"Pickup_man" (zekeh)
07/31/2019 at 12:06 • Filed to: None
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"Pickup_man" (zekeh)
07/31/2019 at 12:06 • Filed to: None | 0
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I’ve had an itch to acquire another motorcycle for a little while now, but don’t really want the expense of insurance and registration on another bike, which has led me down the path of mopeds. I’ve got a buddy with a fun QT50, and there’s a cool local group of moped builders and riders in the area so a moped would be something I could actually use from
time to time.
So, a moped, in searching I’ve come up with at least four different options.
Option 1: Buy just a boring regular ass moped. Resist the temptation to modify it. Fail to resist. Modify it to make it cool.
Option 2: Chinese mini choppers. Really no explanation needed here.
Option 3, the wild card: Modify one of my existing machines.
Per South Dakota law a moped is defined as:
“Moped” a motor driven cycle equipped with two or three wheels. If a combustion engine is used, the maximum piston or rotor displacement shall be fifty cubic centimeters regardless of the number of chambers in such power source. The power source shall be equipped with a power drive system that functions directly or automatically only, not requiring clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged.
So, the way I read this, If I swap a 50cc engine into the Chopper90, it would technically be legal as a moped (with the addition of a tail/brake light and horn). This is a really appealing idea to me. First, getting “parts” (an engine) through customs, IE the wife, is much easier than getting approval for yet another machine. Second, riding this thing on the street would be straight up bitchin.
Option 4. Motorized bicycle kit. I’ve got an old banana seat bike so I could probably build something cool with that.
What are Oppo’s thoughts on this? What’s your favorite option? Do you think the law will agree with my assessment on O ption 3 o r will I get way more hassle than it’s worth? Any recommendations for good but cheap Chinese 50cc two strokes?
nermal
> Pickup_man
07/31/2019 at 12:29 |
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Just get a Grom.
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Pickup_man
> nermal
07/31/2019 at 12:33 |
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Love to, but, can’t afford it , it requires registration, and it requires insurance.
ST80MND
> Pickup_man
07/31/2019 at 12:34 |
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If I could ride a street legal ATC, chopped and stretched, I would. Every day. Especially in the snow.
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Pickup_man
> ST80MND
07/31/2019 at 12:37 |
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I’m leaning heavily in that direction currently. I just wonder how often I’ll get pulled over and have to explain to the officer that it is in fact, <50cc, and technically meets legal requirements. I’ll probably get some hot head who doesn’t care and makes me get off the road.
Mercedes Streeter
> Pickup_man
07/31/2019 at 12:44 |
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Something Chinese! Something Chinese! :D Then slap an equally Chinese turbo on it!
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Pickup_man
> Mercedes Streeter
07/31/2019 at 12:46 |
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Now we’re getting wild. So, full Chinese mini bike? Or Chinese engine in the ATC?
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Mercedes Streeter
> Pickup_man
07/31/2019 at 13:45 |
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Chinese minibike or scooter that’s modded to be way faster than any 50 should be? :)
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Pickup_man
> Mercedes Streeter
07/31/2019 at 14:00 |
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I like the idea, the more and more I think about this the more I want a Chinese mini chopper. Now, how to convince the wife......
Old-Busted-Hotness
> Pickup_man
07/31/2019 at 21:06 |
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One vote for motorized bike. But if you’re gonna do it, get a 4-stroke engine. Way more reliable than the smokers, and torque for the hills.
Ready for an adventure!
> ST80MND
08/06/2019 at 10:53 |
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needs fifty thousand stars ASAP