My Skyteam V-Raptor 250 from Germany - Page 2

culcune · 05-08-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Nice! I wonder if they'll end up in Canada.

Does anyone carry Skyteam in Canada? I know that Pitster's retro minis are Skyteam bikes and are sold thru Pitster's Canadian distributor, but they do that in the US, too.

MICRider · 05-08-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Nice! I wonder if they'll end up in Canada.

Does anyone carry Skyteam in Canada? I know that Pitster's retro minis are Skyteam bikes and are sold thru Pitster's Canadian distributor, but they do that in the US, too.

Pitster Pro is supposed to be expanding their lineup of the Skyteam bikes... They told me that about a year ago though and I haven't seen it, so I wouldn't want to hold my breath! :roll:

Weldangrind · 05-09-2013, 12:19 AM

Visionary Motorsports (the importer of Pitster Pro, etc) have imported the Cleveland Cycle Werks line into Canada, so there's hope that they'll expand the Skyteam line.

SpudRider · 05-09-2013, 12:49 AM

I like your folding foot pegs! Thanks for posting the great videos.

Spud

culcune · 05-09-2013, 10:32 PM

Sorry to start to hijack the thread, but yes, your folding footpegs, as well as your flames (and Suzuki 'S') bring out the looks of your bike. I do want to see you on the autobahn riding it (no, just kidding...)

Trailbikeryder · 05-11-2013, 03:53 AM

@culcune
I've actually been on the autobahn with my Skyteam. Only for short distances though. Most autobahns near here have a speed limit of 130kmH. Some people don't mind the signs though, so its kind of a bad felling when your riding 90KmH and a car flys by with 200 or more KmH! Most police radars are in the 60-80-100KmH autobahn zones. I don't recall seeing one in a 130KmH zone. It's no fun always going straight ahead anyway...!

@Spud
THanks. I've had the chance of testing folding pegs touching the ground!! They work excellent without breaking. THe bad thing, is that I have it on video..Or is that a good thing? I am hesitant of posting the video..

Trailbikeryder · 05-11-2013, 04:47 AM

Here are my newest pictures with my new Puig shield and gas filter.

irishbiker125 · 05-11-2013, 06:13 AM

The shield looks really well on your bike

Weldangrind · 05-11-2013, 11:02 AM

I like your guard dog.

MICRider · 05-11-2013, 11:58 AM

That is an awesome looking bike! I believe it would be very popular here if they ever import it... Heck, the TW's still command top dollar in these parts! I've always had a fondness for the big tired bikes. I suspect it stems from having and ATC when I was younger

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Great job on the flames as well, looks super!

SpudRider · 05-11-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I like your guard dog.

X2!

Spud

SpudRider · 05-11-2013, 12:03 PM

The Puig windshield looks great!

Spud

Pliskin · 05-13-2013, 07:05 PM

Excellent videos. What would be the cruising speed of your bike? It looks very similar to Zong. I think they sell those bikes here in Australia too.

Trailbikeryder · 05-14-2013, 06:13 PM

50-55 Mph is a good cruising speed without revving the engine too much. The bike will go 62 Mph on a flat road. With back wind up to 68 Mph. I don't know how many RPMs the engine is running at 60-68 Mph. It doesn't sound healthy though to do for a long time. I'm thinking about putting other sprocket sizes, so I can ride at 55-60 with lower revving.

In Australia the are sold as "Laro"

http://www.mildtowildmotorcycles.com...retro-250.html
http://www.laro.com.au/custom-motorcycles/black-betty

katoranger · 05-15-2013, 07:45 AM

With the low traffic out here I could ride at 50-55 and be fine.

05-09-2013, 12:19 AM	#18
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Visionary Motorsports (the importer of Pitster Pro, etc) have imported the Cleveland Cycle Werks line into Canada, so there's hope that they'll expand the Skyteam line. __________________ 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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05-09-2013, 12:49 AM	#19
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I like your folding foot pegs! Thanks for posting the great videos. Spud __________________ 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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05-09-2013, 10:32 PM	#20
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Sorry to start to hijack the thread, but yes, your folding footpegs, as well as your flames (and Suzuki 'S') bring out the looks of your bike. I do want to see you on the autobahn riding it (no, just kidding...) __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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05-11-2013, 03:53 AM	#21
Trailbikeryder Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 231	@culcune I've actually been on the autobahn with my Skyteam. Only for short distances though. Most autobahns near here have a speed limit of 130kmH. Some people don't mind the signs though, so its kind of a bad felling when your riding 90KmH and a car flys by with 200 or more KmH! Most police radars are in the 60-80-100KmH autobahn zones. I don't recall seeing one in a 130KmH zone. It's no fun always going straight ahead anyway...! @Spud THanks. I've had the chance of testing folding pegs touching the ground!! They work excellent without breaking. THe bad thing, is that I have it on video..Or is that a good thing? I am hesitant of posting the video.. __________________ My CB : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZ8q-grmOQ 2012 Skyteam V-Raptor 250 2011 Yamaha Tenere XT 660Z abs 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 1989 Kawasaki GPZ 500
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05-11-2013, 04:47 AM	#22
Trailbikeryder Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 231	Here are my newest pictures with my new Puig shield and gas filter. __________________ My CB : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZ8q-grmOQ 2012 Skyteam V-Raptor 250 2011 Yamaha Tenere XT 660Z abs 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 1989 Kawasaki GPZ 500
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05-11-2013, 06:13 AM	#23
irishbiker125 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dungarvan,County Waterford, Ireland Posts: 93	The shield looks really well on your bike
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05-11-2013, 11:02 AM	#24
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I like your guard dog. __________________ 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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05-11-2013, 11:58 AM	#25
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	That is an awesome looking bike! I believe it would be very popular here if they ever import it... Heck, the TW's still command top dollar in these parts! I've always had a fondness for the big tired bikes. I suspect it stems from having and ATC when I was younger . Great job on the flames as well, looks super!
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05-11-2013, 12:03 PM	#27
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The Puig windshield looks great! Spud __________________ 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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05-13-2013, 07:05 PM	#28
Pliskin Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 341	Excellent videos. What would be the cruising speed of your bike? It looks very similar to Zong. I think they sell those bikes here in Australia too. __________________ Zongshen 200gy-2
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05-14-2013, 06:13 PM	#29
Trailbikeryder Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 231	50-55 Mph is a good cruising speed without revving the engine too much. The bike will go 62 Mph on a flat road. With back wind up to 68 Mph. I don't know how many RPMs the engine is running at 60-68 Mph. It doesn't sound healthy though to do for a long time. I'm thinking about putting other sprocket sizes, so I can ride at 55-60 with lower revving. In Australia the are sold as "Laro" http://www.mildtowildmotorcycles.com...retro-250.html http://www.laro.com.au/custom-motorcycles/black-betty __________________ My CB : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZ8q-grmOQ 2012 Skyteam V-Raptor 250 2011 Yamaha Tenere XT 660Z abs 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 1989 Kawasaki GPZ 500
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05-15-2013, 07:45 AM	#30
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	With the low traffic out here I could ride at 50-55 and be fine. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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