Craigslist "funnies"

[80GS850GBob]

Just found this sad Suzi...just maybe someone can use the motor{16v} ... $150 for a few parts-
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/5537335099.html

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Nothing a little JB Weld won't fix ...

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/5525967118.html

 

[JamesWhut?]

A couple of sticks and some duct tape. It'll handle better than it did from the factory.

 

[bobgroger]

Thats $500 below trade-in value. Not much room there....

 

[GS1150Pilot]

I'm thinking a Busa front end, a stretched swingarm and a 240.

 

[Rob S.]

"...especially if it has a engine but shoot me a offer..."

Can it core a apple? Oh, it can core a apple!

 

[loud et]

Nothing a little JB Weld won't fix ...

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/5525967118.html

Is that the automotive equivalent of a crumple zone?

 

[Guest]

He calls that "light damage?" I call it serious rideability issues. Wheelie anyone?

 

[Guest]

Iowa has some strange people, I know, my ex-wife was from Waterloo. But I digress. Here is a 1978 GS550 "bobber" that re-defines kitsch.

For some strange reason I feel the need to ride something like this, just to say I survived.

And you gotta love the blue chain.

https://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/mcd/5495752042.html

"Tons of new parts... stator, regulator/rectifier..."

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Ape hangers was a genius idea! Popular with the regressive hominoid.:monkey:

WW2 era Brockhouse Corgi Motorcycle Parts or Repair. Price:US $1,400.00

 

[80GS850GBob]

Ape hangers was a genius idea! Popular with the regressive hominoid.:monkey:

WW2 era Brockhouse Corgi Motorcycle Parts or Repair. Price:US $1,400.00

Add some clips ons, a custom rear set and it's an instant "cafe".....

 

[JamesWhut?]

Or just take the seat and fenders off, sit on the exhaust pipe, and call it a bobber.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

I could put my legs between the bars, and call it a hi-way bike.

 

[dorkburger]

I think that's actually pretty cool.

 

[Rob S.]

That's $100 less than I paid for mine! If only I'd known...

 

[Buffalo Bill]

I think that's actually pretty cool.

I bet you could make your own now you've seen the picture.

 

[SVSooke]

Ape hangers was a genius idea! Popular with the regressive hominoid.:monkey:

WW2 era Brockhouse Corgi Motorcycle Parts or Repair. Price:US $1,400.00

I thought this looked like the bikes they dropped with the British Para's in WW2 but not quite.It's the post war civilian version of the Airbornes Welbike. Bet a WW2 version my be worth a bit more

 

[Buffalo Bill]

What, the Nazi's were expected to laugh them selves to death when they saw Brit paratroops attacking on these?:victorious:

 

[loud et]

Those handlebars look like they flip down and back for transport.
.....or flip them forward and down and you have raked out chopper forks. Ha

 

[Guest]

Asd a trained historian I am always intrigued by something I have never seen before, especially when it is a machine.

This is a fascinating piece of motorcycling history...

From Wikipedia (which I hate to use as a primary source but in this case...)

The Corgi Motorcycle Co Ltd. was a British motorcycle manufacturer based in Southport that produced 98 cc scooters developed by managing director John Dolphin from the military Welbike motorcycle.[1] Production of the Corgi scooter for the UK market began in 1948 and 27,050 were manufactured before production ended in October 1954


The main difference between the Corgi scooter and the Welbike were that frame was more solid (as weight was no longer such an issue) and the Corgi had a fuel tank in the normal motorcycle position between the handlebars and the saddle. Both were otherwise very similar with small wheels and folding handlebars and seat. Both had 98 cc two-stroke engine with a single gear. The original Corgi scooter was started by pushing, but the Mark 2 was fitted with a kick start and two clutches ? a conventional handlebar operated clutch and a "dog-clutch" operated by folding down the right hand footrest to engage the rear wheel, to enable the Corgi to be kick-started and run whilst stationary


Brockhouse Engineering of Southport built Corgi scooters, powered by an Excelsior Spryt Autocycle engine)[2] under licence. Many of these were exported to the United States between 1947 to 1954. Sold through a department store, the Corgi was branded the Indian Papoose in the US market.[5] Production of the Corgi scooter for the UK market began in 1948. 27,050 were manufactured before production ended in October 1954


A Brockhouse Corgi owners' club was restarted in 2011 for everyone interested in the machine. Its aim was to assist owners restore their Corgis and to inform other interested parties of the machine's history.


http://brockhousecorgiclub.com/