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Community => The Lounge => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Spanky on Saturday, August 06, 2011, 19:34:50 PM
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Anyone here into motorcycles/dirt bikes? I've been wanting to buy one as a fixer-upper since I've worked on small engines before and feel comfortable in taking the next step into a larger engine. A guy contacted me saying he has a 2004 Lifan Enduro 200cc motorcycle that was stored outside but covered during this last winter and in the spring it wouldn't "turn over". He mentioned in a previous email that he thinks the engine is seized. He wants $100 for it and it's a 75 mile round-trip to pick it up. Anyone know if it's worth it? I've read that the Lifan's are Chinese-made bikes that aren't very good but at $100 for a $1,500-$2,500 bike it's VERY tempting. Any help is appreciated.
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No idea how that stuff works :(
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For 100$ it sounds like it would be worth it. 200cc isn't much but it should do highway speeds. 50~ish. If any thing its 100$ and a great way to learn.
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I never heard back from the guy. I probably asked too many questions and scared him off. Kody, you're the first person that said "it would be worth it". Everybody else says to stay away. I already spent the money on hard drives and I would rather find what I was originally looking for. Something along the lines of this:
(https://aao25.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbikes.88000.org%2Fwallpapers%2F49%2FHonda_XL-230_Vintage_Style.jpg&hash=2e34db05af41e6950ff6e5b2f50f23cf)
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The Joker's opinion never matters.
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The Joker's always good for some lulz.
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This is old post but I wouldnt never but that. It's gotta be a Harley if your gonna drive it on the road. Im restoring a Panhead right now. Ape Hangers van hiesing drag pipes all round stage two (My personal fav) Screaming Eagle, Sportster baby!
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I actually ended up doing a trade for a 1970 Honda CT90. Still a work in progress but I have ridden it and love it.
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
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I'm shocked you know of that AJ. How did you come across it?
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I'd heard of it but my friend is reading now and is gonna let me borrow it once he's done. I'm reading Narcissus and Goldmund now, not quite as exciting but a great read nonetheless.
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I've only seen it mentioned a few times, never read it. I'm tempted though even though I'm not into philosophy.
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Philosophy is my shit 8)