05-03-2012, 01:30 AM
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I spent a little time on the TS185 today to begin preparing it for sale. I found a cheap six volt flasher at Bike Bandit, and I'm pleased to report that the signals actually blink now, even with only one bulb.
 I soldered some terminals onto a diode to replace the factory rectifier, and I soldered a new inline fuse holder in the positive wire. These are the outstanding tasks before I list it: - Replace the exisiting tail light with a universal round light. I want to keep the cool oval light for another project. - Remove the aluminum bars for use on Son of Weldangrind's Supermoto, and install some steel China bars I have. - Fill the dents in the tank and paint it. - Build a battery box to replace the one that now resides in the TS250. - Paint the new front fender I bought from Motorcycle Superstore and install it. - Install the new generic rear fender I have. It's a long list, but each item won't take too long. I'm looking forward to making a few bucks on this one.
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05-03-2012, 02:17 AM
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I hope you turn a nice profit on this bike, Weld. Thanks for posting the update!
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05-03-2012, 12:52 PM
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I don't remember exactly, but it was around $300.00, IIRC. I wouldn't normally pay that much for a major project, but it had a title. That's worth something to me. BTW, I regularly see similar price amounts on CL. My expectations are reasonable; I'm hoping for around $700.00.
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05-03-2012, 01:49 PM
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In need to get that sprocket up there.
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05-04-2012, 12:53 AM
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No real rush. It can wait until you get to Kansas.
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05-04-2012, 12:54 PM
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Going to the post office today. I need to do it now so it doesn't get lost in mess of stuff.
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05-04-2012, 07:38 PM
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Don't do it......... They bite...  I had a KDX200.. rode it 3 times.... 1st time I twisted my ankle... 2nd time was a good ride... 3rd time broke my arm..bones sticking out... a steel plate 6 months before I could ride again...
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05-04-2012, 07:52 PM
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05-05-2012, 01:24 AM
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I will indeed start a thread, as soon as we begin. We need to finish the slave cylinder on Son of Weldangrind's Ranger first.
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Looking forward to the build and lots of pics!
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They are mild by two stroke standards, but still two strokes with a powerband, albeit blunted, to go along with it. I had a bike that liked to break people's bones too, but alas, it was pilot error in both cases, not the bike. :wink:
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05-06-2012, 01:12 PM
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Yeah, it's off-road trikes that actually try to kill the rider.
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