Hi from an ancient noob.

JoeKahno · 05-17-2023, 08:53 PM

Hi everybody. I spent most of my life in the upper midwest US. When I exceeded my lifetime maximum of sub-zero winters I retired to the tropics, specifically the Philippines. Blessed with a year round riding season and a limited budget I went motorcycle shopping. Almost all of the small bikes here are either made in China or assembled elsewhere from mostly Chinese parts. I settled on a Skygo 150 King, brand new from the local dealer, ($778 including title, tags, helmet, a liter of gas and the first year of liability coverage.)

It's basically an updated clone of a Honda CG125. Parts are everywhere and it's simple enough a barefoot mechanic can overhaul it with three wrenches and a rock.

**JerryHawk250** · 05-18-2023, 07:50 AM

Welcome aboard! I saw the picture you posted. Nice looking bike for the price.

**cheesy** · 05-18-2023, 08:02 AM

Hiya. I too hail from the Upper Midwest, but spent a good part of my working life in the tropics. Enough so that I missed the cold weather and want to stay here. Can’t argue the deal you got, though.

Enjoy and Welcome.

letsride · 05-18-2023, 12:17 PM

Welcome!

letsride · 05-18-2023, 12:20 PM

I just went and saw the pic of your bike. Man that thing is SLICK!! I wish more manufacturers would produce more classic styled bikes. I don't need alot of PLASTIC! LOL

Thumper · 05-18-2023, 07:19 PM

Nice rack! That is a really useful commuter, errand runner. Cool!

JoeKahno · 05-23-2023, 02:44 AM

Thanks, I'm going to be doing a thread in the reviews section while I get it through the break in. (If it holds together that long.) Mostly I'll be looking for every place they shaved a couple cents to keep the price down and my opinion on whether or not they got away with it.

JoeKahno · 05-23-2023, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

Nice rack! That is a really useful commuter, errand runner. Cool!

Swaping out the stock rack was my first mod. I needed something a little larger and more solid to support a trunk. I'm so used to having a basket on my bicycle for running errands the Skygo felt half dressed without something to carry stuff.

JoeKahno · 05-23-2023, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by letsride

I just went and saw the pic of your bike. Man that thing is SLICK!! I wish more manufacturers would produce more classic styled bikes. I don't need alot of PLASTIC! LOL

The Philippines is over 7,000 islands surrounded by salt water. The thin steel fenders on these bikes turn to lace doilies in 5 years or less. An after market set, front and rear, in stainless steel runs about $30. Stainless exhaust pipe is another $20 or so.

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JoeKahno Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 14	Hi from an ancient noob. Hi everybody. I spent most of my life in the upper midwest US. When I exceeded my lifetime maximum of sub-zero winters I retired to the tropics, specifically the Philippines. Blessed with a year round riding season and a limited budget I went motorcycle shopping. Almost all of the small bikes here are either made in China or assembled elsewhere from mostly Chinese parts. I settled on a Skygo 150 King, brand new from the local dealer, ($778 including title, tags, helmet, a liter of gas and the first year of liability coverage.) It's basically an updated clone of a Honda CG125. Parts are everywhere and it's simple enough a barefoot mechanic can overhaul it with three wrenches and a rock.
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cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,803	Hiya. I too hail from the Upper Midwest, but spent a good part of my working life in the tropics. Enough so that I missed the cold weather and want to stay here. Can’t argue the deal you got, though. Enjoy and Welcome. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 832	I just went and saw the pic of your bike. Man that thing is SLICK!! I wish more manufacturers would produce more classic styled bikes. I don't need alot of PLASTIC! LOL __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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JoeKahno Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 14	Thanks, I'm going to be doing a thread in the reviews section while I get it through the break in. (If it holds together that long.) Mostly I'll be looking for every place they shaved a couple cents to keep the price down and my opinion on whether or not they got away with it.
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