eBay's Most Miserable Bike

A100man · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Aug 2013 Karma :

Sorry, not e-bay.. but what, in the name fo all things holy, is this f'ing thing supposed to be..? Called the Benelli 501 'cruiser'. Sheesh!

https://www.mystockmanager.co.uk/images_vehicles/290/190535/First_169901579298.jpeg
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

I don't see why they can't put a proper mudguard on it. That would fill a bit of that massive hole between the seat and tyre. Also a headlight would be nice.
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A100man · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Aug 2013 Karma :

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Capt Sisko · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 22 Jan 2022 Karma :

How to kill yourself in 60 seconds.

A Honda construction site / commercial equipment engine bolted to a, well to a goodness knows what sort of frame. And check out the rear brake!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285710008176?itmmeta=01HQ8ZS0JDMRFBD8KV0YJBD2JF&hash=item4285a4bf70:g:ESEAAOSwqApl0Qnc/

Globule · Derestricted Danger Joined: 06 Dec 2022 Karma :

OMG! that is just wrong Shocked

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

They make actual production mini-bikes not very dissimilar to that. Like this coleman one they sell in Walmart in the US.
https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/Coleman-CC100X-Gas-Powered-98cc-Red-Power-Ride-On-Mini-Bike_6901c127-0ea6-4733-9f30-da2ef71fd692.c5f94fbc4462860617f665660d3d7a95.jpeg
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slowasyoulike · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 May 2021 Karma :

GX160 is a lawnmower engine IIRC. I wouldn't think that was massively dangerous except for the comedic rear (only?) brake.

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WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

Ohh
I do like the minimalist welding and that back brake is to die for
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Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

Stunt pegs on the front wheel? Why did none of you spot that?
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deadly_penguin · Derestricted Danger Joined: 07 Apr 2022 Karma :

Anybody fancy an, umm, whatever one of these is?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186698691597
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Easy-X · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :

A100man · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Aug 2013 Karma :

wow.. a lot of effort's gone into that it could even be usable with a front mudgaurd fitted.

Not for me but at 400 quid it has to be an option for our resident ghey scooter-boi..

..WD where are you?
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WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

Did somebody mention ghey bois?

Ooooh hello, what's that?
Golly, a YP 250 of all things!

made to look like a.................
a..........
umm.......
the only word that comes to mind is WHY?

It's neither beautiful or useful, I'm musing over getting it for spares but the tank, seat, exhaust, frame, rear wheel, inlet manifold, bars and those silly mirrors plus probably a few other things are no use to me for starters.

I can see its a pre 2001 type as mine has a rear disc and tps on the carb,
If I bought it Mr Anglegrinder would be busy for a few days.
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

Nice place to put your handbag in the frame well though.
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slowasyoulike · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 May 2021 Karma :

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

It would look better slammed and stretched.
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slowasyoulike · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 May 2021 Karma :

WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

Another pretty good work but why? example
This guys been trying to flog this for 9 grand for a long time.
OK its shiny but the compromised rear suspension is a fuck up that Honda would never sign off on and its still a 50 bhp tourer at best.

Its just a grossly overpriced ornament now

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/d0QAAOSwJXBitvJH/s-l1600.webp
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Easy-X · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :

As if the "café racer" look doesn't look bad enough at a distance, the seller has very detailed photos...

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FqYAAOSwNKVmjWE3/s-l640.webp

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/267019700227

As an aside, if the original photo is this: