Author Topic: Here's something you don't see every day. (Read 7776 times)

cloudbase · « **on:** July 27, 2016, 08:56:57 PM »

http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/5703741490.html

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2016, 08:59:14 PM »

I used to see those every day. I lived in a college town and lot of students used them for cheap transportation.

Lannis · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:01:04 PM »

Cheap beaters in their day, but worth a lot of money now (relative to their original cost) if you find one in complete condition.

When I think of the number of nice old cars destroyed in "Figure 8" and "Demolition Derby" events .... !

Lannis

Muzz · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2016, 05:10:02 AM »

I have never seen one like that.

We had two C100's. Great machines. Got over 50mph out of mine with a tail wind and slight downhill, once.

Suddenly made a funny noise and lost power. Got home but had to replace the exhaust valve as it was bent at a funny angle.

I reckon she was pulling about 14,000 rpm.

Later upgraded my wife's one to a C90. Another great machine.

pete roper · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2016, 06:05:35 AM »

Brilliant! If I could find one as good here I'd ride it to the pub every day!

Pete

Penderic · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2016, 06:50:24 AM »

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Re bike: My neighbor has one! I have seen a not-so-cheap new Chinese copy of it for sale online recently.

chuck peterson · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2016, 06:52:19 AM »

Another cool old Honda...CL, new haven

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/mcy/5704341999.html

chuck peterson · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2016, 06:54:23 AM »

Even neater....

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/mcy/5687322775.html

chuck peterson · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2016, 06:56:11 AM »

Oooohhhh......flame s!

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/mcy/5703710463.html

guzzista · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2016, 01:18:20 PM »

Back when you met the nicest people on a Honda...Madison Avenue is still envious of that campaign and its success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck9wBHW2160

charlie b · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2016, 07:14:51 PM »

When driving home from Phx saw a truck with trailer. He must have had ten of those old Hondas in various states of repair. Some were body/frame only, a couple were restored completely. Almost looked like he took all his spares with him when he went on trips. :)

Tom · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2016, 07:27:31 PM »

The Velosolex is cool.

travelingbyguzzi · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2016, 07:59:50 PM »

I was thinking it was going to be a pony in the back seat of a Gran Torino sedan.

JJ · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:58:02 PM »

Quote from: Tom on July 28, 2016, 07:27:31 PM

The Velosolex is cool.

Agreed. Always like this piece of French culture!

Just add a red beret and a baguette!

Almost bought this "original" example when I lived in Aachen, Germany 2004-2005. Owner was asking 350 Euros.

JJ · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2016, 09:02:02 PM »

Here's another interesting motorcycle you don't see every day.

SACHS b-805 LE - Suzuki liquid-cooled 800cc, V-Twin, shaft drive engine in a German frame / suspension.

Almost bought one of these when I lived in Germany also!

Sort of looks like a Centauro!

Lannis · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2016, 09:29:57 PM »

Quote from: Tom on July 28, 2016, 07:27:31 PM

The Velosolex is cool.

Ad says "Looks just like picture".

What do you want to bet that it doesn't?

Lannis

JJ · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2016, 10:01:52 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on July 28, 2016, 09:29:57 PM

Ad says "Looks just like picture".

What do you want to bet that it doesn't?

Lannis

Most likely, it in the same condition of the two photos of the original SOLEX I posted.

Tom · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2016, 01:22:54 PM »

:1:

Sheepdog · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2016, 03:21:08 PM »

Nifty fifty!

Tom · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2016, 04:03:42 PM »

There was a guy out here that had a Honda MB5. The ad's not from here. Posting it for those that don't know the bike. Not a moped.

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/rare-fun-1982-honda-mb5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_MB50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdVjhkc070Q

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2016, 11:08:13 PM »

Quote from: JJ on July 28, 2016, 09:02:02 PM

Here's another interesting motorcycle you don't see every day.

SACHS b-805 LE - Suzuki liquid-cooled 800cc, V-Twin, shaft drive engine in a German frame / suspension.

Almost bought one of these when I lived in Germany also! Sort of looks like a Centauro!

Looks like it has my `91 VX800 Suzuki water cooled motor which is bulletproof. The most trouble free bike I've ever owned.

Sorry, other Guzzisti, but it's the truth.

JJ · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2016, 08:10:01 AM »

Quote from: Arizona Wayne on July 29, 2016, 11:08:13 PM

Looks like it has my `91 VX800 Suzuki water cooled motor which is bulletproof. The most trouble free bike I've ever owned. Sorry, other Guzzisti, but it's the truth.

Actually, when you think about it - perfect motorcycle match! German frame / suspension...reliab le Japanese engine!

Lannis · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2016, 05:45:16 PM »

Quote from: JJ on July 30, 2016, 08:10:01 AM

Actually, when you think about it - perfect motorcycle match! German frame / suspension...reliab le Japanese engine!

I agree ... I really like both the concept and the look of the bike. It would make a great "personal bike" that wasn't a high-strung track bike or a weighty tourer, along the lines of my stripped SP ....

Lannis

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2016, 07:40:58 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on July 30, 2016, 05:45:16 PM

I agree ... I really like both the concept and the look of the bike. It would make a great "personal bike" that wasn't a high-strung track bike or a weighty tourer, along the lines of my stripped SP ....

Lannis

My '91 VX800 w/Rifle Sport fairing weighs about the same as a Guzzzi SP-CX100, but it accelerates faster and handles better. With single front brake it doesn't stop as fast as a SP/CX and only get's 40-45 mpg. with it's SOHC 4 valve heads that have screw/nut adjiustment just like a Guzzi.

There's another outfit that now makes a similar new version of the old Honda Cub 50 but can't remember it's brand name.

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #24 on:** July 30, 2016, 08:23:07 PM »

Quote from: Tom on July 29, 2016, 04:03:42 PM

There was a guy out here that had a Honda MB5. The ad's not from here. Posting it for those that don't know the bike. Not a moped.

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/rare-fun-1982-honda-mb5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_MB50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdVjhkc070Q

When the Honda MB5 was new in the 80's I had a friend in Portland, Or. that had 1. That sucker was fast for a 50!

He loved to ride it and was over 6' tall.

Muzz · « **Reply #25 on:** July 31, 2016, 12:42:52 AM »

Quote from: Arizona Wayne on July 30, 2016, 08:23:07 PM

When the Honda MB5 was new in the 80's I had a friend in Portland, Or. that had 1. That sucker was fast for a 50! He loved to ride it and was over 6' tall.

Correct me if I am wrong but although I don't think we got the MB50 out here (4 strokes rule ok?) we did get the MB 100 which was a two stroke. I guess the MB 50 was a two stroke? What did it look like?

rodekyll · « **Reply #26 on:** July 31, 2016, 02:09:44 AM »

Did Honda make 2-strokes?

voncrump · « **Reply #27 on:** July 31, 2016, 02:32:21 AM »

Gidday Muzz, I worked in a Honda dealership in the late 70s early 80s. Honda had the great little 6 speed MB50 and the trail bike version the MT50. Around the same time Honda also sold the hideous NF75 scooter. All 2 strokes.
Cheers, voncrump

Muzz · « **Reply #28 on:** July 31, 2016, 03:16:22 AM »

Quote from: rodekyll on July 31, 2016, 02:09:44 AM

Did Honda make 2-strokes?

The 250 Elsinore series for one. Can't remember the road designation (if that 50 trail that von Crump mentioned was an MT, the 250 could well have been an MT as well) but the CR 250 Red Rocket was a real fire breather in its day. It was made of magnesium castings, hence the paint. The road/trail version was made of aluminium.

Sheepdog · « **Reply #29 on:** August 02, 2016, 11:22:22 AM »

In the latter days of street legal 2-strokes (the mid-seventies) Honda made a couple of cool dual sport bikes without valves: the MT250 and the MR175...

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Author Topic: Here's something you don't see every day. (Read 7776 times)

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