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I have no idea what engine it has. I'm guessing its a 320, the badge is missing from the back. The only reason I would buy this is to have something to putter around town in so I don't always have to use my 635. Therefore, while I'm game to bang a few tools around, I don't want something that will crack the head as soon as I buy it or will fall apart every other time it gets driven...
As far as condition, well, it looks like a 26 year old car with 250k on it. The driver's seat is torn up and the paint is pretty oxidized. Only 3 of the 4 wheels match. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/15/2009 12:59PM by ec437. |
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Not even we Yanks are that unsophisticated. Someone from the land of warm beer may not get this, but it many places, including all of North America (and probably South America too), we do this: __________ Dave '91 325iX |
September 16, 2009 09:41PM
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September 17, 2009 04:01AM
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No, she did that on her own. She didn't like riding enough to brave the roads out here, especially with all the sand that gets put down in the winter. She hadn't been riding very long when she moved here from the left coast, and she was not comfortable riding here.
I had a motorcycle in college, that's the perfect vehicle for that atmosphere, IMO. Great on gas, always get parking very close to the buildings, and can cut through access roads that cars aren't allowed to use. Riding is among the most fun things I've ever done. That said, I'm a realist, and I acknowledge that while nothing is certain, you have much higher odds of injury or death on 2 wheels than when in a cage. Cab 1990 325i(s) 2004 325XiT |
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September 18, 2009 09:50AM
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Yes. that's true but for learning how to ride, a small scooter and some calm back roads are really the way to learn (other than those great courses given by the safety people who give you a 250 to ride while you're there, learning). A 50cc scoot was never intended to ride with the big boys- Rick |
September 18, 2009 09:54AM
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Hey Cab I was just pulling your chain Bro. Thanks for the real story though Nothing is for certain, for sure Rick |
September 18, 2009 08:13PM
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I don't think size matters much...car drivers simply don't see two wheel conveyances, whether they be motorized or pedal powered. Hell's Angel types are getting mowed down just as regularly as the folks on the Vespas I quit riding when I was 'not seen' three times on the same morning during my commute to work! Sometimes, hints are obvious |
September 18, 2009 09:20PM
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Yes, you're right of course to a point. I'd say there's a minimum size machine for the roads in the USA; a strong 250 would be entry level. When I started raising the girls I took the Norton off the road for 21 years (kept ridin dirt though), and then sold it a few years ago... I couldn't start it anymore with my lung thing- so I bought a few electric start bikes), ahhh, much better If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much room B) if I couldn't ride I'd be dead anyway... Rick |
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Well I'm now the owner of a moped. It's a simple 2-stroke, 49 cc's and pushing 4 horses It isn't ridable yet though. I have to wait until tomorrow to order a throttle cable from the honda dealer. (...assuming they can still get me one!)
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September 29, 2009 07:49PM
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You might try Bikebandit if the dealer falls short. |
September 30, 2009 10:13AM
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Alas, the cable has been discontinued and BikeBandit doesn't carry scooter parts. I'm waiting to see if a guy in Texas can get me a used one, if not I'll have to get one custom made. |
September 30, 2009 01:40PM
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Oh that's right, no scooter parts... crap.
Cables are really easy to make if you have something to work with. The trick is to spread the strands out on the outside of the barrel (or the end on the cable end) and solder away, with the heat on the cable itself, a little ahead of the barrel end. Any good motorcycle shop will have the stuff to make up a cable; ends and cable material. If you've just busted an end, that's easy to fix. Rick |
October 10, 2009 03:03PM
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Yep, I've had one made and have been scooting around town all week |
October 11, 2009 08:52AM
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Good luck, if you're careful you can have a lot of fun... |
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