Mash Fifty quality issues and 25.000 km maintenance

[@stubby7934]

A vertical 50? Love it! My one complaint about the horizontal ones...they don't have that motorcycle look to the engine; they're more like the mopeds for 50 years back.

[@mikejba]

I know nothing about bikes but enjoyed this walkthrough regardless. Seems like a decent enough bike if its monitored and looked after properly, which you clearly do!! Cheers Arnold! :)

[@Carnold_YT]

Hey Mike! Yes, these bikes are pretty good from factory and with a little TLC they last a long time. I made this video hoping that other owners can take precautions so they don't run into the same issues I had. I am really happy with the changes and improvements, some were necessary (wheel bearings) others were my own personal taste. Last month I rode 2.500 km, that's how much I like riding it.

[@joeteejoetee]

3rd to thank you for making all of your videos for Earth to learn from going forward forever!

[@Carnold_YT]

Thank you so much for watching Joe!

[@edholscher418]

I like the ‘Arnold from the future’ bit and the music when working double speed. Great editing! 😂

[@Carnold_YT]

I wish I was more like Arnold from the future. He is much smarter than Arnold from the present. 😉

[@NoremacOktik]

On this side of the pond Rotella T4 or T6 is the go to oil.

[@Carnold_YT]

That is good stuff too. If it's good enough for Matt from Diesel Creek, it's good enough for me.

[@wilburjuice]

Great video! Have had some trouble finding a suitable oil temp gauge for my Mash. Since the manufacturer doesn't offer their own, it makes finding the right one among all the aftermarket parts kind of a guessing game. What do you use for your Mash? Thanks and greetings from Germany :)

[@Carnold_YT]

Hi, thanks for your comment. I have this oil temperature gauge: mash-point.nl/product/olietemperatuurmeter-voor-50-125-250-cc/ You can also get this one on louis.de, for a much lower price: www.louis.de/artikel/t-t-oeltemperatur-direktmesser-fuer-diverse-fahrzeuge/10035370

[@wilburjuice]

@@Carnold_YT Cool! Thank you very much.

[@gerhardwalz8336]

I just need such an Oil Temperature measuring device...wäre can i buy it....pleas helf me. Thank you

[@Carnold_YT]

I have this one: mash-point.nl/product/olietemperatuurmeter-voor-50-125-250-cc/ This one from Louis is the same and a bit cheaper: www.louis.de/artikel/t-t-oeltemperatur-direktmesser-fuer-diverse-fahrzeuge/10035370?disableRecommendedDomainPanel=true

[@Gigatless]

Is it reliable enough for work commute? What advice can you give to someone who wants to buy a used one?

[@Carnold_YT]

Yes, it is a reliable bike if you don't tune the engine. If you're buying a used one, ask if the oil changes have been done every 2.500 km, and if the engine has been tuned. Especially the 70cc kits should be avoided. The best way to determine if a bike is worth considering (when you buy a used one) is to take a close look to the appearance: is it clean, are the wheels and spokes clean, is the chain clean and well lubricated. These bikes are reliable as long as they are well kept. Neglect is easy to spot, I would avoid those bikes if you're not technically inclined. But with a little bit of effort, you can turn a half decent bike into a reliable commuter bike.

[@Gigatless]

@Carnold_YT I'm not technically inclined for now but there are not many choices to go after except this one for me. Pretty good advice over all, thanks!

[@joeteejoetee]

...Hey! Where is the "buy-me a coffee" hyperlink in the description? (I'll delete this post later, natch.)

[@Carnold_YT]

Ooh, I forgot to put that up. Will do it later Joe!

[@meoffjack]

Why do you wanna buy or even keep a POS? How much did you pay for it? How much in parts and time you spent on it? Not worth it...

[@Carnold_YT]

Well, so far it's been a pretty reliable bike to me. I ride it more than my previous bike and it never left me straded. It's a bit more maintenance sensitive - but there simply are no Japanese alternatives on sale here. Cost of maintenance has been the same as my Honda.

[@chyrt]

Vind het altijd zo vreemd dat die chinese bouten en moeren zo'n groene coating hebben. Zie je nergens anders

[@Carnold_YT]

Het zal het goedkoopste coatingproces zijn. Het werkt in elk geval goed!

[@chyrt]

@@Carnold_YT Scheelt een hoop dat jij de brommer warm en droog kan stallen, denk ik.

[@Carnold_YT]

@@chyrt In de zomer moet 'ie het met een motorhoes doen, dan slaapt 'ie buiten.

[@chyrt]

@@Carnold_YT Ook met dit weer?

[@Carnold_YT]

@@chyrt Helaas wel, maar de brommer blijft redelijk droog onder de hoes.

[@anthonydowling3356]

You have it looking like new ,but why put all that effort into something that will give you problem after problem ?. Japanese bikes are so much more reliable .

[@Carnold_YT]

Japanese bikes in this vehicle-class are not for sale over here, the only alternative is an imported Honda that costs twice as much as this Mash (and which is nearly the exact same as my classic Honda that I owned before). So there's the reason I wanted to give this a try. And I wouldn't say that it gives me problem after problem - it never left me stranded or anything, nor does maintenance cost more than on my old Honda. With the points shown in this video, you can greatly improve the quality. As mentioned, I think part of the hobby is doing maintenance and making small improvements.