Berry Bikes

floridaboy · #1 04-26-2009, 11:56 AM

Hi everyone:

I have been looking for a bike for my first build and would like to know if anyone has used a Berry bike? Also what about the engine kits that they sell. Any help in finding a good bike and engine kit would be good.

Thanks for any help
Chuck

GoFastBicycles · #2 04-26-2009, 02:04 PM

Craigslist is a better start save money on a used bike. You never know what you'll find??

floridaboy · #3 04-26-2009, 07:15 PM

Thanks for the reply. I wanted to find a new bike for the build because i plan to build some more for friends and anyone else that ask. That is if all goes well on the first one. I was looking for all the input i can get to get started.
Thank You
Chuck

**Dan** · #4 04-26-2009, 07:21 PM

Have to love craigslist. really do find some great stuff. Target jags make for good looking MBs. I am partial to my wally world Point Beeches, but would say they are better for 4 strokes. The Kuluna Moondogs are great but small.

http://motorbicycling.com/f31/bicycle-review-6916.html

Retmachinist · #5 04-26-2009, 08:34 PM

I would have to agree, I have found some really great deals on craigslist! Although it has been getting kind of a bad reputation in the news lately. You just need to look at the bikes for sale, and not all the stuff that is for sale on the "Erotic" site.

John

floridaboy · #6 04-27-2009, 11:28 AM

Thanks for your replys everyone. I decided to just get a Schwinn Jaguar for my first build. I still have not settled on the engine to use. Will need to search some more. Any help with this would be appreciated.

Chuck

Retmachinist · #7 04-27-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floridaboy

Thanks for your replys everyone. I decided to just get a Schwinn Jaguar for my first build. I still have not settled on the engine to use. Will need to search some more. Any help with this would be appreciated.

Chuck

Probably depends on how much you want to tinker with it. I just ordered my sixth Chinese 2 stroke. I have had very little trouble with them, other than some minor adjustments. Four cycle may be less maintenance, but I am partial to the look you get with the in frame two stroke.
I would just order from a reputable dealer on this site. I have ordered from five different dealers, and like I say with very little problem. Duane at Dax is great to deal with.

John

Creative Engineering · #8 04-27-2009, 08:46 PM

Chuck,

Check out the Manic Mechanic link to the right.

Hudson is only 1/2 hour away.

I can show you everything you need to know about motoredbikes.

Jim

floridaboy · #9 04-27-2009, 09:51 PM

Thank you for your kind offer Jim . If i get in trouble i might just give you a call.
Thank you
Chuck

floridaboy · #10 04-28-2009, 07:45 PM

I decided to go with a Schwinn Legacy from Target. They are on sale for $104.99 and i picked up one with a dent in fender fo $94.99. I have a Star Fire Gen II 50cc. comeing this Fri. from USA Bike Motors. This is the new slant plug engine. I talked to Jim at Manic Mechanic and will be getting help and custom parts needed for my build from Jim. We are also building a second bike for my son on a alum. frame bike with the same GenII engine as the first.