A corpse has been revived!

Ramses · 02-13-2017, 12:06 PM

Baja Dirt Runner 125 overhauled and brought back from the dead; ready to be transformed into a Zombie Fighter.

letsride · 02-13-2017, 06:40 PM

NICE, Good Job! Is that a thumb throttle I see? That the first I've seen on a dirt bike. How much did parts set you back? I love hearing how cheap they are. These things are like the Harbor freight of dirt toys! LOVE IT!

Weldangrind · 02-20-2017, 12:34 PM

Fun vid! Looking forward to more.

jsumd · 03-12-2017, 07:06 PM

The first bike I ever owned was a dirt runner 125. I wish I would of never sold it.

turbofiat124 · 03-17-2017, 02:36 AM

Always great to get stuff for almost nothing and bringing it back to life.

A co-worker gave me this Slovenian built 1999 Tomos TX-50 (I know it's not Chinese) for free. He said he bought his son a Yamaha 70 and the guy said he had to take this bike with him. So it sat in his storage building and knew I was into mini-bikes and offered it to me.

This is the bike before finally finding a rear fender. I made this one out of cardboard soaked with fiberglass resin:

Issues:

Brake and throttle cables were seized. I bought one of those Bell bicycle brake kits from Wal-Mart. I had a local guy who restored vintage motorcycles fabricate a longer throttle cable.

Fuel tank, filter and carburetor was packed full of rust. I took the carburetor apart and cleaned it, cleaned the fuel tank out with muratic acid and gravel. Patched bottom of tank with fiberglass but I eventually had to replace the fuel tank.

Crankcase seal was bad causing transmission fluid to be sucked into engine causing excessive white smoke.

Modifications include:

Voltage regulator and headlight
Heavier shock
Raised handlebars using water pipe, a union and two tees and longer bolts

Found a heavier shock for the rear end that fit:

Original one may have just been busted:

New kick stand:

Years later finally found a replacement rear fender:

Tried to fabricate an exhaust system with an expansion pipe but sort of gave up on it. I didn't like how to hung so low to the ground and didn't seem to make much of a difference in power.

Exhaust was a bit coked up. I plugged off one end with a rubber cap and filled it full of Drano and let it sit overnight then flushed it out with water. Did the trick!

Scorned cylinder wall kind of concerns me but the bike has 120 lbs of compression last time I checked it so I'm not too worried about it. I need to de-coke the cylinder head but otherwise runs fine.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-17-2017, 08:53 AM

Nice job on the restore.

yeah that piston does looks a little rough.

emptyschmitz · 03-17-2017, 03:36 PM

As a fan of mopeds and an owner of a few Tomos, I have to say I know quite a few riders that would love that TX-50! Gotta love the A35 motor, its a tank!

katoranger · 03-17-2017, 03:59 PM

Show us more of the Trabant in the garage.

Bruce's · 03-17-2017, 04:30 PM

I have a Tomos dirt bike as well ,but mine has spoked wheels and might be a little larger in size .Its completely buried under the snow ,but I will get some pictures in a few weeks .It ran good but I need a proper starter for it ,using a 15 mm wrench is a pain in the arse .Do you guys know where I might find a starter for it ?

turbofiat124 · 03-18-2017, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Show us more of the Trabant in the garage.

Here are some photos in somewhat chronological order (Hungary to Miami to Tennessee). There are also some subdirectories of my Chevrolet alternator conversion and radio installation.

http://s222.photobucket.com/user/tur...?sort=6&page=0

turbofiat124 · 03-18-2017, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emptyschmitz

As a fan of mopeds and an owner of a few Tomos, I have to say I know quite a few riders that would love that TX-50! Gotta love the A35 motor, its a tank!

It's a blast! I give it hell and have yet to tear it up.

turbofiat124 · 03-18-2017, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce's

I have a Tomos dirt bike as well ,but mine has spoked wheels and might be a little larger in size .Its completely buried under the snow ,but I will get some pictures in a few weeks .It ran good but I need a proper starter for it ,using a 15 mm wrench is a pain in the arse .Do you guys know where I might find a starter for it ?

I didn't know they made anything larger than a TX-50 in bikes. About all the components on the TX-50 were borrowed from their mopeds like the A35 engine/transmission and brakes.

What is your model?

Bruce's · 03-18-2017, 11:13 AM

I honestly don't remember .Its also a 50 cc ,it's just a larger sized bike I think,it's about the size of a yz80 .I will dig it out ,but the snow is over the handlebars on it .

Bruce's · 03-18-2017, 11:16 AM

A quick google got me this ,this one is not mine but the same model .

02-13-2017, 12:06 PM	#1
Ramses Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 2	A corpse has been revived! Baja Dirt Runner 125 overhauled and brought back from the dead; ready to be transformed into a Zombie Fighter.
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02-13-2017, 06:40 PM	#2
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	NICE, Good Job! Is that a thumb throttle I see? That the first I've seen on a dirt bike. How much did parts set you back? I love hearing how cheap they are. These things are like the Harbor freight of dirt toys! LOVE IT! __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Fun vid! Looking forward to more. __________________ 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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jsumd Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 420	The first bike I ever owned was a dirt runner 125. I wish I would of never sold it. __________________ 2002 Harley Davidson XL883R 2012 Yamaha FZ6 2022 Hawk 250 2002 Yamaha R6 sold Vader 125cc sold after owning for many years 1997 Jeep Wrangler sold due to frame rot
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03-17-2017, 02:36 AM	#5
turbofiat124 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 108	Always great to get stuff for almost nothing and bringing it back to life. A co-worker gave me this Slovenian built 1999 Tomos TX-50 (I know it's not Chinese) for free. He said he bought his son a Yamaha 70 and the guy said he had to take this bike with him. So it sat in his storage building and knew I was into mini-bikes and offered it to me. This is the bike before finally finding a rear fender. I made this one out of cardboard soaked with fiberglass resin: Issues: Brake and throttle cables were seized. I bought one of those Bell bicycle brake kits from Wal-Mart. I had a local guy who restored vintage motorcycles fabricate a longer throttle cable. Fuel tank, filter and carburetor was packed full of rust. I took the carburetor apart and cleaned it, cleaned the fuel tank out with muratic acid and gravel. Patched bottom of tank with fiberglass but I eventually had to replace the fuel tank. Crankcase seal was bad causing transmission fluid to be sucked into engine causing excessive white smoke. Modifications include: Voltage regulator and headlight Heavier shock Raised handlebars using water pipe, a union and two tees and longer bolts Found a heavier shock for the rear end that fit: Original one may have just been busted: New kick stand: Years later finally found a replacement rear fender: Tried to fabricate an exhaust system with an expansion pipe but sort of gave up on it. I didn't like how to hung so low to the ground and didn't seem to make much of a difference in power. Exhaust was a bit coked up. I plugged off one end with a rubber cap and filled it full of Drano and let it sit overnight then flushed it out with water. Did the trick! Scorned cylinder wall kind of concerns me but the bike has 120 lbs of compression last time I checked it so I'm not too worried about it. I need to de-coke the cylinder head but otherwise runs fine. __________________ http://s222.photobucket.com/user/tur...?sort=2&page=0
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03-17-2017, 03:36 PM	#7
emptyschmitz Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 72	As a fan of mopeds and an owner of a few Tomos, I have to say I know quite a few riders that would love that TX-50! Gotta love the A35 motor, its a tank! __________________ 2002 BMW R1100S, 1999 Kaw Concours, 1991 Kaw Eliminator 250, 1969 Honda Trail 90 Too many damn mopeds...
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03-17-2017, 03:59 PM	#8
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03-17-2017, 04:30 PM	#9
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	I have a Tomos dirt bike as well ,but mine has spoked wheels and might be a little larger in size .Its completely buried under the snow ,but I will get some pictures in a few weeks .It ran good but I need a proper starter for it ,using a 15 mm wrench is a pain in the arse .Do you guys know where I might find a starter for it ?
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03-18-2017, 11:13 AM	#13
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	I honestly don't remember .Its also a 50 cc ,it's just a larger sized bike I think,it's about the size of a yz80 .I will dig it out ,but the snow is over the handlebars on it .
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