Good Craigslist Finds! - Page 92

FastDoc · 03-07-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Aj1

From Detroit, decent price....

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/3664607269.html

That's the same year and color scheme as my second KLR. I've had a few. :roll:

Still one of my favorite bikes.

Aj1 · 03-25-2013, 09:35 AM

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/3701667211.html

Anyone here ever heard of Hartford??

Weldangrind · 03-25-2013, 10:58 AM

Never heard of it. Nice looking bike though, and easily upgraded to 200cc.

recracer · 03-25-2013, 01:15 PM

never heard of them either , a quik search netted . http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/har...125_h_2008.php Nice size fuel tank compared to most chinese dual sports

FastDoc · 03-27-2013, 12:31 PM

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/3687223989.html

This is one of the coolest Chinabikes I've seen for sale locally. The price looks OK also.

FastDoc · 03-27-2013, 01:27 PM

A 50cc Honda with a sidecar? 8O

Sam's gonna love this!

http://spokane.craigslist.org/mcy/3655896949.html

SpudRider · 03-27-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

A 50cc Honda with a sidecar? 8O

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http://spokane.craigslist.org/mcy/3655896949.html

8O

Spud

FastDoc · 03-27-2013, 02:06 PM

Not one of the more useful human creations but it would be fun for kids in the cul-de-sac. :wink:

SpudRider · 03-27-2013, 02:13 PM

I agree.

However, that seller is asking a price of $2,500, without the sidecar! 8O

Spud

FastDoc · 03-27-2013, 02:15 PM

I can't imagine they are worth that much but perhaps the Baby Boomer collecting market is very strong. :?:

culcune · 03-28-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Aj1

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/3701667211.html

Anyone here ever heard of Hartford??

They are a Taiwanese company making Chinese-style bikes, including the CG clone engine in 125cc, 150cc, and 200cc sizes. They have a decent reputation from what I have read of them over the years.

Back in the early 2000's, a now defunct importer/ brand KPX Motors of Tucson imported the Hartford bikes before they switched to Zongshens.

Hartford are still in business, and a few months ago I inquired as to whether their bikes would be available in the US, and they said if an importer would pick them up, they could be available here once again. They would definitely be an improvement to the typical Chinese offerings as far as quality is concerned.

Google them for articles, and there are a few youtube videos. The website is www.hartford-motors.com.tw

FastDoc · 03-29-2013, 05:22 PM

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcd/3697898186.html

The 750 Viragos are very good bikes. The starter is their weak point, and sometimes can be fixed for almost free in less than an hour, if you know the secret. The solution is posted on Dan's website. :wink:

$500 for this one looks like a steal for someone. They book at $1,300.

This is a desirable bike for people making bobbers or cafes. If it was mine I'd leave it stock except for the 'buckhorn' handlebars...

katoranger · 03-29-2013, 05:25 PM

I had two of those viragos. Mine had the starter issues too. Great bike except the air suspension leaked and that it ran out of top end quick.

FastDoc · 03-29-2013, 06:03 PM

Was the starter an easy/cheap fix?

MICRider · 03-29-2013, 06:32 PM

I always liked the Virago's for some reason. They still command top dollar in these parts! Well, pretty much anything with wheels command's top dollar here...

03-25-2013, 09:35 AM	#1367
Aj1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Off the wagon and on the crazytrain!! Posts: 32	Hartford http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/3701667211.html Anyone here ever heard of Hartford??
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03-25-2013, 10:58 AM	#1368
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Never heard of it. Nice looking bike though, and easily upgraded to 200cc. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-27-2013, 12:31 PM	#1370
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/3687223989.html This is one of the coolest Chinabikes I've seen for sale locally. The price looks OK also. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-27-2013, 01:27 PM	#1371
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A 50cc Honda with a sidecar? 8O Sam's gonna love this! http://spokane.craigslist.org/mcy/3655896949.html __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-27-2013, 02:06 PM	#1373
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Not one of the more useful human creations but it would be fun for kids in the cul-de-sac. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-25-2013, 01:15 PM	#1369
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	never heard of them either , a quik search netted . http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/har...125_h_2008.php Nice size fuel tank compared to most chinese dual sports
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03-27-2013, 02:13 PM	#1374
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I agree. However, that seller is asking a price of $2,500, without the sidecar! 8O Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-27-2013, 02:15 PM	#1375
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I can't imagine they are worth that much but perhaps the Baby Boomer collecting market is very strong. :?: __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-29-2013, 05:22 PM	#1377
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcd/3697898186.html The 750 Viragos are very good bikes. The starter is their weak point, and sometimes can be fixed for almost free in less than an hour, if you know the secret. The solution is posted on Dan's website. :wink: $500 for this one looks like a steal for someone. They book at $1,300. This is a desirable bike for people making bobbers or cafes. If it was mine I'd leave it stock except for the 'buckhorn' handlebars... __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-29-2013, 05:25 PM	#1378
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I had two of those viragos. Mine had the starter issues too. Great bike except the air suspension leaked and that it ran out of top end quick. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-29-2013, 06:03 PM	#1379
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Was the starter an easy/cheap fix? __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-29-2013, 06:32 PM	#1380
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I always liked the Virago's for some reason. They still command top dollar in these parts! Well, pretty much anything with wheels command's top dollar here...
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