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AP50.. I may be some time..

 
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:55 pm    Post subject: AP50.. I may be some time.. Reply with quote

Well picked up this today and its gone straight into the naughty corner of the workshop..

It's a Suzuki AP50, one owner from new and hasn't been on the road since 1979.. and you can tell... Shocked Wink








Its seized and a genuine Barn (read Outhouse) find.

Needs a lot of TLC and will be rebuilt.
Love the tax disk, so that's staying on Cool

Please don't hold your breath for the updates .. They will come in time
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 3:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I know you like tiddlers but wouldn't have expected that was your sort of thing ? It's not got the K-word on the tank for a start.

I suppose you're a lot older than me though, I'm too young for unrestricted sports mopeds...

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Will it be green at least?

I quite like it ts but looks like a challenge, look foward to seeing how you get on as your bikes always end up nice
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is that a fault of the camera, or is the back tyre realy thinner than the one on my push bike?

As a proper 70's moped, with pedals, I assume it's un-restricted? Should be good for 50mph? The speedo still looks a bit optimistic!

Restoration job is it?
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

StrokerBoy wrote:
I know you like tiddlers but wouldn't have expected that was your sort of thing ? It's not got the K-word on the tank for a start.
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It's not my sort of restoration really.. But one owner from new and at the price of ..erm.. £0 .. It was such a steal I couldn't resist Rolling Eyes Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gillinghampaul wrote:
Will it be green at least?

I quite like it ts but looks like a challenge, look foward to seeing how you get on as your bikes always end up nice


Thanks Paul. Did they do a green AP50? All the ones I've seen of this mid 70s era seem to be blue or red.. Hmmmm could be the first really rare and exclusive Kork Ballington model that no one had heard of .. (Including Kork..haha)
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

arlurt wrote:
Is that a fault of the camera, or is the back tyre realy thinner than the one on my push bike?

As a proper 70's moped, with pedals, I assume it's un-restricted? Should be good for 50mph? The speedo still looks a bit optimistic!

Restoration job is it?


Yes the back tyre is like a push bike tyre, but it looks worse on the picture as its totally flat and come off the rim in transport..

I'm told by the original owner its a unrestricted model and does 60mph.. Hmmm we will see.. (Maybe that's why it's stood seized since 1979 when it was only 3/4 years old ..)

Yes it's got to be worth a resto, if only to pretend that I'm riding it illegally in the mid 70s (as I'm clearly older than TIM..apparently)

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could you imagine 60 on those tyres! Id be tempted to keep the rust and leave the paint, sort the suspension and brakes and get the motor properly sorted for a super quick launch up to 60ish and go around embarressing much newer/bigger stuff!
Imagine the first picture was what pulled up next to you then completely left in a blue haze!
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That brings back memories , my first bike was a red , R reg AP50 .
ULA 805 R if I remember correctly . It would show 60mph down hill with the wind behind you .
Good luck with the reso.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice bike.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 3:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree with GP,

There is something about bikes that have patina Cool

But further to GP's post, I might be tempted to replace the tyres & inner tubes Innocent

On a different note was it practical sportsbike that did a 100mph 50cc article?

Go on TS, you can do it sir Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 4:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yup it was practical sportsbikes, used an ar 50 then big bored it!
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