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S-A-M
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PostPosted: 17:37 - 09 Jan 2009    Post subject: buying a broken (geared) 50cc Reply with quote

I'm thinking of moving up from the restricted scooter which is getting dull to ride to a 50cc de-restricted geared and I quite fancy the idea of doing one up myself, my dads a mechanic and said he'd give me a hand, I then want to sell both bikes maybe make a bit of profit and buy a 125 when I'm old enough.

I wanna know a good bike to get, where to find a broken down one (good site suggestion?). I like the look of the aprillia rs50.
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S-A-M
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PostPosted: 23:49 - 19 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the help guys.........................
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Newbiker0507
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PostPosted: 01:07 - 20 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

How old are you?

You kinda answered your own question...the Aprilia RS50 is certainly the only 50cc bike I would consider getting (if at all) and I'm sure everyone else feels the same.
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PostPosted: 05:37 - 20 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

If your 16 you can only have a moped, thats restricted to 31mph or 33 or something along those lines.

Go past that, and cops pull you (like they do in coventry with a fascination for anyone who doesnt have a fireblade), youll be riding with no licence, no insurance.

Wham, Bam, say good bye to being able to afford insurance for 3 years and potentially loose your licence and a nice big tasty fine.

Seriously, hold out till your 17, I did and I know its a nightmare, but its not worth the hassle of fixing a run down bike, that isnt reliable in the first place, to run the risk of being raped by cops.
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The Original Muzza
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PostPosted: 13:03 - 20 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

faddius wrote:
If your 16 you can only have a moped, thats restricted to 31mph or 33 or something along those lines.

Go past that, and cops pull you (like they do in coventry with a fascination for anyone who doesnt have a fireblade), youll be riding with no licence, no insurance.

Wham, Bam, say good bye to being able to afford insurance for 3 years and potentially loose your licence and a nice big tasty fine.

Seriously, hold out till your 17, I did and I know its a nightmare, but its not worth the hassle of fixing a run down bike, that isnt reliable in the first place, to run the risk of being raped by cops.


Pretty sure he can ride a geared 50cc restricted to 31mph as even though it looks like a sportsbike, it is still in the P category of DVLA vehicles.

When do you turn 17 S.A.M? Could be potentially easier to get a 125 to fix up in time for your birthday? Search yellow pages and google for a breakers in your area, they usually have a fixable few bikes.
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PostPosted: 16:31 - 20 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a peugeot xps 50cc
that has no rear brake either needs bleeding or a new MC and a leaky front left forkseal Wink
for sale if intrested.
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Kal
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PostPosted: 17:40 - 20 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Muzza wrote:
Pretty sure he can ride a geared 50cc restricted to 31mph as even though it looks like a sportsbike, it is still in the P category of DVLA vehicles.


The OP was talking about getting an unrestricted 50cc which makes it a catagory A machine.

Personally I'd rather have a Honda MT50

Much as I hate to pimp other peoples sites this has a good selection to give you an idea of what is out there.
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