How to get an Old Honda Urban Express Running - Common problems

[@josephrich6014]

Congratulations to Jackson! And a huge thanks go to you for taking Jackson under wing and for helping so many of us out. Kudos Jack!

[@kentuckyyankee]

Well done Jackson! Great documentary on the journey!

[@jackrutherford-1]

He’s come a long way quickly.

[@steverandall5814]

I've found a cup or 2 of clean drain gravel works great at cleaning the rust and crud out of old scooter gas tanks. I had an '82 passport tank I thought I was going into the trash, but the gravel and some citric acid powder made it sparkle inside!

[@jackrutherford-1]

Gravel works great too!

[@miguelpagansr6128]

Thank goodness for videos like this, although most of them are your videos I’ll take it. Thanks for the video ride safe.

[@jackrutherford-1]

It was a fun journey.

[@tybernd993]

Don’t stop making videos! You’re a legend

[@jackrutherford-1]

I can’t stop. But gonna branch out to different bikes.

[@tybernd993]

@@jackrutherford-1 what’s the next ‘ped on your list? I put the 84 jet on my nu50, four strokes a bit so I’m going to drop it to 82 today. Need to take the oil pump out at some point, it’s annoying taking the carb on/off. I’m scared this next level stock pipe is just going to be a hassle.

[@jasonmajernik7889]

A few things….First: This is awesome! Jackson’s excitement brought a smile to my face. Secondly: What’s going on at the “special place”? I gotsta know! Lastly: Agree that I’m thankful for folks who post KZbin videos of this stuff (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).

[@jackrutherford-1]

That’s the local moped club! I need permission to reveal more.

[@gamingdelux0078]

I have a question, where do you get parts for an old Honda PXR? Har to find in Europe....

[@Gothguitarist]

Another rider born to rip the roads expansion pipe time!

[@codywilkerson9844]

Hi, my 82 urban express was also missing the same idle screw in the carburetor. Do you remember where you found a new screw? I am having trouble finding one.

[@jackrutherford-1]

I probably have an extra.

[@codywilkerson9844]

@@jackrutherford-1 If you have one, would you be willing to mail it?

[@cnasty198five8]

I just recently acquired a 1978 orange Honda nc50 with 600 original miles and pretty much original everything else but I'm having issues keeping it runnin qhen when idling without the choke on and even with that it dies what should I do

[@jackrutherford-1]

there's an idle jet (long, cylindrical brass tube) in the carb that gets clogged preventing idling. You can either take a really thin wire and try to poke it through or soak the top half of the carb in Chemdip or related cleaner and clean it out.

[@markhoughton4327]

Hey do you happen to have a good wiring diagram or pic of the dash lights on the 82 Yamaha Towny.....when ignition is in start position dash lights are on, when you switch ignition to run they go off. !???? Any thoughts

[@jackrutherford-1]

Turn your key halfway between start and run.

[@markhoughton4327]

@@jackrutherford-1 oh thanks will try it

[@Gothguitarist]

My heart aches seeing the black one but also I love this stuff

[@jackrutherford-1]

Just like old times!

[@markhoughton4327]

Good job Jackson.!!!! I put a eBay 60 cc kit on mine and made a HUGE difference my bike is totally stock other than that..... Anybody have a spare stock head light for this bike.?????

[@jackrutherford-1]

Headlight buckets are hard to find.

[@markhoughton4327]

@@jackrutherford-1 I really just need the bulb my bucket is great....I think they r 45$ on Treats😯🙄🙄

[@michaelblack9458]

My nephew was given an 83 his mom said she had it started but it's missing the kickstarter and I can't get it running with the new spark plug any ideas

[@jackrutherford-1]

Have you tested for spark?

[@miguelpagansr6128]

Good morning, I just got cleaning out my ho da express carburetor and it still does the same thing. I even put on a new carburetor and still does the same thing, it revs for a second then it cuts out. Now I know that is an electrical problem is there a way that I can disconnect the ignition switch and just run it from the handlebar switch for testing purposes? If anyone knows of something, give me a shout thanks and I’ll catch you on the next one.

[@jackrutherford-1]

will it idle without dying and does it only die when you give it gas?

[@miguelpagansr6128]

@@jackrutherford-1 it dies when I give it gas, but if it idles for more than a few seconds it dies out. It’s almost like I may have an electrical problem and even with the new carb it does the same exact thing. Which is why I’m thinking about bypassing the ignition switch and see what happens. I’ve seen a similar problem on a Yamaha qt50 it’s worth the shot.

[@jackrutherford-1]

@@miguelpagansr6128 what new carb did you buy?

[@miguelpagansr6128]

@@jackrutherford-1 I bought a replacement from eBay not sure the brand

[@jackrutherford-1]

@@miguelpagansr6128 you need to drill out the pilot jet with micro drill bits. It is too small so not enough gas gets in and/or turn the air/fuel screw all the way in.

[@Sweetersweet2006]

Urban express with fron wheel electric

[@jackrutherford-1]

hybrid

[@Sweetersweet2006]

@@jackrutherford-1 yea hybrid it looks like the perfect bike like the Honda navi too

[@pucciopuccio1150]

Tnx 4 ur video!