Old honda mini trail bike?

[userj8670]

Can someone identify this for me? I know its not exactly a trike but it is a older honda. Always wondered how old they were but never thought of putting a picture up. Thanks in advance!!

Jim

[fabiodriven]

That looks to be a QA50 to me...

[userj8670]

any idea on the year or if they are hard to find or anything?

[fabiodriven]

I have no idea what years they were made or how rare they are. I had one when I was a kid that my older brother never got running for me. I used to look at it every day and wish he would fix it, but he never did. I'd love to have one. Is there no decal on it with the date of manufacture ir a VIN?

[userj8670]

As to the decal i honestly dont know. I never really looked at it in that great of detail. They were part of an amusement ride for many many years. I doubt they have ever had oil in them or even started. I used to work for the owner and since the ride is long since disassembled the five bikes have been sitting outside. Wonder what they might be worth? Would be a cool set of bikes to have. All the plastics are in tact. not much rust if any at all.

Jim

[fabiodriven]

That's too funny! I can't beleive they'd stick those on a ride. You better make sure all the internals are there before you try to run it.

[Tres Amigo]

78' or 79' PD50

[fabiodriven]

78' or 79' PD50

I've never heard of a PD50. I just googled it and came up with nothing...

[userj8670]

i would think all the internals are there. I would take a look at it before i did anything for that matter. i cant imagine any of the internals missing. I mean its got a spark plug in it, the carb and exhaust are still there along with the brake levers, the on/off switch and twist throttle. I wonder how many cc's it is

[fabiodriven]

I think it's a 50, a QA50. I recognised it as soon as I saw it. I wanted to ride mine so bad (Goddam brother). Anyhoo, if you google honda QA50 pics, they come right up. It looks just like yours. BTW, feel like parting with one?

[brapp]

it is definitaly a qa 50 i parted one out a few years back on ebay and make crazy money of fit they are somewhat rare.

[fabiodriven]

it is definitaly a qa 50 i parted one out a few years back on ebay and make crazy money of fit they are somewhat rare.

Shhhhhhhh!

[yz250f]

74' or 75' QA50 http://www.oldhonda.com/qa50.htm

[userj8670]

well i did google it and found one virtually identical to it. As to parting them out i cant. They are not mine. there are 5 of them (i figured out they are 1974)and all are in the same condition with all the plastic there. Some have a crack or two but there are 2 with perfect plastic. They are part of the amusement ride...well were. I would have to call my old boss and see if he wants to sell them. anyone know what it would take to get them to run since they have not been started in YEARS?!? I know it needs a gear shift, and kick starter. Oil, gas, carb rebuilt kit, new plug, new wire...maybe a coil?, fuel line....oh and the handle bars are frozen (maybe welded?) in a small left turn position. They have been that way since they were put on the ride.

[userj8670]

p.s. Also since it was a ride the second set of handle bars would have to go and the peg under the engine where it mounted to the ride would have to go.