What a wonderful time it was in the early 1970's with my dad and brother and our bikes. And of course my "Z50". It had a blue tank and I will never forget that sound! Some of the best memories of my life. Thanks for the post!
I bought a Z50 w shocks in 1994 ,for 5 bucks ,the guy said it will never run, I took it home cleaned the carb, put gas it and push started it on the sidewalk ,( it was missing the kicker) it took three squares to start , that's like 12 or 15 feet , had to JB Weld the rusty tank leak and put a wheelbarrow tire on the front, my kids had a blast with it :)
You've got to get your hands on an early 80's 2-stroke Honda MB5 (5 speed, 7 HP). 50cc's of street machine that will hit 55 MPH! Fun as balls to ride and shift!
I had a CT-70 in 1980 as a kid. Fun bike but very slow. Same type of 3-speed clutchless transmission as the Z50. With a tailwind going downhill I could hit a mesmerizing 45mph!
I had a mini trail 50 and was totally jealous when a neighbor kid got a CT-70. My 50 topped out (with my skinny 90 butt onboard) at 32 mph whereas his would go 45 mph!
I owned one as a 12-13 year old back in the late 60’s. From LOTS of personal experience I can tell you that my bike would go 32 MPH with my skinny ~90 lb butt in the saddle.
Hey guy, Thanks for showing some interest in these great little bikes. To us old guys(I'm 65) these little dream machines were something I always wanted when I was 11. A buddy of mine had a brand new one in 1970 so I got to ride It often. But I never had one myself. I still want one now for my 2 grandsons. Can you help??
Bad Ass. I restored every nut and bolt on my 1984 Z50 a few years ago that my Uncle gave me in 1987. I could let that thing sit for a year and it would still kick over. These Bikes are built like tanks. Highly collectible too and a small fortune restored.
The first bike I ever drove was a 1969 Z50 I was like 17. Was a friends, I was supposed to be at a school choir practice my adhd ass forgot about. I’m learning the bike in his cul-de-sac. I hit 3rd gear and go through a dip (at 20-25mph plenty fast for a 1st timer) the bike jumps a few inches as I land (landed pretty uneasy) I realize I’m heading right into a curb, so I go to hit the brakes mistakenly using the rear brakes. Bike fishtails, still heading towards the curb, quickly I understand I’m not stopping this bike. I see that if I don’t jump off now it’s the asphalt or the grass so I choose the grass and jump over the handlebars and land on grass. The bike goes into the curb. I shut it off and inspect it, nothing wrong besides a new minor dent and scratch on the frame. The bike still ran and drove fine afterwards. If I had more interest in bikes a Z50 would be my first pick. Not quick, but plenty of fun for a suburban Utah neighborhood.
I had the same year I had better weather and mine would hit 30 35 mph , it always started never broke down other than to have the frame welded . Rode that till I was in my 30s . Received for a christmas gift when I was 11 .
Hey guys. ive been watching this Chanel for a long time now. im a 33 year old man and got back into riding after a long long time. street bike tho but its still riding.. thanks man keep the videos coming.. maybe get a streetbike?
Pull the tank screen and clean it, put pool or aquarium sand in the tank with dish soap and shake it ,(a paint shaker works great) that will sand out the rust.
If the valve adjustment is too tight, they will be hard starting and the engine won’t rev. Of course the point gap must be set properly and the fuel has to flow properly. I picked up 1971 Z50 AK2 that wouldn’t start. Low compression. Took it home, adjusted the valves and she popped right off. The bike was blue/white and 100% complete. Not bad for $150.00. The valves and seats eventually wear over time and the valve lash decreases.
views go down.... comments also, no more mx bikes anymore, but more old crusty rusty crap and even the chuckster has had enough of it..love the technical jibberish though..naaahhh, not really, LOL!
Let Chuck do his thing. seems a pretty good rider, and with some time on the track he could bring it to another level. Also, keep your sweetheart girlfriend from YT. You don;t want to put her through this. She seems like a very nice girl, who doesn't really want to go o camera. Respect that please. Take her out for dinner or something, and keep your private life, private.
@@lex1945 lol she likes to help me with videos, I don't force her to be in them. And Charlie doesn't have time either...he is at school, in sports, doing homeork et. and it gets dark at 4:30pm. I suggest you create your own channel that way you can dictate how it is run and what content is shown on it. Some people on this channel like seeing the vintage stuff and I like creating videos to look back on too.
I had a 71 and I easily could get it to go 30, maybe a little more, it was new, and my brother had a sl 175 ,and he clocked it , they were fun little bikes
I had a 71 and it would easily go a little over 30 , realize I was only 10years old and weighed about 70 pounds, fun little bike, always wanted a X-R 75 but never came about?
Myvvrother has got my z50j 1996 to go about 60 km/h without rev limiter runs pretty poorly now though probably gonna buy a new engine before the riding season
I have an 1985 z50j and a 1969 z50 both very low km\miles and good running engines Yet there not even in the same class in terms of max speed i think the z50j has bigger valves a better carb and muffler. also it's a 4 speed the 69 was loud and much much slower
It should be much quicker. I have a 72 Z50a and I've had it at 37 mph GPS (I weigh 153 lbs). It will do over 20 in second gear. Are you sure you were in 3rd?
They should do 28 mph,not 30 as most people think. The yellow ones a 69 and the red is a 77,restore them they're worth some good coin. The Kawasaki MT or KV75's do 50mph!
Now that is the bike for you! It definitely fits your riding style
Incoherent?
What a wonderful time it was in the early 1970's with my dad and brother and our bikes. And of course my "Z50". It had a blue tank and I will never forget that sound! Some of the best memories of my life. Thanks for the post!
My older brother had the blue version and I had the yellow version back in the late 60’s. Good days.
I bought a Z50 w shocks in 1994 ,for 5 bucks ,the guy said it will never run, I took it home cleaned the carb, put gas it and push started it on the sidewalk ,( it was missing the kicker) it took three squares to start , that's like 12 or 15 feet , had to JB Weld the rusty tank leak and put a wheelbarrow tire on the front, my kids had a blast with it :)
Should have used shopping cart tires.
I smiled throughout this whole video! Thanks for taking me back.
Even though I rode a full size Honda when these things came out, I loved riding a friends. So much fun.
Bad gas tank, no chain guard, icy road. All perfect conditions for a top speed run.
Idiot driver. Was'nt this guy in Jackass?
I'm new to motorcycles. why are chain guards important? is it because they prevent your leg from getting wrapped up in the chain?
When you don’t warm your bike up lol
I had a 1972 Z50 when I was a kid. Clocked it many times just over 30 mph. 32 or 33 being it's best as I recall. It was flying!
Yep
I had a blue and gray one. I would say around 30 mph on level, faster downhill slower up hill. I put on a larger front sproket.
You've got to get your hands on an early 80's 2-stroke Honda MB5 (5 speed, 7 HP). 50cc's of street machine that will hit 55 MPH! Fun as balls to ride and shift!
I got the same bike in red but it has to have a new throttle cable
Yes cool bikes we have restored a few they are classic Honda
Yeah and the MT5 too. If you know what you're doing you can with eas get 'm to go 75 mph
I got a brand new one for Christmas in 81 or 82 ...went looking for presents n found it in dad's wardrobe under a rug 😍😃
Wow! Cool!
Had a new one back in 1969 when I was 11 yrs. old.Top speed was 28 to 30 mph.
OMG, when that thing started the sound took me right back to around 1969. I spent countless hours riding my yellow CT-50 after school.
I had a CT-70 in 1980 as a kid. Fun bike but very slow. Same type of 3-speed clutchless transmission as the Z50. With a tailwind going downhill I could hit a mesmerizing 45mph!
I had a mini trail 50 and was totally jealous when a neighbor kid got a CT-70. My 50 topped out (with my skinny 90 butt onboard) at 32 mph whereas his would go 45 mph!
My 4 speed could probably safely go 50 mph. Pretty fast on a toy.
2 mph, now we're crusing
I owned one as a 12-13 year old back in the late 60’s. From LOTS of personal experience I can tell you that my bike would go 32 MPH with my skinny ~90 lb butt in the saddle.
love the starting procedure
I had a red one first in 1972 then got another blue one in 73 great memories moved on to motocross in 1975 with yz's
Hey guy, Thanks for showing some interest in these great little bikes. To us old guys(I'm 65) these little dream machines were something I always wanted when I was 11. A buddy of mine had a brand new one in 1970 so I got to ride It often. But I never had one myself. I still want one now for my 2 grandsons. Can you help??
Excellent video! Awesome you enjoy showing these old bikes 👍
Bad Ass. I restored every nut and bolt on my 1984 Z50 a few years ago that my Uncle gave me in 1987. I could let that thing sit for a year and it would still kick over. These Bikes are built like tanks. Highly collectible too and a small fortune restored.
What have you done with Charlie & Jade?
I love these little bikes so much Fun
as fast as the old cr 500 you had
Lol, ok that made me laugh.
Because he was riding the cr500
D PATT No because it ran like garbage.
@@GyroPyro121212 it wouldn't matter, he rides every bike like he's scared of it. He granny shifts and makes everything look slower than it is
D PATT Maybe so but if it had been running right, it would have been noticeably faster.
The little yellow one is an A Series - Nice!!
The first bike I ever drove was a 1969 Z50 I was like 17. Was a friends, I was supposed to be at a school choir practice my adhd ass forgot about. I’m learning the bike in his cul-de-sac. I hit 3rd gear and go through a dip (at 20-25mph plenty fast for a 1st timer) the bike jumps a few inches as I land (landed pretty uneasy) I realize I’m heading right into a curb, so I go to hit the brakes mistakenly using the rear brakes. Bike fishtails, still heading towards the curb, quickly I understand I’m not stopping this bike. I see that if I don’t jump off now it’s the asphalt or the grass so I choose the grass and jump over the handlebars and land on grass. The bike goes into the curb. I shut it off and inspect it, nothing wrong besides a new minor dent and scratch on the frame. The bike still ran and drove fine afterwards. If I had more interest in bikes a Z50 would be my first pick. Not quick, but plenty of fun for a suburban Utah neighborhood.
I had the same year I had better weather and mine would hit 30 35 mph , it always started never broke down other than to have the frame welded . Rode that till I was in my 30s . Received for a christmas gift when I was 11 .
I love the rusty look of the yellow one it fits the style of the bike
Probably added to the performance .
Love the vids keep them up
Awesome video. It made me cold watching you, stay warm.
That old yellow 50 is the exact my first bike and it's history from there i have owned every dirt bike known to man
The yellow one is awesome
Hey guys. ive been watching this Chanel for a long time now. im a 33 year old man and got back into riding after a long long time. street bike tho but its still riding.. thanks man keep the videos coming.. maybe get a streetbike?
Pull the tank screen and clean it, put pool or aquarium sand in the tank with dish soap and shake it ,(a paint shaker works great) that will sand out the rust.
If the valve adjustment is too tight, they will be hard starting and the engine won’t rev. Of course the point gap must be set properly and the fuel has to flow properly. I picked up 1971 Z50 AK2 that wouldn’t start. Low compression. Took it home, adjusted the valves and she popped right off. The bike was blue/white and 100% complete. Not bad for $150.00. The valves and seats eventually wear over time and the valve lash decreases.
My 76 does 28 and needs the carb cleaned. What app did you use?
LET IT WARM UP PLEASE I CANT WATCH THIS
Is any gas in there yes it hit you jacket
OMG my friend had one in the 70s it was a blast👍👍
Are there backup gas tanks u can buy for these?
i love that bike
That's my childhood right there
He says everything had really good compression..makes him sound stupid. No basis for his statements..stop pretending dude
z50's should do 30 mph
Lol yeah mine did like 32 but I weighed like 110 lbs at the time so
I agree that is what mine did when I was 10 yrs old, my honda xr 80 did 52 mph, I thought that was fast at 12 .... Lol...
everybody else does
@@j.dtruths5577 that still is fast, that's crazy fast
My z50 does 58 mph🙃
Had one back in '68. I STILL have it. But they made a mini STREET with higher gearing and it was definitely faster on the road. About 45mph.
The right amount of horsepower for those weather conditions. lol 👍🏻
Cool yellow. You need to redo video. It still was fun video journey.
You got this..
How durable is it? Does it compete with the xr75? How fast could I get it if I put some special gear on it?
XR 75 was a nice bike , my friend had one and would pass my ass all the time .
Breather cap blocked?
Found my new favorite TH-camr, way better than Quadricers
At least quadricers had some personality
Fix the pinched fuel line on yellow one. Really you didnt see that? Come on
Yeah when these things came out I got to ride a friends. Slow as hell, none the less it was a blast to ride.
i have 89 z50r in garage maybe ill get that thing going one day
I have a busted ass 1969 one and I’m using a water bottle as the gas tank. Touched 35 today
mini trail had a governor in the carb kept the needle from going up very high
Change to turbo EFI or LS swap it. Holley Sniper.
Really? Driving it on a road with patches of snow? Fun Fun!
Are you running a battery?
Oscar Pallares no battery had a magneto.
Damnn we getting ready for summer yeah ?
Found a z50 for $600. Decent price?
Tyler Warner running Android driving with minor cosmetic flaws 600 is good
Man he is burning up the road.. 21MPH lookout
In Finland we can swap the motor for a 190cc engine and get it up to 120km/h.
In Russia we can swap the motor for a 350ci and get it up to 250mph
Lol why would you want to?
@@dpatt7503 Its fun, I've had a 110cc z50 and it was so fun to ride and wheelie it.
Yep but u gotta have the og first sobu can ride when you are 15
Jakob N Here we put a Wartsila Sulzer RTA96-C on and get it up to 1,000 mph.
views go down.... comments also, no more mx bikes anymore, but more old crusty rusty crap and even the chuckster has had enough of it..love the technical jibberish though..naaahhh, not really, LOL!
Sorry man, I'm going to school full time and working on other projects..
Let Chuck do his thing. seems a pretty good rider, and with some time on the track he could bring it to another level. Also, keep your sweetheart girlfriend from YT. You don;t want to put her through this. She seems like a very nice girl, who doesn't really want to go o camera. Respect that please. Take her out for dinner or something, and keep your private life, private.
@@lex1945 lol she likes to help me with videos, I don't force her to be in them. And Charlie doesn't have time either...he is at school, in sports, doing homeork et. and it gets dark at 4:30pm. I suggest you create your own channel that way you can dictate how it is run and what content is shown on it. Some people on this channel like seeing the vintage stuff and I like creating videos to look back on too.
Alex Postma youre just pure dumb
Yeah fuck off
The petcock might be plugged up
what is the price of Monkey tanks per Saudi Riyal? Thank you
Good vid
Second
Why’s the fuel tank so shaky
fyza gaming because it’s held on with a rubber band
I had the blue version. I'm guessing it was in 1974 or 1975.
I lost a cop who was pursuing me driving through woods and small sidewalks.
You need to go into the settings on the GoPro and flip the view. Everything is backwards, as I’m sure you know.
Man that thing rips!...lmao
YO I HAVE THAT EXACT SAME MINI TRAIL
I had a 71 and I easily could get it to go 30, maybe a little more, it was new, and my brother had a sl 175 ,and he clocked it , they were fun little bikes
I had a 71 and it would easily go a little over 30 , realize I was only 10years old and weighed about 70 pounds, fun little bike, always wanted a X-R 75 but never came about?
Myvvrother has got my z50j 1996 to go about 60 km/h without rev limiter runs pretty poorly now though probably gonna buy a new engine before the riding season
I have an 1985 z50j and a 1969 z50 both very low km\miles and good running engines
Yet there not even in the same class in terms of max speed i think the z50j has bigger valves a better carb and muffler. also it's a 4 speed the 69 was loud and much much slower
I had friend who put that cox fuel in his 70 trail and it hauled ass.
It should be much quicker. I have a 72 Z50a and I've had it at 37 mph GPS (I weigh 153 lbs). It will do over 20 in second gear. Are you sure you were in 3rd?
If anybody can help me I own a Yamaha Moto for 80 mL just like yours but I put bought a new carburetor and it overflows with gas but it won’t fire
U got spark?
I have an Tomos Automatic, it wasnt working and i picked it up for 50$, it now works and it goes 50km/h, btw its 1977 model
Como faço pra comprar essa motinha
My dad when he lived on mi he rode up mount holy
Gravel works good for getting rust out of the tank
Gravel and shake the tank and dump it out
They're selling one in my country (Colombia) for 6 million pesos (around 2000 dollars), if it's rare in the States, you could imagine how it is here!
Parce yo tengo una aquí en usa, me la llevo pal pueblo? Haha
@@oscarpallaresmedia21 jajajajajaja, traela Ome! La vendemos bien vendidita!!
Z50’s are not rare.
That kick start is from a xr70r
Tha gas cap is worth $100. I've sold one for $120🤣
They should do 28 mph,not 30 as most people think. The yellow ones a 69 and the red is a 77,restore them they're worth some good coin. The Kawasaki MT or KV75's do 50mph!
Roomer has it if you ask nicely and subscribe, 2 vintage will give you a shout out on their next video😀
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float level is off. that is why you have to wait to let the carb fill up
You should get another 85!
Gas tank full of rust and a crimped gas line, Surprised it even ran.
You might want to mount that tank and put gas in the tank before worrying about a speed run... wow..
GLOVES!!!!
This is the most Gen Z thing i've witnessed all year. LOL.
I could ride all day on a tank of gas back in the day. You have a bad line feeding the carb or petcock problem
i was lucky as hell to have a new z50 in 74 intire familys income was 5000 a year
dude let it warm up it goes so much faster i have one 3 speed and it’s fast for its size but when it’s cold it’s not fast so let it warmmmm up
My 52cc foot scooter does 29mph , but can climb 30% grade
my z50a runs 90 kph :D but it's not fun to drive this :)
when i weighed 67 pounds my z50 would do 28 mile per hour
Dude that bike needs more work than that if you're going to ride it.
Asome man still you need to get a Ktm250sx
Wrong size fuel line maybe.i have owned many of these bikes.sl 70 is my favorite.
28 down hill with wind at your back lol the Hopper is 31
Wheres that Gougiouse girlfriend of yours ??