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Post by kz1000st on Apr 24, 2012 12:14:40 GMT -6
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Post by jct842 on Apr 24, 2012 14:15:44 GMT -6
I'll be rooting for the salsbury, its the only made in usa scooter there and also the one I would like to own the most!
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Post by kz1000st on Apr 24, 2012 15:27:11 GMT -6
I read at Modern Vespa that those two Stellas at the bottom of the list "Blewed Up". They must have ported and polished them and didn't use a good racing oil.
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Post by terrilee on Apr 24, 2012 17:08:27 GMT -6
run a SHANGHAI SCHENKE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY LTD
scoot,, that will win
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Post by kz1000st on Apr 26, 2012 5:46:09 GMT -6
The Salsbury is still out front trailed by an ancient Sears (Vespa) Allstate. The Vespa crowd must be plotting how to rid themselves of the shame.
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Post by jct842 on Apr 26, 2012 9:16:42 GMT -6
I would guess the Salisbury is the most valuable scooter in the race too. Worth as much as a 6 pack of vespas!
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Post by kz1000st on Apr 26, 2012 16:10:32 GMT -6
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Post by jct842 on Apr 26, 2012 16:20:21 GMT -6
Yea I know, .... in fact some where here I posted a few Salsbury pictures a while back. I would give my left nut for one. They were the first with a twist and go transmission. I think they marketed one in '37. The word is Da Vinci had a form of twist and go in one of his drawings. Wish they would come up with a small car using one. Maybe a 1000cc motor, just a basic car with no extra crap on it like all of todays cars.
Also Salsbury was owned by one of the aircraft builders of the time. Hence the streamlined body.
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Post by terrilee on Apr 26, 2012 16:38:05 GMT -6
Yea I know, .... in fact some where here I posted a few Salsbury pictures a while back. I would give my left nut for one. They were the first with a twist and go transmission. I think they marketed one in '37. The word is Da Vinci had a form of twist and go in one of his drawings. Wish they would come up with a small car using one. Maybe a 1000cc motor, just a basic car with no extra crap on it like all of todays cars. Also Salsbury was owned by one of the aircraft builders of the time. Hence the streamlined body. Attachments:
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Post by bullet on Apr 26, 2012 18:10:02 GMT -6
If I could buy a small truck like that with 4 wheels I would do it. I just can't get with 3 wheels. If I could use one for a few weeks I might change my mind if it could cruise at 60 mph. I need to tow at least 1,000 lbs. and I doubt it could do it.
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Post by kz1000st on Apr 28, 2012 5:43:28 GMT -6
I wonder how the scoring system works? The Big Ruckus should be kicking their butts.
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Post by kz1000st on Apr 28, 2012 15:59:42 GMT -6
You know what else cracks me up? Look at all the "Brand Name" scooters that have either missed a day or crapped out entirely. Burgmen, a Majesty and many of the Genuines. Even a SYM RV 250. No wonder two relics are leading. The owners of the modern equipment must not know how to tighten bolts.
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Post by terrdnf on Apr 28, 2012 16:19:20 GMT -6
hey KZ maybe a loose nut behind the bars? i know when i hear a groan i wonder if its my scoot or rigor mortis settin in but nothings built like it used to be. Or am I getting "nostalgic" Sheet startin to sound like my dad and grandpa. Now where did i put the metamucil for my fuel tank........ enjoy the RIDE GANG!!!
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Post by jct842 on Apr 28, 2012 17:44:33 GMT -6
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Post by jct842 on Apr 29, 2012 23:11:53 GMT -6
Place Name Scooter Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Total Delta*
1 Lee B 1946 Salsbury 85 492 456 450 519 489 546 531 489 3972 0
2 mrmoi200 1960 Sears Allstate 310 303 281 289 326 286 350 277 2422 1550
MADE IN USA 66 YEARS AGO flat head, air cooled and still reliable and most of all simple
(edit, this forum format sucks, I had the columns lined up and after posting they got jumbled)
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