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Post by CopperDeer on May 10, 2013 16:26:26 GMT -5
I've been searching a pretty wide variety of different bikes for a while now, really all winter but mainly just the last few days. I decided I want a 50cc 2-stroke for the cost savings and all the great testimonies I've heard from my fellow dawgs here about their 2T's. I found this TGB R50X locally for a very reasonable price, has a lot of recent work done but maybe a couple minor issues (keeping the price low!). From what research I've done, TGB stands for Taiwan Golden Bee so we're talking about a Taiwanese bike not a Chinese one. Also I found it employs a Morini motor, don't know much about that other than it's not Minarelli. raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/3742527210.htmlAny and all insight / advice would be much appreciated dawgs! |
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Post by trailheadmike on May 10, 2013 17:27:20 GMT -5
Wish I could help, but I did find a video for you:
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Post by chihuahuas on May 10, 2013 17:43:57 GMT -5
Put Hello Kitty stickers on it and drive it like you stole it. It's probably gone already  |
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Post by CopperDeer on May 10, 2013 17:48:56 GMT -5
Hahaha I actually found a like-new one for twice as much about an hour away, so either way, I'm tryina get one of these  |
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Post by carasdad on May 10, 2013 18:10:37 GMT -5
Hahaha I actually found a like-new one for twice as much about an hour away, so either way, I'm tryina get one of these Motori Morini makes some peppy 50cc 2T's. The Morini enignes can sometimes be difficult to find parts for..but Ebay is loaded with them. Worked on a TGB Laser R5..quick and well running for a 50cc engine. That one for that price probably sold fast. We got a Big Bore kit for it off Ebay for cheap. Talk about a huge improvement! wow!. Hope you get that one...you will like it. ;D |
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Post by scootnwinn on May 10, 2013 19:25:05 GMT -5
If you like it get it I'm sure you know what your getting into. Looks well taken care of to me from the pics. Give the guy a were do you get parts quiz. If he really does/did all that maintenance he should be able to tell you with out a thought
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Post by carasdad on May 10, 2013 19:30:45 GMT -5
DX Good thinking Rob...  |
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Post by CopperDeer on May 10, 2013 20:34:02 GMT -5
Awesome, great suggestion! I might be chasing coat tails on this one BUT there is an '09 model of the same scooter with only 138 miles on it (?? 1!!!!  ) for about twice the price that I'm trying to get a hold of too. Kinda skeptical about stuff that seems like it just "sat around" though. I love the "sport tuned" feel and the larger wheels with dual disc brakes particularly on this scooter. greensboro.craigslist.org/mcy/3786656644.html |
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Post by scootnwinn on May 10, 2013 21:02:01 GMT -5
I'd go with the red one. Not having a scooter the same color as the pavement is good. One of the reasons I will never own another grey/silver bike...
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Post by skuttadawg on May 10, 2013 21:08:27 GMT -5
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Post by millsc on May 10, 2013 21:08:42 GMT -5
snatch up the black one for 600 already has the exhaust upgraded, the leak is fixable
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Post by CopperDeer on May 10, 2013 21:36:07 GMT -5
I'd be ecstatic with either one, but damn people not putting their # on the ad, emails sent & fingers crossed. It's tough b/c there really isn't a lot of selection outside of these in my area for used...  % are Tao Tao's, which are OK I mean I've had two already but I'm ready to upgrade, particularly to 2T... but not quite ready to drop $2000+ on anything crazy. |
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Post by scootnwinn on May 10, 2013 21:52:51 GMT -5
When you respond to a Craigslist add be sure to change the title so the know you aren't spam and include your phone number spammers never do...
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Post by CopperDeer on May 10, 2013 22:52:05 GMT -5
Yup, I was like hey, local buyer, cash in hand, very interested, call me anytime at 123-456-7890, etc. I understand some people are skiddish about publishing their # on the Internet but I do it everytime when I sell on CL now and I almost always get it sold in a day or two and don't even bother to check any of the e-mail responses...
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Post by millsc on May 10, 2013 23:08:30 GMT -5
Offer 550 and snatch it up
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% are Tao Tao's, which are OK I mean I've had two already but I'm ready to upgrade, particularly to 2T... but not quite ready to drop $2000+ on anything crazy.