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

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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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@Fpvfreaky 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@user-py8di4nm2t 5 лет назад

I had 1983 helkama raisu

@christophermartin5226 5 лет назад

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

@borderlands6606 5 лет назад

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

@HeTake123 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@stevehill4615 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@stephenirwin2761 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Yes, I will be doing the restoration on camera.

@mechtechtools838 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

what does 'different then Phillips' mean?

@STho205 5 лет назад

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.

@chrishoughton510 5 лет назад

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

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

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

@markmawson1 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Absolutely

@barry5111 5 лет назад

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

@jacksrus 5 лет назад

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

@andystokes8702 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@Aj-om4dt 5 лет назад

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

@rabsrealm 5 лет назад

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

@andrewwoodward6560 5 лет назад

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

@stefanmannn 5 лет назад

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

@leighthetwinotterflyerjone9460 5 лет назад

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

@Aled... 5 лет назад

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

@Don-lw4cb 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@Don-lw4cb 5 лет назад

@@benjo-1438 Cool.

@eugeneoneal3034 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

@@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.

@69virgin1966 5 лет назад

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

@edgufler1122 5 лет назад

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

@bkkbound 5 лет назад

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

@blogtodeath4736 5 лет назад

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

@clashol 3 года назад

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

@Chelosaret 3 года назад

Still have it! 😁

@TheJay911 5 лет назад

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

@guaranino 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Thanks bud. Glad you enjoy the vids.

@meco72104 5 лет назад

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

@raptors3164 5 лет назад

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

@frankie9259 5 лет назад

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

@Camm.Lynam7 5 лет назад

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

@SrColon309 2 месяца назад

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

@dinxsy8069 5 лет назад

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

@thecarpfather5757 5 лет назад

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

@dinxsy8069 5 лет назад

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

@andrewmolloy5095 5 лет назад

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

@billywhizz98 5 лет назад

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

@xtremeclean9049 5 лет назад

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

@dnlmachine4287 3 месяца назад

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.

@bastianfromkwhbsn8498 5 лет назад

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

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Haha, nice one.

@69Phuket 5 лет назад

Now there's a compliment ;)

@69Phuket 5 лет назад

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

@brahnseer3512 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@moviebod 5 лет назад

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

@stevenjones19-m8i 5 лет назад

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.

@IRTGaming. 5 лет назад

Great job!!

@1958TimMoore 5 лет назад

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 :)

@peterinman7047 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@robwilkie1 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Great memories Rob. Same era as me.

@hughjardon3538 5 лет назад

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.

@lesmac007 5 лет назад

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

@berniekouss7735 5 лет назад

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

@stuartrich4574 5 лет назад

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

@barrybakewell9616 5 лет назад

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

@stevewoodw 5 лет назад

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

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Cheers bud

@mohabatkhanmalak1161 5 лет назад

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.

@999thenewman 5 лет назад

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

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Yes, it started very well after 45 years.

@davidyoung6608 5 лет назад

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

@EmanDeluxeVLOGS 5 лет назад

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

@HM.Hatchet205 5 лет назад

Top job 👍 glad you got it running

@christiansmith6514 2 года назад

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

@mpr106 5 лет назад

Can't wait for the full project!

@1234mattyman 5 лет назад

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.

@sethkrahn3155 5 лет назад

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

@ripinpieces8387 5 лет назад

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.

@MusicFurler 5 лет назад

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

@haydenuk02 5 лет назад

Keep up the great work and thanks for the content

@YouTubeMF 5 лет назад

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

@berndb.5097 5 лет назад

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

@DIYAllied 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@prof.heinous191 5 лет назад

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

@dodge7679 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Cheers bud.

@TheFokker03 5 лет назад

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

@guyhorner8165 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@danielscott150 4 года назад

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

@retrorestore 4 года назад

Cheers bud

@alanoldfield8212 4 года назад

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

@retrorestore 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@blairguinea6811 5 лет назад

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

@FairchlldMusic1 Год назад

Thanks for the nice vid, mate! 🍻

@stevelarkin3285 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Thanks Steve, glad you are enjoying the vids.

@normsmowers4758 5 лет назад

Cracking video look forward to the restoration

@jamescutler4515 5 лет назад

Really enjoyed the video thanks for uploading

@gkuk 5 лет назад

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

@blitzisgod5989 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed this video, thanks

@Cubrider 5 лет назад

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

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Yes, I remember lol

@cabdriveruk 5 лет назад

Great video Martin, Good idea with the powder coating.Bike sounds ok , a real blast from the past there. Cheers, Jeff.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Yes, i'm looking forward to the powder coating set up Jeff

@koshtie 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Yes and its totally original Wayne. A good find.

@riccccccardo 5 лет назад

Love the dedication man.

@clivesilk3501 6 месяцев назад

sounds sweet and runs great !!!!! welldone

@procta2343 5 лет назад

just needed a little bit of time spent on it, I bet that's why it was put away in the 1st place, no time to sort it out. I will be watching this one! Great little project! laugh is with this been age it is now, it will be tax exempt now been 40 years old. Be interesting if you can give it a good tune. My mate did that to his petrol lawn mower. i think he fitted a tighter spring or something , just wind his neighbours up.

@GuysLightburnLaserGuides 4 года назад

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

@retrorestore 4 года назад

Thanks bud

@newangelpark4551 2 года назад

Great to bring an old machine back to life !

@jamesmorrin2729 5 лет назад

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

@vwcol..7719 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Thanks Col

@billsmith4840 5 лет назад

Great job

@TunedVXR 5 лет назад

Cant wait it see more of this 🤙

@Bannimann2 5 лет назад

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! 👍😉

@Darwinion 4 года назад

Love this type of video! That looks like a really sweet bike. I'm more into cars and thought about an old Honda just like this. But I got into electric bicycles as there's more freedom to go where you want (no insurance, etc.etc.) I'd be tempted to just service it completely renewing brakes, tyres etc. and run it as is without fully restoring the frame. I'd even keep the tax disc!

@coryjeffreys5146 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Thanks bud

@lewisgadsdon4106 5 лет назад

Hi Martin great video mate lucky find with the motorbike it will look a lot better once restored thanks for keeping me informed on how the transits going in you're uploads I like that il make arrangements with you at some point in the middle of the month to come and pick the van up and we can go from there cheers bud look faward to seeing you regards Lewis.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

No problem Lewis, We should have it sprayed this week if the weather is ok.

@lewisgadsdon4106 5 лет назад

OK martin I look faward to the video il keep a look out bud cheers

@Ellenslife851 5 лет назад

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

@Jimmiburn 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@michaelboyle9889 5 лет назад

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

@danw8956 5 лет назад

That’s class man, good work

@petersullivan3012 5 лет назад

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!

@parrot340 5 лет назад

WOW so cool Im going to do the same have the oven striped just need a cabinet now :) great minds think alike :)

@vespamorelli7090 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Haha Tom, He was 34 today.

@neilaaitchison4473 5 лет назад

That was a lovely video Martin. Watching you tinkering. I was loving you stripping that carb down. I knew it was going to start I had ever faith in ya. I Can't wait for more great videos like that.

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed it Neil.

@neilaaitchison4473 5 лет назад

@@retrorestorehad a crap day martin and your video made my day.

@shaneweightman 5 лет назад

I used to tip a couple of caps of petrol, straight in the sparky hole then put the plug in ,, enough to start it

@jazzhenry2897 3 года назад

Take the air box off put petrol straight in the back of the carb when it starts you keep it running to warm it up just keep dripping fuel in the venturie

@MatchboxGarage 5 лет назад

I had a Cub90 a few years ago and gave it away! Wish I still had it

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

They are expensive now Rob. I did have one too in the 80's.

@borderlands6606 5 лет назад

I had a Cub in the 80s, £500 brand new. Which should make the new one no more than £1500. Instead it's over 3 grand!

@stevefoxon6742 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Good memories Steve

@revparsons3tl 5 лет назад

I've been powder coating for over 20 years that's my job you want to try and get hold of some chrome powder looks nice when it's baked on

@retrorestore 5 лет назад

Yes, I intend to Nick.

@revparsons3tl 5 лет назад

@@retrorestore just one tick there mate if you want gloss black I recommend powder coating satin black baked on then clear powder on top looks like gloss black but better wearing