I'm new on MB, so I'd like to intro myself with a current situation. I'm in the grtr Boston area & just before we got buried under all this snow, I found what I believed to be a pretty sweet deal on a 2012 RH 50: the entire bike is in killer condition aside from high miles (about 10k)&the fact that despite starting right up effortlessly... There's no compression. Won't go much over 10-15mph & it takes about 1/4 mile to get there.
I've got a 12' Buddy 50 as well & it's unstoppable.
I'm guessing it's probably time for a top end replacement.... Any opinionz/advice despite the limited info? It's time to dig them out & I'm dying to reanimate the new toy. I bought a Prima exhaust & (deal was too good to pass up) & would prefer putting it on the RH. I found a new stock 50cc top end for $50(havnt bought it yet.... Pending some feedback hopefully). Cash is tight .... can the Prima work w/out a bbk? Am I possibly correct in the piston/cylinder diagnosis? Any info is great any fellow Bostonians w/hands-on experience are welcome to reach out.
Btw, I paid $100 for the RH..... Really. So i think it's well worth ressurecting. If a recording of the bike starting, running etc. is helpful... I can make one as soon as i dig out. Thanks, J.
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Roughhouse/buddy
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agrogod
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I had hoped this had something to do with the Walking Dead TV show.....
Anyway welcome to the forums
Since the RH is a 2T with 10,000 on the gage, and unknown maintenance, take the exhaust off and check the exhaust head for carbon build up. To much could act as a restricter causing it to bog down.
Anyway welcome to the forums
Since the RH is a 2T with 10,000 on the gage, and unknown maintenance, take the exhaust off and check the exhaust head for carbon build up. To much could act as a restricter causing it to bog down.
"When your mouth is yapping your arms stop flapping, get to work" - a quote from my father R.I.P..
always start with the simple, it may end up costing you little to nothing
always start with the simple, it may end up costing you little to nothing
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Thank you for the welcome i appreciate it. The post was definately in reference to the tv show. I'm learning but still relatively new to the hands on end of it. I just dug my buddy out as i write this but I'm dying to get my Roughhouse up and running right. Any advice would on the cylinder /piston issue be much appreciated. Thanks.
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Thanks agrogod for the speedy feedback, I see you really live by your signoff : "start with the simple... ".
I dug my buddy out of the deep freeze⛄, removed the cover & after 3.5 - 4 weeks it was purring in under 3min.
I can't believe how much I missed it & was just glad to get a little wind in my face😨
I will definately check for buildup before jumping the gun & getting ahead of myself. I only know the former owner bought it new didn't seem that handy, but kept it clean & always garaged.
Will keep it posted how it goes as soon as I get a little dry space to tool around.... & if it is OK, continue to pick your brain & that of anyone else patient enough to indulge me til I get my mechanical training wheels all the way off. I'm gonna go flap my arms some.... 🐧
Thanks again for the warm welcome.
I dug my buddy out of the deep freeze⛄, removed the cover & after 3.5 - 4 weeks it was purring in under 3min.
I can't believe how much I missed it & was just glad to get a little wind in my face😨
I will definately check for buildup before jumping the gun & getting ahead of myself. I only know the former owner bought it new didn't seem that handy, but kept it clean & always garaged.
Will keep it posted how it goes as soon as I get a little dry space to tool around.... & if it is OK, continue to pick your brain & that of anyone else patient enough to indulge me til I get my mechanical training wheels all the way off. I'm gonna go flap my arms some.... 🐧
Thanks again for the warm welcome.