Editing Honda NC50 Express

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The '''Honda NC50''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1977 to 1983.

This is a 49cc Moped which was manufactured from 1977 until 1982, it featured an air cooled 2-stroke engine.
The versions from 1977 until 1980 had a manual choke, point's ignition and a spring starter. Versions from 1980 onwards included a kick starter, CDI ignition and automatic choke as well as an improved [[compression ratio]]. All versions include an automatic one speed transmission with a [[centrifugal clutch]], double suspension and forced lubrication (does not run on mix).

==1977==
[[Image:1977_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Honda NC50]]
[[Image:1977_honda_Nc50_1.jpg|300px|left|thumb|1977 Honda NC50]]
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1977 Honda NC50'77 Express

* Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pal Green, and Mars Orange.
* It had a solid black solo seat.
* The starting system used a wind-up spring.
* The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]].
* It also had a manual choke.
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder.
* The engine was lubricated by oil injection.
* Transmission: one speed.
* Serial number began: NC50-1139281.
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]]

==1978==
[[Image:1978_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda NC50]]
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1978 Honda NC50'78 Express

* Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pal Green, and Mars Orange.
* It had a two-tone tan and white solo seat.
* The downtube featured a logo change with the name "EXPRESS"
* The starting system used a wind-up spring.
* The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]].
* It also had a manual choke.
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder
* The engine was lubricated by oil injection.
* Transmission: only one speed
* Serial number began NC50-2000013.
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]]

==1979==
[[Image:1979_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda NC50]]
[[Image:1979-Honda-NC50-Orange-3790-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda NC50 in Orange]]
[[Image:1979-Honda-NC50-Orange-3790-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda NC50 in Orange]]
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1979 Honda NC50'79 Express

* Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pal Green, and Shiny Orange (which replaced the Mars Orange)
* It had a two-tone black and white solo seat
* The downtube featured a logo change again with the name "EXPRESS"
* The starting system used a wind-up spring
* The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]]
* It also had a manual choke
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder
* The engine was lubricated by oil injection
* Transmission: only one speed
* Serial number began: NC50-2100001.
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]]

==1980==
[[Image:1980_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda NC50]]
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1980 Honda NC50'80 Express

* This year the Shiny Orange color was dropped
* Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pale Green, and Angel Blue
* It had a two-tone black and white solo seat
* The downtube featured a logo change again with the name "EXPRESS"
* New this year were turn signals
* The starting system used a wind-up spring
* The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]]
* It also had a manual choke
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder
* The engine was lubricated by oil injection
* Transmission: only one speed
* Serial number began: NC50-2200005.
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]]

==1981==
[[Image:1981_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda NC50]]
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1981 Honda NC50'81 Express

* Available colors: Monza Red; and Angel Blue
* It still had a two-tone black and white solo seat
* The downtube featured another logo change with the name "EXPRESS"
* It still had turn signals
* The wind-up spring starting system was replaced with a direct kick starter
* The [[breaker points]] ignition was replaced by a CD ignition
* The manual choke was replaced by an automatic choke
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder
* The engine was lubricated by oil injection
* Transmission: only one speed
* Serial number began: JH2AB0807BS400008.
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]]

[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]

==1982==
[[Image:1982_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda NC50]]
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1982 Honda NC50'82 (NC50I'82 in Iowa) Express

* Available colors: Sober Blue Metallic and Special Silver Metallic
* The seat was a two-tone black and white solo seat, but it was much larger
* The front rack above the headlight was standard equipment
* The downtube featured another logo change with the name "EXPRESS"
* It still had turn signals
* Starter: direct kick starter
* Ignition: CD
* Choke: automatic
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder
* The engine was lubricated by oil injection
* Transmission: two speeds
* Iowa serial number began: JH2AB1018CS000017
* 49-state United States models began: JH2AB1006CS000007.
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BPR4HS|BPR4HS]]

==1983==
[[Image:1983_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50]]
[[Image:1983-Honda-NC50-Express-Blue-6977-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50 Express in Blue]]
[[Image:1983-Honda-NC50-Express-Blue-6977-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50 Express in Blue]]
[[Image:1983-Honda-NC50-Express-Blue-6977-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50 Express in Blue]]
[[Image:1983-Honda-NC50-Express-Blue-6977-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50 Express in Blue]]
[[Image:1983-Honda-NC50-Express-Blue-6977-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50 Express in Blue]]
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1983 Honda Express

* Model ID: NC50'83 (NC50I'83 in Iowa)
* Available colors: Indigo Blue Metallic and Special Silver Metallic
* A red "HONDA" logo was added to the side covers
* The down-tube had an "EXPRESS" logo and stripes
* Engine: Economical, 49cc, two-stroke with automatic oil injection system
* Transmission: Two-speed automatic
* Starter: Easy-to-use kick starter
* Brakes: Front and rear brakes
* Electrical: Turn signals
* Wheelbase: 1057mm (41.6 in.)
* Seat height: 739mm (29.1 in.)
* Fuel capacity: 4.5 liter (1.2 gal.)
* Dry weight: 50 kg (110.3 lb)
* Iowa serial number began: JH2AB101XDS101142
* 49-state United States models began: JH2AB100XDS100001
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BPR4HS|BPR4HS]]

==External links==

*[http://www.mopedriders.org/index.php Moped Rider's Association]
*[http://www.mopedriders.org/article_view.php?faq=2&fldAuto=52 Honda NC50 NA50 Express Shop Manual 1977 - 1981]
*[http://www.mopedarmy.com Moped Army]
*[http://expresslymopeds.50megs.com/ Expressly Moped's]
*[http://www.network54.com/Forum/26489 Expressly Moped's Forum]
*[http://hondaexpress.blogspot.com Honda Express Blog]

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