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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: Burt Munro on April 28, 2005, 11:11:12 AM

Title: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: Burt Munro on April 28, 2005, 11:11:12 AM
Not getting my hopes up too high that this will turn into a great deal (if it sounds too good to be true it probably is?)

(https://www.ccsforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.andale.com%2Ff2%2F104%2F114%2F18855442%2F1109308397798_zr_red.jpg&hash=d6499b014f558d92c68cd3d7dfb93589e5ee4c50)

Guy lives about 30 miles from me and I'm picking it up Saturday so at least I got that end covered. Seller will only take cash so I need a sales receipt.  

Anybody seen these things and know of any frequent problem issues...

Link won't work.... item # is 4545682664  

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4545682664&sspagename=STRK
Title: Re: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on April 28, 2005, 12:10:35 PM
I haven't seen a pocket bike yet that wasn't a piece of junk.
Title: Re: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: Jeff on April 28, 2005, 12:23:22 PM
You get what you pay for...  The high end polani (I think that's the name anyway) are imported and are about $2500 each.  They'll blow you away.

The rest of the knock-off junk is just that...  junk.
Title: Re: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: Burt Munro on April 28, 2005, 12:25:39 PM
We are talking $153 here :P

Besides, it's for my um, my ah, my 7 yr old grandson, yeah that's right.  My grandson!

Who I'm sure will graciously allow me to take it to the track!
Title: Re: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: TiffineyIngram on April 28, 2005, 01:13:09 PM
You can get bikes like that at Pep Boys for $179.  I'd do that, rather than trust a stranger.
Title: Re: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: tstruyk on April 28, 2005, 04:02:52 PM
no pep boys in the STL area... cant be that hard to rebuid/fix if it is junk  :-/
Title: Re: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: Burt Munro on April 28, 2005, 04:13:19 PM
Quoteno pep boys in the STL area... cant be that hard to rebuid/fix if it is junk  :-/
Yeah Tim you're right!  Guess I could check with Jeremy to see if Lowe's stocks parts for it! ;D
Title: Re: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: Super_KC124 on April 28, 2005, 04:44:38 PM
I've got a beat up silver one I'll sell you for $50. No questions please. ;D
Title: Re: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: Burt Munro on April 28, 2005, 04:59:31 PM
Did you find it in the woods at Road America? ;D
Title: Re: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: Super_KC124 on April 28, 2005, 05:46:56 PM
QuoteDid you find it in the woods at Road America? ;D

Shhhh. Chuck might be listening. ;D
Title: Re: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: Chuck on April 29, 2005, 11:12:24 AM
FOCKERS!   ;D

Just got a new one but at least it's an original Lucky 7....the better half of the knock off cheap junk China made pocket bikes!  :)

All black and totally stock, minus some risers for the rear, some billett pegs, and carbon fiber reeds.  8)
Title: Re: Good deal?  or prepare to be ripped off?
Post by: cshaffer66 on April 29, 2005, 02:24:41 PM
There a number of issues with these bikes.  I got mine last year at this time, and it runs great.  The motors on the bikes are strong, as I have ridden mine alot, and never a problem from the motor.  I am on my second rear tire, and I think that one is going to go soon.  Its cool when cords start to show on the sides of the tires.  You will have to be patient with them, as they will break every second or you will keep adjusting things all day long.  Everything around the motor will break or have to be adjusted.  However, once its been 'tuned', I never have any issues with my bike.  I would recommed the half fairing bikes, as they have always seemed to be more reliable.  Their motor mounts won't break and they are easier to work on.  I personally think the half fairing bike turns alot better, and they are smoother. If you want more info, give me your number and I'll hit you up.  Good luck