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Old 04-12-2016, 02:08 PM   #101
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Yeah...those were the long lost days!
this is my current ride:
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Nice lookin, but I'd bet my moped is faster!

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Old 04-14-2016, 10:24 PM   #102
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I went up two teeth on the front sprocket, and threw a new gold race chain on for good measure. Bought me a few mph and feels great. Holds on to first gear longer which actually helps acceleration. It did take a bit of grinding on some non-crucial areas of case and cover, but its totally worth it.








I also upgraded to a new Sprint side cover since I deleted the oil injection BS.
Painted the rear wheel with VHT wheel paint and slapped a new Sava/Mito tire on with a new Sava tube.

I'm hitting at least 50 when it winds out.
Next mod will be upgraded brake shoes and new brake cables. And of course- more jetting and slide mods.
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Old 04-15-2016, 08:39 AM   #103
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Sweeet! And with all the bells and whistles.
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Old 04-15-2016, 04:54 PM   #104
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Yep.

52mph today gps confirmed. Its a BEAST lol!
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Old 05-07-2016, 08:50 PM   #105
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Yep.

52mph today gps confirmed. Its a BEAST lol!
Fastest I've ever taken my bike was 105...on a slight downhill, my chests on the tank, head as low as i could behind the bar...and the whole thing was shaking like you wouldn't believe it!
Baseline Sporties are not meant for speed, just looks lol

Old pic of a couple of lil mods i had done to it:
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Old 05-07-2016, 11:42 PM   #106
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I ride a 1994 Yamaha xt225 and it goes 65 no prob (but that's about it) and it gets 75mpg. I don't get it because i ride it like i stole it and it still gets great mpg.

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Old 05-08-2016, 03:04 PM   #107
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Hi,

I ride a 1994 Yamaha xt225 and it goes 65 no prob (but that's about it) and it gets 75mpg. I don't get it because i ride it like i stole it and it still gets great mpg.

Those with some street tires, clean up the tail....looking mean!
I had an MZ Baghira Motard, with aftermarket ducati exaust with reroute to mount under the tail, I had repositioned the tag center but more inside and under, all black....not a "zipper", but that 650cc agile bike was super fun to ride!
Until an @$$hole limo driver cut me off, I broke my wrist in 3 points, and the other hand has never been the same....

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Old 05-08-2016, 04:55 PM   #108
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Hi,

I ride a 1994 Yamaha xt225 and it goes 65 no prob (but that's about it) and it gets 75mpg. I don't get it because i ride it like i stole it and it still gets great mpg.


sometimes i think Small engines do better when you drive them hard...

I have a smart-car and it seems when I take off and accelerate quick and go 70+ in it that I get better mileage than when I grandma-drive it...

then theres my pickup truck with a Big engine and you can practically see the gas gauge go down if you romp on it..

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Old 05-16-2016, 10:47 AM   #109
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Selling mine, if anyone is interested.
PM for details...
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Old 05-18-2016, 05:28 AM   #110
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Picked up a RAD scooter yesterday. 1997 Honda Elite S! 50cc of two stroke Honda fury!
Low miles, older British lady owner, garage kept, and ALL stock!


Sold my CH80 to buy it and had a couple hundred left over!
Feels good to find THE one I've been wanting. Oh- and I got a ton of bus work done too! Good week!
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Old 05-18-2016, 06:16 AM   #111
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Very nice, CB!

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Old 05-18-2016, 06:46 AM   #112
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Thanks.
Little sucker rips and its stock. I can only imagine the fun I'll have when its got a kit and pipe!
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Old 05-18-2016, 08:08 AM   #113
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75cc kit or larger?

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Old 05-18-2016, 09:45 AM   #114
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75cc kit or larger?

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IDk yet but there are a TON of go fast parts for these two stroke Hondas.


this vid cracks me up every time

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Old 05-18-2016, 09:57 AM   #115
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I hate hip hop, but yeah, pretty funny!

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Old 05-18-2016, 10:54 AM   #116
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Old 06-12-2016, 08:33 AM   #117
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I've missed some GREAT deals and opportunities not having a pickup truck for the last year, so I threw this together.
Had the seadoo trailer sitting around waiting to be re-purposed and decided I'd order a hitch for my subaru wagon and turn the pwc trailer into a moped/scooter hauler. Its plenty stout for the purpose and I can always adapt it to new uses and stuff. Still working on a few lil details, but my hitch will be on by weds (waiting on ups!) and should be good to go after that!



Its stout for what it is, corrosion resistant like a mofo, was FREE, and best of all its light weight. SHould pull well behind my car.
I could have went crazy and done all sorts of cool stuff, but I really thought "less is more", "lets keep it quick, easy, and simple to modify in the future.
I think I'll add some decking to support my lil snapper rider mower so I can make a few bucks a week doing a few local lawns and stuff.
The board is a 2x12 pressure treated #2 from lowes. The chock was $12 at Harbor Freight.
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Old 06-12-2016, 06:45 PM   #118
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Cool----and free is good!
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Old 06-12-2016, 10:41 PM   #119
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Cool----and free is good!
Yes it is!
Even had brand new tires on it when I got it.
And last time I was buying a moped, the guy threw in a couple wheels/tires in the same size as this trailer for free, so I have 2 spares.
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Old 06-15-2016, 02:36 PM   #120
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With your kind of luck we should meet up in Vegas!
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