Author Topic: When a Vespa just wont do (Read 5264 times)

Ecosse · « **on:** April 25, 2009, 06:33:51 PM »

I want one sooo bad!! AND you get to put it together your self! $2k give or take, about 80 mph, and about 80 mpg.

http://www.oldschoolhardknock.com/200cc_Hardknock_Bobber.php

it's kinda a honda. $:-\$

bill440cars · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2009, 06:52:31 PM »

Bill, I kinda like the Black one,

but what is it?

Details please.

Ecosse · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:00:16 PM »

for the life of me i don't know who makes them (chinese?) but i recognize the honda rip off motor as being chinese. they make about 15-17 hp and the bike weighs in around 200lbs. i think.

the name of the brand i think is 5150 (dumb) but i picked up another name from somewhere else and can't recall it just now. there's a dealership network too. i'll find and post it. the place here in ma sells them (200cc) for about 2k+ and will deliver it to my door. those bastards!

when you get it you submit a request for a copy of the manufacturer of origin papers (to title it) when you do the warranty papers i understand.

i've seen one with a bigger "real motorcycle" engine too. gerhed's thumper project had me thinking...

but frankly i'd keep it as is.

Ecosse · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:03:17 PM »

bike forum and dealer list.

Joel · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:05:58 PM »

Pretty sweet lookin'.

Ecosse · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:13:20 PM »

looking at my last post; i said 'i think' a lot, huh?

just a space shot coverin' my hiney.

crinklesmith · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:22:13 PM »

That's pretty neat for 2 grand, as long as it's fairly easy to register and title. Nice and low, and just big enough to squirt across town with. Think the cb/cm 400 twin would fit? Or an old 2-stroke triple? (with suicide shift)

Ecosse · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:31:24 PM »

here's a swap i found.

martino1972 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2009, 09:45:38 PM »

damn,got the urge to become a dealer of those bikes.............wonder how hard that would be......

Ecosse · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2009, 09:52:22 AM »

another couple examples, 110cc. though i'm not into them they offer ape hangers too.

pretty much asking for an arse whuppin from a 1% at that point though.

heffay · « **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2009, 11:33:11 AM »

i'd hang w/ that ape all day long.

nice safety gear, too.

mlinder · « **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:02:18 PM »

Seriously, a nice thumper of 500cc's or greater, or a good twin engine would prolly make for a fine little rigid bike.

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:27:57 PM »

Ha! Take a close look at the gas tank...

Ecosse · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:31:05 PM »

my only concern about going big cc's would be stress to the frame.

yeah, that's classic!! nice paint work too.

mlinder · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:32:49 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on April 26, 2009, 12:31:05 PM

my only concern about going big cc's would be stress to the frame.

yeah, that's classic!! nice paint work too.

It's a tiny frame, but twins and thumpers are pretty light, and this isn't exactly a canyon carver.

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:35:03 PM »

This guy's going to need a new paint job...

(Favre (#4) went to the Jets and then retired a year later.)

Ecosse · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:35:52 PM »

the guy misses a shift but otherwise this might tip some over the edge to parting with 2-3k.

good point mlinder. you're a bad influence.

mlinder · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2009, 12:43:02 PM »

xs400 twin would prolly kick ass in this thing, and look great, too.

Ecosse · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2009, 05:45:38 PM »

other than the # of cylinders, does anyone know anything about this motor?

or how about the seemingly unloved cb360?

mlinder · « **Reply #19 on:** April 26, 2009, 05:53:34 PM »

cb360 engine would be nice, too.

Ecosse · « **Reply #20 on:** April 26, 2009, 06:52:54 PM »

Quote from: mlinder on April 26, 2009, 05:53:34 PM

cb360 engine would be nice, too.

yeah, double the hp of the chinese honda 200cc. but as you said any large thumper or twin would be a lotta grins. i'm really liking gerheds cb/moto hybrid.

i like using 'hybrid' in any situation NOT talking about the holier than thou political statements found in a college town near you. (i'm such a jerk)

what do you think the weight difference might be between the 200cc and say a common one lung?

gerheds: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50250.new;topicseen#new

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=49537.msg525242#msg525242

Ecosse · « **Reply #21 on:** April 26, 2009, 07:16:04 PM »

ok, one more and i'm outta here!

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #22 on:** April 26, 2009, 08:09:44 PM »

Is it just me or does anyone else think this just looks silly? Maybe a notch above the mini-cycle fad from a few years ago. I can understand a Vespa, it's not trying to be anything else and there is a certain Italian chic about it, but this? I think if you pulled up to the bar with this they would laugh you out of the place. And as for the questionable Chinese quality control
who knows what kind of PCB laced material the seat and hand grips are made from. I wouldn't give $500 for one.

Reminds me of an old joke. What do a fat girl and a moped have in common? They are both fun to ride but you don't want to let your friends see you doing it.

mlinder · « **Reply #23 on:** April 26, 2009, 10:02:57 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on April 26, 2009, 06:52:54 PM

Quote from: mlinder on April 26, 2009, 05:53:34 PM
cb360 engine would be nice, too.

yeah, double the hp of the chinese honda 200cc. but as you said any large thumper or twin would be a lotta grins. i'm really liking gerheds cb/moto hybrid.

i like using 'hybrid' in any situation NOT talking about the holier than thou political statements found in a college town near you. (i'm such a jerk)

what do you think the weight difference might be between the 200cc and say a common one lung?

gerheds: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50250.new;topicseen#new

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=49537.msg525242#msg525242

Before my accident, I could pick up a cb350 engine pretty handily, so they can't weigh too much. Less than a hundred pounds, for sure. Probably closer to 85 or 90.

Ecosse · « **Reply #24 on:** April 27, 2009, 12:08:15 AM »

that seems reasonable. the 200cc can't be more than 60 pounds then? total shot in the dark, i have no idea. but it sorta puts it in perspective; if a thumper or twin can put out around 35-45 hp or so, the weight increase is clearly off set by the gain in power. my buddy just sold a kawasaki 750 twin parts bike. that may be too heavy with the balance shaft and displacement though. ah... pipe dreaming is fun.

these things apparently are huge now. but, judging by the you tube and sites, a few of these guys take it way too seriously. i think they're pretty cool, but come on homies, leave the chain wallet and jessie james hat at home.

i'd get one in a second and paint it anything but black.

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Author Topic: When a Vespa just wont do (Read 5264 times)

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