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I like certain types of motorcycles….I call them cool bikes. This is one of them, I also have to admit that knowing that the Chinese can manufacture these cool bikes and that they could be sold relatively cheap in the USA…and are not…is to put it mildly…frustrating.
However these are being replicated in china and being sold through a company called SKYTEAM...not in the USA though..oh no...and why is that?
reminds me of a farm bike... some family relatives had a similar looking bike that my uncle used on the farm to round-up sheep and other farmers used to bring in the cows for milking...
It’s a tracker….the original model from 1972.
http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/s..._green_500.jpg
I am not 100% sure but I believe that the AMA still sanctions an under 250cc class flat track race.
I know they have a 750cc class and this bike would be typical for that class.
http://mitchophoto.com/mgallery/d/1051-2/IMG_0057.jpg
I guess it would make sense that ranchers would use the bikes for herding?
The manufacturer that is making the replica Skyteam makes little bikes, I would call them minibikes. The original RV125 to me looks like a oversized minibike. I would say that Suzuki had some creative engineers in 2002/2003 they introduced the VAN VAN and also the Grass Tracker 250 that year.
The Grasstracker also went by the Bigboy or TU250GB
http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/T...oy_top_450.jpg
Here is the limited version of the VAN VAN 200 also called a RV200Z.
http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/R...Z_side_520.jpg
Very cool bike.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...200_org_15.jpg
Grasstracker also very cool
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/y...acker_side.jpg
The Qinqqi Tracker.....not so cool.
http://www.qingqi.com.cn/uploadfile/...B%E5%9B%BE.jpg
I think its all very interesting here is link to Skyteam, the RV bike is on the site its not a Suzuki engine being offered on it it is a 223cc engine instead.
Article from Motoinfos.com:
SKY TEAM V-Raptor
Hyusoung offer a model called a Karion
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/...780902c631.jpg
Which I personally think is very cool.
It looks alot like the DR200...sept its way cooler, LOL
http://www.fahrschule-fuhlsbuettel.d...er/hyosung.jpg
In all honesty those vids weren't impressive, back views of a bunch of folk doing nothing much adventurous and back views of sheep and one heifer for a change. Oh yeah and a couple of puddles. Mate, we were riding road bikes and Morris Minors on those high-valley roads decades ago in all weathers including snow, right across Wales not just a day trip to Shropshire; flashed up farm bikes don't do it any better. Get off your bike, take some decent action pics side-on and front on of the bike not just peoples arses. I see them every day I ride through town. And you lot all ride too close together, try a greater separation for safety.
Why is it that all the cool people are someplace else…I might as well live on an island.
Not really….thanks for posting the videos and the link to the club, unfortunately I reside in the USA so little chance I’ll be signing up.
I sat on a TU250 at a dealer but it’s a street version and not a Tracker which is what I really want and a local club…and events.
Lately I’ve been riding around with a group of lesbians that all have Harley Davidson’s…it’s fun and we stop at the park sometimes to throw a football around… they’re a great group….they stopped telling me to get a real mans bike… as often as they used to. I told them that I am gay for the Harley’s, it seemed to have helped. It’s rough finding people that share the same interests, you do what you can.
Grass is always greener and the bloody bike I want is only sold someplace else.
I feel conflicted again…..
You could always cut your balls off and move to Thailand. No conflict then. They have islands there too and you could get the 'bike nearby I am sure - and be anything else you want to be.
HAHA, got a new HD bashing joke: Get a HD, even lesbians drive it in order to be more manly.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJH
In Northern California, where I grew up, lesbians have been riding Harleys, Moto Guzzis and other big cruisers since the 1960s, and they have a great name for themselves: Dykes on bikes. (Their own idea, not mine.)
http://www.southbayriders.com/forums...0&d=1246236725
That image (nice helmet!) comes from this lovely thread from South Bay Riders.
And THIS apparently is their Facebook page (which of course is blocked here in China and my VPN is faltering).
Pity outsiders can't see the helmet anymore. Facebook page at least was open for public access. Would be interesting to make a photo report of them.
Oh I get it if your taste in motorcycles is for Trackers then your either a dirt ball farmer or a Thai transvestite, is there a book on conventional wisdom so I can get familiar with that doctrine of idiocracy?
Is there a source for all this or is it just a loosely aligned cooperative of minions…march stepping?
The only person that would buy that bike is either a motorcycling border collie or a miss tiffany? Sounds like the preverbal flinging of shit against the wall just for what to see what sticks.
You can stuff big balls in tight jeans…but watch out for the size thirteen boot it makes them a real tempting target.
Trackers and HD are not mutually exclusive are they?
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/y...RIH2008071.jpg
Seriously how does it work does the head rancher get the HD or does the Miss Tiffany winner or both and are they basically the same things? Are the Dykes on bikes the same as the hells angles? Probably not since some of them are riding moto guzi and ducatti, how can I get up to speed on the preconceptions and mainstream generalizations? I would like to be abreast of the conventional wisdom….that’s not the same as wanting to have breasts, just for the record, as some seem to have some trouble with what is literal and what is figurative.
Dear MJH,
I hope you are just misinterpreting the tone of banter in this forum. I've found nothing indicating disrespect.
In fact, I've ridden with the Dykes on Bikes, and was in awe and admiration of their skills, their choice and quality of rides, totally respectful attitude toward themselves and other riders, and overall joy of riding. I'd follow them (almost) anywhere.
cheers
Which basically means you are a bit up yourself MJH. Relax.
Like it or not enjoy it or not, it is actually inclusive and responsive to your own posts. Flash yourself at people, strangers, and they react. And call them idiots and threaten with size 13's and you are being a pratt, showing your insecurities.
And all this about a pic or two of a style of motorbike? The wonders of the WWW.
You can now get Suzuki Van Van replicas from Skyteam, the model is the V-Raptor and i comes in 125 and 250 versions.
You can get these fun bikes at www.northbridgebikes.co.uk
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Check out the facebook pages for Northbridge Bikes and for Skyteam.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NorthB...87657931277319
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sky-Te...70600496319847
You pimping for those guys mate or what? If you are associated all you have to do is introduce yourself under the dealers part of the forum, its free. If you are just an owner then we want more info about you and your bike and pics of 'Bristalal' (thats how they talk there, honest)
I am a nasty man. I can practically joke of anything :eek2: There is no word "holy" in my dictionary :lol8:
Pimping them right out, or is it the OCD kicking in!!
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Nice replica, though i was always more a fan of TW (tractor wheels!)
How much do they sell for?
The 125s are £1,500 and the 250s are £1,700. Both come with parts and labour warranty.Quote:
Originally Posted by felix
very good prive considering normal brand new 125's prices in this day and age of the taxation UK are the CG or CB copy engines?