Is this to much?

ocho ninja · Mar 13, 2012

Was looking at some ads on craigslist when I came across this:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2898748815.html

Considered it for a bit, but isn't $1k+ to much?

Len455 · Mar 13, 2012

Personaly i would build my own for less but if your not mechanicly inclined then its not to horrible

mapbike · Mar 13, 2012

That engine kit is $380 at Pirate Cycles and that is probably a $150-$175 bike, if you have some basic tools and the mechanical no how you can build that bike yourself and have $550-$600 in it I would think.

That is a very simple set up, personally I wouldn't pay someone $600+ to put that together for me.

It is a nice looking bike just a bit pricey IMHO.

Peace, Map

NormO · Mar 13, 2012

The only stealing going on would be your hard-earned money. I could maybe see if the bike had a titanium frame, hydraulic disc brakes, full suspension and a shift kit. Or if it was full on electric. Those would crank the prices up there. It doesn't seem to be any of those things though. Otherwise i would look the other way. Not that it's not a good looking bike but they didn't even put a pipe on it. It's probably not even a Honda engine, but the China knock-off. It's hard to tell with the pictures that are there. But i wouldn't personally pay that much myself.

Al.Fisherman · Mar 13, 2012

For $1,250.00, I'd bet he'd be laughing all the way to the bank.To answer your question, yes too much.

ocho ninja · Mar 13, 2012

I considered it, but at that price no.
And the only reason I considered it was because im interested in getting a four stroke.

Ibedayank · Mar 13, 2012

takes couple hours to put a kit on if no clearance problems

NEAT TIMES · Mar 13, 2012

Have 3 of those Titan`s (Honda clone) and the are great engines, many member`s have good luck with them. That is a kit That is better than most.

Ron.

GearNut · Mar 14, 2012

It is definately overpriced even though it is a nice build.
Like mapbike said, build your own just like it for way less.

Oye! And yet another seller lies about the legalities required to ride it.
Quote: "They are 100% street legal for anyone 16 years and older wearing a helmet. "
That is a downright lie for legal operation in the state of California, the state in which the seller lives in....

Allen_Wrench · Mar 14, 2012

GearNut said:
It is definately overpriced even though it is a nice build.
Like mapbike said, build your own just like it for way less.

Oye! And yet another seller lies about the legalities required to ride it.
Quote: "They are 100% street legal for anyone 16 years and older wearing a helmet. "
That is a downright lie for legal operation in the state of California, the state in which the seller lives in....

...And they get "150 miles per gallon!" He forgot to state that's "...downhill with a tailwind."

...And "nearly 40 miles per hour". Okay, 30 is nearly 40. Modify a few things and we get 35 or so. It's still not legal in most states to go above 25 on these things.

These sellers and their lies! Sheesh! Customers could get in trouble with the law if they believe everything they read on craigslist.

hawaii_87 · Mar 14, 2012

"There's a sucker born every minute" Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810–1891)

ocho ninja · Mar 14, 2012

Now this might be $1k++
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2902064151.html

and i believe he might be a member of this forum.

mapbike · Mar 14, 2012

Nice bike, $1200+ bike.......nope

But still not bad, engine never run, so unproven, would still need broken in, tuned, not sure what the add means by 20mm axle, that's is in the 13/16'' range I'm not sure that my motorcycle has axles that big.

All this said, the value of something always really boils down to what someone is willing to pay for it, I'm sure someone might pay that price but not many I would think.

If that bike was set up real nice with a Morini engine then yeah but for me, as much as I like all my china girl bikes I would never drop a grand on any bike that someone just bolted a $80 china 2 smoker on with a couple added parts.

Is that bike really worth $1200 without the $80 engine? Nah......!

still nice though... Shrug

Peace, Map

ocho ninja said:
Now this might be $1k++
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2902064151.html

and i believe he might be a member of this forum.

The_Aleman · Mar 14, 2012

If he was a member of this forum, he probably wouldn't be using a ragjoint on a bike like that

NormO · Mar 14, 2012

The clutch cover is always a nice thing to have. It was probably removed because the crank hit it. Wider cranks would have been a better idea maybe a little safer as well. The throttle looks like a SBP HD Throttle $21.95. No back brakes at all from what i can see. Unless the coaster brakes are there. But i can't see them. That's something that should not be left out. Especially for $1K+. IMO it's not even a nice looking bike. Looks like something that went through WWII and almost didn't make it. But different tastes i guess. It's only my opinion.

ocho ninja · Mar 14, 2012

Darn, people are charging to much in my area
Check out the local price on these motor kits lol

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2870417821.html

mapbike · Mar 14, 2012

From what I understand most places that sell these kits wont ship to CA. so that may not be such a bad price if the seller is actually legit, and will offer some customer service after the sale. Shrug?

Map

ocho ninja said:
Darn, people are charging to much in my area
Check out the local price on these motor kits lol

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2870417821.html

Hoze513 · Mar 15, 2012

Iam new to buying bike engines, and even I know thats way to much money.

foundmydog · Mar 18, 2012

ocho ninja said:
Now this might be $1k++
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2902064151.html

and i believe he might be a member of this forum.

rag joint sprocket, no back brake, no break in mileage on it ( but he knows it will run ), Frankenstein match on mish mosh parts

Not worth $1,000 to me in any way or stretch

ocho ninja · Mar 18, 2012

At first glance it does look like it could be worth that much.
But when you start outlining the "bads" like that, the bike suddenly less appealing lol

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