Just about done spending money on the Super Cub

"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
10/01/2019 at 21:32 • Filed to: project super cubby

Tonight I ordered the rest of what I needed to get it on the road and tallied everything up. Bike itself was free, and I’ve spent $430 to get it complete and running. Cheaper than any running bike or scooter for sale in the local classifieds, and now I own a classic piece of motorcycling history. The only expenses left are random finishing touches like paint and a cargo rack.

Now I just need a helmet and motorcycle endorsement.

DISCUSSION (6)

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
10/01/2019 at 21:53

Yup...I want to get my bike endorsement so I can get a scooter. Also, if I ever import a Piaggio Ape, I’ll need one...stupidly even if I import an Ape TM with the car-style controls (manual gearshift, clutch/brake/gas pedal, steering wheel, etc), it’s still classified as a motorcycle here because three wheels :/

Explain why taking a bike course is necessary to drive something that uses no bike skills at all....

facw > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
10/01/2019 at 22:05

Feels silly to consider that a motorcycle, but I guess the engine is too big to be classified as a moped (which has a 50cc limit). Strangely, apparently MA apparently doesn’t require mopeds to actually be able to be powered by pedals.

atfsgeoff > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
10/01/2019 at 22:16

Watch out for the Watermelon Terror!

I love these bikes, and I think Honda did a great thing by bringing it back in 125cc trim this year for North America.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > facw
10/01/2019 at 22:36

MA also says it’s only a moped if its max speed is no more than 30mph. So yeah, this has to be registered as a motorcycle .

facw > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
10/01/2019 at 22:38

Meh, I’m assuming your speedometer is optimistic. Plus how fast do you need to go on the V ineyard anyway?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > facw
10/01/2019 at 22:41

Highest speed limit is 45