collectors aren't selling. I buy what I can find.
Very cool and super nerdly.
I agree. Thanks for watching
I had one and put an expansion chamber on it and ran it on a hot plug with 110 octane airplane gas , It melted at 50 mph.
Holly smokes! !
i had a 1977 honda express i bought used in the late 1980s and had low miles on it. and rode hell out of it and got a couple good years out of it. and overall they were very decent mopeds easy to maintain. the only thing i didn't like more or less was the kick start wind-up mechanism because if it didn't start up right away or stay running like it should etc.... using that kind of means to start a moped could be quite annoying and frustrating. LOL! but i must admit the kick start wind-up always functioned and worked like it was supposed to. lot of good memories with that moped and i'm now 53 years old.. thanks for the video!
"moped" MEANS motorbike with PEDALS....no PEDALS? It can not be termed a moped. Moped engines typically were started by pedaling
@@dougiequick1 true dat DQ in Oregon I think under 50cc & under 30 mph no license required
🤣😂🤣 my dad once bought one of those for my mum to go to her job on but on first ride she went straight through neighbours hedge and got real mad at my dad before telling him to shove it where the sun don't shine. !!! 😂🤣😂🤣
My first ‘bike’ when I was 16, back in 1978. Even at 16 I was 15lb over the rider recommended weight without riding gear and my back pack. Doing 25miles a day to work and back I ran it into the ground in 6 months. 😕🏴
There tuff..But when your young it seem that you wreck things easier.
Had the same one and year, put 10k miles on it over 4 years. 1/2 gal. of gas 100+ miles, 30 cent to fill up in 1978.
There amazing Bikes.. forsure
I had a 1977 in Parrot Green. Put 2500 miles on it before I got my regular drivers license. Rode it to 5K before I sold it.
There very dependable mopeds.. Never leave you stranded
Careful with all that raw power! 😂
My first bike!!!
Nice!! Not a bad choice for a 1st bike. Thanks for watching
Just bought a 1979. Pretty stoked. I need to replace the plastic piece around the headlight/spedomiter. Can't find the right words to search the correct part. Can anyone help? Thank you!
Might be called a Bezel.. That what they call a Headlight bezel. Good luck on your search. Thanks for watching
I love this scooter/moped...
i have a 1985 aero 50 but i wanna get one of these for winter and throw some knobby tires on it
That would be something to see.. Probably get around good. I got other videos of my Honda scooters too. Thanks for watching
I saw one of these used as a decoration today except it had apparently been converted to an electric moped (which Honda has yet to market) It clearly looked like same bike except it had a giant hub on the rear wheel which obviously was it's motor ...In place of the fuel tank it appears to have a battery case probably a modified gas tank....there was no gas engine to be seen and it actually had bicycle crank and pedals chain drive to a jack shaft and clank clutch or bike freewheel kind thing maybe?? ....I just saw some web links to electric conversion kits for these so prolly what I saw ...was all old and weathered however was not anything done recently ! LOL tires dry rotted and paint faded it was outside a beer bar up on a roof thingy...pretty cool though! I actually mistook it for a Honda Cub from a distance....! I could not understand why I never heard of such! Web search provided the Answer Honda never sold such a bike! People converted them to electric instead of trashing them ....maybe/probably when the original 2 stroke motors totally wore out after only one or two years or a thousand or so milesetc....Side note My brother totally wore out a 50cc moped in late 70's within 6 months of everyday) ....I.m sure Honda stopped selling parts for the Express decades ago...would not be worth trying to rebuild a well worn one is my guess
These days it doesn't surprise me with converting gasoline to Electric. They sell alot of options and with a Mechanical Mind. My dad made a Bicycle into a gasoline motor swap.. Very cool beach Cruiser.. Its a Wall hanger these days.
Wow awesome ,I wonder how much when new in 78
Probably few Hundred dollars
@@Garyjorges79 thank you ,I research on a site four hundred dollars brand new .
I used Klotz Techniplate synthetic in the injector tank.
ive seen some guys in california craiglist ,they registered them as a motorized bike and a one time fee $23 to pay for title,they send the application to sacramento and not to any dmv in town
Damn Hoodlums Crazy Hells Angles
No premix was great back then.
I Agree.. Simple Stuff
Ty for the vid! What would a running one sell for nowaday? I have an opportunity to buy one @400$. My only issue Is that theres no title and dmvs r closed. U think cops would bother me if I drive it uninsured and not licensed?
Them!
There bringing top Dollar right now..Highly collectable even without a title I would drive it..Maybe have a Bill Of Sale on you so you have some kind of Paperwork..Better than nothing. Most cops understand what going on with the DMV Paperwork issues.👍
@@Garyjorges79 TY! But it can't be legal without having turning signals, right? (Im in PA). The bike at 400$ is running perfectly. I'm also concerned about transporting it...will it fit in the back of a small SUV? (Subaru Crosstrek)
@@Garyjorges79 also meant to ask if I will fit lol I'm 6"3-225
You legally can use you hands for signal..Aleast in most states..these honda didn't even come factory with turn signals until the 1980s @@613Bello
That's alittle big..But it might be alittle slower and your knees are going to be bent.@@613Bello
Hey Gary, Nice ride! Tim from Esko here. My oil sight gauge on my 1980 NC 50 is leaking. The shop manual doesn't cover it. How to remove? Is it threaded? Any insights? Thanks.
Im not really sure. They might be held in by a rubber gromet if not threated. Maybe check ebay and see what they have for sale..You might ba able to see how looks.
@@Garyjorges79Thanks for getting back so quickly. I've been searching for a while now. I'll try a few more avenues. Cheers.
That’s a great video. I just saw one for sale with 300 original miles for $1200. It seems worth it but will it do more than 30 mph? On the flat that is?
Not really, they seem to top out around 27 mph. But get there fast👍
nice moped.i want one lol
There fun and reliable
Oil injection was way before 1979 I don't know know how far back but plenty even in early 60s
Scooter buddy! I also live in MN but not in the twin cities. My father however does. I own 2 of these and the 1979 was a parts one in bad condition. My second one needs the gaskets replaced. I was recently given for free a Trac Olympic but oh boy it needs A LOT of love. Hey do you think we could keep in touch?
Yes subscribe to me and I'll subscribe to you👍
Not fuel injected? Got curb on it
Its a Carburetor. Good running Machines.. They don't make like these no more. Thanks for watching
Going to get one tomorrow can't wait
700 hundred Canadian seem legit ?
Mirrors and battery are new
Sounds like a good deal..👍
@@Garyjorges79 i had the green one in 82 7th/8th grade loved it
I have one the same an I just put a 70cc bore kit on it an will not start it will on starters fluid but doesn't seam to get enough fuel it dose very little wont even flood any one have any ideas or think I need to update the carb
Yes..I believe the carb is to small now....Especially the Jets in the Carbs..Alot more air and exhaust are being made due to the Big Bore stroke.
Ok thank you I appreciate that
Wonder how well this would be for a 11 mile ride to school, been looking at one
There alittle slow with Traffic these days.. But very reliable.
how fast were you able to go? how much was it?
Some only go 25 mph(Iowa)and other do around 30 mph(factory) There usually around $1,000 give or take on condition. I sold mine for $1k
I am looking for the length of the flange bolt used to attach the carb cover one the 1978 Honda express. It is a 6mm flange bolt but I don't have the length. can someone tell me the length. Just restoring
Nice !
We had one when I was a kid. Could get up to bout 32mph cuz I didn't weigh nothin at the age of 9.
Hi. I have one in my area. How much did you pay?
$700..Sold it for $1200
In a full gas tank how far and for how many hours can u go till u run out of gas
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probably 60-80 miles
The blue thing Light by the speed of meter is that light or button
headlight main beam indicator
Do you still have it?
Nice Express, do you still have it? Subscribed
Sold it, went quickly
Ahh thats a shame. They don't stay for sale for long haha especially this time of year. Price has doubled+ in the UK at the moment
I had that same one.
1978 yellow. I drove the hell out of it for 3 years until someone stole it. If someone knows a yellow one for sale that's a good running condition as well as cosmetically I would love to buy one.
I know of a 78 yellow one that is for sale right now
I have a 78 I recently got. It had all the rubber tore up and gone. I need to know what lines go where and it is said to run.
That’s mint
Check out some of my other scooter video.. I like to collect them and buy and sell(sometimes) Thanks for watching ! !
True Minnesotan, eh?
U rock...
Ideal with the cost of fuel today.
You Drive a Car You Ride a Bike/Motorcycle
Your right as rain..I ride alot of motorcycles/scooters..Thanks For watching,Guy👍
If you crash bicycles stay the hell off a motorcycle.
I like the bike. You need a tri pod
For the moped ?
for better angles for all filming. You could get up close and show how to start that moped on every angle. @@Garyjorges79
I do Got one.. Have to try it out.. I'm always just in hurry. I'm not much of a filmmaker. Just like to film my stuff and put on TH-cam.. I haven't learned how to edit.
Kick it gently I burnt out my orange one doing that guessing I broke the spring I have a yellow one so I swapped parts and now I got to working one
Dont kick it so hard or the spring will break.....
Nay..Its build in Japen(Bullet Proof)..Not China(China will break)..I've owned many styles of scooters/Mopeds...These things are a blast to ride around Town in...Thanks for Watching👍
@@Garyjorges79 No, you should wind the spring up gently. and you shouldn't wind it up until it hits the stop. The springs can and do break, and they are made of Unobtanium... I own four NC50s myself.
Friend had one
I'd say that's definitely more of a noped then a scooter
Moped has Pedals. As in Mo-Ped Motorised Pedal Cycle
@@tablet9876 noped not moped. Moped is a pedal/ engine unit. A scooter is a engine drive scooter your feet go in the center on a floor board. A noped is just like a "moped" but without the pedals hence the "NOped"
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Dude. It is not a moped.
Yes there very Cool Machines. Thanks for watching.
Hi this is Marie from Upland California,! I LOVE YOUR MOPED, CAN I HAVE IT, let me know, send me a message PLEASE CAN I HAVE IT
I sold them..Sorry.👍
You’re a novice dude. You said the bike was fun to “Drive” . You RIDE a bike. Number 2…..auto oil mix or auto injection was not unique in those days. All my Garelli’s had a pump tube on the side of the tank that mixed the oil.