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nklr want small motorcycle
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:00 pm
by Craig Kahler
I am looking for a small motorcycle that I can lay in a car trunk or in the back of a hatch back. Here's the hard part. I want something that will do at least 55mph. I have been considering a KE100, but that may still be too big. Its OK if I can't close the trunk lid.
Suggestions?
Craig
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nklr want small motorcycle
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:08 pm
by D Critchley
This won't solve the problem, but might give you somewhere to look.
I needed some thing light to hang on the back of a 5th wheel trailer.
What I ended up with was a 1980 Yamaha DT175 that was in desperate need
of some-thing approaching TLC.
After it was rehashed it was exactly what I wanted. It weighs 220 lbs,
(or 100 kg for the Imperially challenged), and it will do 55 mph/90 km
with no problem. I weigh about 190 lbs fully dressed, which I find is
the most comfortable way to run a bike.
DC
DC
On 20/10/2012 22:00, Craig Kahler wrote:
> I am looking for a small motorcycle that I can lay in a car trunk or in the back of a hatch back. Here's the hard part. I want something that will do at least 55mph. I have been considering a KE100, but that may still be too big. Its OK if I can't close the trunk lid.
> Suggestions?
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> Craig
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nklr want small motorcycle
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:20 pm
by Jud
Sachs Madass.
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Craig Kahler wrote:
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> I am looking for a small motorcycle that I can lay in a car trunk or in the back of a hatch back. Here's the hard part. I want something that will do at least 55mph. I have been considering a KE100, but that may still be too big. Its OK if I can't close the trunk lid.
> Suggestions?
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> Craig
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nklr want small motorcycle
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:10 pm
by JT Schoolcraft
Check out Pitsterpro.com for a cool small mini bike.
via JT'S iPhone IV
nklr want small motorcycle
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:01 am
by j copel
+1 on the Sachs Madass. Google it, great name....... great bike.
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tankslap ps.
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:27 pm
by ron criswell
22 psi on front is too little for speedier hwy travel. I would go at least 30 on hwy speeds.
. Criswell
Sent from my iPad
On Oct 22, 2012, at 3:19 PM, mark ward wrote:
> Tire pressures 29r & 22f.
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nklr want small motorcycle
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:30 pm
by Ian Francisco
A Honda CT110 "postie" bike will do 50mph in stock form and with a 125cc
upgrade should meet your parameters. Loading one in a small car solo might
be a challenge. Not sure what they weigh.
A moped with a 70cc kit and pipe and proper gearing will get close to 50mph
and at circa 110lbs wet can be loaded in a car by one person. I've done it
a few times recently when I've needed to deliver a vehicle or park my truck
at my other house. Mine is geared low to haul my 200lbs up hills and will
still hit 35mph easily. I haven't ridden it enough to consider it properly
broken in but imagine 40mph will be no problem even with the low gearing.
The only problem it that in CA these vehicles are only legal iof ridden
under 30 mph. Also, no motorcycle endorsement or liability insurance is
reuired to ride them in this state.
My moped is a 1978 J.C. Penney Pinto, made by Kromag of Austria using Puch
Maxi (Z50) running gear; engine, wheels, brakes, axles, and suspension.
Photo at the link below:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qnhLPVAwNo9Yw4yXyW2a6NMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink
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http://www.scarletfuries.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarlet-Furies/121218125931
I am looking for a small motorcycle that I can lay in a car trunk or in the
back of a hatch back. Here's the hard part. I want something that will do
at least 55mph. I have been considering a KE100, but that may still be too
big. Its OK if I can't close the trunk lid.
Suggestions?
Craig
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nklr want small motorcycle
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:51 pm
by RobertWichert
Even if it would do 55 mph, I would not like riding it on the freeway.
The Hondas are great bikes though; if you stay off the freeway you're
golden.
If it has dual range, I swear it's the perfect Rubicon bike!
Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
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On 10/22/2012 3:30 PM, Ian Francisco wrote:
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> A Honda CT110 "postie" bike will do 50mph in stock form and with a 125cc
> upgrade should meet your parameters. Loading one in a small car solo might
> be a challenge. Not sure what they weigh.
>
> A moped with a 70cc kit and pipe and proper gearing will get close to
> 50mph
> and at circa 110lbs wet can be loaded in a car by one person. I've done it
> a few times recently when I've needed to deliver a vehicle or park my
> truck
> at my other house. Mine is geared low to haul my 200lbs up hills and will
> still hit 35mph easily. I haven't ridden it enough to consider it properly
> broken in but imagine 40mph will be no problem even with the low gearing.
> The only problem it that in CA these vehicles are only legal iof ridden
> under 30 mph. Also, no motorcycle endorsement or liability insurance is
> reuired to ride them in this state.
>
> My moped is a 1978 J.C. Penney Pinto, made by Kromag of Austria using Puch
> Maxi (Z50) running gear; engine, wheels, brakes, axles, and suspension.
> Photo at the link below:
>
>
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qnhLPVAwNo9Yw4yXyW2a6NMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink
> --
> Ian Francisco
>
http://www.scarletfuries.com
>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarlet-Furies/121218125931
>
> I am looking for a small motorcycle that I can lay in a car trunk or
> in the
> back of a hatch back. Here's the hard part. I want something that will do
> at least 55mph. I have been considering a KE100, but that may still be too
> big. Its OK if I can't close the trunk lid.
> Suggestions?
>
> Craig
>
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