Just got a Kikker!

Rago · 07-01-2010, 11:03 AM

I figured I'd report on what's going on here lately since I don't post a lot. My Maxfine is still kicking & most of my other projects got put to the side for the summer. I do have one bit of news though. I just got a Kikker 5150 last night. Here's my inital thoughts after a quick testride down the road.

Even with the 110 engine, it really feels responsive. As fast as the Maxfine? I sure hope not, LoL! Will it be? Maybe if I strap on a 140+cc motor. This thing is super light, I'm guessing 160-170 lbs just by picking it up. The bike currently has ape hangers, but that's gonna change real soon. They just clock your wrist in the most uncomfortable angle. After 30 minutes of riding, I was done. The seat could stand to come back a little, but I can deal with it. I'm not cramped on the bike, just feel like I should be more relaxed since it's a cruiser (I'm 5'10" BTW). Speaking of relaxed, the seat on this bike is not for sissies! It's basically a piece of metal with a leather covering. Since it's a hardtail, the seat springs provide the suspension as well. The springer forks seem a tad on the weak side, but maybe I'm just used to riding on an Enduro. I'll probably ride this a little bit longer before I start doing upgrades. I might be swapping handlebars real soon though.

All in all, the craftsmanship is great on the bike & the way that the chain tensioner is set up is far better than most cheaper bikes that I've seen.

07-01-2010, 11:03 AM	#1
Rago Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 80	Just got a Kikker! I figured I'd report on what's going on here lately since I don't post a lot. My Maxfine is still kicking & most of my other projects got put to the side for the summer. I do have one bit of news though. I just got a Kikker 5150 last night. Here's my inital thoughts after a quick testride down the road. Even with the 110 engine, it really feels responsive. As fast as the Maxfine? I sure hope not, LoL! Will it be? Maybe if I strap on a 140+cc motor. This thing is super light, I'm guessing 160-170 lbs just by picking it up. The bike currently has ape hangers, but that's gonna change real soon. They just clock your wrist in the most uncomfortable angle. After 30 minutes of riding, I was done. The seat could stand to come back a little, but I can deal with it. I'm not cramped on the bike, just feel like I should be more relaxed since it's a cruiser (I'm 5'10" BTW). Speaking of relaxed, the seat on this bike is not for sissies! It's basically a piece of metal with a leather covering. Since it's a hardtail, the seat springs provide the suspension as well. The springer forks seem a tad on the weak side, but maybe I'm just used to riding on an Enduro. I'll probably ride this a little bit longer before I start doing upgrades. I might be swapping handlebars real soon though. All in all, the craftsmanship is great on the bike & the way that the chain tensioner is set up is far better than most cheaper bikes that I've seen.
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