02-05-2014, 08:47 PM | #46 |
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That looks like a pretty good possibility. The engines on those are close clones of the yamaha virago 250.
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Quick question: How big is this thing? All the sources I can find for it make it look tiny! Are the sources just wrong? I'm about 6ft, so is it good for a normal rider, or are we talking clown on a pocket-bike?
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02-05-2014, 09:26 PM | #48 | |
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02-06-2014, 11:02 AM | #49 |
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I'm pretty sure it has forward controls on it, so it should be workable at 6'.
I tend to shamelessly lowball when a bike doesn't run, especially when it's a China bike. I'd position it as a bike that local shops aren't likely to touch, and that means you're on your own. As well, you can't verify that it shifts like it should, so that also drops the price. I'd start the bidding at $100.00. It could make a neat brat-style bike, or even a low-buck bobber. It might even help you at resale time if it is more interesting.
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02-06-2014, 01:15 PM | #50 |
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Go to a local Yamaha dealer and sit on a Virago 250. Likely identical.
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Duh! Good idea! I can't believe I didn't think about it!
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The cruiser-style frame is less conducive to a café setup, due to the steep backbone angle. I was visualizing something like this:
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02-06-2014, 09:16 PM | #53 |
That certainly has a good look.
If told to do one, I'd do it a bit like thus:
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02-06-2014, 09:34 PM | #54 |
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What would a person's pants, and crotch, look like after hitting a nice big British Columbia mud puddle on a bike with no front fender?
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02-06-2014, 10:09 PM | #55 |
That's why I'd keep one on it. I live in Florida, and it rains a lot here! LOL!
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02-07-2014, 01:37 AM | #56 |
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That's a good look, Daeouse. It would certainly be more comfortable due to the rear shocks (vs. the rigid frame). They call that a Brat Style bike.
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02-07-2014, 04:57 AM | #57 |
ah. I wasn't sure as to the classification of the bike. Thanks!
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02-07-2014, 08:00 AM | #58 |
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The good news is that you wont need alot of new parts to build it. Just cut up what you have.
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02-07-2014, 10:57 AM | #59 |
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The lines of the bike make it a reasonable project.
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02-07-2014, 11:11 PM | #60 |
I do agree. I'm debating on attaching the rear fender to the swing-arm to clean up the rear lines of the bike. That rear fender annoys me. If I add a "bobber" style seat to it, it should work. . .
Well, I called the gentleman tonight, however I did not get an answer, so I will try again tomorrow. Hopefully he answers. . .
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