I recently acquired a CF Moto Fashion from Cookees and thought I'd post a few pics. Here it is right off of the delivery truck rolled ino the garage:
It has incredible truck space, here they are closed:
And ready to load up:
This bike has been often affectionately called a Fugly due to it's rather offbeat styling. While we're at the back of the bike here is a closeup of CF's logo:
That could easily stand for Fugly.....they must have known when they designed the logo what folks would say!
Here's a couple shots of the go stuff with the seat removed:
The dash is really cool, here's a couple artsy fartsy shots:
Here's the wife and I getting ready for the Fashion's maiden voyage:
But I thought I better first give it a couple spins around the cul-de-sac to make sure the wheels didn't fall off!
I don't know, this is my first 250. I've put about a 100 miles on it so far and it handles like a dream, maybe easier than a couple of my 150s. I forgot all about registering it with the DMV on all those gorgeous days we went out riding. Now I have to get it over to the license office TODAY in 50 degree weather so I don't have to get a cop to come over and inspect it, and then pay a late penalty. That's the way they do it in 'Bama, you've got 20 days, go figure. I guess I'll find out what the wind protection is like. Rich
Post by trancebear on Oct 20, 2011 10:25:19 GMT -6
I have a chance to buy one with less than 1k miles for $1200 but I am just not sure of the styling. I like all the things you mentioned about it and I think the ride would be way easier on my broken back. Have you maxed her out on speed yet? Does that star trek dash have a tach?
2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500
2009 Roketa Tahiti 150
2008 Znen 50cc (the scooter of shame)
I have a chance to buy one with less than 1k miles for $1200 but I am just not sure of the styling. I like all the things you mentioned about it and I think the ride would be way easier on my broken back. Have you maxed her out on speed yet? Does that star trek dash have a tach?
$12C is a steal and it would be just broke in at 1K, the cheap deals on CFs are rapidly disappearing. I was really hesitant about the styling but I've really grown to like it although it has been an aquired taste. The wife loved it immediately but then she married me so go figure. I haven't maxed it out yet but I was going like hell to the DMV and keeping up with traffic no problem. I'll let you know when I get a figure on that. No tach but I'm with Sprocket on CVT type vehicles, the RPMs kinda take care of themselves. A tach wouldn't kill me though, I'm used to having one on a MC. Rich
I've wanted to find an old beater Helix and just strip the body off and build a rat bike. My only complaint is that tiny 10" back wheel.
I thought you did that a while ago? I've got to say that with the trunk on it and the 10" rear wheel I think it does make it a little tippy at really slow speeds. However, I'm used to it already and once moving it's rock solid. I would probably have more issue with the engineering of a 10" rear on a touring scooter but it's a Honda clone and they don't make a hell of a lot of mistakes. I think the only issue might be tire wear but I can live with that if it happens. Speaking of the rear wheel, I'm still trying to figure out why the brake is on the floorboard but I'm getting used to it. Rich
Speaking of the rear wheel, I'm still trying to figure out why the brake is on the floorboard but I'm getting used to it.
Remember in 1986 when they introduced the Helix there were handshift Vespas with foot brakes ala the Stella. Also it was one of Honda's first scooters. I'm thinking they tried to stay close to their motorcycle roots. I read in Wikipedia that the small rear tire was a hindrance to people who took them on long tours. Although in this age of short lived bike tires 4,000 miles or so isn't that bad.
1991 Honda Nighthawk 250-16,000 miles 1983 Kawasaki Spectre 750-43,125 miles 2009 CF Moto Fashion- 17,235 miles www.twowheeler.yolasite.com/
Nope. I was close, though. There was one I was looking at on Craigslist, but didn't have the cash on hand to pull the trigger. I have been keeping my eyes open for another one.
There's still just one pony in the stable... which still needs some TLC. I haven't been able to give the Matrix the attention its been needing. Though, now that the weather has broken... all bets are off!
Josh '09 UM Matrix-II 170 ~ 12,000 Miles
Zero to 60... sometimes
makes me wonder why cessna puts a 6" wheel on some of their airplanes if small wheels are as bad as some people claim they are. those cessna's are landing in grass fields daily.
the weight, balance and stability of a given machine can more than make up the difference in wheel size. on a scooter I would much prefer a smaller wheel, especially in the rear so that I get more storage. how much storage do you have on a scooter with a 16" wheel? .....none....
Those small airplanes that use the tiny wheels are landing and taking off at speeds around 60-65 miles per hour. If those little wheels were not safe don't you think the FAA would ban them? as fussy as the FAA is with all their inspections/ john
It's been cold as a witch's beaan bag around here since I got the damn thing. I froze my arse off riding to the DMV last week to get it registered. I've put about a 100 miles on it but kept off the go handle due to break in. The main problem riding lately though is the wind, it blows you all over the road. Anyway, my point is I haven't been able to get any decent long rides to get an impression yet. It's supposed to calm down this week and I plan to ride to work in Talladega Wednesday. I should be able to give a good report after that and I'll take the GPS so I can get a top speed reading. I'll let you know after that ride. I've really liked it on the short hops we've been on though, I have high hopes. Rich