New to everything, looking at a few bikes. . . - Page 9

Weldangrind · 02-24-2014, 09:15 PM

Son of Weldangrind loved Doc's CB175. He couldn't stop grinning.

I like that TW, but the Twinstar is also appealing.

SpudRider · 02-25-2014, 06:07 AM

I like the Twinstar, TW200, and the Nighthawk.

katoranger · 02-25-2014, 01:59 PM

The twinstar would be really easy to maintain. Single carb unlike the twin carbs of the cb. Likely just needs the carb cleaned and some new plugs.

FastDoc · 02-25-2014, 02:39 PM

The twin carbs are very much a PIA to calibrate. Indeed mine are out of synch and likely to stay that way...

Daeouse · 02-25-2014, 05:52 PM

Hmm. . .

katoranger · 02-25-2014, 08:01 PM

I would put the twin star high on the list. The price was not too bad.

Daeouse · 02-25-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I would put the twin star high on the list. The price was not too bad.

It's at the top! If I'm able to afford it, I will get it! I hope I can manage it soon, I'd hate to see another great deal pass me by. . .

katoranger · 02-26-2014, 09:24 AM

You may be able to get them to come down on that price. Check the tires for age.

Weldangrind · 02-26-2014, 10:24 AM

The good thing about CL (in a major metro area) is that there will always be another good deal, when you're ready.

Daeouse · 02-26-2014, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

You may be able to get them to come down on that price. Check the tires for age.

Hmm. . . I will have to do that. . .

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

The good thing about CL (in a major metro area) is that there will always be another good deal, when you're ready.

It is a wonderful thing indeed.

I also plan to get some newspapers to scour the classifieds. . .

Daeouse · 02-26-2014, 08:00 PM

Thoughts? I don't know much about this bike, aside from generalized reviews. Anyone here know any more about it?

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/mcy/4345139315.html

Weldangrind · 02-26-2014, 10:51 PM

Don't know much about that specific model, but it's a twin shock, so it's suitable for a brat-style project.

I'd simply gut the thermostat and use it as a restrictor. Don't remove it completely, or coolant will not have sufficient time in the rad to properly cool.

At that price (with a title), I'd play with it. Maybe he'll come down in price. Start by asking him to explain where you might find spare parts. When he stumbles on the answer, the price should drop.

katoranger · 02-27-2014, 10:29 AM

I don't think its too bad. That bike has a cvt. Pretty much a scooter engine in motorcycle body.

I think this is the type of engine.
http://www.scrappydogscooters.com/CF...led_parts.html

Weldangrind · 02-27-2014, 11:18 AM

Interesting. I didn't pick up on that. I'd much rather have an air cooled manual shift.

katoranger · 02-27-2014, 01:37 PM

It would make a nice commuter ride in traffic with the style of a motorcycle.

Still lots of potential there.

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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I like the Twinstar, TW200, and the Nighthawk. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-25-2014, 01:59 PM	#123
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The twinstar would be really easy to maintain. Single carb unlike the twin carbs of the cb. Likely just needs the carb cleaned and some new plugs. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The twin carbs are very much a PIA to calibrate. Indeed mine are out of synch and likely to stay that way... __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-25-2014, 08:01 PM	#126
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would put the twin star high on the list. The price was not too bad. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-26-2014, 09:24 AM	#128
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	You may be able to get them to come down on that price. Check the tires for age. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-26-2014, 10:24 AM	#129
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The good thing about CL (in a major metro area) is that there will always be another good deal, when you're ready. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-26-2014, 08:00 PM	#131
Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	Thoughts? I don't know much about this bike, aside from generalized reviews. Anyone here know any more about it? http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/mcy/4345139315.html __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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02-26-2014, 10:51 PM	#132
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Don't know much about that specific model, but it's a twin shock, so it's suitable for a brat-style project. I'd simply gut the thermostat and use it as a restrictor. Don't remove it completely, or coolant will not have sufficient time in the rad to properly cool. At that price (with a title), I'd play with it. Maybe he'll come down in price. Start by asking him to explain where you might find spare parts. When he stumbles on the answer, the price should drop. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-27-2014, 10:29 AM	#133
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I don't think its too bad. That bike has a cvt. Pretty much a scooter engine in motorcycle body. I think this is the type of engine. http://www.scrappydogscooters.com/CF...led_parts.html __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-27-2014, 11:18 AM	#134
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Interesting. I didn't pick up on that. I'd much rather have an air cooled manual shift. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-27-2014, 01:37 PM	#135
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	It would make a nice commuter ride in traffic with the style of a motorcycle. Still lots of potential there. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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