Father daughter PW50 project - Page 4

Dave_D · 08-19-2014, 01:09 AM

Couple shots from the weekends ride

Dave

Dave_D · 08-26-2014, 06:19 PM

After riding today. We went to ladysmith motorsports.
And right at the door was a brand new pw50 with training wheels on it. Only 1200 bucks
So I bought it training wheels and all

Just kidding

I asked how much they wanted for just the training wheels 210 DOLLARS !
I'm just gunna keep keeping my eye out for a used dolly or just the tires/pressure washer tires and make a set.

I got home cleaned our bikes. And tinkered with Haileys bike for a bit.
It's running great. Rides great. But won't idle long...
It will idle for I'm guessing 30-45 seconds then die. I can listen to it and give it a rev here and there to keep it alive. But hailey won't know to do that yet.

Any ideas ?

Thanks

Dave

Weldangrind · 08-27-2014, 01:04 AM

Did you pass anything through the slow jet when you cleaned the carb? I (carefully) use a single wire from a wire brush. If it's partially clogged, it'll struggle to idle without the choke.

Weldangrind · 08-27-2014, 01:05 AM

Do you have a design in mind for the training wheels? Are you gonna mount them to the rear triangle like a bicycle, or outboard of the pegs, like outriggers?

Dave_D · 08-27-2014, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Do you have a design in mind for the training wheels? Are you gonna mount them to the rear triangle like a bicycle, or outboard of the pegs, like outriggers?

Did not run wire through the jet. Looks like I'll be opening carb up again

I'm thinking outboard of the pegs

Dave

Weldangrind · 08-27-2014, 01:36 AM

Let us know if you have a design in mind, or if you find pics. Perhaps I have some parts laying around that I could contribute.

Dave_D · 09-07-2014, 04:55 AM

No update here. But my brother brought my a kick start he took off of a parts scooter

This one resembles the factory one really well. And should work much much better. As the one it has on it now try's to fold in all the time

Dave

Dave_D · 09-20-2014, 12:44 AM

I brought the pw to work today to let my brother take home so he can tinker with it a bit
We fired it up at lunch and had some fun with it lol

I got the kick start on it to 100 times better. Looks better feels better

A friend of mine also tracked down some wheels for training wheels
These are exactly what I was looking for will work out great
My brother has these with him aswell. Maybe he will make them for me lol

Dave

Weldangrind · 09-21-2014, 06:35 PM

Those split rims might have bushings that can be swapped for bearings, which are cheap at Princess.

SpudRider · 09-21-2014, 08:11 PM

The 'new' kick start lever looks good.

You are making good progress on the training wheels.

Dave_D · 11-29-2014, 11:25 PM

Small update for haileys bike.
My brother picked up an axle and new tires from princess auto the other day.
I'll get pics shortly. Tires he got are a lot nicer and seem more suited for the task

I also ordered hailey a couple Christmas presents for her bike
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281448064991
And
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181465203928

I've been struggling with a length of wire as the choke cable for long enough.
And I'm hoping starting fresh with a new carb will help getting it run better

Dave

BLACK DEATH · 11-30-2014, 06:35 AM

That is a nice bike you have built for her.

Weldangrind · 11-30-2014, 12:31 PM

I was pleased to find PA on the Island, the last time I was there. It's a bonus that it's next to Capital Iron.

A new carb will hopefully make it run like new.

Dave_D · 11-30-2014, 01:42 PM

I've still never been to the PA lol

Here are the new wheels
They were on sale for 4.99 ea.

Here is one next to haileys bike for size comparison

Outside diameter is very similar to what I had before. But these seem less bouncy. And price was right
My brother also picked up an axle. No pic it's just a 5foot length of 5/8" solid stock

Part of the deal was. He wanted the other tires I had. And he gets to keep the off cut of the axle

Also ordered a proper fuel valve for the bike
Price was right. And I don't like the inline one that's on it now
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=161498274371

Dave

Weldangrind · 12-01-2014, 11:12 AM

Like my comment about the first set of wheels you had, you can separate the split rims and remove the bushings. New sealed bearings are cheap at PA, which will keep these wheels rolling for a long time.

08-27-2014, 01:04 AM	#48
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Did you pass anything through the slow jet when you cleaned the carb? I (carefully) use a single wire from a wire brush. If it's partially clogged, it'll struggle to idle without the choke. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-27-2014, 01:05 AM	#49
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Do you have a design in mind for the training wheels? Are you gonna mount them to the rear triangle like a bicycle, or outboard of the pegs, like outriggers? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-27-2014, 01:36 AM	#51
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Let us know if you have a design in mind, or if you find pics. Perhaps I have some parts laying around that I could contribute. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-21-2014, 06:35 PM	#54
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Those split rims might have bushings that can be swapped for bearings, which are cheap at Princess. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-21-2014, 08:11 PM	#55
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The 'new' kick start lever looks good. You are making good progress on the training wheels. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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08-19-2014, 01:09 AM	#46
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	Couple shots from the weekends ride Dave
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08-26-2014, 06:19 PM	#47
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	After riding today. We went to ladysmith motorsports. And right at the door was a brand new pw50 with training wheels on it. Only 1200 bucks So I bought it training wheels and all Just kidding I asked how much they wanted for just the training wheels 210 DOLLARS ! I'm just gunna keep keeping my eye out for a used dolly or just the tires/pressure washer tires and make a set. I got home cleaned our bikes. And tinkered with Haileys bike for a bit. It's running great. Rides great. But won't idle long... It will idle for I'm guessing 30-45 seconds then die. I can listen to it and give it a rev here and there to keep it alive. But hailey won't know to do that yet. Any ideas ? Thanks Dave
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09-07-2014, 04:55 AM	#52
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	No update here. But my brother brought my a kick start he took off of a parts scooter This one resembles the factory one really well. And should work much much better. As the one it has on it now try's to fold in all the time Dave
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09-20-2014, 12:44 AM	#53
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	I brought the pw to work today to let my brother take home so he can tinker with it a bit We fired it up at lunch and had some fun with it lol I got the kick start on it to 100 times better. Looks better feels better A friend of mine also tracked down some wheels for training wheels These are exactly what I was looking for will work out great My brother has these with him aswell. Maybe he will make them for me lol Dave
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11-29-2014, 11:25 PM	#56
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	Small update for haileys bike. My brother picked up an axle and new tires from princess auto the other day. I'll get pics shortly. Tires he got are a lot nicer and seem more suited for the task I also ordered hailey a couple Christmas presents for her bike http://www.ebay.com/itm/281448064991 And http://www.ebay.com/itm/181465203928 I've been struggling with a length of wire as the choke cable for long enough. And I'm hoping starting fresh with a new carb will help getting it run better Dave
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11-30-2014, 06:35 AM	#57
BLACK DEATH Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South texas Posts: 51	That is a nice bike you have built for her.
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11-30-2014, 12:31 PM	#58
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I was pleased to find PA on the Island, the last time I was there. It's a bonus that it's next to Capital Iron. A new carb will hopefully make it run like new. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-30-2014, 01:42 PM	#59
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	I've still never been to the PA lol Here are the new wheels They were on sale for 4.99 ea. Here is one next to haileys bike for size comparison Outside diameter is very similar to what I had before. But these seem less bouncy. And price was right My brother also picked up an axle. No pic it's just a 5foot length of 5/8" solid stock Part of the deal was. He wanted the other tires I had. And he gets to keep the off cut of the axle Also ordered a proper fuel valve for the bike Price was right. And I don't like the inline one that's on it now http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=161498274371 Dave Last edited by Dave_D; 11-30-2014 at 04:12 PM. Reason: Update
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12-01-2014, 11:12 AM	#60
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Like my comment about the first set of wheels you had, you can separate the split rims and remove the bushings. New sealed bearings are cheap at PA, which will keep these wheels rolling for a long time. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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