My Bikes
1975 Honda
MR50 K1 #6
VIN# MR502002452
Special
Silver /
Tahitian Red
Restoration pictures followed by pictures of the original
bike.
The difference is in the details. I believe this to be
the nicest MR50. (period)

Powder coated frame.

Rebuilt front forks with new
seals and dust boots.

New front fender. All
bolts / nuts / washers freshly zinc plated.

Proper front brake cable
guide.

Honda wing decals placed on
base coat and then cleared over.

Engine rebuilt and cases
restored to original colors.

Refurbished seat.

Rechromed exhaust guard.

Powder coated brake lever and
skid plate.


Shocks disassembled, polished
and springs powder coated.
New rear fender.

Beautiful Special Silver and
Tahitian Red paint.


New chain and sprockets.
New tires, tubes & rimstrips as well.

All small parts such as chain
guard and chain guide were powdercoated.

New derby cover and a perfect
primary chain guard. Shift lever rechromed.

Rebuilt carburetor. All
clamps were newly zinc coated.


Both front and rear rims were
rechromed. Spokes were zinc plated and reassembled and
trued.

New hardwhere where
appropriate.

Original stop/run switch.

Bike still retains the
throttle limiter set screw and mounting bracket.

New levers and grips.











































Some older pictures during the restoration




















Very Nice
Original Example. Currently undergoing restoration.

















I took a lot of reference
photos as the bike was disassembled to guide me through the
reassembly phase.



























































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