Z50 Engines.. What are they worth?!

[foolsp33d]

Got a couple..
Would classify them as 'not running' both turn over so are not seized, one is from a Z50J(the yella bike) the other a Z50R. Both are genuine Honda. Both as far as im aware are unmolestered ie: original bore and stroke. NO ENGINE WORK THAT I KNOW OF. Would classify them as suitable for rebuild and not be sold as a running item, the J one is low on compression and havnt tried to actually start recently, the R motor have had started on the bench, but hasnt been tested under load.

Would sell them as Engine Only. No electrics or intakes or exhaust.

any idea on rough prices? I know they are a well sought after engine.. but no idea price wise.

If I get a chance, will get them cleaned up and post up some pics if there is anyone GENUINELY interested. Please feel free to PM me if you are.

 

[foolsp33d]

55 people dont know what they are worth!? :/

 

[rotn50]

Im one of the 55 that looked, but can genuinely tell you i dont have a clue, i would of thought the other owners of zeddas could help. motodevo has a few judging from his signature, maybe drop him a PM

 

[motodevo]

Not a whole lot, atleast from my experience. They're pretty common, i have probably half a dozen in the garage(z50/ct70 motors) and the prices have ranged from $10 to $100. I am a cheap ******* though, if you want to make more money price the engine and carb seperately. To the right person the j motor and carb could net 150, the r if its a 12v(cdi) motor $200(Its pretty much a xr50 motor with a different engine number prefix). Like i said there pretty common, mainly cos everyman and his dog turfs them for a chinga as a cheap perfor mance upgrade, ive got a lifan in my j1. It all comes down to condition, more often than not they have chewed up kick/gear shafts, never had the screen/slinger cleaned out,rounded bolt heads,etc. Like i said im cheap ******* so dont be offended by my prices, to put it in perspective i picked up a mint crf50 engine with carb,loom,cdi,loom for 200 and a xr70 motor with a stuffed stator and f$#@ all compression f0r $10
Will prob get better money advertising on monkeymechanic.com or monkeybikeoz.com.au