Help needed, searching for a PW50

bruceb

bruceb

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My daughter has requested my assistance in finding a PW50 for her friend's son. I assume that since they have not changed much since I was 50 class eligible that a used one would work. It will be his first bike with no immediate intentions of racing. Are there things to look for or look out for on a used one? Are there any years that are preferred? Any other bike recommendations for a beginner with no intentions of racing?
Thanks in advance.
 
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4DAIVI PAI2K5 said:
Seems like decent ones aren't much cheaper then new.
My ex just sold her other sons 2023 for 2k
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100% agree with this. We bought ours new. Never had any problems with it. Sold it for prob 1500 or so. Just easier to deal with. When bought new in the exhaust is a washer/restrictor that helps when they are first starting out. Then you can take it out once they are used to it. Just helps keep the power down.

Tips with maintenance:

Clean the filter every time you ride it. Even if it’s in the grass for 20min. Just clean the filter.

Learn how to clean the carb out. I cleaned mine all the time. Maybe every other ride. Always dirt in the bottom of the bowl. Never any issues. Just something I noticed. I credit the crappy filter for that.

There is an air screw carb mod you can do. I suggest it. It cleans the bike out much quicker and gives it a little more pep

Don’t forget about the oil pump. I ran mine and it was fine until it gummed up and I had throttle sticking issues. Just a little carb cleaner and a soft brush cleaned it right up. Threw some WD on it and it was fine.

Final suggestion is to buy a second OEM throttle cable and choke cable. My choke cable rusted out in the first few months which was odd. But it’s super thin. Just buy them and keep them in the toolbox. The throttle cable is 2 into 1, going from the carb (2) into 1 at the throttle tube. They connect together in the middle of the bike.

Handlebars are always a nice addition but my little guy was small so he didn’t need the higher bars.

I also did a clutch spring mod. Didn’t notice a huge change in power. But mainly jetting is the key.
 
bruceb said:
Thanks for the tips. I will have to go visit Tom at Beechmont Motorsports and see if he remembers me after 30 years. (of course it was only Beechmont Yamaha back then and a fraction of the current size.)
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He will remember you or at least not act like he doesn't. Plus its worth a visit to see his vintage bikes. I have bought a a few small Yamahas from Beechmont. I bought new, never had a problem, and always got 70% of what I paid back when I sold them and moved up to bigger bikes.

My favorite little bike for my kids was an old MR50 I bought at Mid-Ohio for $300 when they were 4 and 6. They rode all weekend in a field next to the track. Soon I had a line of kids waiting to ride and told the dads that as long as they brought pre-mix, we would just keep letting anyone ride. Best part in hindsight was them learning to use a clutch.
 
My daughters runs like a top.

On ETHANOL FREE FUEL.
And I usually give her 1-2 ounces of sea foam with every fill up…

Bought it new. It’s almost easier to buy new than look for used. I’d sell mine but I got a 4 year old lookin to ride it next. Followed by my 5 month old son George. I plan on getting some use outta this bike!
 
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