What im pondering getting as a 'toy'

Dupo · 10-17-2008, 01:00 AM

This is my new passion. I think i may order one of these come tax season in a few months...

Kikker Hardknock 5150..

70mph 200cc street legal 'pocket bikes'. These things are just too cool. $1500 base price ... looks like the one i want with certain options is going to run me about 2300 bucks.

http://www.kikker5150.com/indexb.html

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alanmcorcoran · 10-17-2008, 04:38 AM

Looks like fun, but it seems like the sort of thing you would "upgrade" to a GZ from... no? Looking at the various elements, from tires to suspension to fork to gas tank, it has a little less of everything.

patrick_777 · 10-17-2008, 06:24 AM

FWIW, I wholeheartedly agree with Alan here. (Why do I keep saying that?? :shocked

These are barely pit-bikes and I couldn't even imagine spending over two effing grand on one, much less actually riding safely anywhere. Those videos certainly don't inspire confidence in the performance, or safety. Honestly, for $2300 you can pick up a good condition, relatively low-mileage, 250 or 500cc bike (sport OR cruiser). Hell, there's a 250 Nighthawk for $1600 in Reading right now. There's even a badass KLR 650 down that way for $2K.

I mean, damn it man, you've got your Shadow already for a project bike. If you're looking for just something to putt around on, then snag up another small-displacement motorcycle and leave these hyped-up, WAY-overpriced toys to the squiddly tweeners annoying everyone on the block like they did the year before on their electric Razor scooters.

Just my 2¢ though.

mr. softie · 10-17-2008, 10:10 PM

For 700 bucks more this just sold on ebay.

2000 Moto Guzzi VII JACKAL 1100-- $3000

But I'm thinking more on the lines of this for a toy...

ST1100 --$3000 to $6000
Course I gotta save a bit longer for this! Hey...to each his own!

Sarris · 10-18-2008, 07:36 AM

I saw a toy up close yesterday. The one I saw was 100 cc, kicker, and jockey shift and was painted just like the one you posted. It's cute but only about 5/8 scale. It would be a bit small for a guy my size. It looks Chinese (?)

:biggrin:

Graydog · 10-18-2008, 09:38 AM

I think the key here is Dupo said he wants it as a toy. I think it is a great toy. I have only seen one up close but it looked like it would be a blast to ride and tinker with. I would stick with the base price though.

And Dupo.....you can look forward to that first kick back to the shin!

Dupo · 10-18-2008, 10:01 AM

Graydog is right, its a TOY, not another motorcycle. If i wanted another motorcycle i'd pick up a ninja or something to rip around with to have something 'different'. I just want something like this for fun and the 'wtf is that' factor. Something to take to small local bike nights.

I'm still undecided on it ... just thought i'd throw it out there and see what you all thought. I think they are really neat looking and could be fun to customize. My buddy and i were talking and both said ... it needs to be stretched 6" in the frame. Something he could definetly do for me (he said he might even pick one up to mess with too).

Easy Rider · 10-21-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick_777

FWIW, I wholeheartedly agree with Alan here. (Why do I keep saying that?? :shocked

You are obviously in need of some SERIOUS help!!

:crackup

alanmcorcoran · 10-22-2008, 01:57 AM

Not just agreed with me, but WHOLEHEARTEDLY. Suck on that all youse "RESPECTED"'s.

patrick_777 · 10-22-2008, 05:47 AM

I did prepend that with "For what it's worth"... :tongue:

10-17-2008, 01:00 AM	#1
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	What im pondering getting as a 'toy' This is my new passion. I think i may order one of these come tax season in a few months... Kikker Hardknock 5150.. 70mph 200cc street legal 'pocket bikes'. These things are just too cool. $1500 base price ... looks like the one i want with certain options is going to run me about 2300 bucks. http://www.kikker5150.com/indexb.html [youtube:35r6dtoj]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oym5DKY66m8[/youtube:35r6dtoj] [youtube:35r6dtoj]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_4X01jstII[/youtube:35r6dtoj] [youtube:35r6dtoj]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLELii0k70A[/youtube:35r6dtoj] __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-17-2008, 04:38 AM	#2
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: What im pondering getting as a 'toy' Looks like fun, but it seems like the sort of thing you would "upgrade" to a GZ from... no? Looking at the various elements, from tires to suspension to fork to gas tank, it has a little less of everything. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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10-17-2008, 06:24 AM	#3
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: What im pondering getting as a 'toy' FWIW, I wholeheartedly agree with Alan here. (Why do I keep saying that?? :shocked These are barely pit-bikes and I couldn't even imagine spending over two effing grand on one, much less actually riding safely anywhere. Those videos certainly don't inspire confidence in the performance, or safety. Honestly, for $2300 you can pick up a good condition, relatively low-mileage, 250 or 500cc bike (sport OR cruiser). Hell, there's a 250 Nighthawk for $1600 in Reading right now. There's even a badass KLR 650 down that way for $2K. I mean, damn it man, you've got your Shadow already for a project bike. If you're looking for just something to putt around on, then snag up another small-displacement motorcycle and leave these hyped-up, WAY-overpriced toys to the squiddly tweeners annoying everyone on the block like they did the year before on their electric Razor scooters. Just my 2¢ though. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-17-2008, 10:10 PM	#4
mr. softie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bucks Co. PA Posts: 361	Re: What im pondering getting as a 'toy' For 700 bucks more this just sold on ebay. 2000 Moto Guzzi VII JACKAL 1100-- $3000 But I'm thinking more on the lines of this for a toy... ST1100 --$3000 to $6000 Course I gotta save a bit longer for this! Hey...to each his own! __________________ The real money in a gold rush is in supplying liqueur and women to the miners.... May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road!
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10-18-2008, 07:36 AM	#5
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: What im pondering getting as a 'toy' I saw a toy up close yesterday. The one I saw was 100 cc, kicker, and jockey shift and was painted just like the one you posted. It's cute but only about 5/8 scale. It would be a bit small for a guy my size. It looks Chinese (?) :biggrin: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-18-2008, 09:38 AM	#6
Graydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 123	Re: What im pondering getting as a 'toy' I think the key here is Dupo said he wants it as a toy. I think it is a great toy. I have only seen one up close but it looked like it would be a blast to ride and tinker with. I would stick with the base price though. And Dupo.....you can look forward to that first kick back to the shin! __________________ Whither is fled the visionary gleam? Where is it now, the glory and the dream?
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10-18-2008, 10:01 AM	#7
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Re: What im pondering getting as a 'toy' Graydog is right, its a TOY, not another motorcycle. If i wanted another motorcycle i'd pick up a ninja or something to rip around with to have something 'different'. I just want something like this for fun and the 'wtf is that' factor. Something to take to small local bike nights. I'm still undecided on it ... just thought i'd throw it out there and see what you all thought. I think they are really neat looking and could be fun to customize. My buddy and i were talking and both said ... it needs to be stretched 6" in the frame. Something he could definetly do for me (he said he might even pick one up to mess with too). __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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10-22-2008, 01:57 AM	#9
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: What im pondering getting as a 'toy' Not just agreed with me, but WHOLEHEARTEDLY. Suck on that all youse "RESPECTED"'s. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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10-22-2008, 05:47 AM	#10
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: What im pondering getting as a 'toy' I did prepend that with "For what it's worth"... :tongue: __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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