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Post by redrider on Feb 17, 2012 13:09:48 GMT -6
Guys I have found a used scooter in a garage I'm interested in buying .The body looks nice best I remember I seen it last summer .It has a clean title .I was told that it was working great ,it quit running and was pushed in the garage about 9 yrs. ago and has sit there ever since .They are asking $200 .If the motor is not seized would it be worth the money .What do I need to be looking for and at .I hope to get to go look at it again tomorrow closer .I will try to get some pics of it .I have enjoyed working with all ya'll getting my red scoot running .So I thought I might jump off into another project scooter .
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Post by jahunt on Feb 17, 2012 13:11:22 GMT -6
I think it depends on what scooter it is. If it is a chinese scooter from 9 years ago (circa 2003), it could be difficult to find replacement parts for. If you can find the make/model/engine, it would be helpful!
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Post by jct842 on Feb 17, 2012 13:20:28 GMT -6
You forgot to mention what size engine the scooter has.
Since you failed to list where in the country you live, others in that state can't advise you on your states laws regarding getting a scooter registered that has set for 9 years with no tags. Some states have penalty's that some one will have to pay before tags get issued.
At the least you will need to clean carb/gas tank, replace tires, replace battery, and do a complete PDI including replacing all hoses. Then find out why it quit running. John
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Post by sprocket on Feb 17, 2012 13:36:28 GMT -6
What make is it.. it could be a real find or a piece of junk...
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Post by bcgreatness on Feb 17, 2012 15:28:35 GMT -6
Red rider is from Alabama
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Post by redrider on Feb 17, 2012 15:57:48 GMT -6
Yes I'm from Alabama.Roll Tide
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Post by redrider on Feb 18, 2012 11:57:19 GMT -6
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Post by silverfox96 on Feb 18, 2012 12:39:52 GMT -6
It's worth a lot more than that! I'd buy it in a new york minute!
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Post by silverfox96 on Feb 18, 2012 12:44:28 GMT -6
There is one exactly like that sitting in the showroom at my dealership. They are asking 1200 for it!
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Post by jct842 on Feb 18, 2012 13:02:54 GMT -6
That should be a good investment. I have a yamaha riva 180 I bought maybe 3 years ago. I like the body styles of those older scooters. I paid either 5 or 600 and had to replace tires, the battery lasted another year. I am going to have to do some hunting on it as it has a real slow gas leak. you can smell gas when it sits in the garage and if left unattended for a month you get an empty tank. not enough to drip on the floor though. Thats one thing that can happen to an older scooter, not the end of the world but probably a hose that got hard and cracked. If you don't buy it at least let the forum know where and who to contact on it. john
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Post by bcgreatness on Feb 18, 2012 13:12:18 GMT -6
Good buy that will be. Try to get it for cheaper. Walk in there with 150$ cash and tell him you want it but it needs allot of work and new parts which that's not a lie its going to take a bunch of inexpensive parts.
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Post by bcgreatness on Feb 18, 2012 13:21:48 GMT -6
I also like how it has a gas pedal and the spedo actually shows the true speed that it could achieve. I like how i can top out at 65 but my spedo says it can do 90 lmao yeah if i strap a jet turbine on it...... not a bad idea
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Post by sprocket on Feb 18, 2012 13:52:14 GMT -6
>>I also like how it has a gas pedal That is the rear brake pedal...it takes getting used to in a panic stop.. the inclination is to put your feet down on the ground, but you can't on this scooter... You will need to replace all the rubber and battery for starters... the carbs on those had enricher problems and they can be flakey.. just so you know... I would guess you will need to put $500- $600 into it , but then it should be worth 2 times that... Here is the service manual..1987 was the last year they were made... www.motorscooterguide.net/Manuals/Honda_CH150_Service_Manual.pdfGood luck Nothing GY6 will fit it.. however electrical components and the CV carb can be adapted... |
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Post by redrider on Feb 18, 2012 14:09:09 GMT -6
I will take a battery with me next weekend to set on just to hear the engine spin .My brother is the one doing the offerings he is at $200 know ,but a older man owns the scooter and my brother takes him to Birmingham to get treatments every month ,but u guys are saying I would be safe at $200 right .Know it does not run and the panels where all off of it laying beside where someone had been looking at it .Ya'll guys can help me get it running even thou its a honda right ?I was looking and it looked to me like this machine is water cooled am I right .
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Post by sprocket on Feb 18, 2012 14:57:56 GMT -6
Parts will be a problem...maybe call Honda dealer and see what they still have or can order...
You may find it will turn over... or it could have a blown or seized engine.. who knows!
Read the service manual... and start doing research on these scooters.. there are specific forums for them too...which would probably be a better source of direct help...
Lots of people are buying these to restore.. but then they also have lots of bucks...if you get it running you could also do OK selling it...
Don't believe the mileage.. the brake pedal wear says it has many more miles on it than the odometer is saying...hard to tell from that picture though...
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