Planet Minis

mikev · 07-22-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FourDoor

Wow, what a bummer and turn of events.

(I had to look up what MSO was on google)

Anyways, the sketchy way of doing the blank MSO might bite you in the end. How much are the registered Lifan frames going for? At this point, I would also not only consider the $ involved with getting it resolved but the time it's going to take you to get another CHP inspection and the lot of forms.

Good luck and keep us posted.

The Lifan frames are going for $150 on fleabay with a clear on-road MSO.

big pete · 07-22-2008, 04:26 PM

but can they be registered in CA?

crf · 07-22-2008, 04:29 PM

what is the link for those frames?

mikev · 07-22-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by crf

what is the link for those frames?

Seller "minitrailpartsunlimited" on fleabay

mikev · 08-01-2008, 01:50 PM

Well, I think I'm going to sell the Panda and build the Dax. I just don't want to spend the time getting the DMV paperwork situated when I have another plated and registered mini already.

If anybody is interested, let me know.

shw911 · 08-01-2008, 02:01 PM

That's too bad mike. Would've been nice to have another Panda buzzing around.

shw911 · 08-01-2008, 02:02 PM

Don't give up yet. You might regret selling it one day!

Dj Hunny · 08-01-2008, 02:37 PM

PM'd.

mikev · 08-01-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shw911

Don't give up yet. You might regret selling it one day!

Honestly, I just don't want to hassle with the DMV stuff -- it wouldn't be that big of a deal to get one of those Lifan frames and then just swap everything and register it as a new bike with the Lifan VIN, but I've already got the Dax plated, insured, and current.

The money I get for the Panda can just go into the Dax. I'll still have a mini

Z · 08-01-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Honestly, I just don't want to hassle with the DMV stuff -- it wouldn't be that big of a deal to get one of those Lifan frames and then just swap everything and register it as a new bike with the Lifan VIN, but I've already got the Dax plated, insured, and current.

The money I get for the Panda can just go into the Dax. I'll still have a mini

And no matter what anyone says to the contrary, the Dax is by far the most comfortable to ride, and not very many tuned versions around. Lots of cool parts for these bikes...

reynolds_brad · 08-01-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Z

And no matter what anyone says to the contrary, the Dax is by far the most comfortable to ride, and not very many tuned versions around. Lots of cool parts for these bikes...

2nd that, it will most likely be one of my next projects once what i have on my plate is done and perhaps one or two of them is sold off.

shw911 · 08-01-2008, 10:45 PM

Brad building up a Dax? Now this I gotta see!

mikev · 08-07-2008, 01:21 PM

Sigh.

The Panda is gone. I made the decision to let it go and move forward with the Dax build instead. In the end, I think it'll be the right decision, as the Dax is much more comfortable for me to ride -- and frankly, it won't take as much for it to not be frightening to ride on the street

Have no fear, though! The Panda will live on, as PM member DJ Hunny and her friend made the trek up to NorCal yesterday and bought the bike, along with the XR75 swingarm I had picked up for it, so I expect that it will still be treated properly.

Enjoy the bike, and post pics of the build progress!!!

As for me, on to the Dax... time to source a front end and plan a build for the CT70H motor I purchased and am waiting for in the mail. I guess I'll have to start a new build thread for that, though.

Pierce · 08-07-2008, 01:48 PM

What kind of front end do you want?

mikev · 08-07-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pierce

What kind of front end do you want?

Something with disc brakes.

shw911 · 08-07-2008, 07:02 PM

Ok mike. The Panda is gone (to someone on PM?).
Now start a Dax build thread.

Z · 08-07-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Something with disc brakes.

You can keep the stock front end and run a really cool disc brake setup if you want to keep it being a period bike..

mikev · 08-07-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Z

You can keep the stock front end and run a really cool disc brake setup if you want to keep it being a period bike..

I'm listening...

Dj Hunny · 08-08-2008, 10:08 AM

Thank You Mike! And she is in good hands!

shw911 · 08-08-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dj Hunny

Thank You Mike! And she is in good hands!

Huh? You have twins now? This I gotta see! A twin Panda build thread...

07-22-2008, 04:26 PM	#62 (permalink)
big pete 1st Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 138	Re: Yet another CA legal Panda! but can they be registered in CA?

07-22-2008, 04:29 PM	#63 (permalink)
crf 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ridgewood, NJ Posts: 593	Re: Yet another CA legal Panda! what is the link for those frames?

08-01-2008, 01:50 PM	#65 (permalink)
mikev 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 269	Re: Yet another CA legal Panda! Well, I think I'm going to sell the Panda and build the Dax. I just don't want to spend the time getting the DMV paperwork situated when I have another plated and registered mini already. If anybody is interested, let me know.

08-01-2008, 02:01 PM	#66 (permalink)
shw911 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,011	Re: Yet another CA legal Panda! That's too bad mike. Would've been nice to have another Panda buzzing around.

08-01-2008, 02:02 PM	#67 (permalink)
shw911 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,011	Re: Yet another CA legal Panda! Don't give up yet. You might regret selling it one day!

08-01-2008, 02:37 PM	#68 (permalink)
Dj Hunny 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LBC, CA Posts: 110	Re: Yet another CA legal Panda! PM'd.

08-01-2008, 10:45 PM	#72 (permalink)
shw911 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,011	Re: Yet another CA legal Panda! Brad building up a Dax? Now this I gotta see!

08-07-2008, 01:21 PM	#73 (permalink)
mikev 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 269	Re: Yet another CA legal Panda! Sigh. The Panda is gone. I made the decision to let it go and move forward with the Dax build instead. In the end, I think it'll be the right decision, as the Dax is much more comfortable for me to ride -- and frankly, it won't take as much for it to not be frightening to ride on the street Have no fear, though! The Panda will live on, as PM member DJ Hunny and her friend made the trek up to NorCal yesterday and bought the bike, along with the XR75 swingarm I had picked up for it, so I expect that it will still be treated properly. Enjoy the bike, and post pics of the build progress!!! As for me, on to the Dax... time to source a front end and plan a build for the CT70H motor I purchased and am waiting for in the mail. I guess I'll have to start a new build thread for that, though.

08-07-2008, 01:48 PM	#74 (permalink)
Pierce 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Evanston Il Posts: 533	Re: Yet another CA legal Panda! What kind of front end do you want?

08-07-2008, 07:02 PM	#76 (permalink)
shw911 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,011	Re: Yet another CA legal Panda! Ok mike. The Panda is gone (to someone on PM?). Now start a Dax build thread.

08-08-2008, 10:08 AM	#79 (permalink)
Dj Hunny 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LBC, CA Posts: 110	Re: Yet another CA legal Panda! Thank You Mike! And she is in good hands!

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