A few weeks ago, I picked up this old chopped up Honda 50. The previous owner just wanted it gone, so I got it for $50. The welding from the previous owner was less than stellar and the frame was not very rigid. This is what it looked like.
Since then, I have re welded all over, added gussets to stiffen it up and tucked the back bone flush to the rear tube. This also changed the rake to something more desirable. It's a bit of a tight fit to stuff the clone 6.5 in there, but it's looking like it will work. I had to change the spark plug cap to a conventional 90 degree boot without the resistor and I'm going to have to ditch the stock air box. Exhaust is going to be a treat too. I plan on making or buying a solo seat so the cardboard is just to get a feel for what it will look like. The motor plate is just tacked in right now and still has to be cut to fit. Gear ratio is 5.4:1. What do you guys think? Any suggestions?
Since then, I have re welded all over, added gussets to stiffen it up and tucked the back bone flush to the rear tube. This also changed the rake to something more desirable. It's a bit of a tight fit to stuff the clone 6.5 in there, but it's looking like it will work. I had to change the spark plug cap to a conventional 90 degree boot without the resistor and I'm going to have to ditch the stock air box. Exhaust is going to be a treat too. I plan on making or buying a solo seat so the cardboard is just to get a feel for what it will look like. The motor plate is just tacked in right now and still has to be cut to fit. Gear ratio is 5.4:1. What do you guys think? Any suggestions?
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