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Jim · 03-22-2011, 08:46 PM

250cc konker dirt bike, $350 (offers?) http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...280182114.html

FastDoc · 03-23-2011, 12:36 PM

Is that a Q?

I'm not familar with 250cc Konkers. Either way it may be a good, or great deal.

Jim · 03-23-2011, 07:49 PM

It's probably a lifan gy5

FastDoc · 03-25-2011, 11:17 AM

FREE!

I'm sure it's gone already...

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/2284830960.html

midlifekrisiz · 03-28-2011, 01:21 PM

figures ...when i don't have the $ to upgrade .....

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...290815485.html

Reveeen · 03-30-2011, 11:51 PM

1969 NORTON COMMANDO 750 + "SALT FLAT CAFE BOBBER"

http://moncton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ270950376

NOT ANOTHER ON THE PLANET LIKE THIS ONE.

There is a reason for that..... trust me!

Weldangrind · 03-31-2011, 01:15 AM

That's exactly how I would build it, except for those pipes.

Reveeen · 03-31-2011, 07:12 AM

That's exactly how I would build it, except for those pipes.

Is it?
You would butcher a hard tail onto probably one of the best handling motorcycles ever made, doing away with the separate/unitized engine/rear suspension mounting (40 years before the idea occurred to Harley Davidson), and removing the spin-on oil filter because it wasn't "pretty"?

You "really" want to know the first 2 things you would do if you owned that motorcycle is somewhat stock configuration?

You would install electronic ignition, and lose the Amal carbs.

Weldangrind · 03-31-2011, 10:41 AM

I'd never cut up a piece of history. I'd build a rigid frame like that just for cruising around town a little, using cast-off parts.

All I'm saying is that I appreciate the look. If I find a narrow enough engine for cheap or free, I'll create something similar with forward controls. I've been considering an XS650 engine (post '80), because I had one as a kid.

BTW, I like spin-on oil filters.

Reveeen · 03-31-2011, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

All I'm saying is that I appreciate the look.

I, myself, appreciate "the ride", and don't care how the thing looks. What you are looking at there is about the same *thinking* that would put a Ducati engine in a rigid frame..... it's a V twin, right?

This is what you do with a 650 Yamaha:

http://omarsdtr.com/streetmain.html

Weldangrind · 03-31-2011, 08:49 PM

Now, now. Be nice.

I'm torn between street trackers and bobbers when I look at XS650's. This site only makes it harder for me: http://vintagedirtbikes.blogspot.com...ha-xs-650.html

Reveeen · 04-01-2011, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm torn between street trackers and bobbers when I look at XS650's.

When I look @ XS650's, I see a motorcycle that was deliberately dumped in N. America below cost, to ultimately bankrupt Triumph, but to each his own.

My misguided younger brother actually likes them.

I owned one in the late 70's, for about 15 minutes, came in on a trade, and a young fella I had working for me wanted it.

How about the 650's bigger brother: 1973-1974 Yamaha TX750

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/mo...aha-TX750.aspx

(The 1973 bikes all blew up if you revved them at idle as the rotating mass frothed the oil and the pump wouldn't pump it. )

Weldangrind · 04-01-2011, 10:09 AM

That's a bit of history I didn't know. I can certainly see where the early XS650 emulated British bikes, but mine was a '79, and it was after the wannabe Harley rider IMHO. I never had the pleasure of experiencing a British bike.

Back on topic, here's an interesting CL opportunity: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pm...298646204.html

Barnone · 04-06-2011, 07:24 PM

I put two items on CL today and within minutes the spammers struck. One wanted my address and PayPal account so they could deposit money in it for the merchandise and have it shipped. Didn't mention what the item was I was selling. I deleted the two items immediately. No more CL for me.

JTCAndrew · 04-06-2011, 07:55 PM

Not Just CL Anymore - I have a guy who keeps e-mailing my CO E-mail addressSaying he want 7 Laptops fixed and reloaded. He said he was sending a check first to cover eveything and wanted me to deposit it immediately. He won't provide any details on him or his so called company. Crazy huh? Needless to say he has been blocked from our list but continues to e-mail us daily, asking if we got the check, and if it was deposited etc....even after we said thanks but no thanks! There's some real crazys out there, and the sadpart is there are people who fall for this crap!.......SELL Ebay at least your protected for the most part if you use paypal. Alot safer......just my 2 cents.

Andrew

03-22-2011, 08:46 PM	#316
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	250cc konker dirt bike, $350 (offers?) http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...280182114.html __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-23-2011, 12:36 PM	#317
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Is that a Q? I'm not familar with 250cc Konkers. Either way it may be a good, or great deal. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-23-2011, 07:49 PM	#318
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	It's probably a lifan gy5 __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-25-2011, 11:17 AM	#319
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	FREE! I'm sure it's gone already... http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/2284830960.html __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-31-2011, 01:15 AM	#322
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's exactly how I would build it, except for those pipes. __________________ 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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03-28-2011, 01:21 PM	#320
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	figures ...when i don't have the $ to upgrade ..... http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...290815485.html
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03-30-2011, 11:51 PM	#321
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	1969 NORTON COMMANDO 750 + "SALT FLAT CAFE BOBBER" http://moncton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ270950376 NOT ANOTHER ON THE PLANET LIKE THIS ONE. There is a reason for that..... trust me!
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03-31-2011, 07:12 AM	#323
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	That's exactly how I would build it, except for those pipes. Is it? You would butcher a hard tail onto probably one of the best handling motorcycles ever made, doing away with the separate/unitized engine/rear suspension mounting (40 years before the idea occurred to Harley Davidson), and removing the spin-on oil filter because it wasn't "pretty"? You "really" want to know the first 2 things you would do if you owned that motorcycle is somewhat stock configuration? You would install electronic ignition, and lose the Amal carbs.
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03-31-2011, 10:41 AM	#324
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'd never cut up a piece of history. I'd build a rigid frame like that just for cruising around town a little, using cast-off parts. All I'm saying is that I appreciate the look. If I find a narrow enough engine for cheap or free, I'll create something similar with forward controls. I've been considering an XS650 engine (post '80), because I had one as a kid. BTW, I like spin-on oil filters. __________________ 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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03-31-2011, 08:49 PM	#326
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Now, now. Be nice. I'm torn between street trackers and bobbers when I look at XS650's. This site only makes it harder for me: http://vintagedirtbikes.blogspot.com...ha-xs-650.html __________________ 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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04-01-2011, 10:09 AM	#328
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's a bit of history I didn't know. I can certainly see where the early XS650 emulated British bikes, but mine was a '79, and it was after the wannabe Harley rider IMHO. I never had the pleasure of experiencing a British bike. Back on topic, here's an interesting CL opportunity: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pm...298646204.html __________________ 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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04-06-2011, 07:24 PM	#329
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,354	I put two items on CL today and within minutes the spammers struck. One wanted my address and PayPal account so they could deposit money in it for the merchandise and have it shipped. Didn't mention what the item was I was selling. I deleted the two items immediately. No more CL for me.
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04-06-2011, 07:55 PM	#330
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	Not Just CL Anymore - I have a guy who keeps e-mailing my CO E-mail addressSaying he want 7 Laptops fixed and reloaded. He said he was sending a check first to cover eveything and wanted me to deposit it immediately. He won't provide any details on him or his so called company. Crazy huh? Needless to say he has been blocked from our list but continues to e-mail us daily, asking if we got the check, and if it was deposited etc....even after we said thanks but no thanks! There's some real crazys out there, and the sadpart is there are people who fall for this crap!.......SELL Ebay at least your protected for the most part if you use paypal. Alot safer......just my 2 cents. Andrew __________________ Andrew - Jamestown, PA 16134 YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jtcomp2009#p/u 2009 Qlink XF200 Supermoto 1982 Honda CM200 Bobber - SOLD 2003 JEEP Liberty SPORT = 3" Lift 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ - Family Cruiser
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