good mopeds?
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good mopeds?
My friend wanted to get a moped in the chicago area. I don't know a lot about mopeds. What are good brand names and models? n' what could $250 buy? N' where should i look for them?
thanks guys,
nick
thanks guys,
nick
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2 stroke Yamahas and Hondas are the best. $250 might buy a banged up, possibly stolen(run the VIN) roadworthy or nearly roadworthy(might need ot do some light work) bike with missing plastics.
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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I got my Yamaha Jog for $300, and it's a '98 in good shape. Now that I got the carb cleaned and everything figured out, I just need to replace the back tire tube and I'm good to go.
That said, a buy like mine is rare. However, I almost bought an '85 Honda Pal in very good shape for $200...so the deals are out there. Hunt hunt hunt, and be patient.
That said, a buy like mine is rare. However, I almost bought an '85 Honda Pal in very good shape for $200...so the deals are out there. Hunt hunt hunt, and be patient.
i bet petty cash and murder club would disagree. (all Chicago Moped Gangs)Kenny_McCormic wrote:Most mopeds are rather slow, NOT good for chicago traffic.
i also disagree, a moped is faster then a bike, very cheap to get legal, and you can take it in the bike lanes. Mopeds are perfect for around chicago.
"Its not what you ride, its that you ride"
1996--------Honda Elite S-
1991--------Tomos Targa-
And a Bunch of other bikes.
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I have 2 nopeds on Chicago Craigslist that I am selling way too high. A Honda and a Yamaha both not running, no titled, needing some work.
Out of community spirit, solidarity, and my wife getting off my back, have him e-mail me and we can work out a deal. I'm in the 1st Northern suburb of Chicago.
Make sure he mentions Hondaspree.net in the e-mail so I know who it is.
Out of community spirit, solidarity, and my wife getting off my back, have him e-mail me and we can work out a deal. I'm in the 1st Northern suburb of Chicago.
Make sure he mentions Hondaspree.net in the e-mail so I know who it is.
while, , people do it.Chisholm wrote:I think the Tomos Targa LX is a sharp moped. There are some interesting old , weird mopeds too.
I didn't realize that mopeds could do all the bike stuff.
Sometimes I get mad that the Spree typically has to follow motorcycle rules when it is exceptionally small.
i see people riding in the bike lanes all the time, when they see a cop they kill the motor and just pedal. Once the cop passes they start the motor back up.
Most of the roads are very slow speeds anyway, even being in normal traffic 25-30 mph is fine.
"Its not what you ride, its that you ride"
1996--------Honda Elite S-
1991--------Tomos Targa-
And a Bunch of other bikes.
1996--------Honda Elite S-
1991--------Tomos Targa-
And a Bunch of other bikes.
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