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06-04-2013, 08:55 AM | #1 |
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what do you think of this bike?
click on the image to see more pics on the skyteam australia page click on the image to get to the 125cc specs
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06-04-2013, 10:55 AM | #2 |
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I'm in love! It's got the look of a classic board track racer, but I also like the backbone over the tank. I'd promptly move the front signals to a higher position, but the rest of it is a refreshing style.
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06-04-2013, 12:07 PM | #3 |
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I also love it. As you all will remember I like different, and I like simple. This bike is both, and evokes the image of the pre-1920 board track racers. Excellent! Needs a bigger motor though. For me even 200cc is at the bottom end for a commute-capable motorcycle.
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06-04-2013, 07:33 PM | #4 |
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looks like a great frame for an instant engine transplant...drop like a dr650 in it and have some fun...LOL
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06-04-2013, 07:34 PM | #5 |
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or even the lifan twin 250....
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06-04-2013, 07:50 PM | #6 |
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I'm thinking CG200 or CG230, but that's what I always think.
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06-04-2013, 07:58 PM | #7 | |
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Quote:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIFAN-250CC-...c55798&vxp=mtr |
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06-04-2013, 08:01 PM | #8 |
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I'm familiar with that design, but CG motors seem to fall out of the sky. My most recent aquisition was $10.00.
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06-04-2013, 09:59 PM | #9 |
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Apparently, this slipped under our radar in the US. I guess the designer makes mopeds or scooters and is expanding to larger bikes. Seems similar to Cleveland Cycle Werks in that the primary guy is a designer, and the bikes are retro. There are a couple of articles about these bikes, which will use the familiar Loncin 223cc engine. I would not be surprised if they are Skyteam manufactured, in that it would be win-win even competing with their own Ace. They already do that with their retro minis sold via a few brands such as Pitster Pro, SSR, Trail Buddy, Pirahna, etc.
Www.avavelocityworks.com/what-is-ava/
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06-05-2013, 10:39 AM | #10 |
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I think the twin would fill the engine hole up nicely.
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06-05-2013, 11:14 AM | #11 |
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Hooper had the Lifan 250 V Twins for about $1,000.
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06-06-2013, 07:01 AM | #12 |
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if the other skyteam prices are an indicator, it should retail for around 1500 A $. a 250 may work, would be worth the try. but a bigger engine would break the welding seams IMHO. at any rate, being a hardtail, it would suit the secondary roads and the coffee shops (if only the coffee were any good around here )
i wrote to the aussie importers and haven t got a reply yet. i m keen to buy one if and when.
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06-06-2013, 10:13 AM | #13 |
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Hardtail would not be any fun on Kansas roads.
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06-06-2013, 10:39 AM | #14 |
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Maybe the little café bike would be a better choice.
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06-06-2013, 10:43 AM | #15 |
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I need alittle bit of suspension.
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