My New Monkey Bikes - Page 2

Barnone · 08-31-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I ran my chevette on red diesel a few times when we were running low. Squirt in a half gallon to get into town.

They say that once you run off road diesel in a vehicle it is marked forever with the red dye.
$1,000 fine here in NC.

Weldangrind · 08-31-2014, 06:11 PM

I think my Dad once ruined the catalytic converter in a new Plymouth Voyager by running marked gas in it. I think it was still leaded in those days, which was 20 years ago.

He wouldn't admit it.

Barnone · 09-03-2014, 06:54 PM

The supplied mirrors were useless on the Monkey bike so I installed a bar end mirror.
Just one on the left gave me a good rear view.
Also removed the turn signal extensions, air injection system, and the charcoal canister.

Weldangrind · 09-04-2014, 01:00 AM

Properly China Rider modified.

katoranger · 09-04-2014, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

They say that once you run off road diesel in a vehicle it is marked forever with the red dye.
$1,000 fine here in NC.

Maybe, but I don't think anyone was looking for a diesel chevette. Car is long gone. 20 years ago.

I wouldn't do that today. The have high tech gadgets for detecting exhaust.

Barnone · 09-06-2014, 10:05 AM

Got the monkey hack and she is in the shop waiting for the battery charge. Real easy uncrate and put together. Almost nothing to do. Should have her fired up in a bit.
More photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/1091387...CPeah8mqlPzlfw
She is a semi auto so the wife is happy. No clutch lever like her ATV.

Weldangrind · 09-06-2014, 02:12 PM

So cool! What do you plan to haul in the hack?

Barnone · 09-06-2014, 06:14 PM

Monkeys and stuff. Had a nice ride between rain showers. Running good.

culcune · 09-07-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

Monkeys and stuff

This looks like it will be a fun bike. I wonder how the 110's power compares to the Skyteam's 125? Obviously the smaller one is hauling more weight at all times with the 'hack'--you being equal--but just something I was wondering. Can the sidecar be disconnected and the bike ridden by itself?

How big is the sidecar really? Is it just sized for monkeys?

Barnone · 09-07-2014, 07:44 PM

Looks like you could unbolt the sidecar but there is wiring that runs to the sidecar for the turn signals that might have to be cut or unplugged?
I'll take a look and report back.

A monkey is anyone riding in a sidecar. The passenger (sometime known as the "monkey") moves his whole body...
I can fit in the sidecar so that makes me a monkey.

Barnone · 09-14-2014, 03:08 PM

Hauling garbage to the dump in old number 50.

Weldangrind · 09-14-2014, 03:47 PM

How was the trailer behind the hack?

Barnone · 09-14-2014, 07:16 PM

She did just fine pulling the trailer. Really could not tell it was back there. I am still keeping her under 25 MPH for break-in. Probably will need another tooth or two on the engine sprocket.

Some slobs here cannot put their garbage in the dumpsters.

culcune · 09-14-2014, 09:03 PM

My son would not complain about the garbage if I had him take it out in that!

Barnone · 09-23-2014, 05:04 PM

Fun at Deal's Gap aka the Dragon.

08-31-2014, 06:11 PM	#17
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I think my Dad once ruined the catalytic converter in a new Plymouth Voyager by running marked gas in it. I think it was still leaded in those days, which was 20 years ago. He wouldn't admit it. __________________ 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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09-03-2014, 06:54 PM	#18
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,343	The supplied mirrors were useless on the Monkey bike so I installed a bar end mirror. Just one on the left gave me a good rear view. Also removed the turn signal extensions, air injection system, and the charcoal canister. Last edited by Barnone; 07-13-2019 at 09:13 PM.
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09-04-2014, 01:00 AM	#19
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Properly China Rider modified. __________________ 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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09-06-2014, 10:05 AM	#21
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,343	Got the monkey hack and she is in the shop waiting for the battery charge. Real easy uncrate and put together. Almost nothing to do. Should have her fired up in a bit. More photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/1091387...CPeah8mqlPzlfw She is a semi auto so the wife is happy. No clutch lever like her ATV. Last edited by Barnone; 07-13-2019 at 09:13 PM.
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09-06-2014, 02:12 PM	#22
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	So cool! What do you plan to haul in the hack? __________________ 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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09-06-2014, 06:14 PM	#23
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,343	Monkeys and stuff. Had a nice ride between rain showers. Running good.
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09-07-2014, 07:44 PM	#25
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,343	Looks like you could unbolt the sidecar but there is wiring that runs to the sidecar for the turn signals that might have to be cut or unplugged? I'll take a look and report back. A monkey is anyone riding in a sidecar. The passenger (sometime known as the "monkey") moves his whole body... I can fit in the sidecar so that makes me a monkey. Last edited by Barnone; 09-07-2014 at 09:07 PM.
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09-14-2014, 03:08 PM	#26
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,343	Hauling Garbage Hauling garbage to the dump in old number 50. Last edited by Barnone; 07-13-2019 at 09:13 PM.
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09-14-2014, 03:47 PM	#27
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	How was the trailer behind the hack? __________________ 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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09-14-2014, 07:16 PM	#28
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,343	She did just fine pulling the trailer. Really could not tell it was back there. I am still keeping her under 25 MPH for break-in. Probably will need another tooth or two on the engine sprocket. Some slobs here cannot put their garbage in the dumpsters. Last edited by Barnone; 07-13-2019 at 09:13 PM.
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09-14-2014, 09:03 PM	#29
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	My son would not complain about the garbage if I had him take it out in that! __________________ "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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09-23-2014, 05:04 PM	#30
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,343	Fun at Deal's Gap aka the Dragon. Last edited by Barnone; 07-13-2019 at 09:13 PM.
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