1978 Restoration Begins
Hi all fellow mini bike fans.
I have just recently finished my 1982 RM50, (pics on this website) and am now starting work on the 78 model.
Spent a lot of time sourcing original parts for it, mostly from USA. It was a mission on it own finding these parts. Bits i found include, plastic side plates in excellent condition, an original front fender (used), carburetta, as the old one was had it, new original air box, cables, levers and a few other bits and peices. I have enough now to start building :grinning-smiley-003
Here is some some pics at the start, i will update as i go along.
As with all RM50's the kick starter shaft is stripped, and you can see the repair someone has done. I'm not quiet sure how to fix it yet, apart from getting another shaft. Almost impossible! Parts for this model are very rare, and the bike itself is even rarer. From all my research, i only know of about mabey 5 of theses left in the world, ones that are complete and running.
Stay posted if you want to see something truely special re born.