Building a 45 Year Old Honda z50 Mini Bike

[@alrad5686]

George and Vinnie are definitely the stars! And watching Jade trying to ride was hilarious.

[@UnrealVideoDuke]

Tail light looks like it is upside down. The clear part is supposed to face down to illuminate the license plate. Good rebuild. Classic!

[@seansemsar8059]

I do agree with you there

[@mikes1097]

you are correct

[@dianemmonson8446]

@@mikes1097I have a 1977 z50 honda that dis not run can you please halp me

[@milehigh61]

The headlight lense looks crooked also but hey, the rebuild was awesome

[@tracysellman1562]

The tail light is upside down. The clear spot is supposed to go down it reflects off the chrome fender and lights up the license plate. God forbid you get pulled over on this speed demon and the Police can't read the plate. lol I had 3 of these, the 50cc the 70cc and the 90cc 1974-77 Joe, that was funny Jaden was doing the walk of shame up the driveway, She is going to kill you! lol :)

[@itsmephil2255]

As much as the engine build was awesome.. Jade trying to ride the bike was hilarious in a good way 😆

[@russellgilson4072]

I got a Z50 the first year Honda brought this bike to market I believe 1968. Rode the tires literally right off the rims, fine piece of engineering that even a teenager couldn't wear out!

[@alexmacdonald258]

It has such a cute little piston, I could use it as a keychain for my Himalayan! Classic little bike, a true vintage machine

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Love rebuilding the old monkey bikes, always a ton of family history attached to them. Done several, lot of fun to fix. Did one in January for an old farmer down the road, finished it up, he and his grandson came to pick it up. When it fired up, he was very emotional. Grandson rode it home. See him about every weekend out riding it at his place. Warms the heart...

[@julianp2868]

bless her, I remember my brother trying to teach me and on my first run, when he said brake, i opened the throttle and went straight through someone's gates!!! From then on there were no problems of fear!!!

[@philanders3705]

The first dirt bike I ever rode was a 1977 z50! My friend, Blair, who only came around every other weekend to visit his dad, had one, and we'd ride it up and down the driveway for hours. It sparked a love affair with bikes that still persists to this day over 40 years later. 🥰

[@murrayminimotors1674]

This was my first dirt bike I was four!! Now I'm 40!! Bringing back memories thanks!

[@badavis84]

this was my first bike too!! i wish i still had it.

[@airadaimagery692]

My neighbor had this bike, and I had the Elsinore 50. I would smoke him, but they were both fun as heck to ride!

[@kennythomas9066]

Wow that was my very 1st dirt bike also. Mine was a 1970 and had only front shocks. I was 11 yes old. I rode the wheels off that thing. And it brings back a ton of memories. I especially remember having to share it with my 5 year yonger little brother. It was a blast for years.

[@kennythomas9066]

I watch your Chanel a lot. Find myself wanting to reach in and give a helping hand but that be a long reach as I'm in Florida. So I go back out in my shop work on stuff I have collected from here. Now I just finished re-doing the top end on a 03 kfx 400 I recently aquired.acquired. I really enjoy it.

[@uulee5041]

here in finland this was my first street bike

[@jackmundo4043]

Jade is an absolute prize. Wonderful.

[@Sherif13275]

i've rode this baby 34 years ago, back in the 90s there were a motorcycle rent shop nearby they had a Honda Z50 for rent which we used to call it "Baby Honda" i also have lots of memories with that cute bike :) they were offering Honda 100S, Honda 100, Honda 70, Honda Z50, and "Boxer" with pedals (a bicycle with engine) Thank you for sending me back to the 90s :)

[@kellyballard1773]

I started riding on a 1968 or 69 hardtail z50 that was burgundy and silver. I honestly was no more than 3 yo. Believe it or not but it's true. I'm now 54. I would love to have it back. Unlike some people, I'm not going to pick your work. You do a good job and I hope that you are making a living working on motorcycles. Great job and keep finding the old ones.

[@austinl.2703]

I just started my 78 z50 today. It's been in the garage for 23 years. I added an electronic ignition and new carb. *IT LIVES !* The tires are cracked but the headlight works.

[@casperse15184]

What ignition and carb did you use? I've got a 78 that I want to get running but the carb is missing pieces

[@jaredmcquiniff5362]

Don’t be embarrassed Jade! Riding is a learning process, especially those little bitty mini bikes. Awesome stuff

[@rez372]

that really made me smile :)

[@ihateandreykrasnokutsky]

I'm learning motorcycles' workings, so such videos are very helpful for me. Many things I see here are totally new for me.

[@sandmanbub]

I had one of those. My Honda Z50A was blue with the chrome fenders. Gave it to my sister when I got a Yamaha DT360. Was stolen twice. Got it back the first time, but no luck the second. Was a fun bike. I had friends that had Trail Hoppers, YZ80's and XR75s and we used to ride around the neighborhood at night, trying not to be seen by the police. I have a lot of fond memories of those days. Honda sold them with 2 different carb. slides and also a restrictor plate in the exhaust system. The plate was removed and the better slide installed for better performance. Whoop!

[@eileenheitman4351]

I was gifted a 1976 Z50. It had been sitting for years. My grandson and I removed, drained and rinsed the tank, cleaned the carb....used same old gaskets, filed and set points, cleaned/gapped the plug, added fresh gas and vroom! It smoked but after a few rides the smoke stopped. Stuck rings. It looks ratty but Honda build quality is remarkable. Dave in Omaha

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

that's a really nice bike and looks excellent shape for the year.

[@joemusicman64]

Always cool to see the wife and the puppies. Family.

[@stevewoods7237]

I learned to ride on one of these when I was 4 or 5. My grandfather kept it well into my late teens and I road it on occasion just for kicks. Defiantly brings back great memories!! R.I.P grandpa

[@leebenson4874]

Wow You won LOL

[@kodibox2501]

Cool bike the Z50, I think you put the rear light on upside down and the headlight needs the lens lining up too apart from that a great job putting it back on the 'road' , keep up the great work 👍😎

[@leebenson4874]

You must be so thrilled to be a winner!!! LOL

[@kodibox2501]

@@leebenson4874 yeah I must be lucky I keep winning all the time 😀

[@kodibox2501]

@@leebenson4874 shame its a con!

[@Ypn_m5]

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[@ericearhart]

Good to see I'm not the only one who gets my silicone form the side of the tube. Lol

[@naptime43x]

I have a 72 in need of a rebuild, wish I had a friend like you haha. This was really interesting to watch and gives me an idea of the work involved in breaking down and rebuilding one of these.

[@donspringer8222]

Huge credit to your wife for trying. The Z50 was the cool thing to have when I was a kid. Great video and keep up the good work. You're giving me incentive to get back to work on my 65 Honda 305 Dream.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Great vid, excellent job again. Probably made someone's kids day.

[@99andrianmonk]

Jade is a good sport. You should be appreciative of her support and patience.

[@eileenheitman4351]

I’ve seen, in the aftermarket, a 75 cc engine with a 4 speed for $300 or so. It’s bolt in. The after market parts availability is huge. You could build one completely with all aftermarket parts. I gave mine to my grandson. He loves it. We talk about blasting it apart and restoring but have yet to do it. I ride a 2005 V-max. Quite a contrast. Fun. Dave in Omaha

[@jasonurban3597]

Awesome video I was just telling my dad how I watch all your videos in about little Vinny I didn't realize you were married now we get to see the misses lol awesome video as always brother you demand I appreciate your videos

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Awh Joe you guys are the BEST little family!!

[@peteraitken6494]

Cool little bike joe don’t think jade was impressed mate lol little George is defo a mummies boy vinny is just mental hahaha take care mate 🔧🔧🔧👍👌

[@MrAcoustic09]

Love these little bikes think the back light is on upside down it's clear at the bottom to illuminate a registration plate if it's road legal love your content 👌

[@allabychiro4202]

Great video, the whole Jade sequence was hilarious! I think we have all been in that situation...keep up the great vids, greatly appreciate them!

[@jamesthurber8807]

Jade is a good sport. "You know I don't have the balance for this". Filmed her walk up the drive. If that was my wife, much editing would be needed. Thanks for joining Jade. And engine rebuild was informative as usual.

[@craigmorgan4676]

Joe u find some very rare stuff and this is rare!Looking forward to u tackling this!👍👌👊👊👊

[@grahamwatts8836]

My first bike (at only 6 year old) was a Honda 1972 mini trail 50 previous model to the Honda Z50 (without rear suspension) great bike, then got a Yamaha 1979 YZ80F great experience growing up👍👍👍👍

[@Ypn_m5]

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[@michaelmitchell5909]

Excellent rebuild man. Hey my wife has a hard time on a pedal bike let alone a bike with a motor...lol. no big deal

[@MrCelticatheart]

Oh nooooo Jade's walk of shame! hahaha Joe this looks bad on you that you didn't take time to show her how to ride one of those. pretty funny I enjoyed it.

[@mainerotor7171]

Nice! I had one of those as a kid. Great bike! Hold the tail light and flip the bike upside down, dude!!!

[@KILLS4FUN7]

My friends little brother used to have one of these so much fun we'd leave our big bike to play on them.I guess just like they do know with the pit bikes,not sure what it is about little bikes but man they are fun another great video Joe keep them coming please.

[@djkrafty03]

I love all your work on these bikes man, you're really good at all of what you're doing, and you've provided hours of entertainment to me and a better understanding of all things mechanical with all your different projects, but I've got to be honest with you. You're wife has been absolutely freaking adorable in this video. You guys are beyond cute.

[@vincemarshall9520]

Thats was very funny

[@tommyb.7977]

I have to say that I understand your wife's feelings with bikes. My wife took her first harley Sportster (used) out and came to a stop but she forgot to put her feet down. Lol it was like a slow motion fall.

[@mrsamick24]

the hell with that break-in period on that new top end. rev the hell outa it. lol

[@shartne]

I had a blue 1971 Honda fifty. My first dirt bike LOL It was a fun bike for a child. woo hoo! When you strip those splines that when you weld it LOL.

[@joemusicman64]

I agree with other poster. It's down on power. Even though it's a 50 it should have reved up more. Nice vid. I would have given an arm to have one of these as a kid.

[@kernelbadness]

Real cool little Honda. Grew up riding these with friends. Good job bringing her back. One suggestion, use the oem carb if they have it.

[@mikerafonemusic6177]

nice work! I had a '68 when I was 7. dang those things are tiny, hold that camera still wifey! Good times!

[@pauljeffries]

Great video, your wife made chuckle near the end 😀

[@christopherbosilkovski7817]

Dude the brake light is upside down....the clear piece should be on the bottom to illuminate the number plate...top video!!!

[@boomer2095]

What is interesting to think about, is that of all the bikes and ATV’s Joe has repaired. This Z-50 will still be in the shape it is right now 200 yrs from now because of its rarity, and small size, and it is easily stored, displayed and collected.

[@mrlarrybobjr]

For real how are the new ones so much faster? That one is as fresh as you can get and there is a major difference.

[@rescuehoundemtd]

It’s nice to meet your wife. She should be in more of your videos.

[@myguitaryourface5160]

I learned how to ride when I was 6 years old and it was a 70s model painted like a Harley Davidson in blue metal flake,and also owned a orange and black 79 z50,also learned how to do a rebuild on it too,seeing this makes it feel like it was yesterday

[@Nebula-rx7bj]

never a boring bike 👍 keep up the good content

[@tonycassar7693]

Think the tail light is on upside down clear part to light up number plate . Great vid as usual.

[@callmecardo916]

Pretty cool little bike really like how clean it is Nice work👍🏼👍🏼

[@neutonrenda2303]

Love the banter/ teasing, very funny.👍

[@mikaelmarjanen9676]

When you dream at night, it's about engines and how to fix them you are amazing 😀...

[@derikwright3383]

When I retire in a few years and no longer have to be drug tested, can’t wait to take a couple puffs and watch these videos 😅. Good job young man❤

[@Near_miss]

Is the backlight on upside down?

[@Alakay77]

This is very similar to the bike I learned on as a kid. Crazy reliable and lots of fun.

[@singingsway4477]

I see it alot of work bro thank you teaching us.

[@riley_swan]

Nice this is gonna be a good one! Love the channel

[@Maga4Lyfe]

I had a 69 Honda QA50. Great rebuild.

[@nickrichards7646]

the really cool sound of the 50cc and Trail 70cc motor is unmistakebly Honda

[@bueller48]

My brother and I both learned on a Honda 50. We thought it was a 77, but must have been a 79 without the lights and chrome. He went in half-sies with my dad and at dealer a year model later. I think it was about $800 then. We rode it until about 1990 when I was 12 and it stopped running. sold if for basically nothing in about 1998. The thing always fired up after a kick or 2 growing up though. good stuff.

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

great job thanks for sharing and i hope the owner has a great time with. take care and have a great day

[@Old_Indian_Trick]

I believe that shift star is supposed to be loose, maybe not as loose as it was but not tight either. Good Video!

[@joshbannon8989]

Might help to go a bit bigger on the main due to the pod filter. Well done Joe.

[@chevyhp]

LOL Jade is so cute. Great build man.

[@norcal8718]

I know it could be pretty scary splitting cases but good job bud 👍🏻 (oh flip the taillight it's on upside down).

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Pulled it out of the gear, no choice now. Sucks, enjoy. Great vid. Z50s suck to fix.

[@cainbeeping8480]

I had to split the case on my 1972 Honda CL 100 to replace the kick start on it. Crazy design.

[@robinbrowne5419]

Cool little bike 👍 And the pups look like they're doing great too :-)

[@kevenread1443]

your pup looks like a Ewoke love it🐕.

[@bigmac..]

Well done 👍 that was a big task, good work.

[@grayfool]

Go Jade. You have to have a go at riding Jade. It's great fun.

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Those screws on the clutch, probably all the case screws too, they're probably JIS - I think that's Japanese Industrial Standard or something like that, if you try to use s standard American Phillips #2 or #3 you're just going to strip them right out, they almost have little wings on the screwdriver next to the + of the Phillips slot. NEED a set of JIS drivers!!

[@pistolpete8126]

Loved the break in process just give it the beans

[@travishendrix7026]

Joe, you came by like The Flash! A whopping 12 1/2 mph.

[@nickrichards7646]

i still have 1974 Honda Trail 70...mint complete original...my brother burned out the auto clutch..and it has sat fir 35+ years...i need to get it goin...its the hit metallic orange...low low miles...i used to ride the RV 90 and the Trail 70 as a boy

[@jayjudd6518]

Interesting rebuild thanks for taking us along .

[@trentonbriones2381]

I like the ending of the video 😂 great work! 👍🏽

[@RussianAigio]

Good evening 🌆 from Greece Peloponnese island and town Egio guys, hello there, unfortunately you have to change the oil pump gear ⚙️ too with the timing chain ⛓️ and guide because it's teeth is awful 😞 and will strip soon and it will cause cylinder head camshaft rocker arms valves to break because of no oil 🛢️ passage through the lower left crankcase stud with the cooper screw spacer that has on the crankcase an oil passage hole , the oil pump is located on the other side of the engine unfortunately and you have to disassemble it completely, that's cub engine 😭

[@RussianAigio]

That and the kick start lever is the same thing 😂 you have to disassemble it completely, and of course the transmission shaft if it's damaged the one that has the drive ⚙️ the small one on 😂

[@RussianAigio]

And for the best compression rate torque specs and engine performance, the best piston rings gaps positions are the Mercedes logo method degrees ° " Y ", for the most cub type engines at least for 60 years now here in Greece 😂 ,

[@RussianAigio]

And remember, all cub type engines that are with points and not CDI electronic harness system wiring on the flywheel plate or the camshaft plate on the cylinder head round cover ( rare) they are more powerful engines when fitted with an tuned carburetor and an motorsport ® big pipe hall exhaust pipe or Sebring © exhaust pipe ❤️

[@DJswope73]

I'd love to find one of these or a little atc70. Good content as always man, keep up the good work.

[@garyroberts7257]

Ahh the z 50 many of us old timers started on them and seemed mean at that point

[@chathamguy1able]

had the same bike as my first dirt bike ==great video

[@audioextremez]

It sounds very sluggish, I feel like it should Rev up a little faster than that. It sounds restricted somewhere. Other than that, cool video Joe 👍. The Jade part of the video was very entertaining 😄. Ewok George. My brother had the same kind of dog. He liked to sit on people's feet if you were sitting in a chair, it was odd. Anyways keep up the great content bro.

[@DavesInHisGarage]

Needs fuel mixture adjusting, probably getting to much air due to the open filter as they are normally very restricted with standard airbox.

[@mitchelljohnson8988]

Just found your channel! Keep up the Great Work! - Cant believe how clean that bike is for the age.

[@mikerafonemusic6177]

this guy is amazing

[@kevencowles2568]

gotta teach her how to ride George is so cute what kind of dog is he and all you gotta do is clean the rims now

[@solarneptune7342]

I love these videos!

[@aaronhoward7593]

let Jade know i really enjoyed her segment. i think it should be in every vidyo.

[@5thgearedlined]

Should get a JIS screwdriver, works wonders on screws. Just got one and never looking back 😂

[@shrugger1]

She's a real powerhouse for sure. 😋

[@judstephens5311]

Would a loose timing chain have something to do with one of these not wanting to start got good spark and fuel but the timing chain is loose and I've got the tensioner screw maxed out

[@fullmetaljacket7]

6:57 you're using a phllips screwdriver on a JIS screw.

[@foxbodygarageamerica9382]

Aww wife is a doll buddy 😍

[@johnprins4731]

Yeah I had the same bike when I was a kid.... On the Z50.. Starting putting down down the street thinking I was the king..

[@KTU17N]

Do you know why 3 of the cylinder head nuts are domed and one isn't? My first bike was a Honda SS50 1975 bike same engine, and the head nuts was the same as this lovely little bike. Great vid 2vintage. I was 16 when I had my SS50 back in 1978, I'm now 61 and my ride now is a Honda NC750x

[@michaelbiel7473]

Good work on that little z ive been watching for a few years you are becoming a great mechanic what do hate working on most heads and valve train or bottom ends just curious

[@allensnook7760]

Iam shocked you didnt at least take off front wheel and clean up to least match shine on back rim,how hard could it be.i get it biggest point was get it running and mechanically sound.but as you pointed out it was a family hierloom and worthy of a refresh!!i would go further and say its worth a near bottom to top rebuild at least a shine n show rebuffing,take some pride in his ride,carmen would have buffed n polished case since it was even out of bike.just saying would of been easier since it was apart,but in your defence maybe he wants to do it!!know u cant go above on every ride ,time is money.snookie pa.💥☹️👌💥