Anyone have a 1982-83 Honda NC50 Express (2 speed)?

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Anyone have a 1982-83 Honda NC50 Express (2 speed)?

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Anyone have a 1982-83 Honda NC50 Express? The 2 speed model.

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I wish I had one. I passed on a mint one about 4 or 5 years ago and kicked my self ever since
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I'll bet. I've never seen one in person.

I'm developing a replacement filter for this model and want to find someone that can test fit a hand-cut part for me.
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i have one.
its in pieces.
The engine is complete but not connected to a scooter at the moment.

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noiseguy wrote:I'm developing a replacement filter for this model and want to find someone that can test fit a hand-cut part for me.
Trafficjamz : do you have the OEM air filter housing to test -fit this filter for noiseyguy ?
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You beat me to the question.

Trafficjamz: Let me know if you have the OEM housing. I'm working on a prototype filter and need someone to test it. I'll take care of shipping.
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im sure i never had the original air box.
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I have ONE contact here to ask about the subject.
I will let you know noiseguy if I can provide a filter housing for testing.
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Sounds good; let me know. I think a lot of guys are ditching the airbox and running pods b/c the filter element's no longer available from Honda.
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noiseguy wrote:Sounds good; let me know. I think a lot of guys are ditching the airbox and running pods b/c the filter element's no longer available from Honda.
I suspect that most airboxes get taken off during carburetor removal, and never replaced because it sounds cool, then the airbox is lost or tossed. Even the airboxes that remain on all Expresses seem to have a tendency to crack and split, making them pretty useless. I just left a message to the prospective 2-speed owner... :urban:
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