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Post by dustin on May 7, 2011 12:51:32 GMT -5
Hi!
I was recently introduced to the prospect of scooter racing in BC, it looks like a lot of fun.
I have one question: What kind of scoot should one look for to start with if they wanted something cheap with good availability of parts needed to start racing?
The keyword is cheap. Ie, if I can find a beat up one of these for $500, that would be great.
Cheers
Dustin
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Post by j2 on May 7, 2011 15:28:03 GMT -5
depends on what kinda scooter you like! vintage vespas can sometimes be had for $500 but you will have to put some more time and money into them to get them track worthy.
You can often find newer auto bikes for pretty cheap. good ones would be a yamaha zuma, aprilia sr50, derbi, or anything with a minarelli based engine. you could also try to find a honda elite, or a moped.
We have a vespa p200 on the floor at ptown you could buy, it is track prepped and proven, $1500. probably needs some TLC after Our buddy Drats tough love sessions last year, but its got a $500 pipe on it, $400 worth of suspension, etc.
We have a smallframe vespa frame sans motor in the back room at the shop you can have fro cheap, if you can source a motor for it. We can find one and build it up for you, doing it right will cost some money though..
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Post by j2 on May 7, 2011 15:33:02 GMT -5
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Post by dustin on May 7, 2011 19:44:25 GMT -5
So really it doesn't matter, just find any cheap two-stroke and you're good to go.
Thanks guys
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Post by Dayn on May 8, 2011 0:39:30 GMT -5
It depends on what you are into or what you want to do. The Scooter Hive (Jackson & Railway) has a small frame Vespa project for $700 obo. If you like gears, clutches, working on stuff and potentially breaking the 30hp mark then it is a good starting point. I've also seen dio's for $500 from time to time on Craig's list.
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Post by paddyfitz on May 8, 2011 12:26:15 GMT -5
'Any cheap two stroke'...
I'm gonna step in & say no.
Pay attention to the makes & manufacturers that people are using & recommending.
There are definitely better starting points than others.
Ask more questions if you have to.
And WELCOME to our forum!
;D ;D ;D
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Post by nerdspeed on May 8, 2011 23:10:47 GMT -5
Not to piggyback, but does anyone know of any sf motors available right now? pref. not a 3-speed or a 50cc...
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Post by Dayn on May 9, 2011 0:12:32 GMT -5
The Scooter Hive had a 100 Sport Motor. It is a 3 speed nut not a 50 ;D
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Post by Angus on May 9, 2011 9:01:59 GMT -5
I just picked up a "parts" yamaha jog (meaning no paperwork) for $100. I'm less than $400 total now and this thing is screamin' fast. Mind you i made my own pipe and used some parts lyin' around my shop. But pretty much any Dio, Jog or BWS you can find that has an engine and two wheels plus $400-$500 in performance parts (70cc kit, pipe, 20-24mm carb, good clutch, new rollers, etc.) and you will have a smokin' fast scoot.
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Post by Angus on May 9, 2011 9:09:22 GMT -5
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Post by nerdspeed on May 9, 2011 9:59:40 GMT -5
Does the scooter hive still have that 100 sport motor?
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Post by j2 on May 9, 2011 11:20:25 GMT -5
josh, do you need a whole motor? I have a few in various states. call me.
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Post by Dayn on May 9, 2011 20:49:03 GMT -5
They had it on Sat. Let me know if JJ can't sort you out and I'll ask them for you.
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Post by glenn on May 10, 2011 23:36:13 GMT -5
I bought that 100 sport motor from scooter hive ( and another set of cracked cases I may get repaired)
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