[{"id": 16567752, "authorName": "RickT206", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickt206/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice work on this classic Honda mini.\r\nBest of Luck with your sale. \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736709774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16567904, "authorName": "Blizzard340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blizzard340/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has to be '68. Nice example and a low serial number!\r\nGLWA - even though you might not need it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736710544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16568025, "authorName": "hondaz50m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondaz50m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice ('68 K0) Haven't checked both #'s, wonder if the stub in the silencer is a re-pop, appears to be a later tank no weld, but why nit-pick awesome bike", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736711554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16568126, "authorName": "darenhall99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darenhall99/", "bidAmount": 2250, "content": "$2,250 bid placed by darenhall99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736712699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16568795, "authorName": "Mitziebikes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitziebikes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hondaz50m it is a really clean bike. You mention the stub in the muffler as it has the Pat Pend original muffler from the looks of it. The stater cover is a repop. Just wondered why the stub would be a concern?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736722102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16569172, "authorName": "Rpl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hondaz50m I like your profile name. Do you own a Z50M? Just asking! @Seller good luck with your auction on bringing a trailer!\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736728052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16570949, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the Minis with solid rear frame. This looks perfect. Well done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736782613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574851, "authorName": "MCHEZ1957 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchez1957/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We do not have an M @hondaz50m", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736800996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16575574, "authorName": "hondaz50m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondaz50m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey all, i'll try to hit the various questions:\n- A stub piece in the silencer, it's not really a concern, original ones are extremely rare and very difficult to find, and there was someone remanufacturing them, likely more than one person, and so I always ask, it appears remanufactured, not necessarily a bad thing especially when it's an only option\n- it is worth noting that an early ' 68 K0 with the slanted muffler guard error and the stub piece would most likely, if not certainly, come with the early silencer before the US forest service stamp was applied later in the production year, it would have nothing stamped on it; again an extremely rare original piece I'm not suggesting it's a big deal\n- Z50M yes I have a few, Japanese, French, British\n- I haven't taken a huge amount of time to inspect every little thing, but I think it's a beautiful bike and especially as the years go by it is more and more difficult to find, and therefore object to the absence of, original parts; the foot peg kickstand assembly for example is a modern one, tires are not Nitto, etc. but really unless someone is trying to restore an original museum piece, these are just observations, it appears to be a beautiful bike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736803658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16576625, "authorName": "hondaz50m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondaz50m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you know what, I've been thinking, I think I misspoke about the early exhaust, it wouldn't have nothing stamped it would have patent pending only but not the Forrest service data, the one with nothing stamped on it is a European early Z50Z (yes I have a few hardtail early Z50Z's)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736811684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16587329, "authorName": "X-77Keith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/x-77keith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the fact the ad calls this a 69, and it has that neck tag are holding this bike back. Both are incorrect.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1736913209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16592367, "authorName": "hondaz50m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondaz50m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@X-77Keith to be clear I have not examined serial numbers or gone over the thing with a fine tooth comb, I've made a few observations, but if you are suggesting the frame is a 1969 K-1 restored as a K0, in this case with the slanted muffler guard error that would've required some welding to move the welded bolt down on the '69 frame", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736971600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16593693, "authorName": "X-77Keith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/x-77keith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hondaz50m. No that is opposite of what I'm saying. No lights, no battery box, and slant guard says 68 to me. And a 68 would not have a neck tag. The neck tag is aftermarket as the numbers are engraved instead of embossed. I'm definitely not an expert, but I do own a slant guard. \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1736976278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16593763, "authorName": "X-77Keith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/x-77keith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Basically saying there is more value to this bike than a 69. The ad should say 1968 in my opinion.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1736976533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16595086, "authorName": "Rpl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@X-77Keith Well said and well put! I agree with you 100%. I do not have a slant guard, but I do have a red and yellow 1968 Z50A! In my opinion, the serial number on this bike states that is a 1968. And the black tag should not be on this bike. IMO! \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1736981076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16595983, "authorName": "hondaz50m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondaz50m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another observation, great job on the seat. I presume that's an aftermarket seat cover and it has been re-done (if that is an NOS original K0 seat, well, add $$$ to the price ;/) but the K0 seat, in addition to no seam down the back, has a slightly different slope on top to the back, I think this one is very nicely done.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736987561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16597530, "authorName": "MCHEZ1957 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchez1957/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We acquired the vehicle on trade from an owner who had it for many years in storage. We will attempt to reach out to him and find out what we can to hopefully get more info\u201d.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737028410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16597570, "authorName": "Jon_belmont", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jon_belmont/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@X-77Keith Agree! My next door neighbor, like me, age 14 at the time, had a wonderful dad who bought him this exact spec bike in April of '69, a '68 leftover. It cost right around $300, a stunning sum compared to my Ruttman or other guys Fox's and Rupps. Adjusted for inflation that is $2,580.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737029956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16613554, "authorName": "Rpl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller On picture # 69 of the fuel shout off valve, is this from an original 1968 Z50 or it it off of an later model? Is there any other parts to the best of your knowledge that are from a different or later year Z50 installed on this bike? Thank you and \"GOOD LUCK\" with your auction on BAT!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737152538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16613699, "authorName": "MCHEZ1957 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchez1957/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everything I know about this bike is listed. I have reached out to previous owner for more info and will comment when I know more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737153447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16613830, "authorName": "Rpl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller I fully understand, you are simply selling this bike and do not know that much about it! Please let us know when you find out the information that I have requested! \"AND AS ASLWAYS GLWYA ON BAT!\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737154494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16614852, "authorName": "Rpl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hondaz50m What are your thoughts regarding my questions? Have you had the time to go over this thing with a \"FINE TOOTH COMB?\" Do you have a Z50M or not as I have asked you earlier in the comments? Seller GLWYA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737165628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16614991, "authorName": "MCHEZ1957 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchez1957/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After speaking with previous owner he indicated that this bike was restored by a Honda enthusiast that has restored 100s of mini bikes and that the parts were all from this model year or were on the original bike still intact. Good luck all thanks for your questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737167791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16621411, "authorName": "hondaz50m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondaz50m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rpl1 yes I did answer your question below, I have a number of Z50M's; I did answer some other questions, also below, but am I missing others from you?\r\n\r\nback to this bike, again maybe not a historic museum restoration, it is certainly better than most, looks like a great bike, should sell for much, much higher than the current price, and I'm confident whoever wins this auction will love this bike. always thrilled to see more and more people get involved in collecting these magnificent bikes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737252212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16622039, "authorName": "JustaGlitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justaglitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "res ipsa loquitur...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737267838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16622547, "authorName": "towtrx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/towtrx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it possible to get a picture of the serial number that is stamped in the rear of the frame?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737297001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16622904, "authorName": "Rpl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hondaz50m That sounds like you have a lot of Z50M's that you own! Which Version are the ones that you own? Do you have the one with the big head light and yellow bulb? Are they original or restored? I only have the one In my collection that I won last New Year Eve on BAT! Thanks for your answers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737301405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16622969, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I was a kid in the 60's I never saw on of these - only rich kids probably had them and they weren't in my circle ;^)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737302102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16623180, "authorName": "MACE_Hardware", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mace_hardware/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wasn't rich but my dad bought me this exact bike. He got my brother the red one. I never quite understood what inspired him to do that as we were not bike nut kids by any stretch.\r\n\r\nThe bug bit me though. I still ride dirt bikes with vigor.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737304085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16623917, "authorName": "hondaz50m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondaz50m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rpl1 I have one of each version of the Z50M, I also have a CZ100, each model and variation of US Z50A from 1968 to 1978, as well as 3 Z50Z's. All are concourse restorations by a Honda factory certified tech years ago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737310634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16623973, "authorName": "MACE_Hardware", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mace_hardware/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So... When dad brought home the two Z50s he also brought two Buco half helmets - with the little plastic chin bucket strap. He said, if he ever caught us riding without our helmets, the bikes \"would be gone\". I took him at he word and to this day, I probably have less than ten miles total of riding without a helmet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737311083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16624108, "authorName": "Rpl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hondaz50m WOW! Those sound very nice! How many versions of the Z50M are there I forgot? Sounds like a nice collection!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737311944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16624277, "authorName": "hondaz50m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondaz50m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rpl1 there's basically three, Canadian and domestic Japanese are pretty much the same, then the British one, and then the French one, the French is the one with the bigger headlight and the exhaust routed underneath", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737313191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16624305, "authorName": "hondaz50m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondaz50m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rpl1 @Seller this auction ends in a couple hours, we should probably let the attention be on this bike at auction, again I think this is a terrific example, worth far more than the current price, I don't know the seller/have not seen it in person, but in looking it over with my experience fantastic bike, I'm sure the buyer will be thrilled", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737313351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16624446, "authorName": "Rpl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hondaz50m Thank you for clarifying how many versions of the Z50M we\u2019re built. I think you\u2019re correct on your answer. As far as this bike is up for auction on bringing a trailer I want to thank you for your input and your expertise!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1737314195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16624898, "authorName": "1STEVECON1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1stevecon1/", "bidAmount": 2350, "content": "$2,350 bid placed by 1STEVECON1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737316660, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625360, "authorName": "Upshift4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upshift4/", "bidAmount": 2450, "content": "$2,450 bid placed by Upshift4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737319522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625521, "authorName": "L29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l29/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by L29", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737320701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625598, "authorName": "1STEVECON1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1stevecon1/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by 1STEVECON1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625617, "authorName": "L29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l29/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by L29", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625621, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow compared with other minis this is at a giveaway price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16625647, "authorName": "Upshift4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upshift4/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by Upshift4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321372, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625654, "authorName": "1STEVECON1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1stevecon1/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by 1STEVECON1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625659, "authorName": "BKC1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkc1/", "bidAmount": 3250, "content": "$3,250 bid placed by BKC1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625664, "authorName": "Racer38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer38/", "bidAmount": 3438, "content": "$3,438 bid placed by Racer38", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321469, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625670, "authorName": "BKC1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkc1/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by BKC1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321517, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625674, "authorName": "Racer38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer38/", "bidAmount": 3838, "content": "$3,838 bid placed by Racer38", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321537, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625684, "authorName": "Basspro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/basspro/", "bidAmount": 3950, "content": "$3,950 bid placed by Basspro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625698, "authorName": "Racer38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer38/", "bidAmount": 4050, "content": "$4,050 bid placed by Racer38", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321732, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16625713, "authorName": "Racer38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/19/25 for $4,050 to Racer38", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737321852, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16625715, "authorName": "Rpl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CONGRATS TO ALL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737321868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16625854, "authorName": "Basspro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/basspro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You place a bid, then go to the grill to check on your steaks and boom you get outbid! My grandson would have enjoyed this bike. Hopefully there will be another opportunity.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737322845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16625855, "authorName": "Basspro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/basspro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737322861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16625873, "authorName": "Racer38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Basspro Thank you. This will complete my Z50 collection!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737323190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16626491, "authorName": "mfw757", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfw757/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Basspro, tough choice...either burn the steaks or get outbid...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737327440, "type": "comment"}]