Just acquired a 1980 or 1981 Honda CB50S, also known as an AC02 in Japan. It is a JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) bike, sold only for 3 years. It had hydraulic front disk brakes, an upgrade from the mechanical disk of the CB50 and CB50J models. It was said to have been brought to the US in a lot from Italy, sold to a friend in Virginia, then made its way to Texas. Somewhere along the line, someone added the clip-on handlebars and some rear-set footpeg mounts. This picture was shortly after I got it and added a vintage seat shell, shocks, and mounted the tires that were included with the sale. The bike is now broken down and getting stripped and ready for paint.
The CRFU50 is ON THE GROUND!!!
Still working on engine tuning and some brake light switches, but its on the ground and running like a wild boar!
Back from Lake O' the PInes Norton Rallye.
Back from Lake O' the Pines out in East Texas. Just added pics to the "Helen" bike gallery. Helen took first place in the pitbike class. Had probably the best response to the bike yet. This is an annual meet for the North Texas Norton Owners Association, and the setting could not be better. We had great weather, and loads of cool bikes.
