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by JohnRobHolmes
Mon Jun 16, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda Express SRish project
Replies: 1
Views: 2111

Honda Express SRish project

I had halvsies on a UK Scoopy scooter with my buddy. Helluva fun and comfy ride! But he didn't want to share any longer and offered a running noped in trade. Its a mutt of a bike, the pic tells the tale better than words. As much as it pained me to let go of the scoopy, this little bike was too much...
by JohnRobHolmes
Mon Jun 16, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda sh50 score
Replies: 6
Views: 5006

Re: Honda sh50 score

Traded my interest in this bike for a honda express with the DS engine and expansion pipe. The scoopy is still faster to 30 without a pipe!
by JohnRobHolmes
Mon Jun 16, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Express DS/ NX50 crankshaft
Replies: 0
Views: 2067

Express DS/ NX50 crankshaft

I picked up an express with the DS engine on it and have a few compatible kits in my collection, same as the honda hobbits in my collection. I am wondering if there is any "nice" crank that would be compatible. If there aren't any cranks, I plan to just rock a teeny carb to keep things on ...
by JohnRobHolmes
Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda sh50 score
Replies: 6
Views: 5006

Re: Honda sh50 score

Engine is labeled SH50E B. Changed the gas, cleaned the carb, cleaned the sparkplug, hotwired it since we didn't have a key, and it fired right up. Good old Honda bikes. Runs a solid 30 even without the airbox, and gets there a lot faster than my 2012 ruckus! With a pipe and some tuning it should re...
by JohnRobHolmes
Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda sh50 score
Replies: 6
Views: 5006

Re: Honda sh50 score

Yeah, it's a scoopy. Model of engine on the kick start you say? I'll check it.
by JohnRobHolmes
Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda sh50 score
Replies: 6
Views: 5006

Honda sh50 score

Me and my business partner were picking up some classic bikes to fix up for our shop and grabbed an sh50 for ourselves. It has a uk tag and is not a model the U.S. gets, some army guy brought it over. Frame badge doesn't list year and I can't find info on them, just some uk pics. Looks early 80s. No...
by JohnRobHolmes
Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: Nashville Moped Rally
Replies: 54
Views: 21990

Re: Nashville Moped Rally

I'm on some other moped forums too, you may have seen me around moped army.

Here is the bike I will be riding in Ky

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by JohnRobHolmes
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:07 am
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: Nashville Moped Rally
Replies: 54
Views: 21990

Re: Nashville Moped Rally

I would love to make the deadpeds rally this year, but I'm swinging through for the 4-20 rally in KY instead. Hope it goes well!
by JohnRobHolmes
Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:58 am
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: mopeds(not) you ride (pics please)
Replies: 433
Views: 222853

Re: mopeds you ride (pics please)

Thanks for the questions! The motor just coasts if I push it with the gas engine, unless I turn on the electric brake. Then it can regen into the battery, but it is quite expensive electricity VS the outlet! The tank is from some old Bridgestone 90 bike. Ebay score that looked right. The ehub on fro...
by JohnRobHolmes
Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:16 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: mopeds(not) you ride (pics please)
Replies: 433
Views: 222853

Re: mopeds you ride (pics please)

I got excited to see a moped thread here! Then I realized that it was a bunch of scooters. No pedals = NOped! Here is my latest moped project. Honda Hobbit, '82 I think. Redid the frame and put a top tank on it. New front end from a Garelli. Front Electric hub for an added 3hp of low end :naughty: F...
by JohnRobHolmes
Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Spree Performance baselines and troubleshooting
Replies: 56
Views: 15525

Re: Spree Performance baselines and troubleshooting

I have used them before. There seems to be plenty of width for one. Paper just needs retightening about 4 times before it settles in, about every 30 minutes of use.


If the gasket is cheap enough though, I would spring for a stock one.
by JohnRobHolmes
Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Spree Performance baselines and troubleshooting
Replies: 56
Views: 15525

Re: Spree Performance baselines and troubleshooting

I went ahead and got a new crank so I could at least have a whole engine. Process: Take apart motor, make note and bag all parts. Removed head- seals broke Split case- seals intact and in great shape Installed new crank. Seems hard to rotate, maybe some oil will help. Flywheel is now rubbing on the ...
by JohnRobHolmes
Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custom build with Honda motor
Replies: 39
Views: 15484

Re: Custom build with Honda motor

It is bigger than my spree, if that tells you anything. It is about the size of a 150cc motorcycle, without the weight. Not so mini anymore. I am on good terms with the neighbors. I won't be taking midnight rides without a silencer on it though. My electric bikes are for night rides anyway. Ninja st...
by JohnRobHolmes
Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custom build with Honda motor
Replies: 39
Views: 15484

Re: Custom build with Honda motor

Here is the next incarnation of the bike. Still needs a new seat and some other bits. I am working on getting a few 3w LEDs in the headlamp for some long time shine. I currently use a little Lithium Iron battery for the 12v light source. Not exactly a scooter, but it is just as fun to ride and it is...
by JohnRobHolmes
Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Starts cold, runs, hard time restarting when warm.
Replies: 54
Views: 16138

Re: Starts cold, runs, hard time restarting when warm.

I'm an idiot, CDI doesn't have a condenser generally. I've been working on points systems lately and need to get my head into the future.