Father daughter PW50 project - Page 5

Dave_D · 12-12-2014, 12:47 AM

The choke cable has arrived
I'm hoping more items show up in time before Christmas.
But I think I'm going to wait till the 24th and wrap whatever shows up.
I know she will be excited for parts for her bike

This thing is nice. I know it's just a choke cable. But it's quality

I also ordered a rear brake lever for her bike
Cheapest one I could find. Still felt I was getting burnt a little though lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321238516891

I still need a couple more odds and ends to get the rear brakes complete. But I can probably come up with stuff in my misc bins for them

I can't wait till everything is here. And get started on training wheels too

Dave

SpudRider · 12-12-2014, 01:08 AM

Your daughter is a lucky little girl.

Weldangrind · 12-12-2014, 02:19 AM

That's a decent price for a genuine Yamaha lever.

Dave_D · 12-17-2014, 01:28 AM

Another piece of the puzzle has arrived
I hope the carb makes it for Christmas
But she will be excited either way

I always thought these were plastic
But again same as with the choke cable
I'm extremely impressed with the quality of this valve

That's all for now. I'll keep you all posted

Dave

SpudRider · 12-17-2014, 01:30 AM

Indeed, that part looks very nice.

Weldangrind · 12-17-2014, 02:26 AM

I was looking at using the same valve on a quad project, but I'd need some measurements. Please tell me the hose barb sizes on the inlet and outlet. Thanks.

Dave_D · 12-17-2014, 03:04 AM

First pic is from the ebay ad

I took some pics anyways. If you need more info let me know.
Battery's in my calliper were dead so used a tape

Looks like 3/8 in and 1/4 out

Dave

Weldangrind · 12-17-2014, 01:07 PM

Thanks Dave. I was hoping for 1/4" in and 3/16" out, so I could use it on my quad. I'm surprised that the valve for that little PW uses a 3/8" hose!

Dave_D · 12-17-2014, 01:56 PM

I have one in my parts bin. I think it's 1/4 - 1/4
It's not the same lay out. I'll try to get a pic tonight
It's yours if your interested

Dave

Weldangrind · 12-17-2014, 04:18 PM

That's very kind of you, but I need 1/4 - 3/16. The tank fitting on my quad is 1/4, and the carb is 3/16; I already have a 1/4 - 1/4 on the way.

Dave_D · 12-19-2014, 09:55 PM

Well the main piece I was waiting for has arrived. I'll still put off wrapping it all as I am still waiting for a brake lever. But if that doesn't make it I'm still happy

I think I'll open it up and inspect before installing on the bike. And I want to get a vaccume line cap for the oil inlet. As oil system is removed from this bike and we run premix

And weld I was in the yard and dug it out anyways. It's actually 3/16 - 3/16

That's all for now

Thanks

Dave

Weldangrind · 12-20-2014, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the pic. I guess I'm not likely to find 1/4-3/16.

Dave_D · 01-02-2015, 11:42 AM

Well. Haven't been turning any wrenches yet
But my brains constantly working on bikes lol

I was thinking if the carb doesent fix the problem in gunna try a new set of reeds ebay has power reeds for 18 bucks

I'm also on the hunt for a kick stand for this bike now.
I know I'm putting training wheels on the bike but they will be comming off eventually
And the way I've made this bike to be. I need to finish it lol

Dave

Jibberwobble · 01-02-2015, 01:31 PM

Hey great thread. I love this little bike.

The balance bike is most certainly the way to go, my eldest struggled for ages trying to do peddling and balancing at the same time, we got a balance bike for my youngest who was still 2 years old and let the older one use it (he's was 5) within a week he got it sussed without even realizing. The youngest didnt take that long either and was having his first goes at starting and stopping on his minimoto just before his 4th birthday. We found open space was the key to helping them relax without fear of crashing into stuff, pedal bikes and motor bikes. Small indoor kart tracks held them both back but going outdoors seemed to release them a bit.

If you had a gentle hill that would keep the pw rolling at say walking/jogging pace it could be worth letting her have a go on it as a balance bike without the engine running to get a feel for the handling. Both my two dragged their feet at first so they didnt have to do the full balancing thing.

Good luck with getting her riding

Dave_D · 01-02-2015, 03:58 PM

Small update. Received the rear brake lever last week aswell
Hoping to find time to work on the bike again soon

Dave

12-12-2014, 01:08 AM	#62
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Your daughter is a lucky little girl. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-12-2014, 02:19 AM	#63
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's a decent price for a genuine Yamaha lever. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-17-2014, 01:30 AM	#65
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Indeed, that part looks very nice. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-17-2014, 02:26 AM	#66
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I was looking at using the same valve on a quad project, but I'd need some measurements. Please tell me the hose barb sizes on the inlet and outlet. Thanks. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-17-2014, 01:07 PM	#68
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks Dave. I was hoping for 1/4" in and 3/16" out, so I could use it on my quad. I'm surprised that the valve for that little PW uses a 3/8" hose! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-12-2014, 12:47 AM	#61
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	The choke cable has arrived I'm hoping more items show up in time before Christmas. But I think I'm going to wait till the 24th and wrap whatever shows up. I know she will be excited for parts for her bike This thing is nice. I know it's just a choke cable. But it's quality I also ordered a rear brake lever for her bike Cheapest one I could find. Still felt I was getting burnt a little though lol http://www.ebay.com/itm/321238516891 I still need a couple more odds and ends to get the rear brakes complete. But I can probably come up with stuff in my misc bins for them I can't wait till everything is here. And get started on training wheels too Dave
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12-17-2014, 01:28 AM	#64
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	Another piece of the puzzle has arrived I hope the carb makes it for Christmas But she will be excited either way I always thought these were plastic But again same as with the choke cable I'm extremely impressed with the quality of this valve That's all for now. I'll keep you all posted Dave
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12-17-2014, 03:04 AM	#67
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	First pic is from the ebay ad I took some pics anyways. If you need more info let me know. Battery's in my calliper were dead so used a tape Looks like 3/8 in and 1/4 out Dave
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12-17-2014, 01:56 PM	#69
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	I have one in my parts bin. I think it's 1/4 - 1/4 It's not the same lay out. I'll try to get a pic tonight It's yours if your interested Dave
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12-17-2014, 04:18 PM	#70
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's very kind of you, but I need 1/4 - 3/16. The tank fitting on my quad is 1/4, and the carb is 3/16; I already have a 1/4 - 1/4 on the way. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-19-2014, 09:55 PM	#71
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	Well the main piece I was waiting for has arrived. I'll still put off wrapping it all as I am still waiting for a brake lever. But if that doesn't make it I'm still happy I think I'll open it up and inspect before installing on the bike. And I want to get a vaccume line cap for the oil inlet. As oil system is removed from this bike and we run premix And weld I was in the yard and dug it out anyways. It's actually 3/16 - 3/16 That's all for now Thanks Dave
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12-20-2014, 12:32 PM	#72
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks for the pic. I guess I'm not likely to find 1/4-3/16. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-02-2015, 11:42 AM	#73
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	Well. Haven't been turning any wrenches yet But my brains constantly working on bikes lol I was thinking if the carb doesent fix the problem in gunna try a new set of reeds ebay has power reeds for 18 bucks I'm also on the hunt for a kick stand for this bike now. I know I'm putting training wheels on the bike but they will be comming off eventually And the way I've made this bike to be. I need to finish it lol Dave
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01-02-2015, 01:31 PM	#74
Jibberwobble Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: south west (uk) Posts: 106	Hey great thread. I love this little bike. The balance bike is most certainly the way to go, my eldest struggled for ages trying to do peddling and balancing at the same time, we got a balance bike for my youngest who was still 2 years old and let the older one use it (he's was 5) within a week he got it sussed without even realizing. The youngest didnt take that long either and was having his first goes at starting and stopping on his minimoto just before his 4th birthday. We found open space was the key to helping them relax without fear of crashing into stuff, pedal bikes and motor bikes. Small indoor kart tracks held them both back but going outdoors seemed to release them a bit. If you had a gentle hill that would keep the pw rolling at say walking/jogging pace it could be worth letting her have a go on it as a balance bike without the engine running to get a feel for the handling. Both my two dragged their feet at first so they didnt have to do the full balancing thing. Good luck with getting her riding __________________
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01-02-2015, 03:58 PM	#75
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	Small update. Received the rear brake lever last week aswell Hoping to find time to work on the bike again soon Dave
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