More New Wheels - Page 2

Bruce's · 08-02-2015, 09:24 AM

That means you are exactly like me ,I have always enjoyed something I dragged home as a p.o.s. and fixed up to usable condition ,more than a shiny one ,I think it's because I enjoy the challenge of making something out of nothing .As I am 6'5" and so is my boy ,I often donate pedal bikes and dirt bikes and even a few cars that are either too small for us to ride ,or just unneeded after I get them going to a needy person or family .

Weldangrind · 08-02-2015, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce's

That means you are exactly like me ,I have always enjoyed something I dragged home as a p.o.s. and fixed up to usable condition ,more than a shiny one ,I think it's because I enjoy the challenge of making something out of nothing.

I'm in the same club.

**cheesy** · 08-02-2015, 09:39 PM

Isn't that also known as Chinariders Syndrome?

Weldangrind · 08-10-2015, 08:58 PM

More of a disorder.

**cheesy** · 08-10-2015, 10:05 PM

May be more new wheels of a different sort at Chez Fromage by the weekend. Watch this space.

**cheesy** · 08-11-2015, 09:32 PM

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May be more new wheels of a different sort at Chez Fromage by the weekend. Watch this space.

Happening.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/5164196392.html

Made the deal with the seller in the last hour and picking both bikes up on Friday.

jct842 · 08-11-2015, 11:23 PM

Much better than a bicycle, them thar things pedal them selves!

catseye · 08-12-2015, 09:15 AM

wow! That brought back memories! I had a Raleigh just like that in college and as recreation. We had bike paths that wound through our community in Maryland all the way through downtown Washington, DC. It was so awesome. I has one of those leather seats,and it tore me up.......

rich_e · 08-12-2015, 10:55 AM

Since we are talking bicycles and mopeds, has anyone here gotten one of these bolt on engine kits?

I really want to try one. And, at only $150, it's very hard resist.

Tiger12XC · 12-18-2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rich_e

Since we are talking bicycles and mopeds, has anyone here gotten one of these bolt on engine kits?

I really want to try one. And, at only $150, it's very hard resist.

I just found this thread, Yes I have built a few myself.

Tiger12XC · 12-18-2015, 03:22 PM

This was my first experience with Chinese built motors.

SpudRider · 12-18-2015, 04:00 PM

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I just found this thread, Yes I have built a few myself.

Now you went and did it.

Please do start a thread on these projects here, in this forum.

I am eager to learn more, and I will be amazed if Weldangrind isn't similarly interested.

Bruce's · 08-12-2015, 11:49 AM

I have installed a few of those kits ,some good some bad ,guess it depends on what you are looking for and your expectations ,but for the money you can't go wrong .

Weldangrind · 08-12-2015, 02:07 PM

Cheesy, I haven't seen one of those in 30 years! I hope you start a new thread on them.

**cheesy** · 08-12-2015, 07:34 PM

Will do, Weld. Pics and such then.

08-02-2015, 09:39 PM	#3
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,801	Isn't that also known as Chinariders Syndrome? __________________ 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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08-10-2015, 08:58 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	More of a disorder. __________________ 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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08-10-2015, 10:05 PM	#5
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,801	May be more new wheels of a different sort at Chez Fromage by the weekend. Watch this space. __________________ 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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08-12-2015, 09:15 AM	#8
catseye Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 11	wow! That brought back memories! I had a Raleigh just like that in college and as recreation. We had bike paths that wound through our community in Maryland all the way through downtown Washington, DC. It was so awesome. I has one of those leather seats,and it tore me up....... __________________ all I remember is dirt...sky...dirt...ambulance
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08-12-2015, 10:55 AM	#9
rich_e Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 228	Since we are talking bicycles and mopeds, has anyone here gotten one of these bolt on engine kits? I really want to try one. And, at only $150, it's very hard resist. __________________ 2000 HD XL1200C 2006 Hi-Bird QH-250-GY 2004 150CC Dual Sport (Chongqing Xgjao) 1978 Honda CB750K 1977 Honda GL-1000 (Goldwing) Project/Parts bikes 1977 Honda CB-750K 1977 Honda CB-550F
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08-02-2015, 09:24 AM	#1
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	That means you are exactly like me ,I have always enjoyed something I dragged home as a p.o.s. and fixed up to usable condition ,more than a shiny one ,I think it's because I enjoy the challenge of making something out of nothing .As I am 6'5" and so is my boy ,I often donate pedal bikes and dirt bikes and even a few cars that are either too small for us to ride ,or just unneeded after I get them going to a needy person or family .
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08-11-2015, 11:23 PM	#7
jct842 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: arkansas Posts: 297	Much better than a bicycle, them thar things pedal them selves!
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08-12-2015, 11:49 AM	#13
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	I have installed a few of those kits ,some good some bad ,guess it depends on what you are looking for and your expectations ,but for the money you can't go wrong .
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08-12-2015, 02:07 PM	#14
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Cheesy, I haven't seen one of those in 30 years! I hope you start a new thread on them. __________________ 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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08-12-2015, 07:34 PM	#15
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,801	Will do, Weld. Pics and such then. __________________ 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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