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Offline David CVX-16

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Dad, Ride My Bike
« on: October 10, 2010, 07:36:55 PM »
My son Paul bought a used minibike and invited me to ride it. I declined. I thought of Doug Campbell's experience on the go kart. The bike is about 18" high and 30" long. Cute as a bugs ear, loud exhaust, about 25 MPH, but more for a risktaker than for me.
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Re: Dad, Ride My Bike
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2010, 08:16:51 PM »
Good call David, I've seen those things and it made me hurt just to watch somebody ELSE ride it!
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Re: Dad, Ride My Bike
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2010, 08:46:10 PM »
Thanks for the memories David. Y'know my hip is still not right. Knees too ...

Dunno bout those 'micro' bikes. I had 4 wheels under & still almost managed to kill myself ...

Worst part bout that episode I was in the home stretch gettin the V153 put back together.

My advice to those considering riding in/on such a contraption is that they reconsider. DON'T DO IT!!! Heh heh heh

Even if you're young you'll pay the price later. Trust me.
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'71 V153_54.8 mph_wrecked


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Re: Dad, Ride My Bike
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2010, 08:48:41 PM »
My brain hurts ...
'81 C500_given away, bought back_75.1 mph
'81 Baja 15SS_140 Frankenrude_66.7 mph
'70 something SpeedCraft_(Allison 16R Clone)_69.0 mph
'79 CVZ19_given away
'71 V153_54.8 mph_wrecked


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Re: Dad, Ride My Bike
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2010, 08:59:42 PM »
Hey my Timex took a licking & kept on ticking. Wish I could say the same. That go-kart wreck really, really hurt. Still does.

Don't be tempted y'all! But if you insist at least be sure to wear a 'hemlet' & some padding ...
'81 C500_given away, bought back_75.1 mph
'81 Baja 15SS_140 Frankenrude_66.7 mph
'70 something SpeedCraft_(Allison 16R Clone)_69.0 mph
'79 CVZ19_given away
'71 V153_54.8 mph_wrecked


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Re: Dad, Ride My Bike
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2010, 07:58:32 PM »
WAY too small! Could it hurt to make it at least "mini bike" size? I dont get it. Makes my back hurt just looking at it.
Doug
Road rash is some of the worst pain. Heard it had to do with it being a scrape as opposed to a cut and it exposes all kinds of nerve and stuff. No good!
Then the scabs crack like crispy bacon. No good!
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Re: Dad, Ride My Bike
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2010, 09:56:50 PM »
COOL !
Stick to your bicycle Dave ... LOL

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Offline David CVX-16

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Re: Dad, Ride My Bike
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2010, 10:14:34 PM »
Gregg, now you have me curious. Your photos appear to be of the same bike, only newer and with more fairing. What is your source?
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Re: Dad, Ride My Bike
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2010, 08:28:16 PM »
Got it on a trade for a computer ...
Rebuilt it and sold it on CL.
Must have been 3 or 4 years ago.

http://www.minipocketrockets.com/index.htm


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Re: Dad, Ride My Bike
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2010, 09:50:13 PM »
Thanks Gregg for the information. They also would be a source for parts. What did you do to bring it back and did you drive it? I know you drove pocket rockets. Interesting to read that the engines are 5 HP and reach 10,000 RPM. My sons engine sounds like a model airplane engine. 
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Re: Dad, Ride My Bike
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2010, 10:35:42 PM »
Dave
That would be 5 China HP ...
More like 2 to 2.5 HP in real life.
Never rode it  .. I'm to fat to fit on it ... LOL

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