UltraWomble Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Simply that - something around the £200 to £300 mark, preferably really simple and really lightweightNeeds to be running, not arsed what it looks like.Getting incredibly puzzled by silent sellers - one on FB advertised a SH50 in Wigan, £250 - yup, I'll have that for full asking price, messaged him within minutes of his post, he's seen the message but no reply whatsoever - I mean, WTF? Why? Why not just say you have changed your mind, or promised it someone else or whatever. Similar thing with another PC50 that was advertised for sale.And with another SH50 advertised in Manc. You can see the tumbleweed blow past....Hey ho. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I know where there's a Peugeot Elyseo 50 (4-stroke), running but very scabby and no MOT for £95 if that's any use? It's in Leeds. Six-cylinder and UltraWomble 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Might be worth a punt - let me know the details if you would. As I said, scabby doesnt bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Maybe one for the stupid question thread but why wouldn't anyone over 16 get an 80 or 125cc ped? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Eddie Honda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Maybe one for the stupid question thread but why wouldn't anyone over 16 get an 80 or 125cc ped? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk My local training centre asked me for £700 to upgrade my 50 cc licence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 ^^ How much? Is that for a full unrestricted licence? Assume that includes bike hire, test, every bloody thing? Is it not possible to DIY so to speak, buy a cheap 125 and just pay for the tests or is that banned these days? Do you have to do an entire training course? (Pardon my ignorance if this is in reality a cheap price but my experience getting my bike licence cost about £70 all in but that was in 1987 to put it in context so yes, I'm a bit out of touch). gtd2000 and They_all_do_that_sir 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Maybe one for the stupid question thread but why wouldn't anyone over 16 get an 80 or 125cc ped? Sent from my D6603 using TapatalkIm 45...This is my daily... Its 500cc, T&G and very comfy. Then there are things like this 1975 LN150C Or this PC50 Which are used because: Riding sedately with a group of oldish blokes and having a pint and natter over a chip barm is more fun than fishing. Neither of the above bikes I would want to paint yellow and use on the coast to coast run though. They_all_do_that_sir, Cavcraft, Dirk Diggler and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 My local training centre asked me for £700 to upgrade my 50 cc licence!I thought you needed CBT to ride anything under 125? Do you not need one for a 50? Glad I done my full test when I did, bike regulations seem mental now Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk gtd2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I thought you needed CBT to ride anything under 125? Do you not need one for a 50? Glad I done my full test when I did, bike regulations seem mental now Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk I passed my test in 1976 and have retained my 50cc licence that was included with the pass at the time. The £700 did indeed take me to an unrestricted bike licence including bike hire. saucedoctor and They_all_do_that_sir 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 ^^ How much? Is that for a full unrestricted licence? Assume that includes bike hire, test, every bloody thing? Is it not possible to DIY so to speak, buy a cheap 125 and just pay for the tests or is that banned these days? Do you have to do an entire training course? (Pardon my ignorance if this is in reality a cheap price but my experience getting my bike licence cost about £70 all in but that was in 1987 to put it in context so yes, I'm a bit out of touch).I had a 125cc on L plates. They were bringing CBT into Northern Ireland so to avoid it I went and done the full test on my 125. Used an instructor for the Mod1 (off road) but done the mod2 (on road) with no additional lessons, you used to be able to view the test routes online so I spent my free time buzzing round the routes and practicing exaggerated mirror looks etc. That got me a full license restricted to 33bhp for two years, after which you can ride anything. The new system looks mental. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I passed my test in 1976 and have retained my 50cc licence that was included with the pass at the time. The £700 did indeed take me to an unrestricted bike licence including bike hire.I dread to think if you do your full test how many bikes you will end up owning based on your car collection Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Did my bike test in the 80's Been blezzing around on two wheels off and on since 1988, often due to finances as 2 wheels (usually) cheaper than 4. These days its mostly pleasure and parking ( 2 wheels a fuck of a lot easier to park in the town and cheaper as well). Jerzy Woking, They_all_do_that_sir and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I dread to think if you do your full test how many bikes you will end up owning based on your car collection Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk I decided that £700 was not good value and have not done it, so I will not be hogging all the bikes. I do want a 2003 unpainted V-Rod just as a bit of art though. 40 years driving, now you know why I have experience of so many cars. They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I had a 125cc on L plates. They were bringing CBT into Northern Ireland so to avoid it I went and done the full test on my 125. Used an instructor for the Mod1 (off road) but done the mod2 (on road) with no additional lessons, you used to be able to view the test routes online so I spent my free time buzzing round the routes and practicing exaggerated mirror looks etc. That got me a full license restricted to 33bhp for two years, after which you can ride anything. The new system looks mental. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Similar to what I did in 87, I had a car licence already so just did a course for my "Part 1" as it was known then (all off-road, riding around cones etc - don't know if there's a similar thing these days) for £50 incl test.Then got a cheap 100cc (Suzuki GP100) which I fixed up cheaply, checked out the local test centre course which had inconveniently moved to the other side of town from when I'd done my car test 3 years previously (on my then doorstep!), spent a couple of days riding round and round the course doing all the checks etc as per the training sheets I'd got hold of on my Part 1 then did my "Part 2" (the road test - with the examiner standing on the corners of the streets believe it or not) which cost about £14, passed, then sold the GP for a profit.I suspect it would be a lot harder to pull this off nowadays sadly. They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Might be worth a punt - let me know the details if you would. As I said, scabby doesnt bother me.Will do. It's at the shop of the chap who does all my bike MOTs, but he had a bad off recently and he's only opening Saturdays at the mo. I'm working next Sat, but if you're not in a massive rush I will get pics and such the weekend after. UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 No huge rush, someone off the slow riders forum has mentioned they may have a PC50 for sale soon, but I wont hold my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Re: City Express SH50 UltraWomble is a wannabe Alexei Sayle AICMFP. UltraWomble, Cavcraft and mercrocker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Re: City Express SH50 UltraWomble is a wannabe Alexei Sayle AICMFP. Screenshot_20161001-211454.png I wear a mask and cloak Eddie Honda and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 This looks in good condition.....probably miles from you though. https://www.gumtree.com/p/honda-motorbikes/honda-express-moped-motorcycle-vg-original-condition/1191054433 UltraWomble and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Apparently running, in Halifax, a oner. https://www.gumtree.com/p/peugeot-motorbikes/for-sale-soare-and-repairs/1190766892 They_all_do_that_sir and UltraWomble 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Right then, here it is in all its glory... Prior to its current sabbatical it earned an honest crust (geddit?) delivering pizzas. It RAN WHEN PARKED about a year ago (I can vouch for this), but the battery is now toast, and consequently the price is reduced to £50 as is. If you're interested let me know and I will PM you his number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Yo SA, I am 100% interested in teh Peugeot if the wombleman declines. CASH TNITE M9 (Actually will probably be one night next week before I can collect) Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Yo SA, I am 100% interested in teh Peugeot if the wombleman declines. No probs, but Chris 6-cyl is next in line as he PM'd me a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Fair play, I'm happy to join the back of the queue. strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Fair play, I'm happy to join the back of the queue. I never imagined that a queue would form for such a truly festering moped as this! UltraWomble and Dave_Q 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Can I be next in the queue for this one or the next one that comes along for much the same price, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 Blimey - so much love for that Pug! Well, looks rather like Im getting this one:- Yes, it really is as horrible as it looks. Jerzy Woking, Dave_Q and strangeangel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I reckon old mopeds must be the most numerous vehicle slashed (dumped/hidden?) away in corners of garages, sheds, gardens etc in the country. As they usually get owned and thrashed by 16y/o's or those that know/care little about them until they break, then they get put to one side as they move on. If you want one, I think an ad in the local paper or 'Free-Ad'/Loot type papers along the lines of 'Old moped wanted - anything considered'. If nothing else, should produce some amusing weirdo responses! We used to do a similar thing when I was at uni but for motorcycles, was great fun and we made a fair bit of money clearing folks unwanted two-wheelers for them, often getting them for free or a pittance. They were normally hugely grateful. UltraWomble, Jerzy Woking and strangeangel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Blimey - so much love for that Pug! Well, looks rather like Im getting this one:- Yes, it really is as horrible as it looks.WANT Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Looks like the guy selling the one I posted earlier has another one for sale only done 400 mile since new with mot for £300.https://www.gumtree.com/p/honda-motorbikes/honda-express-7mnts-mot-very-low-miles/1192346200 strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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