Sportsman 80
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Hello pat,
I have been looking into your companies bikes quite a bit lately and was leaning toward the 200 version, but perhaps the 80 would be more suitable. Does the 80 version have the stretched frame? I am 6'4" and on the mopeds I have, I feel its a tight fit. You also mentioned the 80cc version was CA legal and I am curious if 49cc is for 2 stroke and for 4 stroke maybe your allowed more? Do you have more info on the 80cc version as I did not see it on your site.
Marc
I have been looking into your companies bikes quite a bit lately and was leaning toward the 200 version, but perhaps the 80 would be more suitable. Does the 80 version have the stretched frame? I am 6'4" and on the mopeds I have, I feel its a tight fit. You also mentioned the 80cc version was CA legal and I am curious if 49cc is for 2 stroke and for 4 stroke maybe your allowed more? Do you have more info on the 80cc version as I did not see it on your site.
Marc
Hi Marc,
I am 6' 2" and fit my two 80cc bikes shown in this thread comfortably. A boardie is a boardie, though, and can be cramped for long rides. Pedaling while seated for taller guys is also a challenge. I am still pretty limber so I can, and do, pedal assist sometimes but it's really not necessary. The handling of my boardie is great. The cruiser also handles well and with the higher seat and bars it is easily pedaled. It's quite roomy and comfortable.
My current understanding of California laws has no mention of a 49cc limit. Not sure where that info comes from, really. The law in California states 3 hp max and not to exceed 30 mph. I also understand the law changes January 1st and allow up to 4 hp but maintains the 30 mph limit. The HF79cc four stroke is rated stock at 3 hp. With my intake and exhaust I would guess I meet the 4 hp rule.
I am 6' 2" and fit my two 80cc bikes shown in this thread comfortably. A boardie is a boardie, though, and can be cramped for long rides. Pedaling while seated for taller guys is also a challenge. I am still pretty limber so I can, and do, pedal assist sometimes but it's really not necessary. The handling of my boardie is great. The cruiser also handles well and with the higher seat and bars it is easily pedaled. It's quite roomy and comfortable.
My current understanding of California laws has no mention of a 49cc limit. Not sure where that info comes from, really. The law in California states 3 hp max and not to exceed 30 mph. I also understand the law changes January 1st and allow up to 4 hp but maintains the 30 mph limit. The HF79cc four stroke is rated stock at 3 hp. With my intake and exhaust I would guess I meet the 4 hp rule.
Here is a quick photo of a cool Sportsman 80 being built in a unique color.
Sportsman 80 by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Also a couple video links showing the engine mounting system.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sportsmanflyer/15775867346/in/photostream
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sportsmanflyer/15614427347/in/photostream
Sportsman 80 by Sportsman Flyer, on FlickrAlso a couple video links showing the engine mounting system.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sportsmanflyer/15775867346/in/photostream
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sportsmanflyer/15614427347/in/photostream
Pat,
the build is amazing once again and the color suit's the machine very much,i must ask about the seat is this the same size as you put on the bonneville's
the build is amazing once again and the color suit's the machine very much,i must ask about the seat is this the same size as you put on the bonneville's
Hi Mick,
Yeah, this is a smaller seat. Not much smaller but I made the front section shorter. I put one on a Bonneville and couldn't get into the tuck properly. I am 6' 2", so need space even on my bigger bikes. I then put the older version on the Bonneville and it allowed a better tuck. Small bikes, small seats. Big bikes, big seats.
Yeah, this is a smaller seat. Not much smaller but I made the front section shorter. I put one on a Bonneville and couldn't get into the tuck properly. I am 6' 2", so need space even on my bigger bikes. I then put the older version on the Bonneville and it allowed a better tuck. Small bikes, small seats. Big bikes, big seats.
Man, I sure am having fun with these 80cc bikes! Just well balanced and simple machines.
Sportsman 80 by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman 80 by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman 80 by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman 80 by Sportsman Flyer, on FlickrSportsman 80 by Sportsman Flyer, on FlickrSportsman 80 by Sportsman Flyer, on FlickrBeen messing around with saddles, too. The wife was complaining about my expensive Brooks saddle being to uncomfortable. People swear they are soft, but she would disagree. Anyway, I tried a couple options and settled with an off the shelf cruiser saddle that was comfy but had that cheap looking vinal cover. I took a couple and recovered in nice quality leather and added my logo stamp.
Sportsman Saddles by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman Saddles by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman Saddles by Sportsman Flyer, on FlickrSportsman Saddles by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Very, very nice.
I've noticed before that good looking bikes and components are to be found on the Sportsman Flyer site.
I've noticed before that good looking bikes and components are to be found on the Sportsman Flyer site.
