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Offline catzor

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Is this MB5 a good deal?
« on: December 26, 2010, 05:52:12 PM »
I understand they are pretty collectible. Seems like it would be hard to go wrong with this bike at this price, no? If nothing else, do you all think I could make a decent profit parting it out?

http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/mcy/2129947505.html
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Offline Alan F.

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Re: Is this MB5 a good deal?
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2010, 06:36:21 PM »
Yes, grab it. Those are vintage raceable bikes.  A few here have them.

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Re: Is this MB5 a good deal?
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2010, 11:29:11 PM »
Carefull, they are notorious for bad mains and need special kit and loadsa care to fit new ones
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Re: Is this MB5 a good deal?
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2010, 03:05:55 AM »
They get good gas mileage.
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Re: Is this MB5 a good deal?
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2010, 06:58:40 AM »
I'd grab it in a minute, but only if it had the title to be returnable to the street.  Good thing it's not near me, or you wouldn't have to make any decision...  I'd be in MY garage.  :D  Really great little bikes.  What Bryan said, but I wouldn't let that deter me.  Not impossible at all.  Lots of hot-rod stuff available.  But, I guess ya gotta kinda be into tiddlers...  :D

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Re: Is this MB5 a good deal?
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2010, 07:32:50 AM »
Bolt in a CR80 engine and don't tell anyone.

Offline jakecb420

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Re: Is this MB5 a good deal?
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2010, 05:25:04 PM »
go on www.mopedarmy.com, that website has a lot info on all things moped. i think ive seen a few of those for sale in the classified section.

+1 on the title. i have an old honda noped that is damn near impossible to get a title for.
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