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  I don't know if I belong here. I just got this 1978 Honda Express NC50 for $150 from a friend of mine. I'm planning on tinkering on it this winter and then using it as a DD ride in the spring.
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Oct 19, 2015 17:42
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:Isn't it a "no-ped" in moped nomenclature? Not really a scooter either. This is the word I've seen a lot on the net. It's got a mechanical clock spring starter that you kick once or twice and then release by gripping the rear brake. in this sense, it' pretty similar to a moped but then again- no pedals.
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Oct 20, 2015 02:50
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I've started going through the wiring and hoses and I've found that the soft fuel lines are starting to disintegrate on my NC50. They seem more rigid than the regular rubber soft lines that I see on cars. What should I use to replace them?
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Oct 27, 2015 16:42
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:Yeah I generally think it's worth it to get nice fuel line. The cheap stuff is like one-time-use at best, a lot of them harden over time and lose all flexibility. And I mean over not much time, like a few months. Mine is still pretty soft. I removed it to test the petcock and it seemed like it was in pretty good condition. There's really no reason to go cheap on this in my opinion. Even going premium on hoses and wiring components is going to be a really cheap way to ensure reliability.
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Oct 29, 2015 18:50
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My roommate got a super awesome custom moped over the weekend. I want to say it's got a 76 Motobecane motor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaMvjlXhkF0 Is it technically still a "moped" if the pedals do nothing? Sandbagger SA fucked around with this message at 22:35 on Dec 3, 2015 |
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Nov 30, 2015 17:23
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 I put some more time into the Express. I got the headlight attached but it's got an aftermarket lens with replaceable bulbs so I haven't finished that bit yet. Once I get the wiring completed and the oil line mended, I'll fill it up and try to start it again.
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Dec 16, 2015 13:22
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How! posted:I would highly recommend bypassing the oil system. Theyre old and prone to breaking, just run premix instead. So just plug the oil line? I'm trying to find more info on this.
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Dec 17, 2015 18:48
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So anyhow: I'm guessing plug it off at the tank- or I could install a petcock and just leave it always off. I get a small amount of seepage from the fuel side into the oil tank anyhow. Then on the oil pump side- I should probably seal it off to prevent particle intrusion then yes?
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Dec 21, 2015 05:44
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My dad found a website. treatland.tv He's thinking about upgrading to 60cc bore/piston on his project Honda express bikes since one of them needs new rings anyhow. I'm kinda interested in seeing how well it works.
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Jun 21, 2016 13:29
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