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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda NC50 | |||
|photo= 1977_honda_Nc50.jpg | |||
|aka = Express | |||
|manufacturer = Honda | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 77-83 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Scooter | |||
|engine = 50cc | |||
|bore_stroke = | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed =45 mph | |||
|power = | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BP4HS}} '77 , '78-79 , '80-81<br />{{sparkplug|NGK BPR4HS}} '83 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N2A-2C-3}} '77<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N2-2A}} '78-79<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N4-2A-8}} '80-81 , '83 | |||
|transmission = | |||
|final_drive= Belt | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|}} '77 , '78-79 , '80-81 , '83 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|}} '77 , '78-79 , '80-81 , '83 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
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|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
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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. | 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). | 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== | ==1977== | ||
[[Image:1977_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Honda NC50]][[Image:1977_honda_Nc50_1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Honda NC50]] | [[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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* It had a solid black solo seat. | * It had a solid black solo seat. | ||
* The starting system used a wind-up spring. | * The starting system used a wind-up spring. | ||
* The ignition was controlled by breaker points. | * The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]]. | ||
* It also had a manual choke. | * It also had a manual choke. | ||
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder. | * Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder. | ||
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* Serial number began: NC50-1139281. | * Serial number began: NC50-1139281. | ||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | * Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | ||
==1978== | ==1978== | ||
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* The downtube featured a logo change with the name "EXPRESS" | * The downtube featured a logo change with the name "EXPRESS" | ||
* The starting system used a wind-up spring. | * The starting system used a wind-up spring. | ||
* The ignition was controlled by breaker points. | * The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]]. | ||
* It also had a manual choke. | * It also had a manual choke. | ||
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | * Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | ||
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==1979== | ==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]] | [[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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* The downtube featured a logo change again with the name "EXPRESS" | * The downtube featured a logo change again with the name "EXPRESS" | ||
* The starting system used a wind-up spring | * The starting system used a wind-up spring | ||
* The ignition was controlled by breaker points | * The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]] | ||
* It also had a manual choke | * It also had a manual choke | ||
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | * Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | ||
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* New this year were turn signals | * New this year were turn signals | ||
* The starting system used a wind-up spring | * The starting system used a wind-up spring | ||
* The ignition was controlled by breaker points | * The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]] | ||
* It also had a manual choke | * It also had a manual choke | ||
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | * Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | ||
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* It still had turn signals | * It still had turn signals | ||
* The wind-up spring starting system was replaced with a direct kick starter | * The wind-up spring starting system was replaced with a direct kick starter | ||
* The breaker points ignition was replaced by a CD ignition | * The [[breaker points]] ignition was replaced by a CD ignition | ||
* The manual choke was replaced by an automatic choke | * The manual choke was replaced by an automatic choke | ||
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | * Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | ||
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==1983== | ==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]] | [[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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*[http://expresslymopeds.50megs.com/ Expressly Moped's] | *[http://expresslymopeds.50megs.com/ Expressly Moped's] | ||
*[http://www.network54.com/Forum/26489 Expressly Moped's Forum] | *[http://www.network54.com/Forum/26489 Expressly Moped's Forum] | ||
*[http://hondaexpress.blogspot.com Honda Express Blog] | |||
==References== | |||
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