Talking About My Old Honda Z50R Minibikes

Throwback to what my channel started out with. Back in high school these were what all my money went in to. Let me know if you subscribed because of these bikes!

[@N1kogr]

wow cant believe you still have both bikes im an og been here since the beginning i really enjoyed all the how to's growing up i learned a ton about these motors because of you! i currently have a 1994 honda chaly i imported from greece and have a 52mm asa crank, 56mm shark high compression piston, ported and polished CDI head, takegawa (i think) stage 3 cam, honda cub 90 clutch basket, takegawa oil pump, and a pwk 28mm carb. currently looking for a atc70 4 speed with no luck but i want to keep the 3 or 4 down shift pattern. would have never been into these things if it wasnt for you! Thanks man

[@motomanjf]

Been watching from when I was in middle school from all the old mowers and mini bikes! Funny how stuff changes

[@TheAlexManVideos]

That's awesome to hear. Glad you're still here.

[@Arjen1992]

Same story here! Bought a mini 4 stroke when I was 17 (27 now) and started watching the build video's here and learned alot! Greetings grom Belgium and thanks for all the tips and video's!

[@TacoTacoma96]

I can't remember when but you was one of the first channels I subbed to many years ago. The mower and 4Runner videos are how I found your channel. I'm happy to see you upgraded to HD but I always liked the old camera too, the only way I can describe it is that it made me feel 'nostalgic'.

[@TheAlexManVideos]

Well if you want the nostalgic feel you can always choose the 480 quality in the bottom right corner. Should load way faster too!

[@TacoTacoma96]

@@TheAlexManVideos I never thought of that lol.

[@chamjiskykhan8252]

Awesome recap. Loved all your videos from those days. Especially the cam timing and valve lash videos. Learned valve lash adjustment from your videos. Wish you best of luck.

[@johnpark888]

I subbed because of one of your mini bike clutch replacement vids!

[@linksgarage1985]

Been subbed since back in the day. Still love the Z50 vids!

[@silentshredr]

I started to follow you in the z50r years!

[@TheAlexManVideos]

That was a while ago. Glad you're still here.

[@ahmadhassan4553]

I am watching you from 2008 mannnnn you should make a vlog on your entire story of chanel i know those 2 bikes i remember them how fast time passed 😁

[@tuckerpalmer7603]

I cant believe you've had it for that long my dad has one he got when he was a kid its been sitting for 18 years since his cousin broke it but never got around to fixing it but I'm about to put a piranha 90cc motor in it and rebuild it for myself to ride its a 96 model

[@DangerDave95]

I've been subbed since the first z50r video! Love the videos! I would love to know how you got the one street legal? I live in NC but have land in Va.

[@TheAlexManVideos]

You'll need a title. I didn't have one, so I had to submit some paperwork for a lost title. With that, you can register pretty much any 50 cc or less motorcycle as a moped. There are some rules about seat height, and you are not technically allowed to ride above 35 mph, so just watch out and don't be stupid. Mopeds do have to be registered, and it's only like $10 a year. Insurance, lights, and inspection are not required.

[@Up_North_907]

Can I make my z50legal

[@linksgarage1985]

Been watching since the Z and lawnmower days

[@Up_North_907]

Scott Link lol

[@ruggugglan]

You helpt me to fit new piston and cylinder on my monkey. If your channel wouldent have been here i never could have done it 👍🥰

[@dave13btown]

I have a 2006 crf 50 that will push start then once it’s warmed up it runs fine and then it will kick start right up but when it’s cold it struggles to run what do you think

[@TheAlexManVideos]

Check the basics. Clean the carb, run fresh gas, replace the plug, and check the valve adjustments.

[@jaimedc5]

More intrested in the 4runner in the background...do a vid on that

[@DeathtrapCult]

he's done plenty

[@jaimedc5]

@@DeathtrapCult ooops 1st time tuning in

[@roelpastors9588]

does your dad still have the civic si? Please do an update video on it.

[@TheAlexManVideos]

I've actually wanted to do just that for a while. Maybe I will next time I see him.

[@2ndshiftracing]

What’s the top speed on that 108?

[@TheAlexManVideos]

Between 65 and 70 with current gearing.

[@charliewernette]

Used to watch you smoke weekend warriors in the kart track videos, hilarious seeing guys with motards scratching their heads as you fly by them on a 80's trail bike hahaha. I'm still modding an 86 going on 14 years now, been through 1 lifan clone and bolted a newer one on about five years ago, still keep the original geometry and ride it like a bike that is bulletproof because they are except the tanks. I don't even think the newer monkey 125's compare to the modded Z's, the Lifan clutches are absolute garbage though.

[@TheAlexManVideos]

I had a lot of fun on those small tracks. I geared my bike to almost hit the top speed by the end of the track. That meant it would have the hardest acceleration possible without topping out. It was neck and neck with the 150R's down the straight, but I could turn quick. Some guys were better riders than me though. They'd pass me in the turns. Usually they were on CRF50's with similar engines to mine. The little bikes are king in the turns. I've always built my engines starting with a genuine Honda. From there I try to keep with Honda Trail Bikes, Takegawa, or Kitaco to use quality parts. But there's something to be said for the drop in engines that some of them make. It's hard to argue with the price.

[@nolarocks]

Is that the old place? I don't see your workbench in the back left corner any more. I recognize the cul de sac though! I'm an OG. :D

[@TheAlexManVideos]

It's not the old place. The old place was my parents' house. This is my house. Been here a couple years now. But it is also on a cul-de-sac and positioned almost the same as my parents' house on their street.

[@nolarocks]

@@TheAlexManVideos Very cool! I was thinking you were in your first place with the single car garage. I must have missed a couple of videos. haha Glad to see the old minis. - Chris B

[@MrStevoovets]

Nice DRZ!

[@TheAlexManVideos]

It's a DR650. I was looking for a DRZ400S or SM but my buddy was selling this for a third the price that the Z's usually go for so I snagged it up.

[@MrStevoovets]

@@TheAlexManVideos should have caught that. They're excellent machines. Have a 400s myself. Thought about getting a 650, but I've got to many mods into it to sell it now.

[@Up_North_907]

I live in am and subbed

[@gradybaumgartner2242]

@ 6:21 if you're wondering about legality

[@mik3mill3r11]

4Runner update PLEASE!!!!

[@eduardozeno6720]

Amigo tengo una honda z50r 1979 si te interesa

[@jaimedc5]

Bru...

[@Up_North_907]

Lol I’m 12 but still