$3,500
Batavia, Illinois
Category
-
Engine
80
Posted Over 1 Month
FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE LOWER 48 STATES !!!!!!!!!!! Up for sale is my latest replica build. This bike is built to resemble a 1910 Flying Merkel. As with all of my builds I have "test" rode her around town for the a few day, and she runs and rides Perfectly ! The "barn find" finish give this bike that great nostalgic feeling one would expect from the bikes of that era. All nicks, scratches, flaws in paint, "rusty" parts, and distressed logos are all purposely done to give this bike an antique look and feel. These bikes are crafted with completely NEW parts that are only finished to look old and worn. Each bike is a one off build ! For this build I wanted to produce a more traditional style replica, instead of the "Board track style" I've been building of late. I was recently bending the ear of a few of my elders that have done it all,(and still have the grit under their nails to prove it), and it struck me. The Board track style replica is not for everyone. Tho I love the feel of that style personally, others may find it less practical for riding around than the more traditional stance of these iconic bikes. If I do say so my self, I feel the goal was met, but you be the judge... From the Hand made frame, tank, and motor plates, to the rustic paint of the barn find finish, to the brass fuel line flowing to a sediment bowl, right down to the 3 spring genuine leather seat, leather front mud flap and the kickstand setup, NO detail has been over looked !!! If only everyone could come by to view and feel the bike in person. Kick your leg over one of these bikes and your taken back to those, Simpler times and roots this country was built on !!! So few originals were even produced back then. Only a small number of them survive to this day, and only a very small percentage of those ever come on the market. Not to mention that when they do, the rareness has rightly so, driven prices so high that not many can afford them. But here's a chance at the next best thing to that 100+ yr old original. The nuts and bolts... With fantastic MPG's from the 80cc 2 stroke motor, the joy of riding to the corner store or all the way across town is up to you. The extremely simplistic motor is virtually maintenance free, only needing a chain tension adjustment from time to time. Which is simply done with common hand tools. The great thing about this Moped style set up is that when you don't want to use the motor, bike functions just like an ordinary bicycle, and can go anywhere you wish to peddle it. When using the motor bike can reach speeds up to around 35mph, and with around 80 MPG the fun seemingly goes on forever. Don't let the mixing of gas with 2 stroke oil deter you, there is a very convenient alternative. Premixed 2 stroke fuels are readily available and sold at most hardware stores. I have found that the brand TrueFuel is the most common. The best thing about these type of fuels is they are ethanol free, which really helps these motors run great at a 40-1 mixture. We pride ourselves in building our bikes not only to be eye catchers but also to be completely functional, and usable day after day. You will find that all of our fuel tank are hand crafted for each individual build. Building each tank by hand not only gives each bike a functional fuel tank, but also allows us to more accurately replicate the style of tank for each individual motif. Depending on the style, each one of our tanks hold at least 1 US Gallon, giving the rider a riding range under motor power of around 80 miles per tank. So many people from different walks of life all seam to have a common draw to the timeless look and feel of these bikes. Many people like to ask questions and take a few photos, never a dull moment riding one of these around town !!! As much fun as they are to ride around town, they are just as fantastic as a functional art peace for an office, den, or as that attention grabbing conversation peace for your/his man cave. They are also fantastic for promotional events or as an eye grabber for a store front. Have had a few customers order builds to be used as "PIT" bikes on track days, and other customers have ordered a few for RVing around the country. What more fun and unique way can you think of to get around the pits and camp grounds. These fun one of a kind bikes can truly go anywhere and everywhere, and are sure to turn heads wherever they go. Shipping and Payment... AT THE BUY IT NOW PRICE SHIPPING IS FREE WITHIN THE LOWER 48 STATES !!!!!!!!!!! Any interested persons residing outside of the lower 48 will be responsible for shipping arrangements and charges. Tho I am more then happy to assist with shipping quotes if needed. If Buyer should choose to pickup bike or set up their own shipping arrangements I will gladly discount or refund a mutually agreed upon amount !!!! A deposit of $500 is due immediately upon purchase via PayPal to secure the bike. The remaining balance less the deposit can be made via bank to bank wire transfer, cashiers/certified check, money order or cash in person at pickup. Please keep in mind that whichever payment method you chose, bike will only ship or be released for pick up after payment has cleared. Buyer please contact me after PayPal deposit has been made to discuss full payment options. Sold as is, in fully operable condition with a bill of sale. Please do not hesitate at ask questions. I am more than happy to help in any way possible to make this a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. Side Notes... -Photos were taken on 10-28-14 and represent the bike as it sits ready to ship to its new home and owner. -Last few photos are of previous builds just for reference,or in the event that someone may be interested in having one of those models built. -Check out "sellers other items", I may have other builds up for sale. Thank you so much for your interest. Sincerely Buddy C. of Buddy's Vintage Cycles
