Start of my RS50 Project

[mkozak12]

Greetings,

Long story short, I have been looking high and low for an RS50. I finally found one that needs a little "TLC" and am going to pick it up today (pending its not totally "F'ed") and hope that you all can help me a long the way.

What I know now -

The good

2002 RS50, 80cc kit, after market carb(not sure what), arrow exhaust and a kansas moped title (SWEET!) 600 miles .... (getting it for $500)

The bad
Front plastic has some cracks and scratches - (And idea on how to help prevent more cracking?)

Top of the tripple tree is missing. (AF1 needs to make more!)


I will post pictures later today after I check the bike out and make sure its not totally trashed

I am 6,3 220lbs and my goal is to have the most bad ass moped on campus. haha.


Think all of that can be fixed for <$500? Looks like it only need 1 peg, 4 signals, tripple tree + labor and carbs cleaned/adjusted

[RS_Patrick]

check the stabilizer between the fork legs that hold the front fender, i would take it of and check the mounting points on the for for cracks.

Also the Exhaust is in a odd position like its missing mounting rubbers, or bent.

cant really tell but the fork legs look a bit bend in the images also.

From what i am seeing it looks like the bike had a headon collision or someone made a stoppy that didnt end well.
So i gues the Subframe for the Frontfairing is bent also, and the damadge is not just limited to the fairing it self.

[Machinist]

Triple tree should be an easy find on ebay and not very expensive

My rear brake lever looked the same way when I got it and i was able to bend it back so it looks new

I'd also recommend taking the tape off the exhaust

good find and good luck with fixing it up.

[RS_Patrick]

That tape around the tailpipe makes no sense, and traps moisture so the pipe under it corrodes, so yeah, defenatly take it off.