I went to take in 500 pounds of scrap out of my yard this morning ($20 worth, I needed smokes) and the guy who runs the place knows I like mopeds. Soon as I pull up on the scale, he had a RED 1994 Elite S sitting there. 487 MILES! Plastic is in not so good shape, but I had carb clean with me and it fired right up. He told me to unload and take it, so I basically got it for $20.
Pics to come when I get batteries for the camera. I NEED AN AIRBOX!
JUNKYARDS... are the S***
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wikked_spree57
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1994 BMW 525i 5 speed BEAMER TIME
1983 Yamaha XC 180 - Bought barn fresh in mint condition and 254 miles. Best bike I ever owned
1983 Yamaha XC 180 - Bought barn fresh in mint condition and 254 miles. Best bike I ever owned
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If there's ever been a definition of karma...
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oh my goodness. I see so many people on this forum getting free scoots, wish i could get another free scoot. My spree i'm running now my neighbor just gave to me.
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Wow - what a find! Glad you found it and kept that scooter of the scrap metal chain. Wonder why the orig owner just scrapped it 
but know its found a good home
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erry1 is gettin new scoots! i wantz one too 
congrats on da new pickup wikked, slammin deal
congrats on da new pickup wikked, slammin deal
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Thanks toast, I just consider it pure luck.
I mean, how often will you find a scooter (or even a car for that matter) in the scrap yard that needs nothing more than a good carb cleaning and has under 1K original miles?
Plastic is all toasted on it, but it runs GOOD.
I mean, how often will you find a scooter (or even a car for that matter) in the scrap yard that needs nothing more than a good carb cleaning and has under 1K original miles?
Plastic is all toasted on it, but it runs GOOD.
1994 BMW 525i 5 speed BEAMER TIME
1983 Yamaha XC 180 - Bought barn fresh in mint condition and 254 miles. Best bike I ever owned
1983 Yamaha XC 180 - Bought barn fresh in mint condition and 254 miles. Best bike I ever owned
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How do you go about getting a title to get it on the road?
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Kenny_McCormic
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In Michigan we just forge a bill of sale and pay $15 for a 3 year sticker.JONESER wrote:How do you go about getting a title to get it on the road?
I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. Actually my advice is probably worth slightly less than what you pay to view it.
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That is exactly how I found my 78 express. 897 miles and they had the title. Someone else pulled it for me though. Some people will throw away anything that doesn't fire right up.
84 Spree, restored SOLD 
85 Spree, needs restored
78 Express, daily driver
80 Express, first love
80 Express, just gettin' her going again
88 SB50P, camouflaged
and 3 for parts...
85 Spree, needs restored
78 Express, daily driver
80 Express, first love
80 Express, just gettin' her going again
88 SB50P, camouflaged
and 3 for parts...
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wikked_spree57
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Oh I know all about that. that;s how I got into mopeds, I was out trash picking one night 4 years ago and I had my Cavalier trunk full of all kindsa cool stuff, but I ran across an 85 spree with a free sign on it. In exhcange, I emptied my trunk on their curb for it (had to make room, that was much cooler than the old computer s*** that probably didn't work anyway lol).
I found a 78 Express at the boneyard last year and got it for $10, and the trans cover and complete ratchet/wind up kick start went for $60. I think I made $175 or so off the whole bike.
I found a 78 Express at the boneyard last year and got it for $10, and the trans cover and complete ratchet/wind up kick start went for $60. I think I made $175 or so off the whole bike.
1994 BMW 525i 5 speed BEAMER TIME
1983 Yamaha XC 180 - Bought barn fresh in mint condition and 254 miles. Best bike I ever owned
1983 Yamaha XC 180 - Bought barn fresh in mint condition and 254 miles. Best bike I ever owned
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I got a free 1965 Honda CB160 Sport and ATC125 junker that way.
"Hey, you like motorcycles, you wanna get these off my hands?"
Yes, yes I would.
"Hey, you like motorcycles, you wanna get these off my hands?"
Yes, yes I would.
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I got a free TNG Venice that way - I know - its not a Dio engine Elite. The owner advertised it on Craigslist as a non-runner. Right after he handed it over, as an afterthought, I asked "You did try starting it with the kill switch off?".
Guess what!
Guess what!
Lambretta TV-175 (wish I'd never sold it!)
2005 Vento Phantom R4i 125cc (stolen)
1986 Yamaha XC180 Riva
1985 Honda CH150D Elite
1988 Honda SA50 LX Elite
1989 Honda SB50
2007 iScooter 150cc
2006 Roketa 150cc
2006 TNG Venice 50cc
2005 Vento Phantom R4i 125cc (stolen)
1986 Yamaha XC180 Riva
1985 Honda CH150D Elite
1988 Honda SA50 LX Elite
1989 Honda SB50
2007 iScooter 150cc
2006 Roketa 150cc
2006 TNG Venice 50cc
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Good god... Thay came through again. I got a Elite CH125 today, for $25...
The body is completely trashed, but, like DoubleAey says, all I had to do was "clean the carb and just ride it". It runs perfect... 50MPH.
The body is completely trashed, but, like DoubleAey says, all I had to do was "clean the carb and just ride it". It runs perfect... 50MPH.
1994 BMW 525i 5 speed BEAMER TIME
1983 Yamaha XC 180 - Bought barn fresh in mint condition and 254 miles. Best bike I ever owned
1983 Yamaha XC 180 - Bought barn fresh in mint condition and 254 miles. Best bike I ever owned
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wikked_spree57 wrote:Good god... Thay came through again. I got a Elite CH125 today, for $25...
The body is completely trashed, but, like DoubleAey says, all I had to do was "clean the carb and just ride it". It runs perfect... 50MPH.
You suck.
Yes I'm jealous.