Aqualung
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Hey everybody!
First off, thanks for all the great material available here... I already know this forum will be a vital source of information and advice regarding all things motorbike. I am painfully new to this "hobby," and I have all the faith in your various experiences.
Alright, so I have a Schwinn Sidewinder (about a year old, Walmart version.) It cost me about $120 or so brand new... Anyhow, I have a friend who has a HUFFY CRANBROOK, fitted with an "80cc" 2-stroke (see photo below.)
She's had it since it was made for her by a guy from Peoria named Dave, who apparently sells motorbikes. She says it cost her $400, and it was bought new in July 2015.
She recently made me the offer to trade my Sidewinder (plus $50) for her Cranbrook motorbike. As far as I can tell, it's an amazingly generous trade! She says there is nothing wrong with it, it's barely been ridden, just kept inside since the summer, since she's "too afraid to ride the thing."
What I would like to ask in this thread is basically two things:
A) When I check out this motorbike, are there any aspects that I should be sure to inspect that might stand out? (I know it's a Walmart bike, and I'm sure the kit is nothing special, but is there anything that would make this trade just not worth it?) What questions are the most important to ask?
B) Is there anything you guys can tell me just from the attached photo that can help me identify the kit and/or anything positive or negative about the way it was assembled? How about vital upgrades?
Thanks in advance to those who choose to give input/advice on my decision, and also to those who already have in threads prior to my own. I kinda have my heart set on this thing, and I can't afford to do any better right now, but I am really excited to get into learning everything I can to get the most out of this unexpected offer.
Cheers,
Aqualung
(PS....The fenders are coming straight off soon as I get the thing! Also, I apologize that there is only one picture available at the moment.)
First off, thanks for all the great material available here... I already know this forum will be a vital source of information and advice regarding all things motorbike. I am painfully new to this "hobby," and I have all the faith in your various experiences.
Alright, so I have a Schwinn Sidewinder (about a year old, Walmart version.) It cost me about $120 or so brand new... Anyhow, I have a friend who has a HUFFY CRANBROOK, fitted with an "80cc" 2-stroke (see photo below.)
She's had it since it was made for her by a guy from Peoria named Dave, who apparently sells motorbikes. She says it cost her $400, and it was bought new in July 2015.
She recently made me the offer to trade my Sidewinder (plus $50) for her Cranbrook motorbike. As far as I can tell, it's an amazingly generous trade! She says there is nothing wrong with it, it's barely been ridden, just kept inside since the summer, since she's "too afraid to ride the thing."
What I would like to ask in this thread is basically two things:
A) When I check out this motorbike, are there any aspects that I should be sure to inspect that might stand out? (I know it's a Walmart bike, and I'm sure the kit is nothing special, but is there anything that would make this trade just not worth it?) What questions are the most important to ask?
B) Is there anything you guys can tell me just from the attached photo that can help me identify the kit and/or anything positive or negative about the way it was assembled? How about vital upgrades?
Thanks in advance to those who choose to give input/advice on my decision, and also to those who already have in threads prior to my own. I kinda have my heart set on this thing, and I can't afford to do any better right now, but I am really excited to get into learning everything I can to get the most out of this unexpected offer.
Cheers,
Aqualung
(PS....The fenders are coming straight off soon as I get the thing! Also, I apologize that there is only one picture available at the moment.)
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