The GYRO That Got Away /66SIX
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The GYRO That Got Away /66SIX
Saw a ad on CL and thought OK 1 more and then done .
It was a Gyro X listed as a Gyro .
Called the seller right away / nice guy didn't know much about the bike
because he traded an outboard motor for it .
We talked back and forth and he sent more photos .
Wow even had the stock windshield but missing the rear rack
and the engine cover , the seat wasn't ripped or dry rotted .
Price $475. but getting it from North California to Vegas 6 1/2 Hr. each way
through the mountains not fun .
Well it got down to the seller saying he will hold it for me or take it to the swap meet
I said take it to the swap meet and if you don't sell it we will make a deal .
Well I called the seller back Sunday nite and asked how did it go ?
He said he sold it for $475.
OH WELL ! Do I Really Need Another One ?
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More pics
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last of the pics
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OK more pics of what a stock Gyro X looks like
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Re: The GYRO That Got Away /66SIX
That would have been cool, especially for that price.
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78 Kromag. (Briton Bee) .. Under the knife.. Derbi pyramid port dual variated
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78 flying dutchman.. e50 swap. mlm pipe custom tank seat.. gila kit
85 Honda spree . Af16 swap joerock mhr mini stroke scorpion pipe.
Re: The GYRO That Got Away /66SIX
Nice work 6.
There is never too many Gyro... plus the rare X.
There is never too many Gyro... plus the rare X.
I'm more than happy to explain it to you. I'll even draw you a picture! But I can't understand it for you.
'86 Spree - Gone
'86 Spree - Gone
'85 Aero 50 - Gone
'94 Elite SR - Gone
'96 Elite SR - Gone
'01 Elite S
'85 Gyro - Its Alive
'86 Spree - Gone
'86 Spree - Gone
'85 Aero 50 - Gone
'94 Elite SR - Gone
'96 Elite SR - Gone
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'85 Gyro - Its Alive
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Re: The GYRO That Got Away /66SIX
yes, u needed another one! so u could resell it to one of your close buddies for a one dollar profit. ...
said buddy should go and pick it up himself tho
said buddy should go and pick it up himself tho
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I kinda wanted it .And the seller was a really nice guy on the phone and he did give me the option .Dio89Elite wrote:yes, u needed another one! so u could resell it to one of your close buddies for a one dollar profit. ...
said buddy should go and pick it up himself tho
But when he said yea he sold it , it was all good like I said going to northern Cal then all the way back
I was not looking forward to that if it was closer I would probably be working on it right now .
And another thing I am having a big storage problem I don't think with all the KY jelly in the world it would fit it in my garage or sheds .
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hmmmm...... That X looks alot like the one i bought on sunday.........
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If you bought it from a guy named Justin at a swap meet Thats probably it . You got a good deal .TgyroX wrote:hmmmm...... That X looks alot like the one i bought on sunday.........
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Yes. That's it. I had seen it on CL here locally, then on sunday. I appreciate the oddball, and when i saw how it tilted, i knew it had to be mine. I had bought an old radio the prior week from him and talked with him a good bit about the outboard he traded for the Gyro. BTW, i got it for less than $475
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Well I am glad you got it and hope you post some photos of your restoration work on it also.TgyroX wrote:Yes. That's it. I had seen it on CL here locally, then on sunday. I appreciate the oddball, and when i saw how it tilted, i knew it had to be mine. I had bought an old radio the prior week from him and talked with him a good bit about the outboard he traded for the Gyro. BTW, i got it for less than $475
Did you get it running ?
How long did it take ?
I am not sure but I think it takes a higher amp. battery .
Does your kick start work ?
How is the plastic hopefully the cracks are an easy fix .
I hope you can clean or polish the windshield they are a rare add on and hard to find .
I hope all the parts are there as they are so hard to find even in Japan or Asia .
You might want to try to contact the guy that traded it for the outboard and see if he has the rear rack .
You will deffinatly want to get that .
You are also lucky the seat looks in good shape and original .
I really hope you post a lot of photos as I am curious as to how it comes out .
Yes I wish I would have got it ,as it is very rare but I have so many now it will be always the one that got away .
If you have any questions drop me a line I am not sure if I can help as I have no manual or parts source for it .
But I would like to see how your project comes out .
Best of luck and just be patient ,it will look cool when your finished .
66SIX Here are some pics of my Gyros
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- Here is a gyro I stuck a spoked wheel on the front .
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- Here is a Gyro Up similar to yours .I think my engine is wider ?
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