Found a 68/69 Honda C50 in a shed as I was down visiting family for Christmas.

All the parts are there. Reckon it’s been laid up for maybe 10 years. In very good nick considering, very little rust – mostly cosmetic. Reckon I’ll have a go at restoring it as parts seem easy enough to source, and it’s got sentimental value for the owner who’d enjoy helping with the restoration. Could be a fun project.

Doesn’t start, but gave it a kick and checked for compression and we’re good there.

Rear suspension is dry seized and the throttle is very stiff to twist, everything else seems ok-ish (Gears/transmission, steering, …). Tank was empty when it was left up, so looks ok. Could be some other fluids knocking around in it though, didn’t check yet.

Anything else that I should check before committing to it?

Assuming I go ahead, I figured I’d begin with:

– Remove the fuel tank and check for rust, leaks etc

– Replace the battery & check electrics

– Replace fuel filter

– Clean/Replace/Rebuild the carbs, fuel valves, etc.

– Replace the plugs

– Change the oil, fluids, filters

– Fix the dry seize on the rear shocks

– Free up the throttle (& probably replace the cable)

– Clean up the front and rear breaks, replace the shoes (and maybe the brake cable).

Anything major I’m missing?