574hondarider07
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This is not my bike, but I wish it was!! $650 seams like a steal to me, even with the aftermarket motor.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/6026746810.html
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/6026746810.html
1979 Z50r
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The soft tails have a lot of potential and a big catalog of aftermarket parts that can transform one into a nifty little road machine. Bruces is right, the later models aren't worth very much to the collector market...which has F/A to do with the mechanical qualities of them. They are every bit as well built as any other soft tail. Aside from the folding bars (which can be retrofitted, if desired) the only real differences are strictly cosmetic. Thus, a freshly restored machine like this one would be great raw material for a full-on custom build. That would be virtually a series of bolt-ons...quick & clean.
A longer swingarm, better fork assembly and upgraded rear shocks would transform the rolling chassis in a big way, all you'd need is a little more displacement and you'd have a vest pocket 50mph road cruiser. You could just ride it as-is and leave it alone. Or you could ride it and gradually make changes over the coming months & years. It's all good. Even if the current motor isn't up to your requirements, that's still a lot of machine for the money. It's also old enough to easily title, register and insure as a collectible bike. You will have to add turn signals & a speedometer.
A longer swingarm, better fork assembly and upgraded rear shocks would transform the rolling chassis in a big way, all you'd need is a little more displacement and you'd have a vest pocket 50mph road cruiser. You could just ride it as-is and leave it alone. Or you could ride it and gradually make changes over the coming months & years. It's all good. Even if the current motor isn't up to your requirements, that's still a lot of machine for the money. It's also old enough to easily title, register and insure as a collectible bike. You will have to add turn signals & a speedometer.
loopiemclooperson
Active Member
1979 is the only year of the z50r to get the 4 bolt hubs, after that you get the 3 bolt with the smaller drums. Great pick up for the money. It would not last an hour in my neck of the woods for that price.
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Coastal Redneck
120cc
Ah, yes, my model year... only my FrankenBike would tear that thing a new sphincter, LOL. Yesiree, it's tough riding an "undesirable" bike with a 140cc motor... if only purists could keep up on their stocker cr@p, maybe I could bitch & whine about it, BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Meh, book a gig for me on Jerry Springer, he'll listen to me as I pour out my sob story... and possibly whack him with a folding chair while I have the chance, 10-4??? 
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