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Woolgoolga
2 months later
Rockford, IL
Worksop
3 weeks later
Boisbriand, QC
Got a few
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A few weeks ago, I saw this home made flat track racer at a flea market.
I thought it was pretty cool, but upon close inspection realized it was a fake.
The person who made it obviously knew something about engines. At first glance it looks pretty convincing!
My question though.....why would someone go to that much trouble to make something like this?
It has a Model A distributor, and looks like the crankcase was cast just for this purpose.
Lots of other things that don't make sense.
Enjoy!
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Added a few more fun things to my new SAV, (supermarket attack vehicle) wired GPS mount, driving lights with DRL angel eye rings, bull horn, and a collapsible crate mounted on the back along with a lockable storage box up front.
Now I'm all set for my urban life meanderings ...as well as puttering around rural farm roads on cool nights.
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Anyone in the Central PA area interested in an immaculate CBR600RR with about 10k on it (if I remember correctly)?
Here is a trip idea to combine your two passions. Visit the Asheville pinball museum and then rent a motorcycle to go explore the blue ridge parkway and tail of the dragon. That's how I spent my weekend. Best $200 I ever spent (for museum, insurance, gas, and the rental)
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The situation for a new or used Motorcycle that is not a V-Twin in NC is really bad.
Passed my endorsement school and looked forward to buying a small bike, 125-400.
Forget it. Honda told me to leave 500 deposit and it might be next year before what I want comes in.
Used Market full of V-Twins from all manufacturers, most old, modified or needing something.
Guess riding this year is out.
You live somewhere you can't buy a second hand motorcycle.
Can't get my head around that.
Nothing interests you in this list of 4,873 for sale ads?
https://www.cycletrader.com/North-Carolina/motorcycles-for-sale?state=North%20Carolina%7CNC
Quoted from punkin:You live somewhere you can't buy a second hand motorcycle.
Can't get my head around that.
Nothing interests you in this list of 4,873 for sale ads?
https://www.cycletrader.com/North-Carolina/motorcycles-for-sale?state=North%20Carolina%7CNC
I've looked at every one of those listings.
Old junk. Overpriced junk. Fully loaded V-Twins. Foreign exotics bikes (parts availability and service), discontinued failures. Too small (mopeds and scooters) too big. Dirt bikes that are not street legal.
The Dealers showrooms are empty. 2 told me people were holding on to their bikes because they couldn't purchase new most of last year and this year.
Orders are taking an average of 7 Months, people who ordered in December are getting a few, new orders are expected in October. There is no guarantee you will get an ordered bike, allotments to Dealers have been cut.
Yeah, I don't want a Hog, or a Japanese version of one.
Looking a 250 or 300 Dual Sport. Nope.
Honda Trail or Cub 125. Forget it.
Late model Suzuki street bike, or Kawasaki, or Yamaha. Hang it up.
PLENTY of burnt-out crotch rockets, customized barn builds, Title problem bikes.
PAGES of V-Twins. Learned on a Harley and have no problem with them,just want a small commuter/ with light Trail capabilities.
Quoted from PappaDubz:My 1st street legal bike
Had a min crotch rocket and a dirt bike before
But this thing is lots of fun
2020 Honda Monkey
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Nice! How do you like it so far?
Honda doesnt sell them in canada, what a bummer
At least, i still have a few z50 to play around
30654345-9596-423A-BA3F-4B78CE7DFE7B (resized).jpeg3ECE13E5-9B3E-41C5-9E42-AAEA02398169 (resized).jpegQuoted from phil-lee:The situation for a new or used Motorcycle that is not a V-Twin in NC is really bad.
Passed my endorsement school and looked forward to buying a small bike, 125-400.
Forget it. Honda told me to leave 500 deposit and it might be next year before what I want comes in.
Used Market full of V-Twins from all manufacturers, most old, modified or needing something.
Guess riding this year is out.
The bike shops around me have all kinds of stuff in stock
Quoted from punkin:Too many wheels. They even have wheels on the inside.
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Lol. Just figured I would throw it out there. Maybe I should start another thread.
Quoted from Jamesays:sweet,lets ride
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Looks great even like the ape hangers. Well done.
Quoted from fiberdude120:The bike shops around me have all kinds of stuff in stock
Glad to hear it.
Quoted from Yelobird:Added an Indian to the stable. Have had every brand always wanted an Indian. So far loving it.
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Great choice, I’ve had mine for 4 years and love it.
Quoted from Paseb:Nice! How do you like it so far?
Honda doesnt sell them in canada, what a bummer
At least, i still have a few z50 to play around
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Super fun bike
I take it out every chance I get
I only got it up to 40mph around the neighborhood
But I seen YouTube videos of people getting them up to 68mph
Quoted from phil-lee:The Dealers showrooms are empty. 2 told me people were holding on to their bikes because they couldn't purchase new most of last year and this year.
Orders are taking an average of 7 Months, people who ordered in December are getting a few, new orders are expected in October. There is no guarantee you will get an ordered bike, allotments to Dealers have been cut.
Yeah, I don't want a Hog, or a Japanese version of one.
Looking a 250 or 300 Dual Sport. Nope.
Honda Trail or Cub 125. Forget it.
Late model Suzuki street bike, or Kawasaki, or Yamaha. Hang it up.
PLENTY of burnt-out crotch rockets, customized barn builds, Title problem bikes.
PAGES of V-Twins. Learned on a Harley and have no problem with them,just want a small commuter/ with light Trail capabilities.
Covid has been good for certain segments of business. I work for the largest aftermarket distributor of motorcycle/snowmobile/ATV/UTV/watercraft parts in the world. 2020 was our best year on record. People have time and money to focus on hobbies that don't involve crowds. The boat thread alludes to the same trouble trying to find a used boat. Lumber prices are nuts, pinball prices are crazy...
Quoted from AlexF:Covid has been good for certain segments of business. I work for the largest aftermarket distributor of motorcycle/snowmobile/ATV/UTV/watercraft parts in the world. 2020 was our best year on record. People have time and money to focus on hobbies that don't involve crowds. The boat thread alludes to the same trouble trying to find a used boat. Lumber prices are nuts, pinball prices are crazy...
Going today to order the Honda Trail 125. I'll just wait to get what I want rather than settle for a sled.
Do you sell front/mid/rear racks for these? Mufflers? Seems all the cool parts come from Thailand but it doesn't hurt to ask.
Quoted from phil-lee:Going today to order the Honda Trail 125. I'll just wait to get what I want rather than settle for a sled.
Do you sell front/mid/rear racks for these? Mufflers? Seems all the cool parts come from Thailand but it doesn't hurt to ask.
We are a distributor and don't sell direct. You have to go to your dealer or buy online. There are tons of add on accessories/upgrades available for the Grom and Monkey so I suspect there will be for the Honda Trail as well. Might take a little bit for development.
1967 Triumph Bonneville. Chopped back in the day, then parked in a living room for 40 years starting in 1975. A real time capsule.
1973 MZ ES 250/2 (Motorradwerk-Zschopau, an East German manufacturer) Only a handful of old MZs in the US, haven't heard of any others with sidecars.
chopper_1 (resized).jpgchopper_2 (resized).jpgmz_1 (resized).jpgQuoted from frobozz:1967 Triumph Bonneville. Chopped back in the day, then parked in a living room for 40 years starting in 1975. A real time capsule.
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Really awesome. Love that side car.
Quoted from frobozz:1967 Triumph Bonneville. Chopped back in the day, then parked in a living room for 40 years starting in 1975. A real time capsule.
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Nice. I have a Ural I posted a pic of probably 10 pages ago. They are fun!
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That's 3 wheel drive, right? Mine's just the usual 1...
Oh and with nobody in the side car, "fun" takes on a whole new meaning on right turns.
Quoted from frobozz:That's 3 wheel drive, right? Mine's just the usual 1...
Oh and with nobody in the side car, "fun" takes on a whole new meaning on right turns.
just the back wheels, and you can choose between 1 or 2. 2 is fun for winter.
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