88cc kit installed

[nappers]

So, I've had the Honda Trail Bikes 88cc kit w/20mm carb and race cam sitting in my garage for months. I got a xr50 with a stock engine, but good suspension (i-shock, +1 lower front forks, and big bars wth tall seat) for a great price a while back and bought this kit to install in this bike. Eventually, I'm gonna swap motors with my other bike, but have to get a frame powdercoated and blah, blah, blah......but anyway I will be reselling the bike to make some money.

So, I finally planned on putting in the kit today. It took me a few hours, but I finally got her done (with a time consuming throttle cable issue). I had that feeling in my stomach when I finally decided it was time to crank her over. 1st kick, nothing.....second kick, nada.........third kick, VROOOOOOOOOOOM! The bike was purring. I took her out for a spin and the low end torque on this kit is amazing. I just took her around the block a couple of times, but wow! Everything I've heard about this kit is true.

I'll let you guys know how it goes when I actually have time to ride for a bit longer. All in all, I am on a high knowing I was able to do everything myself, and do it right the first time. TOO COOL! I feel it quite the accomplishment, being a chic and all! Now I got to start riding as good as the guys at the local track, but I still have a few months of waiting for the knee to heal.

[Woody_393]

very cool Nappers! That is very cool. Even being a guy, I would be super excited doing that as well. You're an inspiration to us all.

Seriously.

[nappers]

Thanks Jonathon! Those were some kind words! I know I'm not on ATM as often as I used to be, so it will be great to see everyone again in Mesquite!

How are the boys enjoying their fifty?

[Redscooter]

Very cool to hear. Hats off to you!

I am installing mine this week and hope to post the results later.

[Woody_393]

They are loving it. We spent 3 hours at the track yesterday with them, and my older son is really ripping it up. He wrecked a couple of times but nothing serious. He bent the snot out of the shifter, so if I can't bend it back we'll be getting him one with the spring loaded end piece.

Also, I can't wait for mesquite. It will be awesome.

[nappers]

Red_Scooter, good luck. It wasn't too hard, but it was time consuming (especially if it's your first time). I know I went one step at a time, really breaking it down so as to make sure I didn't forget anything or leave anything out (like a dowl in the head, or the dowl in the cam sprocket).

What kit did you get? Let me know how it goes!

Woody-that's awesome. I love to watch the kids ride. Between how great they do and the huge smile on their faces, who doesn't love to see the little tykes rip it up?!!

[Woody_YZF]

That is cool. Don't go hurting the knee again. Looking forward to checking it out at Mesquite. You're going to have to get you a big trailer to haul all your toys here pretty quick.

[PlaneMike]

My 7 year old grandson has been riding his Honda 50 for over a year. He lives in hill country so he asked Santa for a 88cc conversion kit. Any recomendations on where to purchase and what other kits to do at the same time? I am an aircraft mechanic with shop access so I'm pretty set tool wise. Any specialty tools or books to have,. Thanks, Mike