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Mar 12, 2009 12:26:50 GMT
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anyone on here had any expirence with monkey bikes or ever owned one before? been looking at these and they look like fun, could be good for popping to the shops or just a wizz around for fun.  |
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dungbug
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Mar 12, 2009 13:14:31 GMT
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A friend of mine had one for a while and got rid of it because people didn't see him on the road  Not really the one when you're on two wheels...........Although he said it was good fun. ;D |
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jamesp
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Mar 12, 2009 16:36:32 GMT
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we had 1 for a while ,the chinease ones are built the same as pit bikes so pleanty of room for tuneing  |
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Mar 16, 2009 16:17:11 GMT
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I have been looking for a cheapie to bung on the back of the camper. They look lke great fun if not a little scary.
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Last Edit: Mar 16, 2009 16:17:55 GMT by danblez
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croaky
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Just picked one up last week, it's for chucking in the back of the camper mostly but has been getting some local use, Never had so much fun on the road! only 70cc but can easily pop the front wheel up in any gear if required! As said lots of tuning potential, currently got different sprockets on to give longer legs and (attempt) to keep the front wheel down. 16 teeth seems ideal for front sprocket over the 14 tooth standard job.
It is impossible to ride one without a stupid grin
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Padz
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Mar 23, 2009 19:15:05 GMT
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We've got an original 1966 honda 50 monkey, lovely little thing, i'll get some pics up at some point
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monkey bikesretrowagen1234
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Mar 24, 2009 11:12:57 GMT
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i used to have a 1974 honda st70 (dax) got it for nothing got it running after it sat for 15 years unloved . rode it up the woods a bit then swapped it for a vw fastback .. the old thing is probably still down pompy somewhere.... wish i still had it.... love cub engines
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Mar 24, 2009 11:52:18 GMT
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I have one similar to the one in the pic, but mine is the posh one (hydraulic forks, and hydraulic disc brake) I have a cub 90 engine in mine and an extended alloy rear swing arm, (which makes the bike far more stable and less wheelie happy) Would definately recommend the ones with proper forks if you're going to be tweaking it up to go more than 30mph as they are far smoother and safer.
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Mar 24, 2009 18:52:24 GMT
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i got st70 with some serious mods on it.. including monkey tank and seat, had a 152cc engine in it at one point and pulled well above 80 mph with ease... cracked the engine cases though so its in bits at the moment... pic below if it in its prime..  put the monkey tank on it as to be honest the dax tank is awfully small.. great bike though.. used to look like this...  had it since new (chinese copy though-jincheng) |
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monkey bikesDeleted
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Mar 24, 2009 18:55:25 GMT
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should add.... done evesham to the IOW on it twice.. evesham to doncaster once..
and various other 150 mile+ journeys..
with the big motor and sensible gearing its a capable cruiser.. just really tiny
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Mar 24, 2009 19:51:46 GMT
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i was looking at a honda DUNA on ebay last week, really fancied it as a resto project, not tsure theyd count as a monkey bike tho.
ebay item number 190294265906
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Not really the one when you're on two wheels...........Although he said it was good fun. ;D
