THE VINTAGE BIKE BUILDER
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    • 1969 BMW R60
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    • 1975 Honda MR50
    • 1986 Husqvarna TE510
    • Stella Scooter with Side Car
    • 1972 BMW R75/5
    • 1984 BMWR100RT
    • 1964 Cushman Truckster
    • 1995 Suzuki Savage
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    • CARBURETION >
      • Mikuni Tuning and Jetting Guide
      • Setting Mikuni Float Levels
      • Choosing Aftermarket Carbs
      • DR350 - MIKUNI CARB CONVERSION
      • TT-R125 MIKUNI CARB CARB CONVESION
      • CB450 MIKUNI CARB CONVERSION
      • VM38SS-VM38-9 COMPARISON
      • CB350-400F Carb Rebuild Demonstration
      • CB550K Carb Rebuild Demonstration
    • BUILDING CABLES
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    • WHEEL TUNING
    • PREPPING AND PAINT
    • ELECTRICAL
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    • SEARCHABLE VINTAGE PARTS CATALOG
    • Triumph Alpha-Numeric Parts Decoder
    • Diagrams and tips for Installing a vintage Triumph crankcase breather
    • Bonneville Fuel Line Routing
    • Vintage Nourish 8-Valve Head
    • 650cc Wiring Diagrams 1963-70
  • WET BLASTING SERVICE
  • RESTORATIONS IN PROGRESS
    • 1979 Triumph T140DA Restoration
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    • Viking AXE Magnetic Tank Bag Review
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  • 1960 Rambler American Custom
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This was the nicest original antique bike I've ever found -  which was the polar opposite of the Montesa I restored a year earlier.  This MR50 was a one owner bike that probably had less than a few hours on it.  Every nut and bolt was original. The only damage was a ding in the tank I quickly fixed. The only parts I replaced were the hand grips, air filter and a few of the decals. After cleaning the carb, the tiny Honda jumped to life with just a few prods of the kickstart. I decided not to restore the bike, but to clean it and keep it as original as possible. That's why the engine isn't exactly perfect.  At the time, I didn't know there was such a huge market for these, but there are collectors worldwide.  I wish they could all be this easy!
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  • HOME
    • About
  • Restorations
    • 1969 BMW R60
    • 1978 SUZUKI RM250 C-2
    • 1976 Honda CB400F
    • 1971 Honda CT70 Mini Trail
    • 1968 Harley Rapido
    • 1970 Honda CB450 Cafe
    • 1971 Montesa Cota
    • 1974 Suzuki RL250
    • 1976 Yamaha DT250
    • 1972 BMW R75/5
    • 1975 G5 Kawasaki
    • 1975 Honda MR50
    • 1986 Husqvarna TE510
    • Stella Scooter with Side Car
    • 1972 BMW R75/5
    • 1984 BMWR100RT
    • 1964 Cushman Truckster
    • 1995 Suzuki Savage
  • PAINT
    • MUSEUM QUALITY PAINT
    • FUEL TANK RE-LINING
  • TECH HELP
    • MOTO-SAFETY
    • MOTO-MAINTENANCE
    • CARBURETION >
      • Mikuni Tuning and Jetting Guide
      • Setting Mikuni Float Levels
      • Choosing Aftermarket Carbs
      • DR350 - MIKUNI CARB CONVERSION
      • TT-R125 MIKUNI CARB CARB CONVESION
      • CB450 MIKUNI CARB CONVERSION
      • VM38SS-VM38-9 COMPARISON
      • CB350-400F Carb Rebuild Demonstration
      • CB550K Carb Rebuild Demonstration
    • BUILDING CABLES
    • JENNINGS TWO STROKE HANDBOOK
    • ABOUT MAGNETOS
    • RESTORATION DISASSEMBLY
    • WHEEL TUNING
    • PREPPING AND PAINT
    • ELECTRICAL
  • BRITISH BIKES
    • SEARCHABLE VINTAGE PARTS CATALOG
    • Triumph Alpha-Numeric Parts Decoder
    • Diagrams and tips for Installing a vintage Triumph crankcase breather
    • Bonneville Fuel Line Routing
    • Vintage Nourish 8-Valve Head
    • 650cc Wiring Diagrams 1963-70
  • WET BLASTING SERVICE
  • RESTORATIONS IN PROGRESS
    • 1979 Triumph T140DA Restoration
  • MOTO-ART
  • PRODUCT REVIEWS
    • Viking AXE Magnetic Tank Bag Review
    • Traileralarm.com
  • Contact
  • Turchan Super Shark
  • 1960 Rambler American Custom