Thread: Getting power out of a harley

This is a dangerous thread for the wallet...once a bikie always a bikie!

Have half an eye open for something to play with again. Some great machine styles appearing here and I like these 650 size cruisers like the interceptor, CX650 etc. Mmmmmmm...

In the past my kids had a whole series of little learner bikes like the Yamaha Chappy 50, Suzuki Maverick 50, Suzuki RV90 etc.. These were great little machines and they are worth quite alot now. There is a facebook group called 'small bike runs in canterbury' and they gather groups of up to 100 of these little 50-100cc machines out for rides. Definitely going to see them all in the carpark next time. Alot of the riders have all the flash jackets and gear for their big machines at home, but they really enjoy bringing out these restored wee ones. Great to see..

Yeah, remember those little 50cc replicas of the race bikes, they could do about 120km/h but tiny little wheels. Looked pretty hard case.

I've been thinking about getting a mid sized bike since the seat on the bandit is a bit hard for my delicate arse I'm not keen on the riding position on some of the cruiser bikes though with ya feet up in the front. Doesn't inspire confidence mid corner as you know you have no chance of putting your foot down if ya get a bit wonky.

Originally Posted by mudgripz

This is a dangerous thread for the wallet...once a bikie always a bikie!

Have half an eye open for something to play with again. Some great machine styles appearing here and I like these 650 size cruisers like the interceptor, CX650 etc. Mmmmmmm...

In the past my kids had a whole series of little learner bikes like the Yamaha Chappy 50, Suzuki Maverick 50, Suzuki RV90 etc.. These were great little machines and they are worth quite alot now. There is a facebook group called 'small bike runs in canterbury' and they gather groups of up to 100 of these little 50-100cc machines out for rides. Definitely going to see them all in the carpark next time. Alot of the riders have all the flash jackets and gear for their big machines at home, but they really enjoy bringing out these restored wee ones. Great to see..

Originally Posted by rugerman

Yeah, remember those little 50cc replicas of the race bikes, they could do about 120km/h but tiny little wheels. Looked pretty hard case.

I've been thinking about getting a mid sized bike since the seat on the bandit is a bit hard for my delicate arse I'm not keen on the riding position on some of the cruiser bikes though with ya feet up in the front. Doesn't inspire confidence mid corner as you know you have no chance of putting your foot down if ya get a bit wonky.

"pit racers" i'm 6'2 and got onto one for a blast even 80k felt like i had been strapped onto a rocket !!!! it was like a V1 rocket on a skateboard

Originally Posted by gonetropo

"pit racers" i'm 6'2 and got onto one for a blast even 80k felt like i had been strapped onto a rocket !!!! it was like a V1 rocket on a skateboard

A group of us used to take over the local go cart track at the beach here and race our pocket bikes once a month . they were 40-50 cc and capable of over 60kmh, mid shin in height at the seat and were an absolute blast. I still have mine in the shed and fire it up and do a lap of the neighborhood occasionally. I fitted mine with a high compression cnc machined head, full stainless exhaust an chamber, huge carb and free flow air filter etc. Painted it up .50cc of insanity. Have pics somewhere popping little wheelies coming out of the corners at the track under power. I will post a pic of the bike later for a laugh.

Here is the 'Beast' as promised. 50 cc of two stroke madness......

The shoe on the seat is for scale... that is my size 10 bush boot....

Originally Posted by Ftx325

Here is the 'Beast' as promised. 50 cc of two stroke madness......

The shoe on the seat is for scale... that is my size 10 bush boot....


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Very nice. I pulled an old (2013) 50cc two stroke chinese scooter off the rubbish dump a few months ago. Threw every piece of plastic off it and ground everything I could off the frame. A cheap expansion chamber, a K&N rip off filter and a new stator pulse coil and away it smokes. Reckon yours looks way more masculine though. Senility approaches quickly now...

Believe me you feel far from masculine with that wedged up your butt and knees around your ears...

A mate of mine changes his bikes like other people change undies

He got himself a Buell after having owned many bikes including Harleys

I asked him how he found it and his words were -

"It's just like a Harley except it goes around corners and stops"

Originally Posted by 308

A mate of mine changes his bikes like other people change undies

He got himself a Buell after having owned many bikes including Harleys

I asked him how he found it and his words were -

"It's just like a Harley except it goes around corners and stops"

Certainly some good options to look into here. I did have a buell xb12, it was a lot of fun. A little impractical for the longer trips etc. This thread certainly has made me laugh... good to see the bikie cult still going strong. Even a pocket bike in the mix! We also use to race them on our local Roy's hill go cart track. Good humor. All bikes are different strokes for different folks however and these days I like my knees stretched out, arms up and turning myself into a giant, non streamline wind sail. I know pretty much anything Italian or Japanese is going to have more power than a harley. I probably should've kept my triumph rocket, aside from brakes it had it all! I'll be going into this with an open mind, that being said, I see alot of chopped 7mm rem mags on here, 7mm08s reamed to 284, carbon barrels replacing sako ones etc etc. Some say wasted money, some say custom, I say good on them.

Originally Posted by cameronjackwhite

Certainly some good options to look into here. I did have a buell xb12, it was a lot of fun. A little impractical for the longer trips etc. This thread certainly has made me laugh... good to see the bikie cult still going strong. Even a pocket bike in the mix! We also use to race them on our local Roy's hill go cart track. Good humor. All bikes are different strokes for different folks however and these days I like my knees stretched out, arms up and turning myself into a giant, non streamline wind sail. I know pretty much anything Italian or Japanese is going to have more power than a harley. I probably should've kept my triumph rocket, aside from brakes it had it all! I'll be going into this with an open mind, that being said, I see alot of chopped 7mm rem mags on here, 7mm08s reamed to 284, carbon barrels replacing sako ones etc etc. Some say wasted money, some say custom, I say good on them.

Test ride everything you can get your hands on. You may be surprised.