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08-06-2008, 04:32 AM
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A new toy
We've been checking these out and since I've always been a fan of the bike building shows, we thought this would make a good father & son project for me and my two boys. Just picked up the kit today, ours has a flamed tank right now, I'm planning to buy an extra set of tins and do them myself though. It should be fun to putt around on running errands.
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08-06-2008, 05:05 AM
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Re: A new toy
sweet deal! i wish i was handy enough to build such a thing...mind if i ask how much the kit cost?
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08-06-2008, 05:23 AM
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Re: A new toy
I picked this one up for $1,150.00 from a dealer that was closing them out. Most placed online have them for $1,500.00 including shipping to your door.
As for assembly, it's not too bad. There is an online forum and manual and everything is well covered and documented.
It's a 110cc bike with a top speed around 60 mph stock, you can change a few things out and get a little more speed, but it's meant to be a grocery getter, not a cross country cruiser.
For me, the majority of riding would be local anyway, so it works.
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08-06-2008, 05:52 AM
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08-06-2008, 06:11 AM
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I can see the words on the tank, but must be inputting them wrong. Got a link?
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08-06-2008, 06:22 AM
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Re: A new toy
Oh, I guess this is one.
http://www.bobbertime.com/
Pretty cool.
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I picked this one up for $1,150.00 from a dealer that was closing them out. Most placed online have them for $1,500.00 including shipping to your door.
As for assembly, it's not too bad. There is an online forum and manual and everything is well covered and documented.
It's a 110cc bike with a top speed around 60 mph stock, you can change a few things out and get a little more speed, but it's meant to be a grocery getter, not a cross country cruiser.
For me, the majority of riding would be local anyway, so it works.
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and you put the groceries in your backpack ?
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08-06-2008, 01:46 PM
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Re: A new toy
dont we all. I have an old 78 Vespa Grande peddle start moped. Runs about 35.
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08-06-2008, 03:50 PM
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Re: A new toy
Here's the link to the company that makes them, you can locate a dealer on this site: www.kikker5150.com
It looks neat, it's cheap and it gets 80 mpg, what's not to like? Besides, Pee Wee's Big Adventure is one of my favorite movies......
One of the things we liked was how easily you can customize these, here are a couple examples:
Here's one with an antique finish:
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08-06-2008, 05:57 PM
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Don't get me wrong, I like the fact that it's a Springer on a rigid frame.
And, since most people that start out on a Sportster inevitably upgrade to a big twin. I gotta wonder what you'll do in the future....
I just can't help but think of Pee Wee dancing on the bar to "Tequila" everytime I see that!
I'm sure it's fun...it's the stigma attached to mopeds and fat women that scare me!
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08-06-2008, 07:52 PM
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Wow thanks for putting that peewee moment into my head.
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08-06-2008, 08:09 PM
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It's all good, there is no comparing it to a Harley, it is what it is. Sort of how the H2 isn't the same as a H1 right? 
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08-06-2008, 08:16 PM
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Re: A new toy
I can see the Pee Wee thing....
But I'm thinking it's more Paris Hilton....
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08-06-2008, 08:17 PM
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There is a good YouTube of Paris on a small chopper that's funnay....
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08-06-2008, 11:28 PM
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It's all good, there is no comparing it to a Harley, it is what it is. Sort of how the H2 isn't the same as a H1 right?
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I think its cool, and its a good project for you and the kids. Im sure we have a few members of the wild hogs here. Love that movie its so true.
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Re: A new toy
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It's all good, there is no comparing it to a Harley, it is what it is. Sort of how the H2 isn't the same as a H1 right?
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Not quite the same as an H2 to H1........
I'm pissed I'm not at Sturgis right now....... only the second time I've missed it since 2000. 
There's no riding that to Sturgis........ but I would ride it at Sturgis. Titty "Alley" at Glencoe on that thing would be fun. Can it do a burnout? 
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08-07-2008, 02:28 AM
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Agreed, after trailering to Sturgis, I'd have to ride it over to the festivities at buffalo chip!
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08-07-2008, 04:17 AM
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Re: A new toy
One of the guys on the Kikker Forum is riding his from Maine to Frisco, leaving next month, other guys regularly do 200 and 300 mile trips. I'm not planning that for mine, nice to know it will do it though.
Here's a burnout vid:
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