sux-all 3 bikes running great

my building manager, who is probably around your age, just put his scooter into storage, too (we don't have a garage here or off-street parking for cars). When I finally do bring mine in for storage (in the dining room) I'll have to drain the fuel and then give the whole thing a good bath. Luckily since I live alone, I don't have to worry about the opinions of roommates or significant others about a bike being in the dining room...

I COULD leave it outside, chained to the fence where it is right now, and cover it... but I want to tidy up all the wiring anyway... and I don't have an extension cord long enough to reach from inside my apartment to where I work on the bike outside (for soldering iron...)
 
James

Nice Builds, All Of Them. The Cruiser Is Top Shelf Also. Have You Ever Considered A Shift Kit. I Really Like Mine, And The Motors Purr Along Nicely. Just A Thought. Thanks For Sharing. Ron
 
James

Nice Builds, All Of Them. The Cruiser Is Top Shelf Also. Have You Ever Considered A Shift Kit. I Really Like Mine, And The Motors Purr Along Nicely. Just A Thought. Thanks For Sharing. Ron

The red OCC has a five speed shift kit. The Cruiser has a 50cc just because it looks older.
 
my building manager, who is probably around your age, just put his scooter into storage, too (we don't have a garage here or off-street parking for cars). When I finally do bring mine in for storage (in the dining room) I'll have to drain the fuel and then give the whole thing a good bath. Luckily since I live alone, I don't have to worry about the opinions of roommates or significant others about a bike being in the dining room...

I COULD leave it outside, chained to the fence where it is right now, and cover it... but I want to tidy up all the wiring anyway... and I don't have an extension cord long enough to reach from inside my apartment to where I work on the bike outside (for soldering iron...)

I store my bikes in the heated basement / workshop. I also empty the tanks and air burge them for safety. I have pleanty of room outside the house but even covered, the weather still takes a toll. My two neighbors have garages, and I have several bikes(non motorized) stored in each.
Guess it is time for a bike yard sale!
 
Jim, Let your old friend here help you out. Send me the Roadmaster and that will make room for a new build. I may have to move the girlfriends car out of the garage though, ya think she'll understand? :whistle: All of my bikes are in winter storage now and I'm just riding one of the mopeds for now.
Larry

Larry,
First of all, I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. Instead of thinking of the loss, cherish the great memories.

**** no you can't have the roadmaster(I'll sell you one of my kids first(LOL)).
As you know I have 3 40's-50"s cruisers waiting for motors never mind the sex change Rollfast project.

I have already done the cleanup on the bikes for next spring. Every non rain day I get in at least 20 mi. on one of the bikes. I hope to continue that schedule until the ice starts.

Later

Jim
 
James

My Bad!! Lol. I Did Not Look Close Enough. The Rag Joint On The Left Thru Me Off A Bit. I See It Now. I Got All Excited About Occ Choppers A Couple Yrs Ago, Now Have 8 Including 2 J James. But Have Done Nothing With Them.

Thanks For Setting Me Straight.

Ron
 

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Ahhh Baron, I'm getting old and on blood thinners now due to a small stroke last week, I get cold pretty easily. Besides, maybe I'm a WUSS!HAHAHAH. Actually, I just don't get time to ride lately and by the time I get time, it will definitely be too cold. I'm riding the Tomos moped because it starts with one easy kick and it's the one on the outside of the storage area. It uses the same 50:1 gas/oil mix as my snowblower so no special mixing needed. The peds suspension is also easier on my bony old A**.
Larry

Dam Larry I wasn't aware of you having a stroke! But if you are still riding it must be under control. Just can"t keep a real biker down!
 
James

My Bad!! Lol. I Did Not Look Close Enough. The Rag Joint On The Left Thru Me Off A Bit. I See It Now. I Got All Excited About Occ Choppers A Couple Yrs Ago, Now Have 8 Including 2 J James. But Have Done Nothing With Them.

Thanks For Setting Me Straight.

Ron

Hot dam! That picture must have been taken in my basement! Since I have been riding Occ's people have been dumping Occ's on me.
But two is enough actually, one is enough. This is a fun hobby and the building and debugging is almost as much fun as the riding!
Where the heck does that MY BAD come from? I see it used everywhere, remember I'm 66 and don't keep up with the jargon!

Later
Jim
 
I have felt your fiscal pain when it comes to total investment/ sale price ratios.

Heck I figure my builds cost me around $1k each (considering the giveaway price on the rest of the pallet of motors I had..lol) And they both sold for around $250

Its a live and learn hobby..Just enjoy them and maybe you will happen into someone with deep pockets..
 
I have felt your fiscal pain when it comes to total investment/ sale price ratios.

Heck I figure my builds cost me around $1k each (considering the giveaway price on the rest of the pallet of motors I had..lol) And they both sold for around $250

Its a live and learn hobby..Just enjoy them and maybe you will happen into someone with deep pockets..

Deep pockets, no mechanical skills and perhaps a labodemy!

Reminds me of when I answered an ad for a RC helecopter. A maid answered the door and directed me to the basement. There were about twenty (poorly) half built Rc planes around.

Then there was the most beautiful chopper you could hope to see. The professor type guy came down to the basement. I told him the chopper was. He replied "I had it built by the guy that makes them for hollywood movies".
I asked "has it ever flown"? He said yes off my yacht. I hired the guy from the movie Towerin Inferno to fly it for me.

Dam I wish I still had his address, perhaps he would buy my bikes and hire me to ride them for him!
 
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