Next_Project: 1978 Batavus Starflite

[CabbE30]

^^Im looking at the forum now. Thanks!
Those are some nice bikes. Do you have to import the Derbis?

[Swanny]

Cannot wait to see what it looks like when your done! What's your color scheme?

My friend has a honda hobbit that needs a total refresh. I was in the process of tearing it down for him when he just walked inside like I was supposed to do all the work. Now it just sits in a damp garage. Getting rustier.

[decay]

OP: a thread on this smoker would be welcome here, if you care to share:

http://www.bayareatwostroke.com/

there's a small tight-knit community of us that run two-stroke thumpers (Aprilia, Derbi, YSR, etc), monthly rides around the bay:



here's my barn-find i picked up last year- MY1999 80cc watercooled 2T, had 400 miles when i got it, just over 1000 now.



ride safe.

[der affe]

dude where did you find this and how much? ive been looking for a scooter/cafe/town bike.

You could just finish replacing the head on your e30 instead of buying another wheeled vehicle..........

[CabbE30]

Just an update since this thread was bumped. The engine and carb have been rebuilt & the frame painted. I remounted the engine with new belts etc. I was in the process of painting everything when I decided I'd rather have the parts powdercoated. Being that the school semester is in session, the project is on pause until this summer.

[Norwegian]

Sweet dude! Good luck :)

[ohthejosh]

Turbo it lulz.

[Wschnitz]

This is cool, I want a scooter now..

[CabbE30]

Last one for tonite, dirty little bastard:

[CabbE30]

UPDATES: Almost every piece has been cleaned and/or sanded. Lots of pieces have paint but none have been wet-sanded or polished.

[CabbE30]

Don't mind my messy garage. Sanded fenders & exhaust.

Sanded head light assembly.

[CabbE30]

dude where did you find this and how much? ive been looking for a scooter/cafe/town bike.

Craiglist, Downtown San Jose, $240.
It ran & no rust in the tank but naturally it wasn't good enough..
He has a non-running Vespa Caio for $100 as well, It needs to be gutted though as the tank has rust.

[Bartholomeo]

Looks like u will need to overnight parts from japan !

[Pantless Spency]

dude where did you find this and how much? ive been looking for a scooter/cafe/town bike.

[Wschnitz]

What for are you gonna spray it? Red or black with gold or white lettering would be bomb.