Will It Start After 42 Years Auction Find Honda PC50 Moped Vlog

I have found this old Honda PC50 Moped from 1974 at an auction and lets see if we can do an old start cold start and see if we can get it running after 42 years.. I also share information about my new Powder Coating Venture.
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[@antonywilde8496]

Man of many talents. My uncle use to have one of those back in the early 80's. Use to think it was strange a motorbike with pedals but now I'm older I'd love a bike like that 😁

[@retrorestore]

Back in the 80's, I wouldn't bee seen on something like that. I was into my 350LC'c

[@stephenirwin2761]

I bought a PC-50 new in 1976 in Montreal, Canada. Most mopeds were 2-stroke but this 4-stroke ride was great! It was a reliable and easy starting bike and was easy on gas. The pedals wee useless except for starting it and keeping feet off the ground - it was like pedalling in first gear. But it moved along nicely at about 30 mph with the motor. I added a scooter skirt on the front which also looked nice and rear foot pegs and a padded seat on the carrier rack for the occasional passenger. I hope you post when you get it fully operational.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, I will be doing the restoration on camera.

[@mechtechtools838]

I'm sure somebody mentioned it already but the screws are JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screw and fit is slightly different then Phillips. Thats why they will strip easily. Great buy, cant wait to see you restore it😁

[@STho205]

BuzzerAuto. Yes sir. Every rice grinder owner should buy a JIS bit or screwdriver. Suddenly the work is so much easier, and no stripped and buggered heads.

[@frankdeegan8974]

Any screw with a indent on the head ,like a center punch mark , is J I S. Oh good more tools for the shop.

[@alexroca6981]

what does 'different then Phillips' mean?

[@STho205]

Alex Roca. Phillips screw heads have a pointed bottom to the well. A phillips bit is supposed to torque out or jump out on its own when tight. JIS screws are just a crosscut somewhat like a flathead screwdriver. You stop when they are tight. Phillips bits and screwdrivers won't properly fit in a JIS screw. The corners don't reach and the point jumps out, buggering up the center of the slots or the screw cant be tightened all the way. Hope that helps.

[@Fpvfreaky]

When is was 12years old I had ago on one of them lol no crash helmet on the road I must of got about 25 -30 out of it 😂 It felt like 90, good old days

[@superconductorchip9072]

I had the same experience, how things have changed, cheers Dean.

[@user-py8di4nm2t]

I had 1983 helkama raisu

[@SrColon309]

Wonderful my friend, thank you for sharing this special moment, I really enjoyed seeing it lit.

[@leighthetwinotterflyerjone9460]

Wow what a blast from the past.Had 3 of them over the years very reliable and easy to work on when needed.Still remember the ball splicer front number plate.Lol

[@andrewwoodward6560]

That was fun ! My parents had one of these when I was a kid. Looking forward to more on this, Thanks !

[@chrishoughton510]

Really looking forward to your powder coating venture & now this brill little honda, great vids to come pal!!👍👍

[@retrorestore]

Yes, Chris, I've been wanting to get the powder coating sorted for a while

[@dnlmachine4287]

Legend mate!! Such beautiful machines. Love the work and that unmistakable happy when it first runs. Hopefully many miles and years to come. Stay gold.

[@christophermartin5226]

When you try starting the bike you've actually got to sit on it and pedal it to start the engine

[@borderlands6606]

Better not to on the centre stand, it will break.

[@HeTake123]

No, that is not how you're supposed to do it. The stand is not meant to hold up both the moped and a person, it will bend.

[@barry5111]

I used to pedal mine down the road a bit to start it at 5.30 am

[@stevehill4615]

I used to have a Honda PF50r (same bike but 18" wheels, downtube mounted tank and more "modern" styling of the headlamp casing) and you have to start the machine on the centre stand (2 ways to start, if cold 1st start turn on fuel tap, actuate choke mechanism, stand on pedals and pull engine de-compressor lever, turn over engine by pedalling then release decompression lever and apply a little throttle, when the engine is running evenly (usually have to "back" the choke off a bit), apply the rear brake and take the machine off the stand --- the other starting method when the engine is warm is to stand to the side of the moped and use the pedal as a sort of forward kickstart having eased the engine over tdc also applying a little throttle and then following the same as previously (starting and stopping is similar to Mobylette or Puch mopeds of the same era)) because the starting one way clutch works via the final drive so the back wheel has to turn when starting the engine.

[@DavidWardle]

I had the PF50DXR Novio. Starting is just as you say, I got just over a year before my stand started to bend. I loved that wee bike, went everywhere on mine and as it wasn't restricted like the newer ones it would do 42mph and gave over 100mpg

[@rabsrealm]

I'm looking forward to this one Martin. Even if it is next year.

[@Aj-om4dt]

Love your enthusiasm very nice classic moped & it’s a Honda 👍 I’d do a full restoration powder coating new gaskets ect new tyres upgraded brakes very nice bike man

[@stefanmannn]

Good job, sir! Its good to see old stuff like this is build to last for ages.

[@Aled...]

Brilliant, looking forward to seeing more of that bike.👍

[@69virgin1966]

Great video Martin 👍. Glad to hear that you have gotten the scooter running 👍. It sounds great. Especially for how old it is. I'm looking forward to seeing the restoration video/s. Keep the great videos coming. Thanks for sharing and God bless

[@meco72104]

How awesome is that. Looking forward to watching your rebuilding videos.

[@edgufler1122]

Very nice Video. Great find on that Moped and you got the engine running fine. Nice Job. Thank you for the video.

[@raptors3164]

Nice work tackling the carburetor, and very good video. Looking forward for the complete restoration.

[@guaranino]

Hi Martin, you brought a smile to my face when I saw that Honda running!!! So many memories. Your channels never disappoint. You are always bringing in new stuff. And now, with powder coating, it just makes it even mode addictive. Great work!

[@retrorestore]

Thanks bud. Glad you enjoy the vids.

[@stevefoxon6742]

One of these was my first bike when i was 16 years old, reg GLL63J. It was grey ! From memory that little leaver was a decompression device. You sat on the bike with the lever in and pedaled and it started, It was either that or a method of stopping the engine but now, 44 years later the memory is not what it was. cant wait for you to do this one !!!!!

[@retrorestore]

Good memories Steve

[@moviebod]

Nice job. I loved the jeopardy from you being on a time deadline.

[@dinxsy8069]

throw back to my teens (90s teen), used to have a Honda Camino PA50 we used to buzz about on the farmers fields.

[@thecarpfather5757]

Honda 90 nobbly tyre on the back best trial bike around hold gear selects rev it up let go pop a wheelie

[@dinxsy8069]

@@thecarpfather5757 We used to getting going on the main stand give it full beans and knock it off the stand, little wheel spin.

[@andrewmolloy5095]

Really good video Martin, it's nice to see an old machine still running

[@TheJay911]

45+yrs Old, 1000miles and a Honda?! Cant go wrong with that! 😂👍

[@markmawson1]

That little lever is a de-compressor lever you push that lever in start to pedal the bike then once you get a bit of speed up you let go of the de-compressor lever and it should start, That lever on the side of the casing disengages the engine from the pedals and back wheel so when you run out of fuel or break down you can pedal it home instead.

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Absolutely

[@barry5111]

Good luck pedalling it any distance it was sooo low geared.

[@jacksrus]

Also to give it a bit of help to get up hills lol. My first bike 40 years ago

[@andystokes8702]

It also stops the engine by permanently opening one of the valves, exhaust I think. Without an ignition switch and being automatic transmission you have no other way to stop the engine.

[@chiprock804]

@@andystokes8702 that ! To start it just push it a few feet.

[@frankie9259]

Great show!! I always wanted one of those mopeds when I was a kid .Looks and sounds pretty good.

[@robwilkie1]

My first bike when I was 16 (I’m 54 now) was one of these. My old man and me restored it and had loads of fun. The decompressor was badly worn and my Dad (who was a welding engineer) took it into the machine shop of one of his customers and got it rebuilt. Learned loads on that project and the bike lasted a while until the con rod snapped on the way to school. It was a long push home and time for a proper bike then.

[@retrorestore]

Great memories Rob. Same era as me.

[@xtremeclean9049]

Martin, That is so very cool! Thank you very much.

[@billywhizz98]

Good Video Martin l am looking forward to seeing moped and the rest of your projects getting done

[@peterinman7047]

Great video. I had an identical bike to this bought new when I turned 16 in 1973 (L reg). Brought back some great memories hearing that sound again!

[@retrorestore]

Yes, I used to live the sound of my Fs1e too.

[@1958TimMoore]

One of these was my first powered bike in 1974. Took it for a whizz (a relative term!) at midnight on my 16th birthday and thought I was the bee's knees! These days riding a GSXR :)

[@coryjeffreys5146]

That was great Hello from USA I'm in Pennsylvania I been watching videos for the past 3 or 4 hours about gas-powered motors for bicycles and see your channel and glad I did I was sitting hear watching you work on that bike and everything I was thinking you did. I just thought that was cool. cannot wait to see it Restoration process.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks bud

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

What a cool video,never seen this before but what a bike,its nice to know the bike starts up,cant wait to see this restored it will be awesome.

[@berniekouss7735]

I love watch guys like your self messing about with old mopeds and things ,yeah enjoyed the vid good on you.!

[@samsum3738]

I owned the same model , in gun metal grey .i bought it new in october 1971 and sold it in august 1973 .It cost 99 pounds new and i sold it for 50 pounds .A great little bike .The reg .was JLT 460K .

[@Don-lw4cb]

Brings back memories, I had one of these mopeds in 1974, the only difference was it had red mudguards. Used very little fuel, mind you there was very little power but it was totally reliable.

[@benjo-1438]

Don 56 I use one 24/7, cracking engine never lets me down! Best bike I’ve owned.

[@Don-lw4cb]

@@benjo-1438 Cool.

[@eugeneoneal3034]

Did you put 2** petrol in it ? Mine got the 3*** treat when I felt flush lol. Also had to put a squirt of 2 stroke in my yammy fiz.

[@Don-lw4cb]

@@eugeneoneal3034 Do you know it's that long ago I can't remember but I remember pulling into petrol stations and garages in the days when they used to put the fuel in for you and they would have a good laugh when it took just a quarter of a gallon or less to top it up lol.

[@christiansmith6514]

Very clean love to see her running strong like a brand new one budy

[@blairguinea6811]

Nice job Sir................love ya style ! I remember that PC50..............;back the day in Slough...............after school and yeah getting the hands greasy on machines, once ya in ya never out

[@barrybakewell9616]

well done martin sure look nice when you finish it keep them coming

[@bkkbound]

I had one of those 30 years ago, the most effective excercise bike I ever had...lol

[@blogtodeath4736]

I sized mine twice and myself and a mate rebuilt it!

[@clashol]

You're saying motor didn't run most times?

[@Chelosaret]

Still have it! 😁

[@sethkrahn3155]

This is the first video I’ve seen on your channel and I’m loving it! Thanks for the ❤️

[@lesmac007]

Great Video, brought back memories of my Honda 50 i can even remember the reg number ELV 8L

[@davidyoung6608]

Awesome find Martin. That be a neat restoration when ever you get around to that.

[@prof.heinous191]

I had one of these in the 70's, one drop of rain and it would never start, but a load of memories...

[@stuartrich4574]

The moped started and you got a work out, great vid.

[@MusicFurler]

You'll never get two elephants in that old filing cabinet lol. Great little bike I would love a bike like that.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Nice one, I love these Honda 50, 70's. They are good basic transport for small villages, towns and islands where traffic is no issue. Susuki and Yamaha also had their versions of these bikes.

[@HM.Hatchet205]

Top job 👍 glad you got it running

[@edwinthompson159]

--of course that thing will run... you can kill a vampire easier than an old Honda 50! Cool video!

[@blitzisgod5989]

I really enjoyed this video, thanks

[@berndb.5097]

I am happy with you that the small moped is running. Everything else is just cosmetic. I'm looking forward to the restoration videos :-) Cheers Bernd

[@dodge7679]

Another great vid Murt,actually can't wait til you restore it...your priceless ...you'd no time as you were going for dinner but one thing after another ...it was first of all let me....do this do that..I'll get this and we'll try this..Brill 👏👏👏🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud.

[@stevewoodw]

Looks like a great project - glad to see you got it started!

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud

[@IRTGaming.]

Great job!!

[@mpr106]

Can't wait for the full project!

[@newangelpark4551]

Great to bring an old machine back to life !

[@ripinpieces8387]

i got 2 honda express nc50 mopeds a few days ago. one 1978 model i gave to a friend. and my 1980 model that i have. it wont get spark because of faulty wiring and it only has 300 miles on it... im hoping i get it fixed up soon and will be able to ride it. good to see that people are still buying these old things.

[@clivesilk3501]

sounds sweet and runs great !!!!! welldone

[@danielscott150]

Wow. Great job on getting the moped running. Nice video.!!

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud

[@Camm.Lynam7]

Mate your a legend new subscriber here 👊👍 looking forward to content

[@stevelarkin3285]

Hello only just discovered your channel and im working my way through some of your videos i have to say im very impressed and look foreward to seeing more content .... and you get a big thunmbs up from me

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Steve, glad you are enjoying the vids.

[@bastianfromkwhbsn8498]

If it wasn't for your British accent I would have thought I was watching one of Mustie1's videos ;)

[@retrorestore]

Haha, nice one.

[@69Phuket]

Now there's a compliment ;)

[@69Phuket]

@@retrorestore Time to start working on a New Jersey accent Rustie1....;/

[@brahnseer3512]

There is no such as a “British “ accent. His is South East England. Drive a few miles in any direction and the accent changes. There are a great number of accents in the U.K.

[@williamgarrett9479]

@@brahnseer3512 that show's how much I know...I thought he was speaking Australian :)

[@hughjardon3538]

The decompressor is for starting with the pedals. You hold the lever on while you start pedalling with the motor engaged, then let it go to fire up the motor.

[@999thenewman]

Engine sounds great. It's definitely an awesome feeling to get something old running just from cleaning the carburetor!

[@retrorestore]

Yes, it started very well after 45 years.

[@jamesmorrin2729]

My sister had one of them in white in the 70s. Great video.

[@Bannimann2]

Only 1300 miles (2080 km - it has not even been run in yet?!) on the clock, full compression, and in overall pretty good condition for its age! That's a great find Martin, and I think you got yourself a diamond in the rough! 👍😉

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

What a score! Should be an amazing rebuild. Would love to see you preserve the patina on the body. Awsome honda!

[@FairchlldMusic1]

Thanks for the nice vid, mate! 🍻

[@normsmowers4758]

Cracking video look forward to the restoration

[@GuysLightburnLaserGuides]

Another great video. Your fast becoming one of my favourites .

[@retrorestore]

Thanks bud

[@gkuk]

Nice, I remember my father in law had a Honda 50cc and on a Saturday morning would drive up to the bookies to put his bets on. Overcoat and pyjamas on and a piss pot helmet, Happy days

[@jamescutler4515]

Really enjoyed the video thanks for uploading

[@riccccccardo]

Love the dedication man.

[@haydenuk02]

Keep up the great work and thanks for the content

[@Cubrider]

Best vid for ages. Love little bikes. Hence me coming all the way to yours on my c90

[@retrorestore]

Yes, I remember lol

[@YouTubeMF]

Its a pleasure to see u, martin! Keep it up - ur awesome! :-)

[@koshtie]

Hi Martin what a little gem you got there, I had 1 as a boy, engine was so quiet and not a bit of smoke, look forward to you sorting that 1 out, made a great video, ATB Wayne.

[@retrorestore]

Yes and its totally original Wayne. A good find.

[@barry5111]

I had one in blue in 1974 after I had to flog my car to fund a house deposit. Brilliant it was for my little commute I even bought the legshield to keep the rain off.

[@retrorestore]

Nice one Barry.

[@1234mattyman]

Great video. I would love one of these to potter around town on or one that's similar. Keep up the good work and I'm glad you got it running.

[@mauriciofernandez571]

Inmortal la hondita 50!! Tengo una del año 76 y me lleva todos los días a trabajar. Un caño de verdad!!!

[@TheFokker03]

got a good one there mate.Honda's go on forever,if you look after them

[@digitalmasters8253]

look forward to this project next year.

[@alanoldfield8212]

Great video, most easily understandable one I've seen.Look forward to the restoration!

[@retrorestore]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Ellenslife851]

Wait to see the restoration on this bike love these little Honda’s

[@petersullivan3012]

Good luck finding the plastic leg shields! I had one of these when I was 16 in 1977, I just wanted to get out on the road with my mates no matter what, I paid 15 quid for it. I soon got fed up being left behind and getting laughed at by my mates on their 'Fizzies' so I dumped it down the arches and got an AP50. It was a good little bike though, and the first thing I did was take the plastic leg shields off so it didn't look like a Honda Cub!

[@guyhorner8165]

Hi Martin, this vid took me back ! I had an identical PC50 as a kid, very reliable until you hit any incline as its only got one gear, still it was my first bike & had a lot of fun on it. I then graduated to an MZ50 remember them, couldnt afford a fizzy like my mates !! Great vid, looking forward to the restoration bit.

[@retrorestore]

I had a Fizzy and loved it. I had many bikes in the early 80's, great times.

[@moodyguymick]

Bought one of these new in 72'. Great little runner.

[@vwcol..7719]

I remember my brother having one of these when we were young I'm 50+ now that was a long time ago🤣 great video Martin happy birthday gary👍🎂

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Col

[@aponcapone]

Used to have those back in the 90s. They where ridden by guys which liked rock and grunge. Nice stuff along with the ss50.

[@DIYAllied]

Hello from the USA. I found you through Micks Mowers. I subbed to him and you. Thanks for all the great content you put out. Cheers bro

[@retrorestore]

Nice one. Micks a great chap and thanks for the sub bud.

[@Wuei108]

I am happy that you made it.

[@benmakepeace5759]

Good work Martin i bet that made your day.

[@davidbray6515]

looking forward to seeing more videos martin very enjoyable hi to you all

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Dave

[@danw8956]

That’s class man, good work

[@vespamorelli7090]

This channel just gets better & better. Lovely little moped series to look forward to and an opportunity to learn how to powder coat. Luvley jubbly 😁😁😁 Happy Birthday Gary btw, catching up on the Ol fella 🎉🥳

[@retrorestore]

Haha Tom, He was 34 today.

[@Jimmiburn]

Kid in a sweetshop springs to mind Martin, and i bet you got told off for getting mucky before you went out 😂 fantastic vid as always love it.... 👌

[@retrorestore]

Haha, I stank of petrol so I had to have a shower lol

[@themightydash1714]

Oh... Unique auctions at Lincoln ;) I spotted the little winky there... (cmon, with that number plate it has to be winky)

[@paulelliott2861]

Fantastic watch mate. nice job with the bike. i was waiting for Sharon to start yelling at you lol. good luck with the coating project. can wait for the transit and leading up to the trotter van .spot on mate.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Paul, i'm getting there lol

[@michaelboyle9889]

Great video mate you got that running great first time 👍👍

[@silverdash1]

Look forward to seeing this restored