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23 Apr 2009
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How far would you travel on one of these?
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23 Apr 2009
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Probably not more than 150-200 km per day
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23 Apr 2009
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Just as far as the sweet shop
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23 Apr 2009
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 oooh, what is the rear suspension like, would it carry a pair of metal mule panniers? this being the deal clincher of course! 
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23 Apr 2009
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Around the world if I had time. Would not last long in the UK as its an ideal size for the little b s to steal.Have been following a few of the trips they have been on recently, another drawback is the amount of weight it can carry,...Mine,not luggage! 
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23 Apr 2009
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How far
I grew up in france and we had some 49CC modep ( 103 peugeot or motobecane also called une bleu ) and many time we did ride of 400KM per day, as long as you know how to fix it ( spark plug mostly) many of these are very strong, the only problem is that they are weak when riding hills and in mountain the speed drop drastically.
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23 Apr 2009
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Ahh, the venerable postie bike.
I've had a Ferrari red 110cc single ratio version parked in my garage for the last 5 years. It doesn't get used much but I am planning on taking it North later this year to either Birdsville or Cape York. As to how far I'd ride it? Well there is an Aussie couple (Nat and ?) on this board who are currently riding one two up from Australia to Europe. There were also the 3 intrepid Aussie posties who took theirs from Cairns to Cape York and back last year. As to daily distances - judging by what I was able to cover in China on my 125, I'd say 500km a day is quite achievable. Garry from Oz.
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Garry from Oz - powered by Burgman Last edited by farqhuar; 24 Apr 2009 at 12:06.
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23 Apr 2009
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On my recent C90 trip, I found 300 miles to be about the acheivable limit in a full day of riding. With a realistic laden speed of 40mph or less, by the time you take out stopping for food/checkpoints/bladder relief/smoking/getting lost, the average speed goes down well below 30 - so ten hours in the saddle gets you 300 miles (an sha allah).
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Metal Mule Panniers?????????? why double the price of your bike??? cheap and cheerfull is my motto.!
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24 Apr 2009
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 Garry from Oz.
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24 Apr 2009
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Im afraid yes I am...... but I am also on a diet...... lost 4lbs so far. I heard of a guy who using the LOW ratio on the gearbox shot n killed a big elk or moose or something that weighed 550lb and he tied that to the rack, then rode the bike plus dead animal back to his waiting pick up truck up in Alaska.he said it carried the 750lbs ok but was a bit wobbly if he had to turn........lol
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24 Apr 2009
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lol
I don't doubt that at all! I've seen enormous loads on Cubs.
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24 Apr 2009
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Gearbox
Ok, I've decided I want one! Well, I'll build a replica. Is that a 'big' 90 engine? Does the transfer box just bolt on to the side, or is it internal too?
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24 Apr 2009
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C90s cost more than you'd think in the UK
Me and my mate were up for buying a couple and giving them the purple helmets treatment, then riding around making fools out of ourselves falling off a lot, but in the end it seemed it'd work out a bit expensive especially when 70s and 80s jap bikes in general are worth bugger all.
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27 Apr 2009
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My personal record is 200 miles in 1 day ( 320 ish KM ), but thats just around Scotland.... I'll be heading round France in August this year, and i am aiming for between 150 - 200 miles a day HTH M
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