So I have been bitten by the bug...Noob post
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So I have been bitten by the bug...Noob post
I moved to Europe in 2015 from the US and despite the genetic distaste for scooters in the US, I have fallen love with them here in Greece. I have the opportunity to a restored C50 with an original 125cc motor installed, and I'd like to hear your thoughts and expert opinions. I know next to nothing about these bikes other than their prodigious numbers and fanatic appeal.
My plan is to make a wide tire custom, but this bike has been lovingly restored. Is there any value to leaving it stock? Should I turn it into the style I want? Should I look at a cheaper, less refined option? I appreciate your help in advance!
My plan is to make a wide tire custom, but this bike has been lovingly restored. Is there any value to leaving it stock? Should I turn it into the style I want? Should I look at a cheaper, less refined option? I appreciate your help in advance!
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Re: So I have been bitten by the bug...Noob post
Leave it as it is.
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Re: So I have been bitten by the bug...Noob post
Depends on what you want it for really, it's not stock with a 125 in it is it?
If you want to actually use it day to day leave it as it is and enjoy it. If the brakes are up to it.
If you want a bike to pose on and show you could do the wide forks, trailing arm and wheels plus any of the many cool looking "upgrades". Then realise it's not that practical and regret it all.
It's your choice, I know what I would do.
Oh, and welcome.
If you want to actually use it day to day leave it as it is and enjoy it. If the brakes are up to it.
If you want a bike to pose on and show you could do the wide forks, trailing arm and wheels plus any of the many cool looking "upgrades". Then realise it's not that practical and regret it all.
It's your choice, I know what I would do.
Oh, and welcome.
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Re: So I have been bitten by the bug...Noob post
WE do not like scooter here either , the C bikes are motorbikes and none had a 125 engine.
Get it on the road and see how it goes and what you may need to make it better .There are a lot of places in Greece that sell parts for the bikes so it is very easy to get what you want .
Get it on the road and see how it goes and what you may need to make it better .There are a lot of places in Greece that sell parts for the bikes so it is very easy to get what you want .
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Re: So I have been bitten by the bug...Noob post
The stalwarts of this forum are those that actually ride their bikes, and not the fashion icons that come and go.
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Re: So I have been bitten by the bug...Noob post
Welcome!
Leave it
Leave it
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Re: So I have been bitten by the bug...Noob post
Welcome,
I’m new here too.
I’d suggest as others, leave it as is - if it had been restored
(The do what i am doing, find another rough frame and use that for the basis of a modified Cub).
I’m new here too.
I’d suggest as others, leave it as is - if it had been restored
(The do what i am doing, find another rough frame and use that for the basis of a modified Cub).
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Re: So I have been bitten by the bug...Noob post
Modded and custom bikes, 99 times out of 100 ride like absolute crap. So if you want to use it often, keep it stock (sounding like a broken record).
Should be easy enough in Greece to find an older beat up bike to chop up and modify.
Should be easy enough in Greece to find an older beat up bike to chop up and modify.