1983 Suzuki FA50 Scooter Frame no. JS1FZ11A4E3104567 Engine no. FA5046613
1983 Suzuki FA50 ScooterFrame no. JS1FZ11A4E3104567Engine no. FA5046613
Suzuki's FA50 did battle, mostly, with Honda's PA50 in the 'no license', no pedals, automatic transmission but kick-start, 50cc moped market in the late 1970s and early 1980s. A surprising number of different models of mopeds were actually sold in the USA although records are hard to source as to who won the turf war. Honda ran with the NC50 Express, NA50 Express II, the Urban Express (and DeLuxe, and SR), the P50 Little Honda (first with pedals and then without), mostly two stroke but a four-stroke did appear, too. Suzuki models ran this way: FA50 (or Suzuki Shuttle in some markets), FR, FS, FZ, FY, M30 Mokick (or Suzy 50.) And probably more for both brands. Clearly, there was a market.Mopetto fans will greatly appreciate the condition of this excellent, and now rare, survivor. Bikes of this kind were often treated as throwaways. However, there's a whole new life in this one, yet. This one owner bike was bought by a Lockheed engineer for his son who never rode it. Instead, the father commuted on it for about 1,000 miles; the length of his commute, perhaps, had overcome him. Then he drained the tank, cleaned the tiny carburetor, and dry stored it. Thus, its condition today is truly 'as new.' Use it as a pit bike, shopping bike, even urban commuter – take your pick – but no matter what you will have to stay off the freeway.
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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1983 Suzuki FA50 ScooterFrame no. JS1FZ11A4E3104567Engine no. FA5046613
Suzuki's FA50 did battle, mostly, with Honda's PA50 in the 'no license', no pedals, automatic transmission but kick-start, 50cc moped market in the late 1970s and early 1980s. A surprising number of different models of mopeds were actually sold in the USA although records are hard to source as to who won the turf war. Honda ran with the NC50 Express, NA50 Express II, the Urban Express (and DeLuxe, and SR), the P50 Little Honda (first with pedals and then without), mostly two stroke but a four-stroke did appear, too. Suzuki models ran this way: FA50 (or Suzuki Shuttle in some markets), FR, FS, FZ, FY, M30 Mokick (or Suzy 50.) And probably more for both brands. Clearly, there was a market.Mopetto fans will greatly appreciate the condition of this excellent, and now rare, survivor. Bikes of this kind were often treated as throwaways. However, there's a whole new life in this one, yet. This one owner bike was bought by a Lockheed engineer for his son who never rode it. Instead, the father commuted on it for about 1,000 miles; the length of his commute, perhaps, had overcome him. Then he drained the tank, cleaned the tiny carburetor, and dry stored it. Thus, its condition today is truly 'as new.' Use it as a pit bike, shopping bike, even urban commuter – take your pick – but no matter what you will have to stay off the freeway.
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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