09-08-2014, 10:44 PM | #31 |
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Looks great! So close to pulling the trigger on a China bike.. Victim of workplace downsizing. (yeah, that's still happening.) Work week hours slashed in half.. Nice to have these boards to keep the idea alive.
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09-09-2014, 02:12 PM | #32 |
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I just got back from camping, I was able to get it inside my 5th wheel.. lol
The number of people who thought it was a Kawasaki is amazing.. Then I tell em what it was and what I paid.. THUD!! Instant jaw drop. Honestly, I love this bike.. 62mph with the wife on back. Not much difference from solo really. So far it's been a great move for me. I bought it from here.. as I see people asking.. not associated with these guys, please remove link if not allowed.
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09-09-2014, 02:40 PM | #33 | |
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Thanks for posting the link. Please feel free to post whatever links you think might be helpful, but especially links to good dealers.
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09-14-2014, 10:10 AM | #34 |
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Loading the bike into a 5th wheel
Here is the vid of the bike going in.. Pretty awkward and my glasses fell of my hat LOL but I got it in there. Getting it out was pretty easy at the site, but the ramp was at a much steeper angle. Some people helped me get it back in.. I had to push a picnic table up to the steps and do it from that lol, glad the site owner didn't see that.
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09-14-2014, 12:14 PM | #35 |
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That's impressive. Bravo!
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09-14-2014, 12:35 PM | #36 |
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Very cool.
Can you weld? Could you build a bike hauler that mounts to the frame at the back of the trailer?
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09-14-2014, 12:37 PM | #37 |
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Also, the Ken Sean folding mirrors that Spud introduced us to would be a good idea when trying to get your bike into the trailer.
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09-14-2014, 05:34 PM | #38 |
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I was going to suggest the Ken Sean/Bikemaster folding mirrors myself, but I was heading out the door to church.
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10-02-2014, 07:54 PM | #39 | |
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10-02-2014, 10:25 PM | #40 |
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I had to Google Honda Cargo. Nice looking bike.
You'll reach a point where the engine won't make enough torque to carry you any faster, and you're nearing that point. What size is your countershaft sprocket?
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10-02-2014, 11:55 PM | #41 |
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I had a custom-made 40 tooth on my old TMEC 200, and I could not use 5th gear much anymore. I would like to make a 44 for this bike, because that might just about be the largest gear it will take and still work. My 48 tooth has improved the bike from the stock 56, but I am still going through 2 or 3 gears getting through big intersections. I am oftentimes trying to shift into 6th gear, but then realize there is no 6th gear! . My counter-sprocket is already a 17...
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10-03-2014, 12:11 AM | #42 | |
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BTW, just to let you know I paid 15 USD for the rear sprocket, installed, brand new, but due to swingarm play the chain came off, and damaged the sprocket bushing protectors, anyway that´s their function. |
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10-03-2014, 01:10 AM | #43 |
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I noticed the damage. Thanks for the explanation. Your new bushings should prevent further trouble.
$15 for a rear sprocket is really cheap! I'd be lucky to get it for under $25, and I'd have to install it.
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10-03-2014, 02:07 AM | #44 | |
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In fact, I should take a ride to see if he still lives there because he was a good mechanic! He was very familiar with the Mexican branded Chinese bikes--Italika.
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10-03-2014, 10:22 AM | #45 |
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Good story! I laughed at the image of the mechanic riding a customer's bike around town.
I'm betting that your work ID helps you to convince the border guard that you're on the level.
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