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by rayraynz
Mon May 14, 2018 6:35 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50) - What motor can I replace with
Replies: 3
Views: 3129

1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50) - What motor can I replace with

Hi, I have a 1984 Honda Nifty 50 which I am using as a daily driver. It is very slow and now having issues with the starter. Will occasionally make a screaming high pitch noise and not engage when attempting to start, therefor not start. And it doesnt have a kick starter. If I could source one I wou...
by rayraynz
Tue Mar 06, 2018 2:04 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)
Replies: 23
Views: 13325

Re: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)

Thanks for you reply and advice. I will make contact with my local Honda dealer and see what parts are available. Also my fuel gauge is not working which is a shame, took the mechanism apart and it appears the contacts on the arm which indicates the level are not there or just arnt touching. Does an...
by rayraynz
Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)
Replies: 23
Views: 13325

Re: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)

so...............I have now been using this scooter Since early January to commute to and from work every day (approx 10.4 kms per day) and its running as well as it is going to I would imagine. I know its an old scooter and have very limited power however was wonder if there were any easy mods that...
by rayraynz
Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)
Replies: 23
Views: 13325

Re: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)

Front Cover of Service Manual
by rayraynz
Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)
Replies: 23
Views: 13325

Re: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)

Found these documents under the seat.

Service and Warranty Book
by rayraynz
Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:07 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)
Replies: 23
Views: 13325

Re: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)

Found these documents under the seat!!

Owners Manual.
by rayraynz
Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:54 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)
Replies: 23
Views: 13325

Re: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)

You can break it down and ship it fairly easily, or offer parts for sale from it. The headset, controls, seat, taillight, and plastics are all probably worth quite a bit of money here or eBay or on Facebook (crazy popular in Hawaii) Thanks, what kind of money are we talking if I was to sell it comp...
by rayraynz
Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:52 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)
Replies: 23
Views: 13325

Re: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)

Your bike is a Spree, but the front plastics and turn signals are different. So for engine parts most Spree/ Elite E parts will work. Thanks, I understand they were released to the New Zealand market as a ÔÇ£Honda Nifty 50ÔÇØ! So what parts can be used? Or is there another motor that can be straigh...
by rayraynz
Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:24 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)
Replies: 23
Views: 13325

Re: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)

Vintagrgarage - Thanks for your response and appreciate your help. I think parts are very limited in New Zealand so unsure if I could source one but will look. What is the issues with premixing other than the inconvenience? benji - Thanks for your response. There is a change I am going to sell the s...
by rayraynz
Tue Jan 16, 2018 4:32 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)
Replies: 23
Views: 13325

1984 Honda Nifty 50 (NQ50)

Hello everyone, I have just picked up a 1984 Honda Nifty NQ50 which has been used a a golf scooter for the last 10 years. I have no experience with these scooters so wanted to ask a few questions. The scooter is stock standard apart from the tyres which have been fitted for use on the golf course. I...